A. Desplat – Godzilla (Deluxe Edition)

Alexandre Desplat
Godzilla (Deluxe Edition)
2014

40 tracks, TRT: 1:55:40, FLAC (lossy sourced)

Link:

https://mega.co.nz/#!8pVGjADD!ieWx8kqcSmOJtrB_Aw6Yd-aFRrtDolXC4pXJ4BJdQoU

Track Listing:

http://img4021.photobox.co.uk/69693067fa198f8d495f5858eb620977dd3f67017603bbfb8e 5a256e3126ae661522b9b6.jpg

Note: removed all silences and leveled all tracks out to provide a more consistent listening experience. Some cues are split up in order to make consistent leveling possible as some cues are mixed way too low in the source. This doesn’t disrupt the flow too much in my opinion. To further enhance flow I mixed several shorter cues together. Not many but just pointing it out.

This score was a real surprise and one I didn’t expect to keep me so busy. Alexandre Desplat has not been a favorite composer of mine in the past but I am falling for this score more and more with each listen. The "prologue" cue is one that I often find myself listening to on loop. It has that perfect sense of dread, urgency and action which is the perfect way to start off a colossal score such as this. I admit that at first I found it incredibly difficult to adjust to Desplat’s syncopated rhythms but now can’t imagine the score without them. It drives the score.

In regards to the cue "Halo Jump", I’m not sure where in the film this fits in but it stands out from the entire score and matches nothing else on the album. It reminds me of Penderecki/Ligeti. I left it in the place it was in the "complete score" bootleg because I didn’t want to leave it out. It didn’t quite feel like it belonged in the extras but I could be wrong. Info on that cue would be appreciated.

I didn’t notice this until I posted but tracks "Halo Prayer," "Halo Jump" and "Chinatown/Egg Laying/Faceoff" should go in that order, not the one I have set up.

The source was 192 MP3 and as a result, the final render is in lossy FLAC to ensure no further quality loss.

I was going to post this sooner but had to make sure everything was properly mastered/leveled and the flow was as consistent as I could make it before doing so. Enjoy and as always, leave some comments!

NOTE (3/5/2015): I have merged a few more tracks together (i.e. "Trestle Bridge" and "Full Moto Rising", "Golden Gate Chaos" and "Muto Grabs the Bomb", "2 Against 1/Bomb to Boat/Blow the Nest" and "Male Muto’s Demise" and "Godzilla Triumphs/Ford Collapses/Rescue" and "Aftermath/Resurrection". All of these changes greatly enhance the flow and hopefully you all will enjoy!

Here is the link for the new tracks:

https://mega.co.nz/#!h8dHDCSK!vggRj4uwa4MdefouKn6GP-cNFQTjYWk17TgEeFgbORo

Thanks, Cody. Always appreciated.

Thanks for posting. Looking forward to listening to this.

Thanks Cody. And the cue "Halo Jump" is indeed a Ligeti cue "Requiem, for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs & Orchestra", but i guess this is a new recording.

hm…will this make me not hate Desplat’s music as much?

hm…will this make me not hate Desplat’s music as much?

Probably not, it’s nothing special

Thank you very much!

Impressive work!!
Thank You!!

Wait a while and 2 Godzilla’s come along. Thanks for the work and the share, Codyap09.

Thanks!

Whether this will win you over to Desplat’s past works, I can’t vouch for. However I personally think this album is a rare gem from Desplat’s discography. I haven’t heard many of the techniques utilized here in any of his other works.

Thank you very much !!!

Never enjoyed Desplat much… I still need to give this a listen and see how it sounds (never saw the movie, though I heard it was nothing special).

Thanks for the Deluxe version!

Than you for sharing this with us!!

thank you so much!

Many thanks for this!

The score is awesome! I feel kind of sorry fot those who are unable to dig such a great work…

thanks for another great effort cody

Well done, cody!

Thank you!

Thanks, never a big fan but I’ll give this a listen.

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

Thanks cody !

Here is the track same as Halo Jump from Killer Trakcs – End Of Days in real lossless,

https://mega.co.nz/#!HVtXTJCC!_t57_AbgxxayFhIJNiUZ5y6XJWucz0uiCmwFL7s XrdI

Here is the track same as Halo Jump from Killer Trakcs – End Of Days in real lossless,

https://mega.co.nz/#!HVtXTJCC!_t57_AbgxxayFhIJNiUZ5y6XJWucz0uiCmwFL7s XrdI

That’s not the same thing in the movie.

It’s similar. Very similar.
But not identical.
It’s missing so much elements.

Gy�rgy Ligeti – "Requiem, for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs & Orchestra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH0pTGYJ63k)" from "Requiem".

The actual song is around 26 minuts in length (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL5lnAQ2b68).

The "soundtracks" list on IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831387/soundtrack) lists Gy�rgy Ligeti.
I’m pretty sure if I checked the end credits in the bluray, it’d credit Gy�rgy Ligeti, too.

Never is Killer Tracks credited anywhere on anywhere in the world for being involved with Godzilla.

Is this a remastered version of the recording sessions or is this a legit album? I noticed that the running time is longer than that of the recording sessions.

Is this a remastered version of the recording sessions or is this a legit album? I noticed that the running time is longer than that of the recording sessions.

It’s all described in the first post.

I noticed that the running time is longer than that of the recording sessions.
That’s because of the addition of the aforementioned ‘Halo Jump’ track and the ‘End Credits’ track.
Many of the other tracks from the recording sessions are either split or joined with silence removed (see first post).

Thanks

thanks for the share.

Is this a remastered version of the recording sessions or is this a legit album? I noticed that the running time is longer than that of the recording sessions.

Remastered version of the sessions. My source was 122 minutes but after removing silences and such it was 115, almost 116 minutes.

Thank you

thanks again for your efforts-
any chance of a non-mega mirror?

cheers

Thank you in advance. 🙂

My work:
(http://smg.photobucket.com/user/corysun/media/Share%20photo/Godzilla%20Deluxe%20Edition_zps8o6hkrnu.jpg.html)

Thank you so very, VERY much for this. I had hoped that there would eventually be a longer version of this score. It was my favourite movie of last year and my favourite score. And the quality is phenomenal. This version allows you to enjoy Desplat’s work a lot more. Kudos, man. Thank you again.

Thanks!

For future reference, I mixed the tracks "Trestle Bridge" and "Full Moto Rising" together and I’m officially keeping it that way. I can’t imagine hearing it any other way.

Thank you share!

Thanks for the share. I was very thankful that the complete score to this film leaked, but with the copy circulating being one of those that has poor mastering and long silences, it makes it almost unlistenable to me. And unfortunately since I upgraded to a Mac recently I’m unable to cut lossy files without transcoding them.

So thank you for sharing this and hopefully converting this to V-0 for my iPod won’t hinder the quality too much.

Also I will be adding a revised copy which will merge the two tracks before the end credits together. I can’t believe I missed it in my initial edit but after having seen the film, I did my best possible to represent the mixing as in the film but still provide you with an enjoyable listening experience without the need for visuals to stimulate your imagination. Having seen how the score was used within the film, I wasn’t expecting it to be so buried within the film’s sound effects nor did it match my imagination at all. Out of the film, the score is still enjoyable and nostalgic which are two great qualities in a score. Many may not enjoy it but as I’ve stated, I think it’s one of Desplat’s best works. I’m catering to my own taste here so it may not mean much to anyone. I enjoyed his scores to Benjamin Button and the Harry Potter films, one of which I have completed and posted a deluxe edition for Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 with a deluxe edition for Pt. 2 in the works. Godzilla has inspired me to go back to Pt. 2. I’ll be re-working it and will try to have it up ASAP.

In the meantime, as GrayEdwards has pointed out it does have unpredictable pacing but by the time the end credits roll, you’ll feel a little more fulfilled and have a theme to hum afterwards.

Benjamin Button is still my favorite score of his, but Ghost Writer, Tree of Life, Painted Veil, Birth & Philomena are also great. Godzilla was my favorite of his this year, and also in my top 2 score of this year, along with Noah. I suppose to the casual listener the music can seem frenetic and loud (I’ve also heard people say it felt "dated" or "old"), but I really enjoyed it, even my first time hearing it with the film. I liked how the timing scheme kept changing, making it somewhat unpredictable in its pacing. So much of music created today follows overused rhythms… being someone that does not possess the needed talent to create music, it really irks me when I can guess almost exactly how a cue will progress from just a few quick notes. Brian Tyler and the RCP crowd are particularly guilty of this.

I’m just a big fan of this score and I’m glad that this new "release" is hopefully getting in the hands of people who haven’t heard it before. The film was largely a disappoint to me (which I judged from the trailers to be akin to a Christopher Nolan film), but the score really surprised me. I hadn’t heard Desplat do an action score, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but like with Thomas Newman and Skyfall, it just blew me away.

Hopefully if Godzilla 2 ever gets made, Desplat returns.

Hopefully if Godzilla 2 ever gets made, Desplat returns.

You’re new.

Godzilla 2 and 3 are confirmed and in production.
Gareth Edwards is directing both of them.
He confirmed part 2 on second/third day of opening for Godzilla last year.
Confirmation for 3 came some time afterward.
Up until the theatrical debut of the first one, he was quite involved with the Facebook social community.
He’s done several Q&A’s for it, leaving sequels in the air (largely depending on box office sales; naturally).

They’re going to bring in some of the classic monsters for the next two.
Now that everything is nearly established in the first film.

They’re just working out details of what they really want in these next two.
Currently debating on whether or not they should introduce the mechas.

No word on who’s going to compose 2 and/or 3.
Would be nice if Desplat sticks around for the franchise, that’s if he doesn’t get too busy doing other films.

Glad Elfman was never involved. He has a tendency to drop things and run elsewhere. That ADHD SOB.

excited to hear the new material. Thanks for all your work codyap. I assume the version posted on the first page still doesn’t have the corrections you mentioned in later posts yet, correct?

Not yet. Give me a couple of hours to up them.

You’re new.

Godzilla 2 and 3 are confirmed and in production.
Gareth Edwards is directing both of them.
He confirmed part 2 on second/third day of opening for Godzilla last year.
Confirmation for 3 came some time afterward.
Up until the theatrical debut of the first one, he was quite involved with the Facebook social community.
He’s done several Q&A’s for it, leaving sequels in the air (largely depending on box office sales; naturally).

They’re going to bring in some of the classic monsters for the next two.
Now that everything is nearly established in the first film.

They’re just working out details of what they really want in these next two.
Currently debating on whether or not they should introduce the mechas.

No word on who’s going to compose 2 and/or 3.
Would be nice if Desplat sticks around for the franchise, that’s if he doesn’t get too busy doing other films.

Glad Elfman was never involved. He has a tendency to drop things and run elsewhere. That ADHD SOB.

I knew about the announcement, but with him now working on Star Wars and the lukewarm critical response & box office (it did okay, but for the size of the budget and marketing, I’m sure WB/Legendary was expecting more), I’m still not convinced the sequel(s) will happen until they actually start shooting it. With Hollywood being the way it is, nothing is ever a sure thing. Hell, even if it’s shot, that still doesn’t guarantee that it will ever see the light of day.

I’m still not sure what sure what the specifics are now that Legendary is at Universal. Godzilla’s production was such a mess anyways, I’m not sure I have faith that a sequel will be any better. I mean, how many hands and drafts did the script go through, anyways… 5+ writers? There were major structural changes happening to the plot when the film was only a month or so from shooting. Maybe even WHILE they were shooting. I still have no clue what Elizabeth Olsen was talking about, that it was nice to be working on a film where character development mattered, and that her part was fleshed and whole, not just filler. Because it couldn’t have been this film. I’m not even sure her character was one-dimensional, let alone two. For the spectacular cast they had, it sure was a waste. This film was nowhere near as good as Edwards’ first film, Monsters. Now THAT was a great movie.

No rush, just wanted to make sure I don’t download an already-outdated version. Thanks again!

Revised tracks added to original post.

Ah this is great! thanks so much.

I know a lot of people loved to hate this movie, but I adore it. I was hooked by the first teaser trailer and the great use of the Gyorgy Ligeti Requiem.

How did I miss this? Thank you!

Fantastic work here. Thanks!

Thank you for all the amazing work! 😀

Thanks

Many thanks!

Thanks for all the work you put into this deluxe edition – much appreciated!

Re-upload would be much appreciated… Thank you in advance!)

Hello,
would you be so kind and re-upload this great score.

Much appreciated

I’d love a reupload to! Thanks!

Any chance this could get a re-up? I own a physical copy of the soundtrack itself but would love to get the additional stuff here.

Could this Soundtrack be Reuploaded to Mediafire, Please? I would be very Grateful if You did so. Thank You very much for hearing Me out. C:

Could someone re-upload this? Thanks!

Thank You very much. I appreciate it. (*Hugs You*)

Thank you so much!!!

Thanks for the re-up!

Wow. Okay.

I’m gonna go ahead and submit a request for a re-up (the second one is now dead)

I would absolutely love to have this.

New link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqVC4X8BPXZ0hbsx8XgeG7VmUJUbeA

If you’ve never downloaded from OneDrive before, just click the link and along one of the toolbars you will see “download”. Press it and voila.

If you’ve never downloaded from OneDrive before, just click the link and along one of the toolbars you will see “download”. Press it and voila.

Thank you kindly good sir!

Thank you kindly good sir!

But does it fulfill the request you started? What’s heard in the film?

But does it fulfill the request you started? What’s heard in the film?

Nope. But, it does give me a better quality version of the recording sessions than I had before.

If the film versions do not exist, I might just go ahead and start a project on recreating them using the sessions, the normal tracks, and the blu ray.

That is of course unless the actual film versions pop up anytime between when I start and when I finish.

Doubtful. When has that ever happened?

Doubtful. When has that ever happened?

The film versions popping up? Hardly ever. You got a point. XD

Unfortunately I do. Damn near 100% of the time. StRuPiE, YFM and myself (maybe I’m forgetting some) are the only people who do the bulk of the film mixes around here. And I’m nowhere near their level.

Last I recall the sessions are essentially the film versions. I don’t recall any specially mixed cues for the film. Do you have any examples?

Last I recall the sessions are essentially the film versions. I don’t recall any specially mixed cues for the film. Do you have any examples?

Yup. NateZilla’s own request, right here (Thread 222967)

Here I did a quick rip (please excuse the sfx) of when the MUTO hatches to show what I mean. There’s this brief moment where a segment of "The Wave" shows up; but a modified version that deletes the choir and drums. Then it goes back to the MUTO track.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/5u303x7m639i66i/MUTO%20Example.mp3

It’s little things like that throughout the soundtrack: little bits of segments being shared, some instruments being deleted, some being added.

But that’s not to say that I think the film tracks are better (I enjoy the soundtrack either way), I just find it interesting to hear the differences of the film vs. the album vs. the sessions.

Hello,
would you be so kind and send me the link to this great score.

Much appreciated

Hello,
would you be so kind and send me the link to this great score.

Much appreciated

New link is in post #65: Thread 186173

Thank you for this Deluxe Edition!
I remember that the sessions sounded pretty bad back then, so you did a remarkable job as far as my amateur ears can tell.
Though I spotted a glaring error on track 2 at the 19 seconds mark, there’s a rough cut there, very audible.
I wonder if it’s only on my download?

Thank you for this Deluxe Edition!
I remember that the sessions sounded pretty bad back then, so you did a remarkable job as far as my amateur ears can tell.
Though I spotted a glaring error on track 2 at the 19 seconds mark, there’s a rough cut there, very audible.
I wonder if it’s only on my download?can’t believe I hadn’t noticed that before. It seems to be on my source as well. Apply a liberal amount of pop/click remover and it’ll be less noticeable.

Hey Cody, thanks for this improved version of the sessions!!! I was also curious if you are working on any other deluxe editions that you might post? You mentioned to me awhile back that you might try to re-do/improve your previous deluxe editions of Child’s Play 2 & Bride of Chucky by Graeme Revell. Thanks again for all of your hard work improving these complete scores!!!

can’t believe I hadn’t noticed that before. It seems to be on my source as well. Apply a liberal amount of pop/click remover and it’ll be less noticeable.

So you’re not going to fix it?

So you’re not going to fix it?

When I’m near my PC again in a few days. Been editing pretty hard lately, giving my eyes and sanity a break.

Hey no worries, I was just wondering.
I can just as well use the same track from the sessions.

Hey no worries, I was just wondering.
I can just as well use the same track from the sessions.

I checked the sessions and the anomaly is strangely not there so I went in and fixed the issue on my edit. New file is in the OneDrive folder.

———- Post added at 09:05 AM ———- Previous post was at 08:57 AM ———-

Here I did a quick rip (please excuse the sfx) of when the MUTO hatches to show what I mean. There’s this brief moment where a segment of "The Wave" shows up; but a modified version that deletes the choir and drums. Then it goes back to the MUTO track.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/5u303x7m639i66i/MUTO%20Example.mp3

It’s little things like that throughout the soundtrack: little bits of segments being shared, some instruments being deleted, some being added.

But that’s not to say that I think the film tracks are better (I enjoy the soundtrack either way), I just find it interesting to hear the differences of the film vs. the album vs. the sessions.

We can hope for those to turn up but as it stands, I don’t have them. Won’t attempt a Bluray rip as there’s likely to be SFX across all channels.

Is your example ripped from the surround channels? Sounds like the drums are actually there, just not mixed into the surrounds as prominently. I don’t have a copy of the movie to double check so I could be wrong.

When the film eventually gets a 4K release maybe the music will be mixed differently on the channels.

I checked the sessions and the anomaly is strangely not there so I went in and fixed the issue on my edit. New file is in the OneDrive folder.

Thanks! I appreciate

Thanks! I appreciate

No problem! I�d be down to re-do this entire thing if a lossless version popped up. It sounds pretty good for 192 MP3 but during some parts I can feel the lack of power from the lower bitrate.

Hi – is there any chance of a re-up on this please?
Edit – nevermind, made it work! Thanks!

With the release of the lossless sessions, I�ve got in and completely revamped this. Here is the new link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqVC4X8BPXZ0hbsx8XgeG7VmUJUbeA