Tron: Legacy (Soundtrack)

It might not give up its treasures immediately, but if you provide widescreen sound or a pair of expensive headphones, the sonic treats are considerable and mighty.

Tron: Legacy is a remarkable reminder of how electronic music can equal the emotional nuance and resonance of any ballad, torch song or symphonic pop track.

That Daft Punk achieved this career highlight with Tron Legacy is yet another example of the duo’s adaptable form, and a sign that there is still uncharted territory beneath those helmets.

It all functions fine as mood music, but that interchangeability—especially combined with the incredibly brief run times of its tracks—makes for a listening experience probably best appreciated on the big screen.

The Tron: Legacy score's supposed innovation is combining an orchestra style with electronics, but the meshing of the two styles is rare and rudimentary.