Every section of the orchestra is working on a different theme at the same time, and together the product is magnificent. The first ten minutes of CutThroat Island are so fast paced and loud that you'll be blown out of your seat. The sheer amount of noise coming from the London Symphony Orchestra and The London Voices is unbelievable. The softer moments are just as good. It is followed by a burst of open sea grandeur.
Sweeping strings build as the sails are raised and the ship turns towards sea.
The music in this scene rivals the very best in pirate ship history. Once again, David Arnold's majestic choral style creates a mood of epic proportion. This is one of my favorite tracks of all time. CutThroat Island is a lengthy score, and after 50 minutes of mind-boggling and intense cues, you become addicted to the rush that this score causes. It was no doubt a huge undertaking by Debney.