The Matrix by Don Davis [20th Anniversary] (Ep. 137)
On March 31, 1999, THE MATRIX by the Wachowski's began blowing minds around the world. Don Davis' original score similarly sent anyone paying attention into a similar zone of the mind-blown. While the film was a watershed moment for the film industry, touching off copy-cat visual effects and pseudo-philosophical film endeavours, Don Davis' post-minimalistic score, while still appreciated to this day in its own right, sadly, did not start an parallel trend in film music composition. To celebrate the 20th annivesary, Erik Woods, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman reflect on seeing the film for the first time, its personal impact, the electronica-filled soundtrack, and the power and sticking-power of Don Davis intricate original score.
Episode Highlights
07:16 - Experiencing The Matrix18:27 - The effect of the soundtrack
23:59 - The ground-breaking score
40:32 - Who is this "Don Davis?"
44:09 - Does The Matrix endure?
56:08 - The Matrix today
Music Selections\
00:00 - "Main Title/ Trinity Infinity" (The Matrix) - by Don Davis
18:07 - "Dragula" (The Matrix Soundtrack) - Hot Rod Herman Remix
20:25 - "Spybreak (Short One)" - (The Matrix Soundtrack) - by The Propellerheads
21:32 - "Prime Audio Soup" - (The Matrix Soundtrack) - by Meat Beat Manifesto
23:23 - "Bait and Switch" - (The Matrix: Deluxe Edition) - by Don Davis
31:05 - "Main Title/ Trinity Infinity" (The Matrix) - by Don Davis
33:56 - "Short Ride in a Fast Machine - Fanfare for Orchestra" - by John Adams
37:48 - "Mona Lisa Overdrive" (The Matrix Reloaded) - by Don Davis and Juno Reactor
43:57 - "Mix the Art" (The Matrix: Deluxe Edition) - by Don Davis
66:05 - "Ontological Shock" (The Matrix) - by Don Davis
18:07 - "Dragula" (The Matrix Soundtrack) - Hot Rod Herman Remix
20:25 - "Spybreak (Short One)" - (The Matrix Soundtrack) - by The Propellerheads
21:32 - "Prime Audio Soup" - (The Matrix Soundtrack) - by Meat Beat Manifesto
23:23 - "Bait and Switch" - (The Matrix: Deluxe Edition) - by Don Davis
31:05 - "Main Title/ Trinity Infinity" (The Matrix) - by Don Davis
33:56 - "Short Ride in a Fast Machine - Fanfare for Orchestra" - by John Adams
37:48 - "Mona Lisa Overdrive" (The Matrix Reloaded) - by Don Davis and Juno Reactor
43:57 - "Mix the Art" (The Matrix: Deluxe Edition) - by Don Davis
66:05 - "Ontological Shock" (The Matrix) - by Don Davis
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