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The Hollywood concept shorthand for Todd Graff's semi-autobiographical musical comedy may be Fame-meets-Meatballs, but the film (nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the '03 Sundance Film Festival) has an energetic musical heart all its own. The original songs of Michael Gore (the original Fame) and Lynn Ahrens (Schoolhouse Rock, the Broadway adaptation of Ragtime) revolve around poles of upbeat gospel fervor ("Here's Where I Stand," "How Shall I See You Through My Tears") and introspective ballads ("I Sing For You"), while the score's choice of covers initially echo those concerns via Todd Rundgren's "The Want of a Nail" and the Stones' "Wild Horses," respectively. But the teen-voiced covers of Sondheim's middle-age missive "The Ladies Who Lunch" and Bacharach/David's loopy "Turkey Lurkey Time" also underscore its youthful sense of anything-goes abandon. The pop songs that round out the collection are a well-chosen and emotionally sympatico lot, especially the Replacements' "Skyway", the Wonder Stuff's "The Size of a Cow" and even Warren Wiebe's weepy ballad "I Believe in Us." This enhanced CD features include behind the scenes footage, film trailer, cast photos, and bios. --Jerry McCulley

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Camp [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]
Amazing Grace: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Martina's why I bought it
  • Why are so many "inspired by" recordings not truly inspired by the source material?
  • Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy!
  • Inspirational and beautiful
  • AMAZING CD!!
Amazing Grace: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture

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ASIN: B000LW7UUK
Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris Tomlin
  2. It Is Well - Jeremy Camp
  3. All Creatures Of Our God And King - Bethany Dillon
  4. Holy, Holy, Holy - Steven Curtis Chapman
  5. Fairest Lord Jesus - Natalie Grant
  6. I Need Thee Every Hour - Jars Of Clay
  7. Just As I Am - Nichole Nordeman
  8. Were You There? - Smokie Norful
  9. Rock Of Ages - David Crowder
  10. My Jesus, I Love Thee/'Tis So Sweet - Bart Millard
  11. Nearer My God To Thee - Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard
  12. Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Avalon
  13. How Great Thou Art - Martina McBride

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Martina's why I bought it.......2007-05-14

And her rendition of "How Great Thou Art" is worth the price of the CD to me. I have mixed feelings about the rest of it. I didn't care much for most of the male voices. While they are sensitive and thoughtful and generally reverent, which I do appreciate, I still prefer more traditional, resonant, powerful male voices, such as Alan Jackson's on his gospel CD. I will listen to this one occasionally, if only to hear Martina, but Precious Memories is still my favorite.

4 out of 5 stars Why are so many "inspired by" recordings not truly inspired by the source material?.......2007-04-07

I wonder why so many "inspired by" recordings are not produced in response to the material that supposedly serves as the basis for their inspiration. In the case of movies, why not let the artists view the film prior to its release, and let them craft songs built around scenes, themes or the ideas presented. There may be some reason why this isn't done--it may be hard to write enough original songs, or maybe it's difficult to let the artists see a film prior to its release. If the problem is the latter, why couldn't those contributing songs be given something in written form? It may not be as inspiring, but it at least provides a starting point for creating a song.

This is not to knock Music Inspired by the Motion Picture Amazing Grace. It's a fine collection of hymns by a variety of talented artists. It seems a shame though that only the song "Amazing Grace" performed by Chris Tomlin has any direct connection with the movie. John Newton, the author of the hymn, had a relationship with the key figure in the film, William Wilberforce.

Tomlin does what many of the artists do with these hymns, and a little more. In addition to a different arrangement, he takes the risk of adding some new verses to a classic song, and pulls it off admirably. Nichole Nordeman does the same with equally impressive results on "Just As I Am." Tomlin's subdued playing and instrumentation reinvents and adds a touch of grace to one of the most popular songs of all time.

Jeremy Camp's strong masculine voice is the perfect complement for music that thunders around the verses of "It Is Well." It's a strong performance augmented by the background vocals of his wife Adie.

This is one of several remarkable duets, the next featuring Shawn McDonald & Bethany Dillon on "All Creatures of Our God & King." It starts off with an ethereal vibe but the vocals get a little cluttered with the programming that ends the song. Another song that suffers from programming is "Fairest Lord Jesus" by Natalie Grant.

It's a challenge for artists to take such familiar songs and make them sound fresh. For the most part, these interpretations succeed in making these hymns sound new. The best results here are the songs that are acoustic and less complicated like the title song.

Another brilliant example is "Rock of Ages" by David Crowder & Marty Stuart. It begins and ends with a delightful acoustic instrumental that sounds like some wonderful Christmas recording. David Crowder continues to record impressive music.

The medley "My Jesus I Love Thee / `Tis So Sweet" by Bart Millard (of Mercy Me) starts and ends with the sounds of an accordion. The music is a relaxed blend of contemporary and pop sounds. Though the title of the song does not show this as a duet, the voice of Derek Webb is unmistakable. He is a great addition to one of the best songs on the recording.

A light country version of "How Great Thou Art" by Martina McBride is also excellent and closes the recording.

Two black gospel songs are included, but with orchestration and more production, they don't fit as well with the many songs that lean toward acoustic pop or rock. They are well done and they do add variety, but like the songs that make use of programming, they feel a little out of place.

This is a strong collection of hymns done in a contemporary style. It won't appeal as much to those who favor more traditional renderings.

2 out of 5 stars Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy!.......2007-04-06


With the exception of the first and last tracks ("Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art"), I would have to say that the balance of the songs on this CD are limp and unenthusiastic....better to go right to iTunes or some other music download site and just get those two tracks!!

I think the CD was made with good intent, but unless you want something to fall asleep to, this album doesn't seem to reflect any of the joy or enthusiasm that I associate with Christian music or Christianity itself. Perhaps it was just that the songs were sung "quietly", but I did not find them to be infused with much in the way of "inspiration", and I got none from listening to them.......

Far better, I think, to go buy something like the soundtrack to the actual movie "Amazing Grace", which contains beautiful and atmospheric compositions, and which deserves to be nominated for an Academy award....

Another option would be to buy the soundrack to either of the "Sister Act" movies (in addition to my suggestion in the preceding paragraph), they are much more lively, joyful, celebratory and creative than this!

Any of those options will leave you more uplifted and inspired than this CD left me...I absolutely LOVED "Amazing Grace", and would strongly urge anyone looking for a GOOD movie to see the film that "inspired the music" on this CD.

Seeing the actual film will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful; that good men can still accomplish great things, no matter how many people are on the "other side" of what they are working against!!

[Hint: I understand that that WONDERFUL rendition of "Amazing Grace" with the bagpipes, drums and other instruments that plays at the end of the movie is available on iTunes as a "bonus track", and it is DEFINITELY NOT TO BE MISSED!!!]

5 out of 5 stars Inspirational and beautiful.......2007-03-29

I bought this CD after hearing the updated version of Amazing Grace, the title and theme song for the movie. WOW - I was so impressed that a classic hymn could be modernized without losing it's impace and simplicity. I had doubts about the rest of the songs, but was soooo wrong - happily!) All the songs on this CD are beautiful - classic hymns, updated beautifully. Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful.

4 out of 5 stars AMAZING CD!! .......2007-03-27

Great traditional songs I know by artists I love!! Only downfall is the original version of "Amazing Grace" isnt on the CD, only Chris Tomlin's amazing version..
Camp
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B0000A4G4J
Release Date: 2003-07-22

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The Hollywood concept shorthand for Todd Graff's semi-autobiographical musical comedy may be Fame-meets-Meatballs, but the film (nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the '03 Sundance Film Festival) has an energetic musical heart all its own. The original songs of Michael Gore (the original Fame) and Lynn Ahrens (Schoolhouse Rock, the Broadway adaptation of Ragtime) revolve around poles of upbeat gospel fervor ("Here's Where I Stand," "How Shall I See You Through My Tears") and introspective ballads ("I Sing For You"), while the score's choice of covers initially echo those concerns via Todd Rundgren's "The Want of a Nail" and the Stones' "Wild Horses," respectively. But the teen-voiced covers of Sondheim's middle-age missive "The Ladies Who Lunch" and Bacharach/David's loopy "Turkey Lurkey Time" also underscore its youthful sense of anything-goes abandon. The pop songs that round out the collection are a well-chosen and emotionally sympatico lot, especially the Replacements' "Skyway", the Wonder Stuff's "The Size of a Cow" and even Warren Wiebe's weepy ballad "I Believe in Us." This enhanced CD features include behind the scenes footage, film trailer, cast photos, and bios. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Fun!.......2007-03-30

Ok, so this movie doesn't have life altering properties or deal with any major problems, but to those of us who were "band geeks", "drama nerds", or just plain "outcasts"; well, I can't spek for everyone, but as a former "band geek" AND "drama nerd" I find this film very fun and the music was (in a way) healing.
I'd not ever heard the original verson of "Century Plant", and when I did I have to say that I liked the re-make in the film better.
Two different Sunday afternoons I found myself sitting glued to the TV because this movie was on. It's so easy for me to relate, and I remember feeling and thinking many of the things that the characters said and felt. While watching such an entertaining film I went back to my teen years and thought of working on the chorus productions and the drama club plays. Oh, the fun and teen angst that we all were dealing with, we didn't know what life was and how good we really had it! Oh, to be young again!
I'll be the first to say that if you're looking for something "meaty" or a movie that keeps you guessing and makes you think, then you really won't find it here. But if you've had a bad day (or week) and just need something to unwind and a film that won't make you think, but make you smile then you're in the right place! You'll find yourself tapping your toes and maybe even humming or singing along!
Rent it, buy it, either way you'll have a good time!

5 out of 5 stars Camp.......2007-03-09

I am so thankful for this soundtrack; it was shipped in due time, and has sparked some creativity in my mind for future shows and musical arrangements. Thanks!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Movie.......2007-01-05

I saw this movie by chance on TV and loved the singing of the children. A great movie. I've see negative reviews about the movie and singing, but this was about children expressing themselves, it wasn't about professional singing, it was about children and I thought it was an wonderful movie.

3 out of 5 stars Century Plant.......2006-04-24

If you like this album I strongly suggest that you get a copy of "Loose" by Victoria Williams, which has the definitive original version of "Century Plant," the quite beautiful song that's given a full-bore, "American-Idols" pop choral version in this film and on this soundtrack.

4 out of 5 stars camp the soundtrack.......2005-09-03

after seeing the movie i became extreamly intrested in broadway musicals.the songs were chosen wisely and made me look for them on the net.listening to the reviews amazon had were fun to read.
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5 out of 5 stars Great Buy!.......2007-07-13

I loved the music more than the movie. This is truly an add for any collection of Movie Soundtracks or the like. Excellent blend of two cultures in a musical spirit.

5 out of 5 stars Stunning... a disc that will get repeated plays.......2007-01-19

I don't usually listen to soundtracks as they are usually just a grab bag of unrelated songs that don't work so well together as a CD and therefore don't sustain my attention for very long. Some of the exceptions would be Samsara, Himalaya (a stunning CD), Baraka, 1 Giant Leap... and now Nowhere in Africa. There's beautiful symphonies, chanting, drumming, occasional bird sounds, native Africans and other effects that evoke whole range of moods and emotions over this powerful, inspiring and uplifting one hour journey. This academy award winning film really touched my heart and I think a good part of it was the beautiful score that accompanied it.

This is first class music that you will play again and again. If you enjoyed the film, be sure to pick up the soundtrack to Nowhere in Africa. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

5 out of 5 stars JohnnyReviews [Starred-Review].......2003-07-06

>Nowhere In Africa was a breath-taking movie with music that can take you away. This is definately a must-see film. UNBELIVABLE! Now let's get down to the music here, since the product is the soundtack that is being sold here. They have this one voice that sings a song that they play multiple times during the movie. It is made to sound like a child. It goes...

Eee-OOO Ah.
Eee-OOO Ah.
Eee-OOO Aaaaahhhhh.

The sound is just so beautiful. This is the kind of music that is so soothing it could put you right to sleep. But the music is strong and has a message hear of what this family had to go through to survive and what they had lost when their families died when they refused to leave their Nazi Death Chamber. Sad but a must see (and listen)!

5 out of 5 stars "Magnificent score reflects the country ~ Niki Reiser".......2003-05-07

Best Foreign Language Film winner of 2002 from the Academy Award people and nominated by the Golden Globe is "Nowhere in Africa", from director Caroline Link ~ is captivating to say the least. From Nazi Germany one family escapes in 1938 to a new beginning in Kenya ~ from the autobiographical book by Stefanie Zweig is truly an amazing story ~ but wait it only gets better with an award winning score by Niki Reiser, the Swiss Composer who leads the Baset Symphony Orchestra inclusive of sweeping strings and native chants. Very short (less than a minute) tracks of a child singing with harp accompaniment is haunting.

Highlights ~ "NOWHERE IN AFRICA", rhythmic percussion interwoven with the string section, wind instruments join the pulse sating journey ~ "LOVE SCENE", piano solo as strings close in with solace and meditation ~ "JOURNEY THROUGH KENYA", opening sounds of a hoe-down and chants blend within each passage and counter drum beats within the percussion section.

Hats off to Higher Octave Music for sharing this wonderful soundtrack with all the "film-score-buffs" who look forward to unique and global world scores ~ this album will sit on my top shelf for continual enjoyment in the next days and weeks forthcoming.

Total Time 56:50 on 22 Tracks ~ Higher Octave 83955 ~ (5/06/2003)
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    4 out of 5 stars Over all great score........2006-10-23

    I've been a fan of Harry Gregson-Williams for quite some time (and to a lesser extent, John Powell). Gregson-Williams is known for working with Hans Zimmer (they worked together on the soundtrack for The Rock) and he is also known in the video gaming community for his work on the Metal Gear Solid franchise (his take on the theme, not originally composed by him, is absolutely breathtaking in both the second and third games).

    So it was no shock to me that I absolutely adore his work on the Shrek franchise. I can't say much here that hasn't been said by other reviewers, but I will say that the strongest work on the soundtrack involves the more serious, epic pieces (of which there are far too few).

    Stand out tracks, for me, are "Fairytale", "Escape the Dragon", "Ride the Dragon", "I Object", and "Transformation/End".

    The action theme of the film is used perfectly throughout the film, but it shows up far too rarely on the disc. I'm not sure if it's actually present less, or if it was a less-is-more kind of thing when it did play in the film. Regardless, it's a beautiful composition (though it does remind me of the "hero" theme from Deep Blue Sea).

    You can feel Gregson-Williams' influence on "Escape the Dragon", as there are similar pulsing electric beats that are reminiscent, to me, of his arrangement of the Metal Gear Solid 2 main theme (which to this day remains one of my favorite pieces of soundtrack music ever - it's exciting, it's patriotic, it's epic. What more does one need?)

    There's also some beautiful solo guitar work on this score that's a bit reminiscent of Trevor Rabin, but excellent regardless. My only gripe is that the disc feels a bit short in running length, but I think that's because a portion of the soundtrack was dedicated to pop and rock tracks, which show up on the second album.

    If you're a fan of Gregson-Williams, Powell, or just film music in general, I strongly recommend picking this disc up. It'll make you sad and it'll get your blood racing.

    5 out of 5 stars Completely surprising.......2006-05-24

    Harry Gregson-Williams is a fairly new composer, but despite that, he is beyond comparison. (Except for John Williams and Howard Shore and Hans Zimmer). This is supposed to be an animated film, where music doesn't matter AS much. But this composer goes beyond all expectations, putting forth all his best efforts, bringing out the best in Shrek. You can hear some links from this CD to the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Harry's later work. Even by listening to the samples you can tell this music is hard to beat. I don't think Shrek would have won Best Animated Film if Gregson-Williams had not composed the music. BUY THIS CD!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Best animated film music ever!.......2004-03-19

    Although the other reviewers are right in that there isnt a lot of music on this disc, a little over 40 minutes, it's worth the price just for the first and 25th tracks. There are so many awe inspiring tracks on this cd it's impossible to pass up. The disc opens up with a very serious and magical theme on the strings and oboe. This theme is the same one that the princess sings in her fatal duet with the bird, that track is on here too. Also, there's the memorable Welcome to Duloc theme with the child choir. Also, the fight with Robin Hood theme with some riverdance in it is on this disc. The best theme on the disc is first introduced in the escape from the dragon track, with a funky beat behind it. It's presented in it's full orchestra and choral glory in the Ride the Dragon track which is guaranteed to give you goose bumps. All in all this is a very wide ranging score with some of the most light-hearted/goofy music ever along with some of the most inspired and passionate heroic music. I can't recommend this soundtrack enough. The music of Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell added so much to Shrek, making it the best animated film I've ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars I'm so glad to have it!.......2003-01-12

    I'm so glad I got this score. Such a humorous film like Shrek doesn't sound like it would have so much beautiful music, but this score proves it does. The music is absolutely stunning, sometimes powerful, sometimes scary, sometimes sad and sometimes just beautiful. There are a few recurring themes, but they are great themes and sound nice in every song. Although most of the soundtrack is pretty serious, there are a few funny songs placed in, which only add to it's greatness. If, while watching Shrek, you happened to notice some of the nice themes like I did, then I suggest getting this score. It really is a great CD and I'm happy to have this part of my collection.

    3 out of 5 stars didn't get enough time???.......2002-12-21

    This is the third score that Harry Gregson Williams and John Powell composed together and after buying "Antz" and "Chicken Run" I had high expectations. Unfortunately this score is by far not as good as their previous ones. Still good though, but especially less comfortable to listen to. Most songs are just too short. By the time the theme had captured you the song is over. Strongest part of this album is the humor Powell and Williams have used. Some endings of songs are quite "unusual", like "farquaad's speech" and "merry men", which can crack me up if I'm in a funny mood. Strongest tracks on the album are "escape from the dragon" and "fairytale". The rest of the album kinda sounds as if the composers didn't get enough time to compose the music, so they just put the pieces they already had behind each other. Too bad, because this is a duo that has a lot to offer and hopefully they will soon again, with less, but much longer tracks.
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    1. Main Title - Looks Like a Suicide
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    3. Journey to Fort Sedgewick
    4. Ride to Fort Hays
    5. Death of Timmons
    6. Two Socks - The Wolf Theme
    7. Pawnee Attack
    8. Kicking Bird's Gift
    9. Journey to the Buffalo Killing Ground
    10. Buffalo Hunt
    11. Stands With a Fist Remembers
    12. Love Theme
    13. John Dunbar Theme
    14. Two Socks at Play
    15. Death of Cisco
    16. Rescue of Dances With Wolves
    17. Loss of the Journal/The Return to Winter Camp
    18. Farewell and End Title

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars The movie it ain't!.......2007-06-21

    I purchased this SACD after reading the glowing reviews and was disappointed when I listened to the recording. Despite being the soundtrack to a VERY LONG film, there was very little contrast in the 18 offerings on the disc. Unlike numerous classical SACDs that have greatly moved me, "Dances With Wolves" merely lulled me to sleep.

    5 out of 5 stars Dances With Wolves.......2006-03-03

    this wonderfull score is the bast score of all time. You must have this score in your movie music collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Dances With Wolves Soundtrack.......2005-09-23

    This is beautiful haunting music. One of the best all-time movie scores.

    5 out of 5 stars not all SACD are surround.......2005-05-05

    I just wanted to let everyone know who read that review that he doesnt know what he is talking about. Yes this is a STEREO only SACD. SACD was first made only in stereo. There was no surround or hybrid SACD. And if you listen to SACD dont buy the regular CD this will blow it away.Im not trying to be mean just stating the facts. Ive been listining to SACD since 1999 when sony released this format and when I heard Billy Joel I was hooked. Have fun and buy them all because Sony is thinking of not doing SACD anymore and that would be awful.

    2 out of 5 stars SACD, but NO surround sound.......2005-02-13

    Very nice music - nothing wrong with that.
    But.... this is a stereo CD. It has SACD written all over it and my new Denon DVD-3910 DVD player does recognise this as an SACD, but it only has 2 channels, instead of 5.1. I do own several other SACD's and these DO play 5.1 channel. Very strange....
    So perhaps it's smarter to order the Stereo CD, the one with the special bonus tracks (Dances with Wolves (Special Extended Edition).
    Game of Death/Night Games
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Bruce and the ring.
    • Game of Death:5, Night Games:0
    • "film music genius and composer extraordinare ~ John Barry"
    		 Game of Death/Night Games

    Manufacturer: Silva America
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000CD5HC
    Release Date: 2003-10-07

    Tracks:

    1. Game Of Death: Main Title/Set Fight With Chuck Norris
    2. Game Of Death: Will This Be The Song I'll be Will Singing Tomorrow
    3. Game Of Death:Three Motorcycles/Stick Fight With Santo
    4. Game Of Death:Billy's Funeral Dirge
    5. Game Of Death: Garden Fight
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    7. Game Of Death: The Big Motorcycle Fight
    8. Game Of Death: Goodbye Dr. Land
    9. Game Of Death: Will This Be The Song I'll Be Singing Tomorrow
    10. Game Of Death: Game Of Death-End Title
    11. Game Of Death: Stick Fight/Main Title(Reprise)
    12. Night Games: Descent Into Decadence
    13. Night Games: The Lesbian Tango
    14. Night Games: The Wet Spot
    15. Night Games: Water Sports/The Dominatrix's Waltz
    16. Night Games: Phantom Of The Orgasm
    17. Night Games: AfterPlay

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Bruce and the ring........2006-11-06

    The basic track sound is great (I'm referring to game of death) but, differently from the orignal version you can listen in the Bruce Lee's movie, they added the sound of a bell (it souds like a triangle) which rings along all the traks and impede you to really enjoy them!

    4 out of 5 stars Game of Death:5, Night Games:0.......2005-03-21

    Well...to keep it short & sweet, I've been a Bruce Lee addict since the 2nd-3rd grade, and while Game of Death wasn't a REAL Bruce Lee flick, the motion picture score really made up for the absence of Lee in 20th Century Fox's version of Game of Death, keeping the focus on the action as opposed to the obvious snippets from past Bruce Lee flicks and the UNCONVINCING double.LOL! But as it relates to the 2003 soundtrack reissue, it's all about tracks 1-11, I love the Game of Death theme, the fight themes(particularly the stick fight with Dan Inosanto), and WILL THIS BE THE SONG I'LL BE SINGING TOMORROW is addictive for life. Beyond the 1st 11 tracks are tunes from Night Games, a movie I've never seen or heard of...so I seldom listen through all of those. However, the ONE reason I didn't give the album a 5 is because they left out the Bruce Lee yell that was supposed to start the opening track. But overall, the GODeath sdtk is a classic.

    5 out of 5 stars "film music genius and composer extraordinare ~ John Barry".......2003-10-11

    There is no disappointment in this latest performance from John Barry ~ "Game of Death" and "Night Games", both on Silva America label with brilliant remastering by Rick Clark. The composer John Barry arranged and conducted this masterful score from not to be forgotten Bruce Lee film. Both films can be relived from a passionate and compelling soundtrack that reaches down into the pit of your very soul, as only Barry can do!

    Entire album has all the ingredients within every cue to recapture the moments from the screen to the listener at hand ~ found this score to be haunting and deeply suspenseful. Barry's score will transport you into significant areas of your mind which transcend into loving and exciting feelings through his signature style. Sonic quality is outstanding ~ just take a listen and be enticed with "WILL THIS BE THE SONG I'LL BE SINGING TOMORROW", both instrumental and vocal tracks are worth a "film-score-buffs" attention and then some.

    Opening track is a delicious composition "THE LESBIAN TANGO", from "Night Games", great solo violinist takes you into a latin ballroom filled with beautiful ladies that will make your heart flutter ~ followed by "WATER SPORTS/THE DOMINATRIX'S WALTZ", typical Barry counterpoints give you a sensation of drifting into the stratosphere ~ let the waltz begin as main theme counter melodies bring harmonious orchestra sections into full swing...gotta love it!

    Hats off to Silva America, James Fitzpatrick and David Stoner (album release supervisors), Reynold da Silva (executive producer) and of course the legendary composer, conductor and producer ~ John Barry.

    Total Time: 68:08 on 17 Tracks ~ Silva America 1154 ~ (10/07/2003)
    Papillon (Dig)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Introspective music that makes you think
    		 Papillon (Dig)
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Manufacturer: Sunny Side
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000069LE2
    Release Date: 2003-02-04

    Tracks:

    1. Theme From Papillon
    2. The Camp
    3. Reunion
    4. New Friend
    5. The Dream
    6. Freedom
    7. Catching Butterflies
    8. Gift From The Sea
    9. Arrest
    10. Theme From Papillon (Short Version)
    11. Antonios Death
    12. Cruel Sea
    13. Hospital
    14. Survival
    15. Toi Qui Regarde La Mer Par Nicoletta (Bonus)

    Album Description

    French exclusive 24-bit remastered reissue of Jerry Goldsmith's 1973 Academy Award nominated score. Includes the bonus Track 'Toi Qui Regarde La Mer, Par Nicoletta'. Digipak. Universal. 2002.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Introspective music that makes you think.......2003-12-19

    Whoever has read Henry Charriere's best selling book- Papilon will sure love this soundtrack.The tracks are simple at the same time provocative and brings to life the pain and sufferings endured by Henry in the french penal settlements.The music can become at times very dark and sullen, that might make more sense in the movie. But the soundtrack does make a standalone statement and Jerry goldsmith proves that he is the king of orchestra and melody. In summary, this soundtrack will give you a totally new listening experience that will force you to think inwards and ponder about the very meaning of human existence. Advice: if you want to add a unique and a rare piece of music to your collection..then go for it.
    Addams Family Values: The Original Orchestral Score
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Missing tracks
    • Marc Shaiman's work is excellent as always
    • If you liked the movie, you'll love the soundtrack.
    		 Addams Family Values: The Original Orchestral Score

    Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000014U1
    Release Date: 1993-12-07

    Tracks:

    1. It's An Addams!
    2. Sibiling Rivalry
    3. Love On A Tombstone
    4. Debbie Meets The Family
    5. Camp Chippewa/'Camp Chippewa Song'
    6. Fester's In Love
    7. The Big Date
    8. The Tango
    9. Fester And Debbie's Courtship
    10. Wedsnesday And Joel's Courtship
    11. The Honeymoon Is Over
    12. Escape From Debbie
    13. 'Eat Us'
    14. Wednesday's Revolt
    15. Debbie's Big Scene
    16. Some Time Later

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Missing tracks.......2002-08-07

    This was a very good CD. The only problem, is that about 10 songs from the movie are missing from the CD. and a few songs had the singer changed from the movie version, and it sounds trerible

    5 out of 5 stars Marc Shaiman's work is excellent as always.......2000-11-23

    The score of Addams Family Values (in fact a really good movie) is just super! If you like the film you will love the music! Mr. Shaiman used his themes from the first movie and of course the famous TV theme and completed it with new melodies, for example Pubert's theme, Debbie's theme (you hear a fantastic variation of it on "The Honeymoon Is Over" and at the end of "Escape from Debbie) and the Chippewa melodies. Unfortunately there are some missings for a die-hard-fan like me: "Wednesday's Revolt" (an ultimate highlight in movie and on cd) misses the end melodies played by violins. In the film you hear it after the TV theme (when Wednesday shocks Amanda whith making fire). But therefor we can listen to a melodic introduction on the very same sample unheard in the movie. I also miss the music which is played when Pugsley and Wednesday have to sit in the harmony hut and then try to escape. There are a few other nice variations of the music heard in the movie which did not make it on the CD. However it is real good stuff you get. The best of all, of course, is "The Tango"; really exciting!! I also love "The Big Scene" - it is something like a Finale in which the most melodies and themes come together... There is a CD of the first Addams-Family-Movie Soundtrack. If you have it, this one will complete Mr. Shaiman's fantastic work. If you don't have it, buy this one and you will love it even more.

    5 out of 5 stars If you liked the movie, you'll love the soundtrack........1998-12-18

    Hey Addams Fans! I would totally reccomend this cd. Listening to the music without watching the movie is really different. True most of it IS instrumental, but its really cool and fun to listen to. I haven't been able find the original Addams Family movie soundtrack and I'm not sure if there is one...so this is as close as you get!!! Not only do you get the catchy (I mean ADDIVTIVE) instrumental music, but the "Eat me" song. What more could you ask?
    For the Love of Benji - The Soundtrack CD
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A love of dog
    • Fun pop soundtrack
    • OK this is not my usual review
    		 For the Love of Benji - The Soundtrack CD

    Manufacturer: Mulberry Square Productions
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002IPQ3Q
    Release Date: 2000-01-05

    Product Description

    Music from the hit motion picture by Mulberry Square Productions, includes the Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning: Benji's Theme I feel Love. In Digital Stereo.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A love of dog.......2006-11-10

    An excellent soundtrack. I liked very much. The main title - I feel love - is a very-splendored song.

    5 out of 5 stars Fun pop soundtrack.......2006-11-10

    I loved the soundtrack music the first time I heard it in the movie in 1977. The music is fun, light, pop that is both adventurous and sentimental. I appreciate the simple, uplifting soundtracks of the '70s and "For the Love of Benji" is right up there with the best of them!

    3 out of 5 stars OK this is not my usual review.......2006-01-22

    Ok, ya this is prolly the last thing you would thing a huge Psychedelic fan like me would review on...The only reason I am is cuz I remember this movie from when I was young, and Charlie Rich's song "Sunshine Smiles" was a very good track....seems to be a track that was never released on any of his CD's which is suprising cuz I mean I really don't like him at all (don't like country music in general) so for me to say I like a Charlie Rich song it is not any old song. Other than that all this is just the Greek type stuff that was in the movie, some of it is ok but I mean It's not really all that great besides the Charlie Rich song.

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