Thursday, February 7, 2019

Score Sample: The Incredibles 2 (2018)

I've got to say that I really love The Incredibles. The animation, the story, the characters are all some of my favorite from the Pixar animation studios. That said, it also is the first time I heard the music of Michael Giacchino. This composer would go on to be one of my favorites of the current crop of movie composers, and The Incredibles is where he really captured my ear. That first score is an homage to the big brassy spy scores of the 1960s, with a healthy dose of John Barry and Henry Mancini all wrapped around some top notch theme work.

So when they announced that there was sequel in the works, there was no doubt in my mind that they had to bring Giacchino back. He has a great working relationship with the studio and it just made sense. The Incredibles 2 sports Giacchino bringing that sassy brassy feel back, and then cranking it up a notch (or two). It's got more saxophone, more blaring trumpets and is having fun. The old themes return, a new theme for the villain is introduced, and even a theme for Elastigirl as she takes one some solo adventures. Great stuff all the way around. Giacchino wraps it all up with a wonderful end credits suite (always a highlight in his scores) giving you a taste of everything. So here are The Incredits 2 from The Incredibles 2 composed by Michael Giacchino.


4 comments:

  1. I've yet to see #2 but I love the original and the music suits it. The attachment above is good stuff, too: old-fashioned in a good sense. Almost reminiscent of Henry Mancini in Peter Gunn & Pink Panther days.

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    1. Yeah I think Giacchino has a good head for jazzy scores. His work on "Speed Racer" and even the teen comedy "Monte Carlo" are both really well done.

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  2. I've been watching Stargate SG-1 lately directed by Brad Bird too, music by Joel Goldsmith. If you enjoy the Incredibles soundtrack you'd probably enjoy big band and exotica music some too. I got hooked into exotica while watching the Mad Men TV show. I'd seen the first Incredibles, but have yet to see 2.

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    1. I had no idea Brad Bird directed some of SG-1. That's pretty cool. Joel Goldsmith is an under appreciated talent. He died before we really got to hear enough from him.

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