Best Score for animated films I've ever heard.

The score to Train Your Dragon (Original: How to Train Your Dragon) by John Powell is a must-have for any fan of imposing orchestrated soundtracks. Who knows the film is as good as any scene, see him again and hearing relive the story and the film during the next look more intense exercise (GUARANTEE!). But even non-fans will relish their money's worth, because need to enjoy the stunning sound not necessarily have seen the movie you.

(Warning: This movie spoilers!)

Overwhelmingly, ... yes, precisely describing the score very well. In the first track (This is Berk), the orchestra comes fully used. It starts initially unimpressive, then sets but once before the basic issues that you will always find at various points of the score again. Thus, then, the main characters are introduced and natürlcih not least also the village in its uniqueness. Powell gestalltet these recurring main themes throughout the film so varied and diverse that each track can narrate a small, very special story in itself, and finally doing the film, but takes a whole connection. Especially the geziehlte mixing the topics in the right places I was particularly impressed.

One of the main issues culminates in my absolute favorite track, the "Test Drive", who not only accompanied selfsame in the film, but almost determined. The development of the subject towards this musical spectacle reflects perfectly the development of the relationship of the main character to his cuddly dragons that also arrives at this very moment on the top level of trust. With the track "Forbidden Friendship" which precedes announces selbiges topic in a playful way, the development of mutual trust is described above, which is then reached its climax in the test flight at the end. While the story is progressing, also appears on the topic occasionally, then at the very end, where the equality and the special connection between the two, then in particular also comes historically on their physical limitation very shown to advantage, is the theme in "Coming Back Around" in the most recent annual flight over Berk again fully orchestrated, loud, proud and imposing the ideal companion of the scenery. While the Staff credits we get here even served a little tidbit by the theme emerges again and with a military touch presented (on the score also in the track "Coming Back Around" to hear).

Every now and then dip in score small allusions to the people, and you will be reminded that it is Wickinger, the proud and cold-hearted about their obligations, yet provides a family environment for all. "Ready The Ships" is this an optimal track example, in my opinion. The warmth and humanity that inhabits the people then reflected by means of partially abrupt transitions again, then the (not always) especially at the boy, jumping the hero of the movie and reveal his profundity.
In a scene that comes with the track "Romantic Flight" especially to advantage. Almost kitschy but thoroughly enjoyable here one of the themes is illustrated particularly romantic.

Especially pompous struggles against the dragons are arranged. One of the main themes is reflected like währned this hectic moments. Here then good accents, supporting the rush, not in an over collapsing direction, but but in a clear battle atmosphere.

Powell did an excellent job here. He knows how to grind under the film and not to drown out (even if the border was sometimes taken only as regulated by the film volume). Even at places where quieter themes accompany the events, the score not weakening, but can also convince here with attention to detail.

CONCLUSION: Beautifully. For me it's an absolute masterpiece and in my eyes the best work of John Powell. In can of course argue, but not about the fact that a score-lover, especially an orchestra score supporter, this work on the hard disk, the Playstation and the USB stick MUST have !!! Or course, the CD in the closet.

Score: 10/10 -> Without no longer go. A Masterpiece!

[Only the title "Stick & Stones" does not fit into the score, he finally heard not just the history, but accompanied only the staff credits. This title is of Jónsi and for me rather an impertinence. Of course, this is a taste issue and who likes such music which is about might be able to say more. I do not want to include in my review of this item with scores since he does not belong to me in same.]