The 13th Warrior: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

the 13th warrior: original motion picture soundtrack [soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
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To capture the horror, passion, and odd romance of Michael Crichton's tale of ancient clashes between Arabs and Vikings, Goldsmith embarks on a musical spectacle of his own. He borrows from known Arab musical sources, but because no known record exists of Viking music, he resorts to his imagination. The result is a kind of Viking exotica that approximates the songs those ruthless Scandinavians might have invoked to inspire their wicked wanderlust. Here, Goldsmith's orchestra displays some crisp and innovative moments, but much of the time it conforms to the dictates of previous Hollywood historical epics. There are the ceremonious strings and horns in moods that alternate from blood lust to cosmic humility, not to mention the chorus, which rails from a netherworld of judgmental gods. --Joseph Lanza

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The 13th Warrior: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
The 13th Warrior: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of Goldsmith's best compostion
  • Haunting
  • Goldsmith's Work Makes a terrific score
  • Please check your facts!!!
  • Absolutely fantastic !!!
 The 13th Warrior: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Jerry Goldsmith
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JWOZ
Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

  1. Old Bagdad
  2. Exiled
  3. Semantics
  4. The Great Hall
  5. Eaters Of The Dead
  6. Viking Heads
  7. The Sword Maker
  8. The Horns Of Hell
  9. The Fire Dragon
  10. Honey
  11. The Cave Of Death
  12. Swing Across
  13. Mother Wendol's Cave
  14. Underwater Escape
  15. Vahalla/Viking Victory
  16. A Useful Servant

Amazon.com

To capture the horror, passion, and odd romance of Michael Crichton's tale of ancient clashes between Arabs and Vikings, Goldsmith embarks on a musical spectacle of his own. He borrows from known Arab musical sources, but because no known record exists of Viking music, he resorts to his imagination. The result is a kind of Viking exotica that approximates the songs those ruthless Scandinavians might have invoked to inspire their wicked wanderlust. Here, Goldsmith's orchestra displays some crisp and innovative moments, but much of the time it conforms to the dictates of previous Hollywood historical epics. There are the ceremonious strings and horns in moods that alternate from blood lust to cosmic humility, not to mention the chorus, which rails from a netherworld of judgmental gods. --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars One of Goldsmith's best compostion.......2007-07-08

I must say this is one of Jerry Goldsmiths best score. I love the way he composed the entire Viking theme ! Just supreb !!!
I love it !!!!

5 out of 5 stars Haunting.......2006-11-04

The soundtrack does a great job of bringing you back into the setting of the movie. If you liked the movie, this is very enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Goldsmith's Work Makes a terrific score.......2004-10-11

The 13th Warrior is an excellent and underrated score. Goldsmith creates a mix of Arabian style music to go with his interpretation of what Viking music would be to create a unique and enjoyable listening experience. I bought this cd on the strength of Goldsmith's name and enjpyed it so much I actually bought the movie, which was not too bad either. While Goldsmith had great success in 1999 with his score to the Mummy, the 13th Warrior is just as good if different in tone and style, proving just what a master Goldsmith was.

4 out of 5 stars Please check your facts!!!.......2004-05-16

Sorry to waste everyone's time, but I had to reply to comments made in a review by Johannes Leonard Rusten: "I'm from Norway, and [a] viking named Hrothgar?? Come on!!"

Although I am not from Norway, I can tell you that "Hrothgar" is absolutely an authentic Viking name. The name and character of Hrothgar are taken directly from the epic poem BEOWULF, upon which "The 13th Warrior" is based.

While the poem itself was written just after the time of the Vikings, the tale of Beowulf (and Hrothgar)was passed down from actual Viking oral tradition. Accepted by both literary and historical scholars, much of our knowledge of ancient Nordic culture comes from BEOWULF. If you are unfamiliar with BEOWULF, I suggest you look for it on this very website, as I'm sure it is available.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic !!!.......2003-09-14

Absolutely awsome score by one of the most compelling and thrilling movie composers of our time. The use of Arabic sounds in this score is really breathtaking. I reccomend this one to anyone who appriciate Jerry Goldsmith's work. It's a winner !!!

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