The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Soundtrack] [Import]

the league of extraordinary gentlemen [soundtrack] [import]

Track Listings

1. Dawn of a New Century

2. Kenya- Wait for Me [#] - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

3. Task Requires Heroes

4. Promenade by the Sea

5. Nautilus - Sword of the Ocean

6. Game Is On

7. Old Tiger

8. Capturing Mr Hyde

9. Mina Harker's Secret

10. Phantom's Lair

11. Portrait of Dorian Gray

12. Treachery

13. Storming the Fortress

14. May This New Century Be Yours

15. Son of Africa [#] - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Soundtrack] [Import]

Average customer rating:

Great film score

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CF331
Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

Dawn of a New Century
Kenya- Wait for Me [#] - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Task Requires Heroes
Promenade by the Sea
Nautilus - Sword of the Ocean
Game Is On
Old Tiger
Capturing Mr Hyde
Mina Harker's Secret
Phantom's Lair
Portrait of Dorian Gray
Treachery
Storming the Fortress
May This New Century Be Yours
Son of Africa [#] - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Customer Reviews:

Great film score.......2006-06-01

It's too bad that LXG did poorly with critics and box office alike. My ten-year-old son absolutely loved the movie; because I saw it with him, I enjoyed it too, but was distracted with thoughts of all the ways it might have been better, even great.

The one thing about that movie that IS undeniably outstanding is its soundtrack. Wow. I had not heard of Trevor Jones before, but I'm keeping an eye out for his name now, and I expect greatness when I see it. Much of the score has a similar sound, and like John Williams, Trevor Jones gives each character a haunting theme that follows them through the movie and interweaves with other characters and with situations as they arise.

But unlike a Star Wars soundtrack, this one includes a few of other very different genres too: African "world music" (track 2 and 15, done authentically and enjoyably by Ladysmith Black Mombasa), and a period ballroom piece (track 4) that stands out like a bright gilt-and-brocade Elizabethan armchair in a dark and empty castle.

The general feeling of this soundtrack is dark, like the movie to which it gave life. Listen to this on a high quality sound system with a big subwoofer to really appreciate what Trevor Jones has done on the bass end of things. It moves from haunting to suspenseful to surging violence and back again; makes me wish someone would release a re-edited version of the film with improved character development etc., just because this soundtrack deserves a top flight movie to go with it.

It stands well on its own, by the way: anyone looking for spooky but non-cheesy Halloween background music will love this (try Mina Harker's Secret or Phantom's Lair). Looking for dramatic music for a home video or a film short? Shop the aisles of this album: it's top quality orchestral work that no one will recognize, as so few are familiar with the movie. Try the end of Treachery (the last minute and 20 seconds) or The Game Is On, or pick up 50 seconds into the first track, Dawn of a New Century.

But don't listen to this album alone on a dark stormy night. Strong stuff. ;-) That's why I ultimately had to give it only 4 stars-- it's overwhelming, despite the warmth and brightness of the three contrasting tracks.

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