Justice League: Gods and Monsters – Music From The DC Universe Animated Original Movie
Studio: La-La Land Records
Release Date: August 11th, 2015

Synopsis: La-La Land Records and Warner Bros. proudly announce the release of acclaimed composer Frederik Wiedmann’s score to the DC Universe animated original movie Justice League: Gods and Monsters. Composer Wiedmann returns to the DC Universe with another powerhouse score that expertly propels all the superheroic action and drama of this dark twist on the world's greatest superheroes. Limited Edition of 1000 units.

Justice League: Gods and Monsters – Music From The DC Universe Animated Movie
Limited Edition of 1000 Units
Frederik Wiedmann
1. Last Child of Krypton 2:27
2. Main Title 1:29
3. Code Black 1:47
4. Another Kill 1:40
5. Fair Play 1:00
6. In Another Life 4:28
7. Torn Apart 1:14
8. Virtually Impenetrable 2:37
9. No More Disappearing 2:18
10. A Warm Heart 1:23
11. You Belonged to Someone Once 1:09
12. Tasting Blood 1:29
13. No Redemption 2:18
14. Trust 1:19
15. Aftermath 1:10
16. Superman’s Legacy 4:20
17. Evacuate Metropolis 2:06
18. Victor Fries 1:15
19. All Minds as One 3:17
20. Magnus 1:29
21. Get Out of My House 1:43
22. I Love Two People 1:25
23. The Core 1:38
24. Be a Real Hero 3:25
25. Justice League: Gods and Monsters 1:11
26. Superman – Bomb (Bonus Track) 3:34

TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 54:02

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Soundtrack Review
By James Harvey

Much like the film itself, Justice League: Gods and Monsters composer Frederik Wiedmann goes a little dark with his latest work for the acclaimed DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. There seems to be a dark ominous cloud that hangs over the entire release, with every track being infused with a dark under-current that adds a bit of a zing to a pretty stellar collection of music.

And as this film is unlike the previous Justice League animated features in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line, the same can be said about the score. Everything feels a bit harder and a bit more intense. I'd say "edgier," but that seems to trivialize how Wiedmann has tinted down the score. The "Main Titles" track is a perfect example. It starts off with a hint of danger that steadily picks up as the track progresses until it hits a brick wall. It's an apt predictor of what's to come for the entire soundtrack, as each tracks is either laced with some dark tones or the intensity is ratcheted right up. Even tracks for the action -oriented beats don't disappoint. "Another Kill," for example, has nice bursts of energetic music mixed in with a growing sense of doom as the track peters out.

"I Loved Two People" is one of my favorite tracks. It's quick, fast and even sounds a little old-school and, if you know the context from the movie, it actually mimics Batman's state of mind - a frenzied, confused state that he needs to push through - quite nicely. "In Another Life," another track that's a little different from the rest, actually reminds me of Wiedmann's work on Green Lantern: The Animated Series. "Superman's Legacy" is another great track that, just listening to it, you can just feel how damning the situation is. Also, "The Core" has a great 'ticking clock' vibe to it that ratchets up the intensity.

The inclusion of the score to the Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles episode "Bomb," featuring Superman, is a nice touch. Makes me wish the score to all three episodes were included!

I could honestly go through nearly every track and list how great they are, but those familiar with Wiedmann's work already know that. This whole soundtrack definitely feels and sounds like the standard epic work that Wiedmann turns in, but all the tracks feel slightly off, in a good way, almost mimicing the alternate world premise of the main feature. In nearly every track, there always seems to be something extra, or perhaps a moment, that track a little...je ne c'est quoi. I honestly can't put my finger on it, but you'll get it when you hear it.

Wiedmann is always reliable in turning in great work for the DC Comics-based animated titles, and this is another example of that, but some of his works are more notable than others. Son of Batman was a great piece of work from him, for example, but his work here is head and shoulders above that. He seems to really be flourishing when he can really dive into these epic-level stories, and I assume the film's alternate universe setting also helps give him a little bit of a leeway, and it shows. Wiedmann really offers a wealth of different styles here, but he's able to use a dark, omnibus string to really connect it all together. Weidmann's work here actually reminds me of his Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox score, actually - just massive sounding.

There's just a great mix of styles here, including orchestral and percussion, and it's all nicely balanced. Both work nicely together, with the other never overpowering the other. Complex and layered, Justice League: Gods and Monsters is a strong outing by Wiedmann, and is one of his best efforts to date. He gives the soundtrack his usual distinctive touch, but at the same times adds some darker undertones to it, resulting in a pretty unique listen. It's a great listen, one that doesn't drag or overstay its welcome, and tells a pretty interesting story. This soundtrack definitely comes Highly Recommended.

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