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We Are Marshall (Score)

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This is probably the perfect score for "We Are Marshall." Beck manages to combine so many elements of musicianship into this score effortlessly. Primarily, this film is about loss, rebirth, and triumph over adversity, and Christophe Beck's original score makes you feel that all the way through. You can hear Beck's influences (I hear lots of John Barry, who did "Dances With Wolves" and James Horner, who did "Glory"), yet incorporates the essential elements of the football experience into the music (the full marching band drum line, with drum solo on Track 2 "Marshall vs. East Carolina" is a particularly good addition). Even through you don't want him to take you there, Beck makes you feel the sudden and tragic loss. The solo vocalist in on Track 6 "Our Boys' Plane" is haunting. I am also pleased to see that Beck has used guitar on parts of this soundtrack, as this is a period movie and the early 1970s were pretty big guitar years. The guitar however, does not overpower the score, unlike many I have heard before. Finally, the cello solo on Track 11 "Sons of Marshall," coupled with the piano is awesome. I just wish it would have lasted longer. Overall, an excellent original score.

The music to the "We Are Marshall," movie is absoutley a masterpiece of music. The interesting thing is I did not realize how good "We Are Marshall" was while viewing the movie. I have viewed the movie twice. I knew the music was there, but was so involved with the story and dialogue I had not realized how great this muscial matsterpiece was, until I played the CD by itself. WOW. The music takes you through a range of emotions from being somber, sad, uplifting and giving a feeling of peacefulness. This may one of the most incredible composed works of music ever producded in modern times. Pieces of this fine music should definitely be played and become part of many traditonal Marshall University events. This is incredible music and I could see it winning many awards and becoming a piece played by many orchestras all over the world. Christopher Beck did an outstanding job of composing this sophiscated piece of music. The powerful music fits perfectlly with the movie and the story. That may be one reason the "We Are Marshall," movie is so powerful. The music seems subtle in the movie, but one needs to listen to the "We Are Marshall," music on it's own to appreciate how powerful and emotional this music is. WOW.

I love my CD soundtrack of the movie, "We Are Marshall". It is so beautiful and soothing to listen to. I listen to it while I'm fixing dinner or while I'm reading the paper. I also put it on when I'm drifting off to sleep. Now, I'm waiting on the DVD to come out.

I saw this film long ago and remembered the music being very good. Never bought the soundtrack until now. All I can say it is beautifully orchestrated. I am a Composer and soundtrack collector. This will be a nice edition to my collection.

I enjoy listening to this score as it was well done by Christophe Beck. I am surprised it still was not nominated for any kind of an award. The score goes along very well with the movie. And as another poster has already posted be sure to be ready for some higher moment in the score as some of the songs will start out soft then will gradually get louder and drums and the whole nine yards come in. Overall I would give this a 9 out of 10.

I wasn't aware of the music with this movie because I was so involved in the story. Christopher Beck did a beautiful job and I find the music very moving and sad. I was disappointed the Marshall fight songs were not on the CD and wonder why. I believe "Sons of Marshall" was in the movie. I guess the University has a copyright on them.

It is a great CD. It takes me right back to the movie. Be careful if you have it up loud for a soothing portion because it can go into a drum solo. Enjoy!

I bought the We Are Marshall soundtrack before seeing the movie. The music selections are very good and follow the order played in the movie. Since it's an emotional movie, it's an emotional soundtrack. Quality is great but it's not easy-listening fare.

I ordered the "We Are Marshall" music CD after watching the movie. NONE of the songs were on it other than the background music. The entire CD was merely background music. Very disappointing, I threw it out

I purchased this sound tract without reading what music it contained. All the music is from the orchestra part and none of the rock n' roll tunes from the various artist. If I could send it back I would. I purchased it for the excellant collection of adult rock music not for the orchestra music therefore I am extremely disappointed.