Pirates of the Caribbean

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0094635323726 Format: Soundtrack Label: Walt Disney Manufacturer: Walt Disney Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Release Date: 2006-02-06 Studio: Walt Disney
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Editorial Reviews: Loosely based on the popular Disney theme park audio-animatronic ride, one might expect a modicum of good-natured "Yo-ho-ho-ing"--or maybe a little rousing Korngold/Errol Flynn/Captain Blood orchestral romanticism--here. Instead composer Klaus Badelt initially entices us with some sparing Celtic folk charm, then unleashes a furious broadside of symphonic and choral thunder to rival his ominous score for K-19. The composer's fellow German mentor is an obvious influence throughout (the album is credited with a wink as "Score overproduced by Hans 'Long John' Zimmer") but Badelt brings his own muscular instincts to bear throughout. Perhaps shrewdly realizing that genre cliches are nothing if not for reinventing, Badelt delivers his rhythmically nervous Eurocentric sensibilities--sort of Holst duels Shostakovich on the Spanish Main--with the subtlety of a scorching cannonball. It's seasoned with a little romantic respite in the final act, if a bit gingerly, and could no doubt profit by some of Korngold's sparkling melodic verve. But it's a loud, unabashed Summer Blockbuster score at heart; alert the neighbors. --Jerry McCulley
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Users daughter Comment: This is an excellent score to a truly brilliant film. As someone who has played this score with an orchestra it really does encorporate the true sounds of the pirate way of life. It has so many different atmospheres, the music is terific. This is a must have soundtrack!!!!! Customer Rating: Summary: What a tune Comment: The score to this film is truly stunning. The music is so catchy, and, more than that, has long term appeal, I'm still listening on and off since buying it over a year ago. I'm sure you know the tune if you're looking at this review. Although the soundtrack is dominated by the said tune, there are many variations of it, and other great tunes in there. I still find track 15 the best, it is truly wonderful. And of course the price is now very reasonable, you have no excuse for not buying this. Customer Rating: Summary: Brilliant Music Comment: Theres just something about the music, its much better than most soundtracks. So easy to just play and whistle along to. I might even say I would recommend this more than the film itself! Loud, fast, quick and action packed, the film would undeniably have been much less than it was without this fantastic soundtrack! Customer Rating: Summary: Wonderful Comment: This was bought for me for my birthday and I must say it is AMAZING! The tracks run into one another so it is like listening to one long piece of music. If you loved the film then you MUST buy this! Espeically if you like violins as it has a lot of them in! The only bit that you could say is boring is the first one (after the intoduction which is exellent!) because it is slow and really isn't anything like the rest! The whole CD is very piratey and lively. A must have! Customer Rating: Summary: A must have for fans of the film! Comment: This is a great soundtrack for anyone who enjoyed the film. With its central theme 'The Black Pearl' echoed in every track, you get a wonderful sense of unity of the whole album. It is very evocative and takes you back to some of the key moments in the film - the first track 'Fog Bound' is very eerie and sets the mood. This is contrasted brilliantly by 'The Black Pearl' (during which Captain Jack arrives in style on his sinking ship!) and you can visualise the swordfight in the smithy during track 4!! If you enjoyed the film, this is definately a must have CD - you can almost taste the rum!! More Reviews