"Judging on Kurzel’s work on MacBeth this is going to be a minimalistic and textural affair. ‘Abstergo Rooftop’ is just that, but it adds a layer of music that enhances the total experience. It’s quite beautiful. Same can be said for ‘The Animus Room’. Even though it’s a bit minimalistic, there are some really interesting action sequences in here. This works, it really works. Cues like ‘Sofia + Rikkin’ and ‘Bleeding Effect’ is out of touch with the action, but it’s a very pleasant ambient piece that somehow fits into Kurzel’s musical world. If I had to choose, I would say this is more similar to Jesper Kyd’s style than Lorne Balfe. Kyd’s music felt more electronic though and while Kurzel certainly use it as well, it’s a more orchestral approach that at the end of the day is chosen. I feel it works well, and I think the score overall will be interesting to hear in context. I really like the action pieces in this score. They have a calming effect which may sound weird, but just listen to them. The downward pitched synth sound is a bit Terminator-esque, but the overall action isn’t in-your-face or over-the-top, but some subtle and clearly defined action music. ‘Columbus Suite / To The Port’ is Jed Kurzel going overboard and even that is quite fun. In short, this is impressive and a step up from MacBeth in my opinion from Kurzel."
A1 | Young Cal |
A2 | The Execution |
A3 | Abstergo |
A4 | The Animus |
A5 | First Regression |
B1 | Cal Recuperates |
B2 | The Cure For Violence |
B3 | The Bleeding Effect |
B4 | Research Room |
B5 | Second Regression |
B6 | Underground |
C1 | The Creed |
C2 | The Apple |
C3 | Columbus |
C4 | You're Not Alone |
D1 | The Mutiny |
D2 | Leap Of Faith |
D3 | Seville |
D4 | The Assassinations |
D5 | Future Glory |
D6 | He Says He Needs Me |