Schindler's List: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

schindler's list: original motion picture soundtrack [soundtrack]

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Because he's long been stereotyped by the rousing neo-romantic adventure scores for the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park franchises, it's easy to forget that composer John Williams is hardly idiomatically challenged. When Steven Spielberg gratifyingly used the clout of his enormous commercial success to produce and direct this brave Holocaust drama, his longtime musical collaborator used the opportunity to display both the depth and maturity of his musical gifts and training, producing a score with sad, evocative melodies frequently carried by the violin of the great Itzhak Perlman. Rich with ethnic nuance and showcasing the composer's masterful orchestral/choral subtlety, Williams's emotionally compelling score for Schindler's List also won the Academy Award for Best Dramatic Score. --Jerry McCulley

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Schindler's List: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

powerful and sad
a must have
John Williams' Finest Hour
Schindler's List
Mournfully beautiful

Schindler's List: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
John Williams , and Itzhak Perlman
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002OR4
Release Date: 1993-12-07

Tracks:

Theme From 'Schindler's List' - Itzhak Perlman
Jewish Town (Krakow Ghetto - Winter '41) - Itzhak Perlman
Immolation (With Our Lives, We Give Life) - John Williams
Remembrances - John Williams
Schindler's Workforce - John Williams
Oyf'n Pripetshok/Nacht Aktion - The Li-ron Herzeliya Children's Choir
I Could Have Done More - Itzhak Perlman
Auschwitz-Birkenau - Itzhak Perlman
Stolen Memories - John Williams
Making The List - Itzhak Perlman
Give Me Your Names - John Williams
Yeroushalaim Chel Zahav (Jerusalem Of Gold) - The Ramat Gan Chamber Choir/Hana Tzur, Cond.
Remembrances (With Itzhak Perlman) - Itzhak Perlman
Theme From Schindler's List (Reprise) - John Williams

Amazon.com essential recording

Because he's long been stereotyped by the rousing neo-romantic adventure scores for the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park franchises, it's easy to forget that composer John Williams is hardly idiomatically challenged. When Steven Spielberg gratifyingly used the clout of his enormous commercial success to produce and direct this brave Holocaust drama, his longtime musical collaborator used the opportunity to display both the depth and maturity of his musical gifts and training, producing a score with sad, evocative melodies frequently carried by the violin of the great Itzhak Perlman. Rich with ethnic nuance and showcasing the composer's masterful orchestral/choral subtlety, Williams's emotionally compelling score for Schindler's List also won the Academy Award for Best Dramatic Score. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

powerful and sad.......2007-05-15

this soundtrack compliments one of the greatest films ever made. that being said, this can also stand on its own as one of the greatest classical music ever composed. just be sure to keep a towel next to you. i was just hearing the samples and i am already crying my a** off. enjoy

a must have.......2007-05-06

It's by far one of the best pieces of music ever written for a movie. Just by listening it brings back the same feeling of overwhelming that the movie had.

John Williams' Finest Hour.......2007-04-28

Schindler's List has long been regarded as one of the finest films ever created and I will not dispute this one iota. For anyone that appreciates this film, it can easily be said as well that its success owes much thanks to the incredible score by John Williams. The main them is simple yet will be one of those few works that gives you goosebumps and chills you to the core.

If you appreciate classical music, love scores, or just feel the Schindler's List is a moving masterpiece, you owe it to yourself to listen to Williams work and make sure to have the Kleenex by your side.

A masterpiece in film scoring that few composers have ever come close to achieving.

***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION

Schindler's List.......2007-04-10

Most wonderful music ever written by John Williams, soothing, yet powerful. The music can bring tears to your eyes and joy to your heart, at the same time.

Mournfully beautiful.......2007-03-06

I have many of John Williams' most celebrated music (soundtracks, olympic music, etc.) and he is a great composer with big, full, dramatic sounds. However, this soundtrack is very different than much of his other music- simpler, understated, and incredibly somber. It captures and complements the dramatic sadness of the movie, but it also stands quite well on its own apart from the film. The score is just beautiful.

Average customer rating:

Excellent performance, difficult listening....
A superb remastering of an outstanding soundtrack.
A Must Listen!

Schindler's List: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
John Williams
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

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1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000002OXV
Release Date: 1995-08-29

Tracks:

Theme From Schindler's List
Jewish Town (Krakow Ghetto-Winter '41)
Immolation (With Our Lives, We Give Life)
Remembrances
Schindler's Workforce
OYF'N Pripetshok And Nact Aktion
I Could Have Done More
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Stolen Memories
Making The List
Give Me Your Names
Yeroushalaim Chel Zahav (Jerusalem Of Gold)
Remembrances
Theme From Schindler's List (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performance, difficult listening...........2001-02-24

Schindler's List not only reminds me of the horrendous atrocities that took place in Europe, but also gives me a visualization of the human spirit still existant in a world of hate and terrible crimes. To clearly illuminate this film with the drama involved in the story, an incredible soundtrack was developed. The beautiful yet depressing melodies echo the haunting images projeted on the screen like nothing I have seen or heard before. However, this listening experience is difficult to digest without the images in front of you. I can't imagine listening to this music simply for the musical qualities. Yes, I love this music, it nearly brings me to tears every time I listen to it, but that is exactly the reason why I put a 4 star rating on this album. The score is so very well set to the situation presented on the film, I believe listening to this music could depress someone very much. Please don't get me wrong. I love the music and the film, it's one of my favorites, but I would think carefully before purchasing this CD simply for listening pleasure. If you couldn't stand to live without hearing the music, buy this CD immediately. However, if you like the music in the film setting, I would suggest buying the film only.

A superb remastering of an outstanding soundtrack........2000-04-19

The gold CD of this very special soundtrack does justice to the exquisiteness of the music Mr. Williams composed for the film. I've compared it to the original pressing and there is such a remarkable improvement in clarity and presence of the instruments...in particular, the performance of Mr. Perlman. But most of all...I will never forget what the music represents.

A Must Listen!.......2000-04-15

I am a violinist myself, and I really have to say this is probably John's most powerful score yet. I always program at least one piece from this score in every performance I give, and it absolutely never fails to wet every eye in the house, sometimes including mine. If you have a soul, you should also have this CD. :-)

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