Themes

themes

Track Listings
1. Fanfare
2. Bassolla
3. Nothing Left to Say
4. Latin Cycle
5. Ambient Loop
6. Without Love
7. Section Seven
8. Hall of Fame
9. On Our Way
10. Forever and Ever
11. Freefall

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Product Description
11 diverse tracks, ranging from funk to Baroque, and styles including his unique piano performances and legendary mini- Moog solos. All tracks recorded between September, 1997 and March, 1998. Over 52 minutes long. 1998 President Records Ltd. release.

Themes,Rick Wakeman,President Records,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

Themes
Baby Mozart
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lively and comforting CD!
  • Baby loves this music!
  • Baby Mozart
  • great gift - thank you
  • Great music for baby AND mom
 Baby Mozart
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Buena Vista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics
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ASIN: B000065VCG
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Tune Up And Fanfare Based On Themes From 'The Magic Flute'
  2. Piano Sonata In C, K545, 1st Movement
  3. Piano Sonata In C, K330, 1st Movement
  4. Variations On 'Ah Vous Dirai-je, Maman,' No. 1, 8, And 11, K265/300e
  5. Piano Sonata In D, K576, 3rd Movement
  6. Concerto For Flute And Harp In C, K299, 1st Movement
  7. Piano Sonata In A, K331, 3rd Movement
  8. Piano Sonata In C, K545, 2nd Movement
  9. Sonata In D For Two Pianos, K448, 1st Movement
  10. Piano Sonata In C, K330, 3rd Movement
  11. Divertmento No. 17 In D
  12. Piano Sonata In B Flat, K570, 3rd Movement
  13. Piano Sonata In F, K533, 3rd Movement
  14. The Magic Flute, K620, Papageno Arias No. 2 And 20
  15. Symphony No. 41 In C, K551, 4th Movement

Product Description

Recipient of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Baby Mozart music CD is a 15-track, 28-minute collection designed as a playful introduction to the genius of Mozart, the child prodigy from Salzburg. Bring to life the Classical Period (1750-1830) with the brilliance and grace of classical music by Wolfgang Mozart and enrich your child's life by exposing them to melody, harmony in this audio journey of some of Mozart's best work. Re-orchestrated for little ears, this collection is sure to bring joy to your little one's playtime or bedtime. Tracks from this delightful CD are featured on our Baby Mozart video and DVD.Musical Selections:1. Tune up and fanfare based on themes from ?ǣThe Magic Flute?ǥ2. Piano Sonata in C, K545, 1 st movement3. Piano Sonata in C, K330, 1st movement4. Variations on ?ǣAh vous dirai-je, maman?ǥ, No. 1, 8 and 11, K265/300e5. Piano Sonata in D, K576, 3rd movement6. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K299, 1st movement7. Piano Sonata in A, K331, 3rd movement8. Piano Sonata in C, K545, 2nd movement9. Sonata in D for Two Pianos, K448, 1st movement10. Piano Sonata in C, K330, 3rd movement11. Divertmento No. 17 in D12. Piano Sonata in B flat, K570, 3rd movement13. Piano Sonata in F, K533, 3rd movement14. The Magic Flute, K620, Papgeno Arias No. 2 and 2015. Symphony No. 41 in C, K551, 4th movementAge: birth +Product Award: Billboard Magazine Top Midline Classical Albums (#1) - 2004

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Of all the reasons you'll click the Add to Shopping Cart button next to Baby Einstein's Baby Mozart--and there are many--the best one is that playing this record for babies doesn't feel weird. Instead of subjecting tiny, tender ears to the kind of Mozart that can make adult classical fans wilt when tackled by a maestro who means business, this is Mozart lite, mixed and mastered by a dad, Bill Weisbach, who's clearly hung around for his share of crib-side cooing. The slightly tinny sound of a child's piano sweeps the sting out of Piano Sonata in B Flat's third movement; the first movement of Concerto for Flute and Harp in C floats by, birdlike; variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman" translate to a fancy-sounding (but adorable) "Twinkle, Twinkle"; and Piano Sonata in F's third movement snuggles so deeply into its childlike setting that if you close your eyes, you'll see a pastel parade of animals floating by overhead. Other pieces (more aptly called fragments, since only one track stretches beyond the three-minute mark), like Symphony No. 41's fourth movement, wander into more robust Mozart territory, but it's here the claims about classical music enhancing young kids' abstract reasoning skills and spatial intelligence crystallize. Babies strapped in for a roller coaster of sounds that gracefully dips, swerves, and high-jumps like this version, do have to process what they're hearing somehow (and a case could be made that the instruments Weisbach's chosen--the vibraphone, glockenspiel, and music box among them--make it more appealing for them to do so). Followers of Julie Aigner-Clark's Baby Einstein empire, many of whom opted out of the fan club once Disney bought the company in 2001, won't trip over a single Mickey Mouse-ified sound here. This is pure, plugged in, and muted Mozart, and if it doesn't make your baby smarter, it'll at least sound awfully sweet issuing from your nursery's speakers. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lively and comforting CD!.......2007-06-12

This CD is inspiring and comforting! I have listened to it a lot since I got it and will continue to share it with junior when he arrives.

5 out of 5 stars Baby loves this music!.......2007-02-17

Puts our 6-week old daughter to sleep. What more could you ask for!

3 out of 5 stars Baby Mozart.......2007-02-14

Although the selection of music was good, I was disappointed at the synthesized sounds of the music. I have heard much of the "Mozart Effect" for stimulating learning in young minds, but why market it this way? Just turn on your radio to your local classical music station and give your child the benefit of the real thing without having to put more money in Disney's pockets.

5 out of 5 stars great gift - thank you.......2007-01-18

thankyou - I gave this as a gift - they loved it

5 out of 5 stars Great music for baby AND mom.......2006-04-18

I bought this CD with a gift card, because I wanted some soothing music for my daughter's naptime. In looking at the titles of the pieces, I didn't recognize very many, but in listening to the CD I found that I recognize much of the music. I was pleased at how calming it was and found myself humming various pieces throughout the day.

I would recommend this CD, and plan to purchase other Baby Einstein music!
All-Time Top 100 TV Themes
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Shouldn't Have Been Squeezed on Two CDs
  • Huge Dissapointment
  • television theme songs
  • A Fun CD
  • For the Effort
 All-Time Top 100 TV Themes
Original TV Soundtrack , and Tee Vee Toons Presents
Manufacturer: Tvt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AOENJK
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Six Feet Under
  2. Sex And The City
  3. Ally McBeal
  4. Will & Grace
  5. Everybody Loves Raymond
  6. Frasier
  7. Friends
  8. Late Show With David Letterman
  9. Mad About You
  10. Melrose Place
  11. Beverly Hills 90210
  12. Law & Order
  13. Northern Exposure
  14. The Simpsons
  15. Thirtysomething
  16. Full House
  17. 21 Jump Street
  18. L.A. Law
  19. Pee-Wee's Playhouse
  20. Perfect Strangers
  21. Growing Pains
  22. Moonlighting
  23. Who's The Boss?
  24. Miami Vice
  25. Night Court
  26. The A-Team
  27. St. Elsewhere
  28. Cheers
  29. Knight Rider
  30. Cagney & Lacey
  31. The Greatest American Hero
  32. Hill Street Blues
  33. Dynasty
  34. Magnum, P.I.
  35. The Facts of Life
  36. Diff'rent Strokes
  37. WKRP In Cincinnati
  38. Taxi
  39. Dallas
  40. Fantasy Island
  41. The Love Boat
  42. Soap
  43. Eight Is Enough
  44. Three's Company
  45. Wonder Woman
  46. Charlie's Angels
  47. The Muppet Show
  48. Alice
  49. What's Happening!!
  50. Laverne & Shirley

Tracks:

  1. One Day At A Time
  2. Welcome Back, Kotter
  3. Barney Miller
  4. Starsky and Hutch
  5. S.W.A.T.
  6. The Jeffersons
  7. Police Woman
  8. The Rockford Files
  9. Good Times
  10. The Six Million Dollar Man
  11. M*A*S*H
  12. The Waltons
  13. Maude
  14. Sanford and Son
  15. All In The Family
  16. The Partridge Family
  17. The Odd Couple
  18. The Mary Tyler Moore Show
  19. Happy Days
  20. Sesame Street
  21. Love, American Style
  22. The Courtship of Eddie's Father
  23. The Brady Bunch
  24. Scooby-Doo
  25. Hawaii Five-O
  26. The Banana Splits
  27. The Newlywed Game
  28. The Dating Game
  29. The Monkees
  30. Batman
  31. I Dream Of Jeannie
  32. The Wild Wild West
  33. Green Acres
  34. Gilligan's Island
  35. The Addams Family
  36. Bewitched
  37. The Jetsons
  38. The Dick Van Dyke show
  39. The Andy Griffith Show
  40. The Flintstones
  41. My Three Sons
  42. The Twilight Zone
  43. Leave It To Beaver
  44. Perry Mason
  45. The Honeymooners
  46. Merrie Melodies
  47. Looney Toons
  48. Dragnet
  49. I Love Lucy
  50. The Lone Ranger

Album Description

America is a huge, diverse country with Yankee home cooking and Tex Mex cuisine. People ski on frozen Vermont mountains and surf the big waves in sun drenched California. One thing that binds it all together is TV. Television is American culture, a common thread that holds it all together on a nightly basis as we assemble around our living rooms to watch our favorite characters and shows.

Twenty years ago, TVT Records was born with its first release, Television's Greatest Hits. Now after having sold millions of its TV theme compilations around the world, America's #1 independent label for the past 4 years running is returning to its roots. In celebration of TVT's 20th Anniversary, it is releasing the ultimate TV collection, All Time Top 100 TV Themes, featuring themes drawn from all the original sources.

Hearing these theme songs consistenly evokes a strong emotional response, pointing to a time when everyone watched the same TV shows again and again. From I Love Lucy and Green Acres to Batman and The Monkees, to Welcome Back Kotter and M*A*S*H to Pee Wee's Playhouse and Twin Peaks to Friends and Six Feet Under, virtually anyone who grew up American watching television is sure to want a nostalgic piece of their shared cultural past.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Shouldn't Have Been Squeezed on Two CDs.......2007-06-27

As much as I love that they showcased 100 great TV themes, that they are short versions offsets that. The themes for "Friends", "Melrose Place", and "Will and Grace" are over before you can blink an eye! I am particularly disappointed in "The Six Million Dollar Man" theme. It does not include the entire introduction with Steve and the crew communicating during Steve's initial liftoff. Instead, it begins with the crash sound. This collection should really be on 3 CDs, with each theme lengthened to their full potential.

1 out of 5 stars Huge Dissapointment.......2007-05-22

I was very dissapointed with the 2 dvd set I bought on 100 tv themes. they were originals allright, but the songs were just quick soundbytes. they werent full length. The cheers theme is over 2 1/2 minutes long. In this set its only a minute long. Hill st blues the same thing. Good times theme has been reduced to .44 seconds as was mary tyler moore, and many others. They should have made this a 3-4 cd set and included all the songs full length. I never would have bought this had I known they only included 25% of the song length. No one mentioned this on the reviews, I am the only one bringing up this major , major , shortcoming.

3 out of 5 stars television theme songs.......2007-05-17

For some reason, I thought that the tv theme songs would play in their entirety on these CDs. I did not realize that they were the shortened versions designed for tv, i.e., the abbreviated ones we all remember. That being said, the CDs are great for what they are - they are simply not what i had hoped.

4 out of 5 stars A Fun CD.......2007-05-11

My first consideration as to whether or not to buy this CD was to check if the themes from my three favorite shows were included...and there they were; M*A*S*H, Magnum and Moonlighting.

I wish some of the older classics were included such as Bonanza, 77 Sunset Strip, American Bandstand, Mickey Mouse Club and Howdy Doody Time.

The only problem is what would you delete in order to include them. Maybe Six Feet Under and The Banana Splits.

Thanks so much for the Honeymooners, Twilight Zone, I Love Lucy and the Lone Ranger!

This is a fun CD to play and sing along with in the car. Passengers enjoy playing Name That Tune!

5 out of 5 stars For the Effort.......2007-04-01

I gave five stars since I am impressed with the compilation itself, even if not alwys the quality of sound. Certainly, any effort to improve upon that would result in a product that would be much more attractive. In the meantime, this is OK.

Something to be aware of: The themes are always the most recent. Some shows re-recorded the theme later in the series and that then became the theme for even re-runs. So, the Gilligan's Island theme has, "The Professor and Maryanne," and not, "...and the rest," Alice is the later version; the All in the Family version is from a special they did where the song was re-sung and the line, "Gee our old Lasalle ran great," is sung very clearly, etc.

In the future, perhaps we can get something with all of the versions of the theme songs on it for those who like the earlier versions better.

Whatever the case, there certainly is a desire for this music. I also don't doubt that there is a desire for other songs sung in some shows. Some of the musical numbers from Gilligan's Island were a hoot (remember the Honey Bees?). Other shows had songs that were fun, from the Brady Bunch to Bewitched and beyond.

Anyhoo, this set will certainly bring some smiles to nostalgia-oriented folks. It also can be fun for DJs. Slip "The Love Boat" in between some techno and I'm sure you will create an amusing scene.
The Lake House
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Review of The Lake House
  • Great Movie
  • Nice music
  • A wonderful way to relive the movie!
  • Wine and roses to Lakehouse soundrtack
 The Lake House
Rachel Portman
Manufacturer: Lakeshore Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FS2WJO
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

  1. This Never Happened Before _ Paul McCartney
  2. (I Cant Seem To) Make You Mine _ The Clientele
  3. Time Has Told Me _ Nick Drake
  4. Ant Farm _ Eels
  5. Its Too Late _ Carole King
  6. The Lakehouse _ Rachel Portman
  7. Pawprints _ Rachel Portman
  8. Tough Week _ Rachel Portman
  9. Mailbox _ Rachel Portman
  10. Sunsets _ Rachel Portman
  11. Alex's Father _ Rachel Portman
  12. Il Mare _ Rachel Portman
  13. Tell Me More _ Rachel Portman
  14. She's Gone _ Rachel Portman
  15. Wait For Me _ Rachel Portman
  16. You Waited _ Rachel Portman
  17. I Waited _ Rachel Portman

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The first five tracks on the soundtrack to this Sandra Bullock/Keanu Reeves romantic drama are wonderfully wistful songs. The first, Paul McCartney's "This Never Happened Before" from his 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, sets the tone. The low-key mood is then picked up by new romantic souls like the Clientele (the languidly forlorn "(I Can't Seem to) Make You Mine") and Eels (the fiddle-accented ballad "Ant Farm"), and classic songwriters Nick Drake (with 1969's "Time Has Told Me") and Carole King (1971's "It's Too Late"). The rest of the album is made up of Rachel Portman's intimately romantic score. Portman makes good use of melody lines driven sometimes by a piano ("Mailbox") and sometimes an acoustic guitar ("Tell Me More"), while also ensuring that the orchestra never threatens to overwhelm them. And when strings dominate, they never feel rote ("Sunsets"). The music isn't in-your-face sad but tinged with a sense of very adult melancholy. Whoever thought that one day we'd say that of something attached to a Keanu Reeves movie? --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Review of The Lake House.......2007-03-07

I'm really enjoying this CD. It does indeed reflect the ambience of the movie, with some great songs. Would prefer if it had a few more vocalised tracks, however, the ones that are there are great, especially Carole King's It's Too Late. The songs without lyrics are also really nice.

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2007-02-20

The movie is pretty creative in the sense that two people living in two different years come at the end happily ever after.

4 out of 5 stars Nice music.......2007-02-06

I love the Paul McCartney song that they played during the "dance" scene. The rest of the cd is background music. I would have like more lyrics, but it is still a soothing soundtrack all in all.

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to relive the movie!.......2007-01-17

This is a short review to say just how much I'm enjoying the motion picture soundtrack to The Lake House. Though I now seem to be watching the DVD of The Lake House at least once every week, I'm listening to the musical soundtrack everyday. I wish Rosemary Clooney's song, There Will Never Be Another You, was on the CD, as well as the instrumental music that was played when Alex plants the tree in from of Kate's future apartment complex in Chicago. Still, this is a great CD with music that brings back the most wonderful memories of the movie. In my opinion, this is what movie music is supposed to do. A really good soundtrack has to be able to stand on its own, and The Lake House does with flying colors. If you enjoyed the film, then you'll love having the CD to listen to.

5 out of 5 stars Wine and roses to Lakehouse soundrtack.......2007-01-12

Marvelous climate, wonderful to play on a romantic dinner or driving date. Will help gain the heart (and much more!) of your sweetheart. And a nice reminder of the movie.
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful!
  • Awesome album
  • Good but is not worth collecting...
  • This CD rocks!
 Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
Disney
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002TMXQ8
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. If You Can Dream
  2. Part Of Your World (From Disney's The Little Mermaid
  3. A Whole New World (From Disney's Aladdin)
  4. Just Around The Riverbend (From Disney's Pocahontas)
  5. Colors Of The Wind (From Disney's Pocahontas)
  6. Some Day My Prince Will Come (From Walt Disney's Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs)
  7. So This Is Love (From Walt Disney's Cinderella)
  8. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (From Walt Disney's Cinderella)
  9. Once Upon A Dream (From Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty)
  10. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From Disney's The Lion King)
  11. Belle (From Disney's Beauty And The Beast)
  12. Reflection (From Disney's Mulan)
  13. Kiss The Girl (From Disney's The Little Mermaid)
  14. If You Can Dream - Ashley Gearing

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2006-11-08

Ever since my family and I went to Disney World in August 2006, my son has been smitten with Ariel from the Little Mermaid. He's such a little romantic (at 8 years old!), enjoying playing the "prince" to the princesses. (It's not unheard of for him to call a girl "M'lady", or to bow, or to kiss my hand. What a cutie pie!)

So when he saw the Disney Princess Ultimate Song Collection, he just had to have it.

This beautiful CD features 14 songs, 12 of which come from Disney movies. That is, it's not some imposter singing a new rendition of a classic song, but rather the original singer. So Jodi Benson is, indeed, singing "Part of Your World" while "Sebastian" sings "Kiss the Girl".

If you're a fan of the amazing music featured on Disney movies (e.g. Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, etc.), you'll LOVE this beautiful collection of dreamy, soothing songs.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome album.......2006-06-24

I got this CD from my sister Harolyn. She had it to give away for Hannah Claudine's guests on her 9th birthday last year. It has all of my favorite Disney song which i think is timeless. This is a hit for kids parties. I personally sing most of the songs here. It brings out the kids heart in us. This is one collection you definitely have to keep. Happy listening!!

Heidy T.
Los Angeles, CA

3 out of 5 stars Good but is not worth collecting..........2005-09-02

There are many Disney Princess songs from films in this album, and they are familiar to Disney Princess fans, except "If you can dream". I think this album is not as good as "Disney Princess Tea Party", so I don't like it very much.

5 out of 5 stars This CD rocks!.......2005-04-25

My friend has this CD, and we all love it. Whenever we have a party or are on a long car ride we listen and sing along, and have a great time.
The Chorus (Les Choristes)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing children's voices
  • Great Music
  • THE CHORUS CD
  • Great music, but missing some songs from the movie
  • a wonder
 The Chorus (Les Choristes)
Bruno Coulais
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002OWY3K
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

  1. Les Choristes
  2. In Memoriam
  3. L'Arrivee a L'Ecole
  4. Pepinot
  5. Vois sur ton Chemin
  6. Les Partitions
  7. Caresse sur L'Ocean
  8. Lueur d'Ete
  9. Cerf-Volant
  10. Sous la Pluie
  11. Compere Guilleri
  12. La Desillusion
  13. La Nuit
  14. L'Incendie
  15. L'Evocation
  16. Les Avions en Papier
  17. Action Reaction
  18. Seuls
  19. Morhange
  20. In Memoriam A Cappella
  21. Nous sommes de Fond de l'Etang

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Already a box office sensation with a million-selling soundtrack in its native France, writer/director Christopher Barratier's tale of a post-war music teacher's lasting impact on his young charges rode its formulaic Hollywood roots all the way to Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations as Best Foreign Language Film, as well as an Oscar nod for Best Song ("Look To Your Path [Vois Sur Ton Chemin]," a collaboration between the director and film composer Bruno Coulais). Taking his inspiration from the boy's chorus at the center of the film's drama, Coulais has concocted a masterful, classically rooted score that showcases the crystalline, youthful harmonies of Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc Choir. The composer bridges the baroque and modern eras in a collection of mostly Latin choruses and chants, a skillful, often haunting fusion that also netted Coulais' compelling score BAFTA and Cesar Awards in Britain and his native France, respectively. -- Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The Chorus (Les Choristes), written and directed by Christophe Barratier, is already a French cinema phenomenon. The modestly budgeted film about a music teacher in a post-war France who wins over the troubled students at a boarding school arrived in French theatres last summer with little advance hype. Defying industry expectations, this affecting tale proceeded to break box-office records. The soundtrack to The Chorus (Les Choristes) features performers by the Lyon-based Petits Chanteurs de Saint Marc and several haunting solo turns by 13 year-old boy soprano Jean-Baptiste Maunier, who also portrays the youthful protagonist of the film.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing children's voices.......2007-05-14

This CD has been in the player in my kitchen ever since it arrived and has been played many times, and no one in the family is tired of it. The children's voices are wonderful, the pieces are beautiful, the harmonies haunting. A longtime favourite for sure.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2007-05-11

The CD is so enjoyable. The music is beautiful. I can not say enough good about it. The orchestra and choir are outstanding. The move is also wonderful, French with subtitles. I heard the CD when I was visiting a friend in Germany. I ordered the CD and movie as soon as I arrived back in the States. Such beautiful melodies and performance quality of the highest standard.

5 out of 5 stars THE CHORUS CD.......2007-05-07

Excellent CD! Good sound reproduction and excellent music. Makes you feel like you are watching the movie again! Angelic young voices singing beautiful French choral pieces. Beautiful and relaxing.

4 out of 5 stars Great music, but missing some songs from the movie.......2007-02-25

I rented this movie last year, and really enjoyed it. However, when I bought the CD, I discovered it was missing my favorite song from the movie. However, the songs on the album are absolutely beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars a wonder.......2007-01-19

this collection of music is one of the finest things which i have ever listened to. the movie is equally beautifull.
Serenity
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Serenity CD
  • good but missing...
  • Great recording
  • Serenity is serene
  • One of the Best (and most overlooked) Films of 2005
 Serenity
David Newman (Composer)
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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  5. Finding Serenity: Anti-Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly (Smart Pop series)

ASIN: B000AYYUGQ
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

  1. Into the River (3:10)
  2. Escape (1:30)
  3. Serenity (:50)
  4. Going for A Ride (2:24)
  5. Trading Station Robbery (3:07)
  6. River Goes Wild (1:28)
  7. River and Simon in Locker (:55)
  8. Population Dead (3:55)
  9. Haven Destroyed (:54)
  10. Shepherd Books Last Words (1:00)
  11. Youre Not A Reaver (:56)
  12. Mal Decides (3:09)
  13. Truth / Mal's Speech (3:36)
  14. Space Battle (3:21)
  15. Crash Landing (1:59)
  16. Run to Black (2:55)
  17. Generator Room (3:06)
  18. Mal & Op Fight (2:11)
  19. Jayne & Zoe / Final Battle (2:44)
  20. Funeral / Rebuilding Serenity (2:19)
  21. Prep For Flight (1:33)
  22. Love (1:06)
  23. End Credits (1:38)

Album Description

Joss Whedon, the writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," now applies his trademark compassion and wit to a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future in his feature film directorial debut, "Serenity."

The film centers around Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a hardened veteran (on the losing side) of a galactic civil war, who now ekes out a living pulling off small crimes and transport-for-hire aboard his ship, Serenity. He leads a small, eclectic crew who are the closest thing he has left to family--squabbling, insubordinate and undyingly loyal. When Mal takes on two new passengers--a young doctor and his unstable, telepathic sister --he gets much more than he bargained for. The pair are fugitives from the coalition dominating the universe, who will stop at nothing to reclaim the girl. Hunted by vastly different enemies, they begin to discover that the greatest danger to them may be on board Serenity herself. This action/adventure/Sci-Fi/western features an eclectic score by composer David Newman.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Serenity CD.......2007-05-13

What can I say? One of the best Sci Fi series to come out in a long time. A keeper here.

3 out of 5 stars good but missing..........2007-04-11

I enjoy the CD but there's some specific music missing. In the track for the closing credits there's some acoustic guitar that's on the DVD but not on the CD.

Otherwise a good listen if you're into movie soundtracks.

4 out of 5 stars Great recording.......2007-04-11

The soundtrack is a really nice piece of work, especially for fans of Firefly and Serenity. Though most of the tracks featured come from the second, more action-packed half of the movie, the signature orchestral work and themes are really well captured. Unlike a lot of other movie soundtracks, it's not that hard to picture exactly what point in the story each selection was featured in and remember the specific emotional tones it was trying to convey. Overall a great album!

4 out of 5 stars Serenity is serene.......2007-03-26

I thought the soundtrack was good. It had a good vibe. Really good combination of instruments in the music. The CD went through the movie and did the songs for each part of the movie. But, I wish it would have had more of the complete songs, some of them were not complete. But it's a good CD, I listen to it often.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best (and most overlooked) Films of 2005.......2007-03-17

Slightly different in tone and details from the Series Firefly, on which it was based. This in no way deters from the film, and makes it accessible to both new viewers and fans of the Series, a ground breaking, genre-busting program that was cut down before it could begin (Curse you, FOX!). This film, Serenity, has it all: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Comedy... Science Fiction meets The Western meets Fim Noir. A MUST see!
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very disappointing, considering what it could have been
  • Always a pleaser
  • JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music
  • Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia
  • John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music
 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
  5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
  6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
  7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
  9. Minority Report
  10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
  13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
The Rocky Story: The Original Soundtrack Songs From The Rocky Movies (Soundtrack Anthology)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great running music
  • Really Under Rated
  • buy it with the new one and have really the best
  • Rocky IV Music with Some Imitation Bill Conti Music
  • It Stirs You to Never Give Up, No Matter What Age.
 The Rocky Story: The Original Soundtrack Songs From The Rocky Movies (Soundtrack Anthology)
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Volcano
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00000HZY2
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
  2. Burning Heart - Survivor
  3. Living In America - James Brown
  4. No Easy Way Out - Robert Tepper
  5. Hearts On Fire - John Cafferty
  6. Gonna Fly Now - The Rocky Orchestra
  7. War - Vince DiCola
  8. Training Montage - Vince Di Cola
  9. Gonna Fly Now (Instrumental) - The Rocky Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great running music.......2007-07-05

I purchased this CD to download onto an MP3 player so I can listen to it while I run. I haven't been able to get it away from my kids long enough to use it yet. Great music from great Rocky movies! We all love it.

5 out of 5 stars Really Under Rated.......2007-07-03

Rocky has one of the most under rated soundtracks in history. It's just as good as SAturday Night Fever, but unlike that, doesn't get caught up in its own pretentiousness. Eye of the Tiger gets things going, an awesdome 80s track that is much more straight heavy metal. Then the next several tracks are also by Survivor, as this makdes up about half the whole disc, taken from Rocky 4. Hearts on Fire remains very under rated, Living in America only gets bett each time, The Burning Heart remains emotional. The rest of the album is really hit or miss. War I even under rate, only because it pales in comparison to even Hearts on Fire. The real show stopper here though is Gonna Fly Now, taken from the first Rocky flick, a timeless masterpiece that is a mix of classical, high school band geek and disco with some heavy metal solo thrown in for good measure. A classic album I love that some people just don't care for.

3 out of 5 stars buy it with the new one and have really the best.......2007-02-06

I you wish have the rocky movies soudtracks, get the last one (from Roky Balboa) This just has 10 songs and the new one has the almost the best, but if you get this and the new you will have all better song ( still mising mesurement of men from rocky V)

Get two disc an save a lot of money get it 5 disc

2 out of 5 stars Rocky IV Music with Some Imitation Bill Conti Music.......2007-01-07

While this "Anthology" of Rocky movie music is mostly satisfying, it falls short of capturing the real heart and soul of what makes Rocky movie music so compelling and distinctive. Presented here are the best vocal tracks from Rocky III and IV, which are worthy additions to any music collection. Also included are two Bill Conti imitation tracks of "Gonna Fly Now", both I might add, clearly inferior to the original.

I bought this album thinking I could get the best of the Rocky music without having to buy all the originals. What I found is that the originals are what makes makes Rocky movie music so distinctive. Rather than purchase this album, I'd buy the original Rocky IV and the original Rocky soundtrack; there is more music, and it is all "real" Rocky music. Another option is to purchase the latest Rocky Anthology, "Rocky Balboa".

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

4 out of 5 stars It Stirs You to Never Give Up, No Matter What Age........2007-01-05

My first encounter with Rocky was the new movie, Rocky Balboa, and the music was marvelous. It kept one's interest in what was happening on the screen. The theme from his other movies was used during the computer fight which led up to the actual fight in Las Vegas.

Now, I understand why Michael Pare talked like Rocky in 'The Philadelphia Experiment,' as they were both supposed to be from Philadelphia. That was one of my favorite movies, and this new one about Rocky will be another one.
Music from the Star Wars Saga
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Long Time Ago...
  • Spectacular!
  • Star Wars Tunes
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 Music from the Star Wars Saga
John Williams
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002OOUTG
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Main Theme
  2. The Asteroid Field
  3. Princess Leia
  4. The Imperial March
  5. Yoda's Theme
  6. Forest Battle
  7. Han Solo And The Princess
  8. The Flag Parade
  9. Anakin's Theme
  10. The Adventures Of Jar Jar
  11. Duel Of The Fates
  12. Across The Stars
  13. The Throne Room - Finale

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Long Time Ago..........2007-01-12

I bought this CD to play at work for background music and it's great for that. The only thing missing is the usually obligatory 20th Century Fox theme before the main Star Wars theme. Other than that, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus do a very fine job with Maestro Williams' music, indeed.

5 out of 5 stars Spectacular!.......2007-01-12

I thought this cd was excellent! I bought it as a gift for my brother, who is a huge Star Wars fan, and he loved it. The music reminds me of the best parts of the movies. I think anyone who is a fan should get a copy.

4 out of 5 stars Star Wars Tunes.......2007-01-09

My kids love the Star Wars movies so I bought this hoping we would have something new to listen to in the car. They love it and I love listening to something different. John Williams is genius.

5 out of 5 stars My son loves it.......2005-09-11

My six-year old has become a huge fan of Star Wars and enjoys listening to this disc. It has the best tracks of each episode.

5 out of 5 stars Star Wars Saga.......2005-07-20

Wonderful music. Best from all the movies. How can you go wrong?
John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An excellent survey of this great film composer's music
  • It's my second copy!
  • I could listen to it a 100's and never get tired!
  • Good music collection - very inspirational
  • very enjoyable
 John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999
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ASIN: B00002MZ4V
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars: Main Title
  2. E.T.: Flying Theme
  3. Superman: Main Title
  4. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom: Parade Of The Slave Children
  5. Sugarland Express: Theme
  6. Jaws: Theme
  7. Olympic Fanfare And Theme
  8. Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia
  9. The Reivers: Main Title
  10. THe Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March
  11. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade: Scherzo For Motorcycle And Orchestra
  12. Empire Of The Sun: Cadillac Of The Skies
  13. Raiders Of The Lost Ark: The Raiders' March
  14. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: Suite

Tracks:

  1. Saving Private Ryan: Hymn To The Fallen
  2. Jurassic Park: Theme
  3. Schindler's List: Theme
  4. Hook: Flight To Neverland
  5. Seven Years In Tibet: Seven Years In Tibet
  6. JFK: Prologue
  7. Stepmom: The Days Between
  8. 1941: March
  9. Home Alone: Somewhere In My Memory
  10. Summon The Heroes
  11. Rosewood: Look Down, Lord
  12. Far And Away: Theme
  13. Born On The Fourth Of July: Theme
  14. Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace: Duel Of The Fates

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For better or worse, John Williams has completely reshaped the art of the soundtrack. His scores for Star Wars, E.T., and Jaws are simply unforgettable, and his knack for tugging at our heartstrings is uncanny. John Williams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999 collects 30 years of the composer's best-loved themes into one double-CD package. You'll find all the soundtrack moments you'd expect from Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, and Schindler's List, along with a few surprises (The Reivers Americana-filled main theme and Williams's 1984 Olympic theme, for starters). Most of the earlier works have been digitally rerecorded by Williams, so while you may not get the original recording of these works here, nothing shows its age. And although we really do get only his "greatest hits" (the longest track is the nearly 10-minute-long Close Encounters theme), most of these soundtracks can be purchased in their entirety for the true aficionado. John Williams may be an acquired taste, but this set proves why--year after year--he scores some of the most successful films Hollywood can produce. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An excellent survey of this great film composer's music.......2007-06-15

John Willams' film music is of such high quality it still holds up away from its source material.

Williams not only has the talent to write memorable melodies but to expertly interpolate themes from the story into his scores, for example the drum rolls in "JFK" evoking the president's funeral procession and the mournful bugle calls in "Born on the Fourth of July".

Williams also employs a variety of styles, but never gratuitously, always to the service of the film. His "Jaws" theme is as legendary as the violin shrieks from Bernard Herrman's famous score for "Psycho".

The performances are excellent - only the "Born on the Fourth of July" performance exposes some thinness in the string section of the Boston Pops Orchestra.

There is much to enjoy here for film and music lovers alike.

5 out of 5 stars It's my second copy!.......2007-03-09

This is by far the best driving music! Especially on those long desert roads.Adventure lies ahead for you when the Indiana Jones soundtrack is blasting from the dashboard of the car. Kids Love this CD Buy it now!

5 out of 5 stars I could listen to it a 100's and never get tired!.......2007-02-17

It's wonderfull, even my teenagers listen to it! I think we have played Jurassic Park and Hook 100 times.

5 out of 5 stars Good music collection - very inspirational.......2007-01-22

I use the music on this CD as background when I give awards during track. It's very inspirational & uplifting to the athletes. They love it.

5 out of 5 stars very enjoyable.......2007-01-16

This was an excellent collection and my teen requested it but we all enjoy the themes. It is fun to know how many you actually can guess just from familiarity. I recommend it for John Williams fans.

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