Search - Carlo Siliotto :: The Punisher

"Don't let your memories kill you..."

Michael Crane | Orland Park, IL USA | 09/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every time that I watched the new "Punisher" movie, I kept focusing on the film score more and more. The main theme would be stuck in my head for hours--even days! It was either on the seventh or eighth viewing of this movie over the course of one week that I decided that I had to get this fabulous score done by Carlo Siliotto, and am I ever glad that I did. "The Punisher: The Original Score" is a haunting and hypnotic score that is bound to stay in your head for days. Not only does it help you relive the movie, you actually feel it.



Carlo Siliotto masterfully captures the mood of "The Punisher," as it is dark, depressing, full of dread and the need for some kind of closure. You could sense all of this just by listening to the tracks even if you haven't seen the film. The heavy influences on this score tend to be that of film noir and the Spaghetti Western--blending the action with the mystery, the excitement with the mourning, and so on. There is a definite tone to this score that is always consistent and it never sounds boring or tiring. It ranges from very mellow and dramatic music to extreme tension. And it really does match the mood of the movie, which is always the main purpose and goal of a good score.



The entire album is a great listen, but there are of course standout tracks. My personal favorites are "the punisher," "moving," "massacre," "god's gonna sit this one out," "entering the fort," "good memories can save your life," "a new family/joan's suffering," "the arrow," "the skull," "castle's loneliness" and "call me 'the punisher.'" Even though the whole album is great, those are the ones that really stick in my head and really help me relive the movie.



As an added bonus, the score also includes two songs that were actually in the movie. Those would be "jealous one" (performed at Howard Saint's club) and the popular "la donna e' mabile," which is the song that you hear when Frank is fighting "The Russian." Another neat bonus is that the CD booklet includes information about the movie, the background of "Frank Castle," and an open letter to the director by Carlo Siliotto. It really is an interesting story how they met (for a more in depth story, make sure you watch the making-of featurette on the DVD).



The original score from "The Punisher" composed by Carlo Siliotto is a masterpiece, in my opinion. It really brings life to the movie itself, and it makes for one enjoyable album to listen to. Even though this will mostly only appeal to those who have seen the movie, it can be enjoyed by those who haven't seen the movie as well, if they're fans of a good movie score. A superb job on all fronts. I couldn't be happier with the final product. -Michael Crane"

Wow.

nir085 | 08/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Punisher score was superb. The creepiness, tenderness, and/or grim resolution of the songs (depending on the song) perfectly illustrates the moods portrayed in the movie. I could almost re-imagine the scene that a particular song played in when I heard that song. Personal favorites include track numbers 13, 19, 23, and 28. I have heard a few people complain about some of the songs being repetitive...but it's a movie score. And the main theme of the movie (track 1) is developed as need be throughout the movie in addition to many other well placed, and unique, tracks. Too bad Carlo Siliotto's only big movie score has been this one; he really should have the right to make more.



What I'm trying to say is: get this movie's score now. And the DVD, when it comes out in September.

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One of those rare exceptions...

L. Beikircher | 03/14/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"...where the quality of the soundtrack succeeds that of the movie itself.



Carlo Siliotto's score manages to capture both Frank Castle and the Punisher while keeping the atmosphere of the comic books. At times frightening and speedy, at other times melodramatically slow, almost kitschy. Almost.



Unlike the movie, the soundtrack works."