As it crescendos it only gets better and better, with an elevated glimmer at the half-way mark, before letting the vocals take over for a moment. The strings reverberate a feeling of imposing elegance, especially when accompanied by the chorus of angels behind them. In fact, it’s quite the opposite with its majestic and sublime qualities. There’s nothing bombastic or urgent about it. It’s interesting too because, on its own, it doesn’t invoke anything Transformers. This piece of music is nothing short of excellent. And it all starts here with ‘Arrival to Earth’ from the first Transformers. However, I’m going to make my case for why Jablonsky has earned his spot among the top tier of blockbuster scores. So it’s understandable that certain aspects of those films will be overlooked. They made a lot of money, sure, but not many are claiming them to be among the better franchises we’ve seen over the last 15 years. Perhaps they’re not widely talked about because Michael Bay’s Transformers are not highly touted in any way, shape, or form. So, with that in mind, it’s time we recognize Steve Jablonsky’s Transformers scores as some of the best we’ve heard from any major blockbuster in the last thirty years. If you’ve ever listened to the podcast, you’ll know that it’s something that I talk about regularly. I’m just someone who deeply loves musical scores from film and listens to them like it’s their job. ![]() ![]() I can’t speak to any technicalities regarding chords, melodies, or music theory. ![]() First of all, as we begin, let me emphasize that I’m no music expert.
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