In many ways it's almost as if Hooper were a disciple of vintage Brian Eno, going for a drifting sense of detachment through the use of tones. With "The Hall Of Prophecies" Hooper continues to mirror the dark side via reined in elements of menacing nuance, preferring to go for the less is more approach by working bits of elongated notes into open, empty space to create a pseudo vacuum of not-quite white noize. It's at stark contrast to the title, not sounding militaristic in the least. Meanwhile "Dumbledore's Army," begins with quiet restraint and slowly builds up into an effervescent boost of positivity comprised of intermingling strings and woodwinds. Drifting, ominous space rules "Dementors In The Underpass," which utilizes haunting male and female choruses to create a densely dark atmosphere of foreboding awe. "Another Story" goes for a more traditional sound, but this might be because it actually incorporates elements of Williams' original Harry Potter theme, building upon it with acoustic ambient textures that eventually bleed into subdued symphonics. The entire feel is one that conveys the sense of a mischievous flight of fancy. ![]() The very next track, "Professor Umbridge," is delivered in a light-heartedly playful manner, relying on swooning interplay between the strings and bell derived percussion. This is immediately evidenced on "Fireworks," which begins with a playful Aaron Copelandesque feel before blitzing off into screaming rock guitar theatrics. ![]() Hooper's music revels in upbeat symphonic jubilation, keeping in tune with the scores composed by his two predecessors, while branching out with his own signature sound. This time around relative newcomer Nicholas Hooper has gotten the nod (he's actually onboard for the next film, as well), making the shift from largely scoring for television into summer blockbuster territory. Following on the heels of the venerable John Williams, who scored the first three films and Patrick Doyle, who composed the music for the last episode. A new composer has been anointed for the fifth installment of the Harry Potter film franchise.
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