SOUNDTRACK REVIEW: The Phantom by David Newman (Original Release and Expanded Release)

The Phantom

I love being surprised.  Most scores I purchase are based on word-of-mouth and composer reputation.  As a fan of superhero scores – thanks to Danny Elfman – I searched around for other hero scores I might have overlooked.  Sure enough I ran into The Phantom.  I’ve seen a piece of the movie.  Nothing special.  It’s a terrible film about a supe…