Lost: The Music of

So, that Lost show everyone is talking about. I saw my first full episode last week. You know, the finale. Anyway, beyond the ridiculous plot line (my first question is about the inordinately high number of attractive people on this island. Clearly, all the ugly people were killed by aliens or Others or some other absurd plot twist), the music was...um...sophomoric at best.

Not only was it painfully predictable (oh god, we're in a minor key, something bad is going to happen!), but it also lacked any kind of subtlety. I get it, pounding a single piano key reminds us of our own rapidly thumping hearts. But these ploys were so overwrought it felt like watching a B-list horror movie. Except with palm trees and time traveling bunnies.

I thought the music was only just kinda bad until I realized that Michael Giacchino does the music. He was nominated for an Oscar this year for the music in Ratatouille, which was great. Or at least, bearable. Come on, Mikey G. Its time for your A game.

Postscript: Instead of listening to the show's score, listen to the band Previously on Lost. They recap the episodes and it is hilarious and good and i know them. 10 points for shameless plugs!