"Ever find that CD that defines your collection? Wing Commander does it. David Arnold writes a wonderful opening theme (and 3 other cues) and then turns Kevin Kiner onto the project. What happens is near-brillance. Nicholas Dodd does an arangement to blow the roof off of every house on your block and even John Williams, I'm sure, is envious of the complexity of the music (I hear as many as three alternating rhythms in certain pieces, yet it all flows together). Anyone who likes this should look into Shadows of the Empire and Stargate. ID4 is another, and Medal of Honor. But, above all, this is easily one of my favs."
One word: Incredible
Justin Bielawa | 11/04/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I must say, the movie wasn't all that good aside from the effects, but the music was great. Usually, sci-fi movies have sort of techno soundtracks that don't have any real "feel" to them. Wing Commander, however is something that is easily listened to, and also is probably the only sci-fi CD that you can play while company is over without scaring them away of annoying them."
Could have been better.
Ben Lear | Concord, California United States | 07/11/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this CD on the theme that accompanied the movie. The first track is a classic as far as music with a hook. It is that good. Now the rest was a disappointment. While I enjoyed most tracks they seemed like a rehash of Stargate and Independence Day. The biggest turn-off was the electronic music in tracks 10 and 11. What were they thinking? And just who is Kevin Kiner? Most of the music sounded like that of David Arnold without the newness or individuality. Kevin has good basic orchestral skills but needs work in matching the music with the emotions of the movie. And please, Kevin, lay off of the electric guitar. All in all I give it 3 stars."
Great music, but not long enough
Arvin Nathanael | Jakarta, Indonesia | 10/10/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've enjoyed the Wing Commander games and the recent movie, and never before I seen a music this grand. David Arnold's WC theme is probably the best for inviting us to the WC universe. The Overture was incredible, great drums and horns, but lacked the opening quiet theme used in Kennedy's speech (and the website's intro). The 'Hot Dogs' track had some good electric guitar, but I also heard some weird sounds which I almost dismissed for a malfunction in my Discman. Overall it's good (for the thirty-some minutes of music) but was unfortunately without the 5 minute long medley, which appeared in the movie's credit roll."
Thoughts From A Wing Commander Fan!
Mr. C J Adams | Gloucestershire United Kingdom | 11/20/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hi! I reckon this soundtrack rocks! I have been a fan of Wing Commander since I can remember, so it is great to hear music appropriate for that universe. I have seen the film and currently own it on video, it is great, but the music is way better! However, the CD is too short and is missing some vital cues, such as the torpedo battle with the Kilrathi half-way through the film. I noticed this music while watching the movie and was a little annoyed when I discovered it was not included on the CD, however it still rocks so YAY!"