Composer Jongnic Bontemps‘ score for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is out now on various digital platforms.
In addition to that, fans can listen freely to the same via Spotify (check it out after the jump).
The score consists of 26 tracks and the titles may be spoilers for those who are yet to enjoy the new movie.
Couple of links to purchase the score:
Hadlen_Weltall
Even Bontemps original pieces carry the same tune as Jablonsky's, and it's a great blend of styles.
"Humans and Autobots United" you can tell is the finale for the film, obvious by track number but also by how it's the full orchestra of "Arrival to Earth" with the crescendo of "Calling All Autobots" from the TLK score.
The only thing missing from this soundtrack is the "Optimus" theme from "Sam Takes Off/Optimus Arrives," the end of "Forest Battle," "Driller Attack," and "Did You Forget Who I Am."
Beast_Megatron
For sure!
The standout tracks from this score are, not surprisingly, the ones written by Steve Jablonsky and the ones that feature Vince DiCola’s Unicron theme. And that’s not the nostalgia talking, the original themes composed specifically for ROTB just aren’t as memorable. They’re not bad, just not as memorable.
I do really enjoy how creepy all of Jongnic’s music for Unicron is. He took inspiration from DiCola and then really took off running.
It’s a far, far better score than what we got for Bumblebee, but it can’t compete with Jablonsky’s scores with the exception of his own material for ROTB. But Jablonsky set an impossibly high bar and Jongnic should be commended for turning in a competent score for his first blockbuster.
wtrz
Is "A Long Time Ago" basically the film edit of the first two tracks together? The inclusion of the Unicron material makes me think so.
Dirge121
It’s the real quiet notes right at the start, it’s used again in “A Long Time Ago”
wtrz
@Maboroshi Was in the middle of an edit with another example lol but you're welcome! I missed it the first time in the movie but when I heard it in the finale I got very very giddy
Maboroshi
Oh, so it's referencing this part from 0:08 to 0:18 in the below video.
It just stops one note short of the original, or perhaps substitutes it with that deep sound effect. Okay I get it, thanks!
wtrz
It's a four-note motif. Starts at 0:08 on Unicron / Scourge. It's not as pronounced as the original version but it's definitely there.
On Unicron Approaches, it's much more on display at 0:24, if you wanna get an idea of how it sounds here :')
Maboroshi
Where in the track can I hear it specifically? When I listen to "Unicron / Scourge" I don't hear the original theme anywhere.
Megatron118
Hearing echoes of Arrival to Earth in theaters again was such a joy. I’m glad Steve came back to assist on a few tracks
Dirge121
That touch of the OG Unicron medley is wonderful.
OverloadedTaco
This version of Unicrons theme slaps harder than a chancla
Also I love how the final track is literally just the first two mashed together
Robomaster726
I've actually really enjoyed the movie, and knowing it was the score album, I pre-ordered it and listened to it during my first hour at work today. Loved when it played in the film, and loved when Steve's pieces played. For a relative unknown (at least to me) I must say the score is very well scored.
May pass on the soundtrack. While a couple of the song placements worked well, I'm not an overall fan of hip-hop/rap for the most part personally.
BBJazz
Having read the spoiler synopsis for this movie now, I can confidently say I would hate it. Definitely not going to go see this.
boudie13
I like this alot. I love the Jablonski stuff that is tied into it.
Jalen Gatton07
The Til All Are One is beautiful. I hope the next movie will have music this good!
Hadlen_Weltall
Goosebumps happen at the 1:13 mark of \"TIL ALL ARE ONE.\"
Optimus1138
I think I wanna wait and see the movie before I listen to the score in full, but I did see a brief leaked clip on Youtube which had Arrival to Earth in it and that sounded fantastic, and it makes me overjoyed to hear that Unicron's theme does indeed show up.
dragon
I know one transformers soundtrack I’m buying it’s not various artist one I haven’t listened to song yet can’t be as bad with all rap music
Rumblestorm
Steve is credited for 3 of the songs.
Switchback Chase, Till All are One, and Heroes and Autobots United.