Others say...

"2nd Best Soundtrack Out of the 5!"
The goblet of fire had the best music in my opinion, but OOTP has a couple that I like including- fireworks and room of requirment etc...
A solid buy for any HP fan.

"Pretty Good"
Coming after John Williams, few of the scorers for Harry Potter films will be able to live up to the wonderful scores that preceded them.

Nevertheless, Nicholas Hooper gives it a shot, providing a good companion piece to the film. However, despite some pretty catchy songs ("Fireworks" and "Flight of the Order of the Phoenix") this soundtrack proves to be a bit dissapointing when compared to Williams' music.

Hooper rarely, if ever, develops themes throughout the score. Instead, we are left with what seems to be a compilation of single tracks that have no bearing whatsoever on each other. Each song is pretty good, but I would have liked to see some development.

Also, Hedwig's theme is almost totally left out, with but subtle references is only two of the songs. MORE WILLIAMS PLEASE!

Four Stars...

Note to WB: PLease bring John Williams back for Deathly Hallows.

"Not much there"
I am simply not impressed with this soundtrack. There is nothing to it. Some tracks you could barely notice that there was even music. Sorry, if you enjoyed the music from earlier films, you will be a bit disappointed.

"The Chronological Order (of the Phoenix)"
Putting the songs in order is quite a simple process, and it immediately changed my opinion of the album (for the better). I highly recommend doing so. Soundtracks SHOULD be the emotional direction of the movie, and ignoring their chronological order limits the listener's connection to the actual movie. And as for the soundtrack itself, NO ONE is John Williams, and Pat Doyle and Nick Hooper don't try to be. I love JW, but I can also appreciate a unique spin now and then. Let us just hope that he scores the final film (as it would be fitting to see how he would finish the score he so famously started).

HOPE THIS HELPS...

1. Another Story
2. Dementors in the Underpass
3. Flight of the Order of the Phoenix
4. The Ministry of Magic
5. A Journey to Hogwarts
6. Professor Umbridge
7. The Room of Requirements
8. Dumbledore's Army
9. The Kiss
10. Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning
11. The Sacking of Trelawney
12. Fireworks
13. The Sirius Deception
14. The Hall of Prophecies
15. Darkness Takes Over
16. Death of Sirius
17. Possession
18. Loved Ones and Leaving


"Fun and Mystery Both Part of the "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Soundtrack"
I must admit that I am a HUGE John Williams fan. When the studio that brings us all the "Harry Potter" films announces that a different composer will score the latest Harry Potter film makes me nervous. John Williams has created a theme that will stick with Harry Potter fans forever, and it makes me wonder if anyone else can live up to the challenge.
I am very happy to say that Nicholas Hooper has delivered. His score for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is rich in melodic tones, and overflowing in diverse musical styles. I think of the very first track on the CD entitles "Fireworks," which is probably my favorite song on the soundtrack. Mr. Hooper used the traditional orchestra but also included a variety on percussion instraments and an electric guitar. It is a fun and light song that adds flavor to a series that is ever darkening. "Professor Umbridge" is a beautiful theme with a hint of poison about it. It was wonderfully scored and evokes the aura that is Umbridge. Eventually, you will get to "Death of Sirius," while poorly named, the song starts out slowly and mysteriously but builds into a fast and tense sequence that will make anyone long to see that part in the movie. My only wish is that it could have been longer. The track entitled "Ministery of Magic" is another wonderful song that is fun and magical. It gives off the sense that the characters are entering a new part of the magical world and that it is large and wonderful. "Flight of the Order of the Phoenix" is another fun and fast paced song that adds jollity to the dark soundtrack.
Overall, the score for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" was wonderful and a delight to listen to. Nicholas Hooper has created a piece of work that will surley go down into Harry Potter history. I look forward to hearing his score for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."