100 Greatest Film Themes (6 CD SET) [Box set]

Alfred [1] Newman (Composer), Max Steiner (Composer), Anton Karas (Composer), Dimitri Tiomkin (Composer), Eric [Composer] Coates (Composer), Elmer Bernstein (Composer), Victor Young (Composer), Malcolm Arnold (Composer), Jerome Moross (Composer), Bernard Herrmann (Composer), Miklos Rozsa (Composer), Ernest Gold (Composer), Henry Mancini (Composer), Maurice Jarre (Composer), Monty Norman (Composer), Ron Goodwin (Composer), Mikis Theodorakis (Composer), John [1] Barry (Composer), Ennio Morricone (Composer), Burt Bacharach (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 6
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Silva America
• ASIN: B000PAU02S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,347 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Awesome Movie Music!, June 25, 2010

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John Keating - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Greatest Film Themes (MP3 Download)

This is the best movie music cd currently available with regard to music associated with films. The Prague Philharmonic is simply superb! This orchestra is tight - the music is so well played. Everything sounds right in this gigantic package of music.

I also own Eric Kunzel's Ultimate Movie Collection (excellent). I like them both-but I play the Prague more. Kunzel and Telarc set the bar high as far as playing and recording excellence. In my humble opinion, The Prague Philharmonic meets and exceeds the bar regarding the orchestra's playing and the recording quality of the music.

Just listen to Ghost (Unchained Melody)- drop to your kness gorgeous! I mean just stunningly beautiful. Dr. No takes you back to Sean Connery's film - the music is playful, tuneful - for better word: fun! The theme from Rocky - uplifing, glorious, again a great job by this orchestra.

Another thing that sets this orchestra apart from any other group I've heard - the Jazz element that is present in some of the music. It is spot on. The music for Dr. No needs this and gets it right -listen to the distinctive bass line. It simply has to be there (it is).

If you are a fan of music associated with films - This is the collection to own! Simply the best out there right now. Right now the download is simply a bargain-six cds of music for under $20.00 ($3.33 a cd). Buy it, play it, enjoy!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, May 25, 2011

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FarmMarm "Leeside" (New Hope, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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Ok for elevator music, I suppose. I love the actual film themes. The arrangements are mostly watered down and unsatisfying compared to the originals.

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't see what the big problem is., November 21, 2011

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M. Carpenter "Matt" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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Of the tracks I'm familiar with, every one on here sounds great (though admittedly I'm basing this off of the samples). But from what I've heard of ther work, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the best "cover bands" out there. Their versions of these themes sound great and pretty darn accurate to the originals.