Battle of Britain [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Soundtrack]

Ron Goodwin (Artist), William Walton (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00028HBUW
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,404 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Battle of Britain Theme

2. Ace High March

3. The Lull Before the Storm

4. Work and Play

5. Death and Destruction

6. Briefing the Luftwaffe

7. Prelude to Battle

8. Victory Assured

9. Defeat

10. Hitler's Headquarters

11. Return to Base

12. Threat

13. Civilian Tragedy

14. Offensive Build-Up

15. Attack

16. Personal Tragedy

17. Battle in the Air

18. Absent Friends

19. Battle of Britain Theme- End Title

20. March Introduction /Battle of Britain March

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Great War-Film Scores, June 11, 2004

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G M. Stathis (cedar city, utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle of Britain [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

Ron Goodwin is one of the most underrated film composers of his time. Single-handedly he made music for war films into something of an art form with "Where Eagles Dare," "Operation Crossbow," and especially "The Battle of Britain." His stirring main theme will always call to mind the soaring beauty of British Spitfires and Hurricanes, and the few courageous pilots who held the breach against the Nazi scourge in the summer of 1940. But equally worthy of note is his wonderful German march. Indeed, it ranks as one of the best in the genre. There was a controversy with the film that involved the music. Originally, Sir William Walton was to do the score and in fact he produced some very interesting music. In the end it was not quite what director Guy Hamilton and producer Harry Saltzman had in mind, however, and Goodwin was brought in. The current version of the film includes elements of both scores, oddly enough. Most of Goodwin's music is still there, but two elements of Walton's score are also evident ("Battle in the Air" and the "Finale"). The recent release by Varese is an updated version of the RKO CD of 1999 with new notes, artwork and updated sound. It is remarkable in that it includes both Goodwin's score (including his own "End Title" which is arguably the better ending)and the music written by Walton, as did the earlier version. This is a rare treat for film buffs. The new release is very nicely packaged with notable production values and a reasonable price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crank this up in your car CD player!, May 2, 2005

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T. Brown (Perth Western Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle of Britain [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

I remember watching this film at the flicks in 1970. How quaint it is now to see real aeroplanes! Wonderful film and a superb soundtrack, especially the foot tapping "Aces High" and the one William Walton composition retained for the film "Battle in the Air" The stirring "Battle of Britain March" brings it to a great conclusion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the music, Love the soundtrack, December 18, 2010

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Joe Murphy "computer geek since 1975" (Portland, OR USofA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle of Britain [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

When movie was finally release on DVD, I raced out and bought a copy. This was a great flick, which does a pretty good job representing the key elements of this historical battle. The soundtrack contains all the critical music from the movie, and will find its way to your mp3 player for frequent play. Very happy with this collection.