"Best Thing That Ever Happened", "Hacking The Drone", "Your Creators Want You Back", "Honor To The End" & "Leave Planet Earth Alone" Featuring Background Vocals by Imagine Dragons
Music by Steve Jablonsky
Album Produced by Steve Jablonsky & Randy Spendlove Executive Soundtrack Album Producers: Michael Bay & Lorenzo DiBonaventura Soundtrack Album Coordinator: Jason Richmond Executive Producers for La-La Land Records: Dan Goldwasser, MV Gerhard & Matt Verboys Album Mastered by Patricia Sullivan at Bernie Grundman Masterin
Music Editors: Bryan Elliott Lawson, John Finklea, Sam Zeines, Alex Gibson & Kevin McKeever Additional Music by Jacob Shea, Joseph Trapanese, David Fleming & Michael Yezerski Music Conducted by Nick Glennie-Smith Supervising Orchestrator: Bruce Fowler Orchestrators: Walter Fowler, Yvonne S. Moriarty, Carl Rydlund & Jennifer Hammond Music Preparation: Booker White Music Contractor: Peter Rotter Music Recorded & Mixed by Jeff Biggers Music Production Services: Arata Music Technical Score Engineer: Lori Castro ProTools Operator: Kevin Globerman Scoring Editor: David Channing
Soloists: Vocals: Dan Reynolds Guitar: George Doering, Wayne Sermon & Andrew Synowiec Viola: Daniel Platzman & Rob Brophy Celli: Cameron Stone, Steve Erdody & Vanessa Freebairn-Smith Drums: Jon Jablonsky, Daniel Platzman & Matt Chamberlain Bass: Ben McKee & Chris Chaney Erhu: Karen Han Woodwinds: Chris Bleeth Percussion: Wade Culbreath, Greg Ellis, Greg Goodall, MB Gordy, Brian Kilgore & John Wakefield
Ambient Sound Design: Jon Aschalew Music Score Recorded at Streisand Scoring Stage, Sony Pictures Studio & Newman Scoring Stage, 20th Century Fox Studios Music Score Mixed at Arata Music
The composer would like to thank Michael Bay, Ian Bryce, Steven Spielberg, Tom Desanto, Lorenzo DiBonaventura, Don Murphy, Randy Spendlove, Jason Richmond, Roger Barton, William Goldenberg, Paul Rubell, Joe Galdo, Calvin Wimmer, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Bob Badami, Jeffrey Haboush, Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan, Ethan Van Der Ryn, Erik Aadahl, Pat Sandston, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Lucy Jablonsky, Jon Jablonsky, Katia Lewin Jablonsky, Sam Schwartz, Michael Gorfaine, Cheryl Tiano, Maria Machado, Jeff Sanderson, Ken Burry & everyone at Paramount Pictures, Bay Films & Arata Music
Paramount Pictures thanks Mary Jo Braun, Dan Butler, Eric Caldwell, Sheryl Carlin, Alex Da Kid, Adam Ehrlich, Robert Gasper, David Gueringer, Natalie Hayden, Marc Jordan, Tracy Kies, Brian Lambert, Elise Mann, Manny Marroquin, Liz McNicoll, Sarah Montgomery, Joy Murphy, Aron Pinsky, Mac Reynolds, Jennifer Schiller, Kim Seiniger, Tony Seyler, Susan Siering, Linda Springer, Christina Toth, Hallie Volman, Lauren Waggoner, Eric Ybanez & Matt Lamotte
Release date : 07/03/2014
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I have to admit now that despite AoE being the worst of the 4, The music is the best of the 4 lol (overall).
In terms of music my ranking is (still haven't heard everything from 4 so it could change)
4 1 3 2
And in terms of the movies:
3 1 2/4 are tied for the last in my opinion.
theeaglesfan005
2014-07-01 02:53:42
For me...
Scores/Movies: 4 3 1 2
Although, I really love "Tomb of the Primes" from 2 and Prime's theme and how it was used in the beginning of 3
thejok3rrules
2014-07-01 03:09:15
As rankings go... Scores:1- Revenge of the Fallen (9/10) 2-Transformers (9/10) 3-Dark of the Moon (7/10)
As for the movies, I loved the first trilogy (Though ROTF and DOTM were not good as movies). I liked the first hour of AOE, but overall, I think it's the worst film Michael Bay has done since Bad Boys 2. Movies:1- Transformers (8/10) 2- Dark of the Moon (5/10) 3- Revenge of the Fallen (5/10) 4- Age of Extinction (3/10)
D A R T H
2014-07-04 18:11:54
1 9,5/10 2 8/10 & 3 8/10 4 6,5/10
Everan
2014-07-04 18:45:53
Mine's the same as you Eaglesfan.
MrZimmerFan
2014-07-04 19:58:42
As movies 1 4 3 2
As Scores 1 3 4 2
Hansy
2014-07-04 22:35:16
That's a tough one and I feel that people's decisions aren't true because it's that new music phase, eventually it will wear off on ya. This is definitely a great score, different from the previous three, but to say it's the best one Idk. The Battle theme from Dark of the Moon is one of my favorite themes from all four films. Then there is the Fallens arrival music from RotF which wasn't on the initial score release. I think Steve learned from the previous releases to release more music cause I think this contains pretty much all the music or main themes
MrZimmerFan
2014-07-04 22:46:23
I think the problem with Revenge of the Fallen is... the few highlights in comparation from the first Transformers, in the other side, Dark of the Moon and Age of Extinction have a lot of highlights (Battle, Sentinel Prime, Decision, Dinobot Charge, Your Creators Want You Back or It's Our Fight, thats is an epic action theme), but still enjoyed Revenge of the Fallen.
Intel
2014-07-05 02:06:31
I dont think the music of 4 is the best overall. AT ALL.
There's probably a couple of decent themes, most of which is Battle Cry and the new Autobot theme, but outside of that, this score is VERY minimalistic compared to the others, IMO.
The percussion, for example doesn't actually kick in until the final battle cues. This score seems very muted compared to the last ones. I mean I'll dare say it but I'm listening to the Battleship OST more than this one...Jablonsky must have changed his sound style to be more eclectic or something, because it's just not the same as before...Maybe he's tired of scoring Transformers?
Otherwise great collaborative effort with Imagine Dragons.
Ds
2014-07-05 04:10:52
Seriously, I can't believe all the bad reviews this 4th film is getting. For me, it kept all the qualities and strong points of the previous movies, and managed to get rid of some of their flaws. So for me it was by far the best out of the 4 movies.
thejok3rrules
2014-07-05 06:53:03
Ds, there's sometging you must have missed... AoE had a good first part, but after an hour and a half, the movie gets ridiculous, long and boring. I respect your opinion, I do. But I sincerely believe the first trilogy was better. And Shia Labeouf was more convincing in his role than Mark Walhberg is.
Intel
2014-07-05 07:19:49
Well the way the new transformers transformed just looked completely silly, And if they can turn to dust then why did they let thrmselves get killed at the end? I didnt like that sfx either it just looked off putting.
Ds
2014-07-05 13:06:29
thejok3rrules, I don't think I've missed anything, I was paying attention the whole time and never did I get bored, I enjoyed the hell out of it, from start to finish. I think this movie was very much representative of who Michael Bay is as a director, it has all his trademarks pushed at 200%. That's why a lot of people are hating this movie; that's why I'm digging it and cannot wait to see it again :-)
As for the music, I'm listening to Steve's score and I think it's unbelievably good. It's much softer than the previous ones, with a lot of atmospheric cues. I'm sure that's one soundtrack I'm not going to forget soon.
MrZimmerFan
2014-07-05 13:12:15
I agreed with Ds, the movie is much better than Dark of the Moon (i liked, but AOE is much better in every aspect) and Revenge of the Fallen, which is more awful than DOTM and AOE, as for the score, TF 1 and DOTM, as for me, there is better than AOE, but i defiently enjoyed the score by Steve.
from the EP "autobots reunite" seem to be an additional track, the 3 others are demos...
D A R T H
2014-07-05 10:03:18
1. The Knight Ship 2. Best Thing That Ever Happened 3. I'm an Autobot 4. Optimus Is Alive 5. Cemetery Wind 6. His Name Is Shane and He Drives
....
oups, sorry
theeaglesfan005
2014-07-05 14:56:39
1. The Knight Ship 2. Best Thing That Ever Happened 3. I'm an Autobot 4. Optimus Is Alive 5. Cemetery Wind 6. His Name Is Shane and He Drives 7. Hacking the Drone 8. Autobots Reunite (from the EP) 9. Transformium 10. Galvatron Is Online 11. Your Creators Want You Back 12. The Final Knight 13. Punch Hold Slide Repeat 14. The Presence of Megatron 15. Galvatron Is Active 16. Have Faith Prime 17. Hong Kong Chase 18. The Legend Exists 19. Dinobot Charge 20. That's a Big Magnet 21. Drive Backwards 22. Honor to the End 23. Leave Planet Earth Alone
Are you asking if this was released in 2011, or what....? No one knoes what you're getting at
Intel
2014-06-30 01:15:58
What's funny is that the Trailer 2 music is the scene when Optimus recruits the Dinobots. So you have that little score bit as well, out there, FYI.
Everan
2014-06-30 01:22:38
The one that starts in the trailer when the fleet of ships is seen? That's the one!? I bloody love that one!
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-30 04:42:42
@Intel, the music in trailer 2 is Lockdown's theme
Intel
2014-06-30 04:50:28
Eagles, The second half of the trailer with the soaring music is the scene where Optimus fights with Grimlock and obtains them as allies...Watch the film again. That's the portion I'm actually referring to. Sorry.
Lejti
2014-06-30 08:32:06
Intel: you are wrong, that was Lockdown's theme in the trailer you can hear that in the movie when Lockdown taken Optimus and the car within the girl.
Prott
2014-06-30 11:06:50
Yeah, it is a theme for Lockdown. It sounds great in the movie... maybe a little bit similar to the "Baratheon theme" from GoT, but still great! :)
INtel
2014-06-30 16:21:03
I dont care who's theme it is at the moment until it's listed on a tracklist.
That second half IS played when he bitch slaps Grimlock. That piece has more to it as he says "Roll Out!" and Hound is kicking ass, but that portion IS played at that time.
Maybe I'm referring to the wrong trailer? Someone on Youtube took out the SFX if you wanna look for it.
I say again: Watch the movie again. Everybody on here knows you like re-watching the flick about a hundred times, anyway....lol
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-30 16:53:57
@intel, do i know you? doubt it
The music heard during the dinobots scene(s) in the movie are all new... wasn't heard in any of the trailers
Everan
2014-06-30 17:37:25
I'm so confused right now. What's in the trailer and what's not? Trailer 1 starts in Cade's farm Trailer 2 with the transformium thing with Stanley's character.
Which one has Steve's work in it? FYI, saw the Dinobots scene in a bootleg crap video, and the music was indeed entirely new, from what I could hear.
Jack
2014-06-30 19:04:46
So, can anyone tell me if the Dark of the Moon score will be re-released with Age of Extinction? I love the third so much, it's so sad you can't find a recording for sale... Please get back to me.
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-30 19:15:21
Everan
The music in the beginning of the teaser (Trailer 1) is played during Cade's farm scenes
The music from 1:22-1:54 in the trailer (Trailer 2) is Lockdown's theme
RealFfingMusic
2014-06-30 22:11:28
Apparently, Dark of the Moon Score CD is the new Lion King Complete Score. lol, some people never run out of rants . . .
Intel
2014-07-01 00:20:30
U dont believe me? Fine wait for score or dvd and see for yourself....jesus christ...
Lejti
2014-07-05 08:52:39
Intel: Optimus vs Grimlock scene=score first track called Decision. It was not in the trailer.
Anyone know how to combine EP and OST for a long version?
theeaglesfan005
2014-07-05 01:49:29
1. The Knight Ship 2. Best Thing That Ever Happened 3. I'm an Autobot 4. Optimus Is Alive 5. Cemetery Wind 6. His Name Is Shane and He Drives 7. Hacking the Drone 8. Autobots Reunite (from the EP) 9. Transformium 10. Galvatron Is Online 11. Your Creators Want You Back 12. The Final Knight 13. Punch Hold Slide Repeat 14. The Presence of Megatron 15. Galvatron Is Active 16. Have Faith Prime 17. Hong Kong Chase 18. The Legend Exists 19. Dinobot Charge 20. That's a Big Magnet 21. Drive Backwards 22. Honor to the End 23. Leave Planet Earth Alone
Great score, but I can"t believe that the music that is in the Autobots Reunite scene is not in the album..... You know.."He is alive!!! Optimus is here!!!"""...I can"t believe it.
Hansy
2014-07-04 22:03:26
May have been deliberate since that cue was released on the EP, so we actually have about 80 minutes of score for this one
Can't access it, wrong country store. Can't even access it on the US store.
Everan
2014-07-01 04:16:22
Wait, just accessed it!! My God, this is even better than I thought. And it's not everything! I freaking love it!!!
God, I need to see the film, wednesday is so far away.
Brent
2014-07-01 04:20:58
Yes!! So good!!!!
thejok3rrules
2014-07-01 04:29:24
I sounds really great! ''Hunted'' is haunting.
theeaglesfan005
2014-07-01 04:33:52
I find it interesting that Hunted is titled what is.. since it's the cue playing during the final battle
Everan
2014-07-01 04:48:28
Dammit eaglesfan, you got me waaaaayyy too excited now!!! The wait is unbearable for me now!!
theeaglesfan005
2014-07-01 05:36:14
Everan, so should I not say how I saw it 3 times opening weekend... all in IMAX 3D... including the Thursday night premiere :P
But trust me, it's worth the wait
MacArthur
2014-07-01 06:51:47
Are we Expecting a full release. Please tell me yes. I'm so excited.
Anonymous
2014-07-01 07:26:30
These must be synth demos. Or else you'd wonder how they managed to leap through those troublesome legal works that's delaying the score album faster for these. They sound kind of synthy too, but amazing nonetheless. If these are anything to go by my favorite SJ is back!
Hybrid Soldier
2014-07-01 10:11:19
It wouldn't be the first time a Bay score sounds "synthy"... They probably swallowed all the budget at some point ! :P
MrZimmerFan
2014-07-01 10:31:12
I like this tease, especially Hunted and Lockdown, i waiting for the movie!
Agent Smith
2014-07-01 10:45:02
Steve Jablonsky is the new Hans Zimmer!
Phil
2014-07-01 12:40:13
sorry, but Hans Zimmer is Hans Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky is Steve Jablonsky ;)
Hybrid Soldier
2014-07-01 15:11:44
So this EP actually has tracks not in the final release !
Damn no I have to make another page for TF4... lol
Hybrid Soldier
2014-07-01 15:13:17
SJ : "The score EP has gone live! This is just a teaser, it was the best way to get something out there quickly. These four tracks are exclusive to the EP, they are theme pieces I wrote early on. The score album will have different material (including variations on these themes), and will have more than four tracks :) No official release date yet."
Adam
2014-07-01 15:25:45
But Hybrid, wouldn't that be like making a separate page for the suites and unused tracks of all other RCP scores? There are suites and unused tracks for a lot of scores on here
Hybrid Soldier
2014-07-01 15:32:28
No because HERE we talk about a separate official release...
Yeah 2 had some great tracks but I just felt it wasn't as strong as the other 2 in whole. 10.000 BC, Diving for Megatron, and Model Airplanes are some of my favorite from 2.
"Wow, it looks like a lot of you went to see Transformers this weekend Thank you so much for all the love and support. I really appreciate all of the messages.
We have prepared a little score teaser, kind of an appetizer while we finalize the album. Keep an eye on iTunes this week, it should be appearing very soon, or as soon as iTunes decides to go live with it
could we expect it sometime next week?? i hope so!! :D :D
Anonymous
2014-06-28 17:48:24
He also posted : ''We don't have an official release date yet. That is in the hands of the studio and record label. Releasing a score album is more complicated than you might think ''
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-28 17:48:36
2 minutes too late, dude... lol
"We don't have an official release date yet. That is in the hands of the studio and record label. Releasing a score album is more complicated than you might think"
cody
2014-06-28 17:49:40
well don't i suck lol
Everan
2014-06-28 18:28:37
So, basically, at the end of the next week, right?
This will probably the first time in YEARS where I saw the film before hearing the score. The last one was The Two Towers, lol
Anonymous
2014-06-28 18:46:42
I am guessing mid-July, early August.
Ds
2014-06-28 23:14:49
Mid-July is too late, there is no point in releasing an album so late after the movie. Many people get back from the movie, were amazed by the movie, and download the music immediately on iTunes or Amazon. If it's not available, most of them will just forget about it...
Adrian
2014-06-29 02:54:14
I agree with you Ds. Sadly, we could lose interest
Anonymous
2014-06-29 09:29:11
Ds, I disagree. As far as I remember the score for the first film dropped in the markets much later than the theatrical run of the movie and it was (and still is) a hit.
"Score album is mixed and ready for mastering! Working hard to get this out as soon as possible. More updates soon. Enjoy the movie this weekend. It's big :)"
JStep
2014-06-26 19:24:54
Does anyone know how long the mastering process takes?
Everan
2014-06-26 19:32:40
Was gonna post that!!
So I'm assuming what, 1 to 2 days digital?
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-26 19:34:39
Well I hope they take some time and not rush it, cause if it's to deliver an awefully mastered album, they better keep it for themselves !
Everan
2014-06-26 20:06:42
As JStep just asked, how long does it take, the process thing?
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-26 20:08:53
Depends...
With companies devoted to that like Marcussen Mastering, Bernie Grundman Mastering and the others, I'd say a few days ?
But then when the mastering's done, first of all they better check it, and they probably have to have all the paperwork done perfectly...
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-26 20:29:54
I wonder how complete of a release it will be... Oblivion had a complete release so you never know.
Also, things have been different this time around... didn't even get a VA album.
So you never know... lol
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-26 20:30:57
Don't get high hopes on that...
Everan
2014-06-26 20:31:31
I'm guessing a 45, 50 minute release. Hopefully a full hour.
Anonymous
2014-06-26 21:17:42
I do wonder why is the score release situation on these TF scores is always complicated. Marketing poly?
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-26 21:22:49
Because the scores are completed at the last minute...
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-26 21:26:52
@Hybrid... i dont have my hopes up... it just would be nice lol
Everan
2014-06-26 22:35:10
I heard there's a new variation of the Battle theme from DOTM, where the sounds and percussions from Battle Cry sound. Dying to hear it. Also heard they reused themes from DOTM, and there's a new Autobot theme vairation.
Jack
2014-06-27 18:28:03
Is there a chance that the Dark of the Moon score could be re-realeased with Age of Extinction? I absolutley LOVE the third, so sad you can't find it anywhere...It would be amazing, if possible!
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-28 17:40:42
Jab on FB :
"The amazing Patricia Sullivan is mastering the score album today. Dinobots roll out!"
Adam
2014-06-29 03:54:36
@Everan,
I immediately caught the new "Battle Cry" version of the battle theme from DotM. It's awesome, and works really well. I hope it makes it on the OST cause it was great. I think it only played twice in the film, maybe 3
Update on Steve's page. "I am really pushing for a physical release, had a meeting about it yesterday. If that meeting holds, there will be a physical release. I hesitate to confirm anything until I'm holding a copy in my hands, a lot if this is out of my control. But rest assured I am doing all I can to make it happen, and so far it's looking good."
racklist: 01. Revolution (02:25) 02. Autobotsextended (03:52) 03. Be A Prime Fan Made (04:19) 04. Cybertron Fan Made (04:12) 05. Decepticons (03:25) 06. Dinobots (03:42) 07. Freedom fighters (03:12) 08. Galvatron (03:39) 09. Goliath (04:36) 10. Heroes Return (03:22) 11. Last Dinobot (00:59) 12. Lockdown (02:33) 13. One Shall Stand (02:42) 14. Optimus (01:15) 15. Promotion music (03:07) 16. Revolution (02:25) 17. Rise (Fan-Made) (02:31) 18. Official Soundtrack Song Trailer (2014) (01:41) 19. Linkin Park (03:49) 20. Transformers 4 - Trailer Music (Age of Extinction) (01:11) 21. Transformers 4 OST - Trailer Music (Age of Extinction) (02:24) 22. Transformers 4 - Trailer Music (Age of Extinction / Superbowl) (00:19) 23. 2014 Official Trailer 1 Trailer music 1 (02:41) 24. In My Remains Instrumental By Linkin Park (00:03) 25. Vitaliy Zavadskyy (04:00) 26. Want to be (03:18)
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-28 14:21:50
So the first crap fake tracklist you see on the internet, and the IMMEDIATE reflex is to come post this crap here ?
No thank you !
Next time forget this site even exists, please ! You'll do everyone here good !
SanAntonioSpurs
2014-06-28 15:14:09
wtf you saying man? i just saw and share.. i do not know fake tracklist
MrZimmerFan
2014-06-28 15:22:29
Is fake, period
Hybrid Soldier
2014-06-28 15:25:58
Spurs there's an important step you totally missed there : THINKING !
It's obviously a huge fake, it took me approximately 5 seconds to see it...
But I guess it doesn't strike everyone...
SanAntonioSpurs
2014-06-28 15:29:22
I listening now, it's fake tracklist. I'm so sorry.. it's my fault...
RealFfingMusic
2014-06-28 15:52:43
Dude, how many scores incorporate the words "fan made" in their track titles? Cybertron? Decepticons? RISE?!?
Seriously, did you even read it yourself before posting? I mean, pls read your tracks 1 and 16.
Score was sooo good!!! Very different than all the other installments. New autobot theme is beautiful!
Eve
2014-06-27 19:45:19
how do you know?
Everan
2014-06-27 20:11:02
He probably already saw the film.
theeaglesfan005
2014-06-27 21:16:28
@Joshua, I agree... i do miss the old autobot theme... but this is the start of a new trilogy so i understand why there is a new theme
Also loved the dinobots theme... and Lockdown's theme was badass
Also, the human theme was nice... it was a nice change from the silly witwicky theme... was more serious
Joshua
2014-06-27 21:53:23
Saw it last night @ Eve. I agree, the old autonot theme is so memorable but the new carries the same majesty of it. The tune that plays when optimus and grimlock throw down was so damn gorgeous Its not what you expect to hear when two giant robots are fighting. Dug the counter scoring here.
Ds
2014-06-28 00:49:50
Just saw the movie, and I'd say that for the first half of the movie, the score is almost only sound design with occasional BRAAAMMM, but in the second part it gets much more musical and epic. The Dinobots cue was beyond amazing, lengthy, majestic and audible from start to finish.
The incorporation of Battle Cry was amazing, too. I couldn't believe my ears, it was incredibly well used, adding a quasi-melodramatic layer to some scenes. I really hope all of these cues make it on the OST.
Apart from that, the movie was everything you could hope from a TF movie, and even more. Bay's visual style is better than ever, all the scenes are extremely well shot, and you get a bunch of huge, huge action pieces. This is what I call a generous action movie.
SJ's score was great... the dinobots theme was beyond amazing.
And we technically have a score track... "Battle Cry".. it was used heavily two times during the movie
Ds
2014-06-27 14:38:05
Exciting! I'm curious, does it sound more like TF1 or TF3? I mean, more thematic or more in the sound design territory?
Anyway I'm seeing it in a few hours. I'm just too impatient!
Lejti
2014-06-27 15:10:39
Ds: There is a new Autobot theme, but you can hear once the original one from the trilogy. I think this one is more likely TF3, than TF1. Lockdown has a great theme, that was used in trailer 2 of the movie.
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