Track of the Week: "S.O.P. Theme #1: Standard Operating Procedure" by Danny Elfman, from Standard Operating Procedure
If there is anyone who can do melancholy well, it's Danny Elfman. If you can forget for a moment that Standard Operating Procedure is about the Abu-Ghraib atrocities, Elfman's music is reminiscent of his work on Wanted in being menacing, weighty, and mysterious. Much like Debney's Passion of Christ, however, the subject material is forever associated with the music, which can be annoying when the emotional response to the score runs contrary to the movie. Whatever you're opinion of film, Elfman's work is still worth a listen, even if you have to conjure up something more pleasant in you're imagination to go with this music.
- 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!
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