Reviews

"The main theme possesses a captivating melody, conveying the Robin Hood character in all his heroic honor and easygoing energy; and there are a number of subordinate themes or motifs that help convey the story beneath its dialogue. It certainly makes for fine listening on its own, and those in the mood for a new swashbuckling sensation for the ears will find THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD a stimulating sensation... turn the volume up and feel the massive tumult of rumbling drums, raging choir, gleaming brass, storming violins, and delicious orchestration."

"Jared bolsters the adventure series’ scores with an especially sturdy main theme. Introduced by exotic patterns from ney and oud, the powerful theme propels itself forward from horns over a bed of strings and a scramble of percussion that suggests the galloping of camel hoofs. The melody line begins with a two-note ascending declaration which quickly forms into a provocative measure that carries the melody in a stalwart forward, up, and down jaunt that moves linearly and vertically; it’s quite captivating. Jared carries this main theme through a number of varied interpretations as the story follows the exploits of Jonathan and his compatriots."

“The music in this production is, in my opinion, what makes this a truly outstanding piece of work. Jared DePasquale composed some of the most beautiful and heart wrenching music to go with this amazing true story. The music also has a great period vibe to fit the World War II setting.”

“Jared DePasquale continues to write excellent scores for Focus on the Family Radio Theatre…he’s certainly succeeded in producing yet another fine score for a story from the Holocaust. There is quite naturally an overall sense of tragedy, with fine, sensitive string writing, and some moving, emotional swells.”

"Among the better musical accompaniment that had graced some of these horror videos are those of composer Jared DePasquale..."

"I love all forms of music,' DePasquale says, 'I love the challenges that each style of music brings, and I love to solve those challenges."

“ . . . these are two beautiful orchestral works, the first focusing on melodic Americana and the other one a combination of exciting fairy-tale stylistics and lyrical melody writing.”

“The composer’s vivid melodies and orchestral atmospheres provide a smooth, richly textured symphonic sensibility, beautifully capturing and conveying the personification of the North Wind with continually aerial, flowing, and soaring music.”

"As a musical score, it's atmospheric and occasionally exotic, with frequent excursions into the musically ferocious. DePasquale rises above the typical keyboard-created murmurings that accompany most bad terror videos by merging inventive electronic tonalities and sampled orchestral surgings into a hybrid horror offering that is both intriguing and affecting, supported by a consistently interesting sound design... This is music that rushes ahead to grab the listener by the throat and hold him captive with mummified, squeezing fingers."

"I have become a fan of composer Jared DePasquale, who manages to walk the line between old-school scores and contemporary soundtracks. Is all of the music for The Frightening frightening? Well, no, but DePasquale tells the entire story with a hint of John Williams, a touch of James Horner and a double dose of his own spooky stash. Obviously a soundtrack that rises well above the source material."