Craig Armstrong - Kiss of the Dragon: Symphony for Isabelle (Score)

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Music Review: Not Armstrong's best.
Rating: 3 Stars

One of the main reasons is that instead of labelling the tracks with proper titles referring to scenes in the movie, all (apart from one) are called 'A Symphony for Isabelle' (the name of the daughter held hostage in the movie). Unless you're word perfect with the movie you'll struggle to recognize what cue is which.

Perhaps this was an intention move by Armstrong to let the music stand on it's own. But without the violent images and action onscreen the music has no legs. Tho not a failure in any way (it works fantastically when married to the movie) it doesn't really work as a soundtrack album.

The CD package is in typically minimalist form as any fan of Armstrong should expect. Tho it is very rare and worth seeking out if you are a fan.

Lastly, at the point where the mad 'Mystikal Fever' kicks in during the movie, Armstrong actually wrote an alternate musical cue which is featured on this CD.

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