Spider-Man 2 with Danny Elfman's Original Score (Part IX)

Another « minor » change. As soon as Spider-Man appears, the final cut uses Elfman's original score but before that, what we get is John Debney writing a very over-the-top music for Peter trying to deliver his pizzas in time. Sam Raimi (or Sony) wanted something heroic for these images which Elfman refused to (re)write. We can hear that the composer went for a much more fitting approach, letting the traffic's sound effects (missing here) creating the tension.
I can understand Raimi/Sony's intentions but I'm not sure that what John Debney wrote is cleverer.

More to come.

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[dseiden5]

One thing I really love about the second half is that the Spider-Man theme starts but then gets interrupted along with Spidey's task, only to finish through with the theme as he gets back on track. This attention to detail and creativity was sorely missed in "Spider-Man 3," as Chris Young failed to even work with the very malleable theme that Elfman created beyond that uninteresting re-orchestration of his seemingly favorite portion of the main titles.

[DannyBiker]

Very nice analysis.

I wouldn't be to harsh on Chris Young though, I'm pretty sure he had to deal with Raimi temp track's favourite moments and with a studio that doesn't want to take any risk.

[dfghjkkliytg]

''wow! he stole that guys pizza'' :P

[MastaOfDe916]

Whoa..... HE STOLE THAT GUY'S PIZZAS!!!

[Sensitive78]

I disagree mate. Sandman's Theme was one of the most inspirational and beautiful themes I've ever heard, and it was composed by Christopher Young. If you've heard it, you

d appreciate it too. Oh and Cristopher Young tried his best to bring out all of the Danny's themes, including the ones between Peter and Mary Jane, from 1 and 2.

[BigtimeDirector2005]

Wow! So this is the original Score! I like this better! But is there any way you can upload the John Debney versions? Like Special Delivery and cake Girl? B/c I am missing those 2 additional materials.

[RoadWarrior8104]

Yeah, it does have a Men in Black feel to it!

[ZorbaMovies]

This one has a more men in Black feeling to it. But its more fun then thrilling compared to Debney´s version.

[RoadWarrior8104]

Oh wow! So, half of it was actually Elfman! I thought John Debney had composed all of that! Cool.