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Babylon 5: In The Beginning (1998 TV Movie)

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Chris Franke does break out hearts too. As JMS states in the sleeve notes, "Break our Hearts", Chris Franke delivers. From the quiet opening, to the first, fatal contact with the Minbari, to the Battle of the Line, one can easily remember the images from the movie. Full of action and quiet emotional music, In The Beginning is by far the best Babylon 5 TV Movie. The War and The Battle of the Line are 2 of the best pieces on this CD. The War, containing Irish Bag-pipes (I think) to the final battle in the war above Earth, Franke excels himself. If you don't have this CD, get it. It's worth every cent.

He transports you away to the place where you see struggle. A place where you can feel the power of those willing to die for a cause. The destruction of humanity is too many times covered in crashing symbols and large explosions. Franke's music allows you to realize the horror of death and destruction.

Music should capture the spirit, the soul, of a story. Christopher Franke has done so. To say I would highly recommend this CD is an understatement.

Christopher Franke's music is forever linked with Babylon 5. For us fans of the show, we will always have a reaction whenever we hear a bit of the music. Such is the case with In The Beginning, not a choice for casual listeners. The music itself tells the story of war, madness, triumph, defeat and of hope. So buy the CD and rememer.