Van Helsing (soundtrack)

Van Helsing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri and released on May 4, 2004, by Decca Records.

He admitted that "the score is unbelievably loud and hyperactive with virtually no moments of rest", dryly remarking that "a free bottle of aspirin may have been more appropriate" as a freebie than the offered mini poster.

He also pointed out that "the sequencing of the album leaves just a little to be desired", bemoaning the scant treatment of the love theme that "factored so heavily in the film".

[2] Filmtracks.com editor Christian Clemmenson praised the score for "allowing the force of a full orchestra and adult choir to set a high standard for summer action once again" and particularly enjoyed the cue Reunited, which he described as "nothing less than lovely".

[3] Besides Alan Silvestri, who co-produced the album in addition to composing it, these additional credits are given on the back of the CD cover: Produced by: Orchestrated by: Special Vocal Performances: Mixed and Recorded by: Edited by: The orchestra used was the Hollywood Studio Orchestra, while the choral sections were provided by the Hollywood Film Chorale.