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Beyond Rangoon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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"Beyond Rangoon" is another fine film score by prolific composer Hans Zimmer. The opening track, "Waters of Irrawaddy," incorporates a haunting feminine voice, Asian-sounding woodwind, and delicate percussion; these elements give the music an ethereal, exotic sound. "I Dreamt I Woke Up" includes some ominous, suspenseful, and exciting passages. Also noteworthy is "Village Under Siege," which has interesting sound effects and multilayered percussion. Overall, a good CD for fans of film scoring.

Whether or not you liked the film, this score is one of Zimmer's forgotten treasures! It is beautifully written and performed. There is a combination of orchestra and synthesized sounds that blend seamlessly together. My favorite tracks are actually the first and last ones. Both tracks flourish into lush and moving orchestral melodies, although I have to say that the last track is slightly more moving. If you have seen the film, you may agree with this considering what takes place in the film. The score is pretty short, and the tracks are divided up slightly funny, but overall these things are minor drawbacks. If you come across this score (which can be somewhat tricky to find) pick it up! You won't be disappointed! Especially Zimmer fans!

This CD transports me to another continent. I've had this CD for years and recently rediscovered it. Have been playing it as white noise as I work at the computer and plan to take it on a getaway w/my husband -- perfect for the drive, or better yet, in the hotel... One of the best movie soundtracks ever -- I'd put it [almost] up there w/the Godfather soundtrack in its ability to evoke visions of a culture or society -- and it sounds like a stand-alone instrumental rather than 'soundtracky' -- I'd love to see the movie but never have. I'd also love for Zimmer to write the score for a film on Latin America [esp colombia] with the same delicate ethnic flavor that he used in this one.

This is one of my favourite Zimmer scores, the main theme is absolutely mesmerising. For fans of pure classical orchestral music Zimmers use of synthesizers can take some getting used to, at times I wish Zimmer would include pure string tracks of some of his more memorable film works as his ability to produce stunning themes is uncanny. On the whole this has a very exotic feel with its combined use of ethic pipes & wind instruments which puts one at ease. It is a melancholic yet uplifting score.

The action cues are pretty much the standard Zimmer fare and at times disrupt the mood of the score as a laid back pleasant experience. As many people have noted with this score the last self-titled track of this is worth the price of the CD alone.

I also recommend Zimmers House of the Spirits, another case of the score being so much more than the film.

What can I say? This album is a proof, that Hans Zimmer is a living Genius! He is a Bach of our time! Beyon Rangoon is so beautyfull. I have never seen that movie, but I just love the score. It's one of the best albums ever!

This score by Hans Zimmer is truly amazing, once again. It has a kind of hypnotic feel that takes you on a mystical journey to a land far away. The pipes and the ethereal voice are simply beautiful. It has a lot of ethnical instruments together with orchestral strings. It also features Zimmer's trademarks, the low bass and the electronic beats. It's not action packed like "Crimson Tide" or "The Rock", this has a more calm, ethnic touch. Track 3 was co-written by Nick Glennie Smith (co/The Rock) once again proving that these two geniouses work extremely well together. Whether or not you are familiar with the works of Hans Zimmer I recommend this soundtrack. A truly inspiring listening experience that you can play over and ver again without growing tired.

this score is absolutely amazing and one of zimmers best the female vocals are so soothing and beautiful and the music blends so perfectly together a must for all hans zimmer fans and those who enjoy relaxing instrumental music!

This is one of the most relaxing music from Zimmer. It's like hearing the music from your dreams in your player. It really takes you on a journey to really magical places. I can listen to this CD every time I like. This is once in a while masterpiece. I don't know when Zimmer will ever write something like this again.

A lot of string instrument stuff, but missing out a little bit on the big orchestra. Track 5 " Brother Morphine" is the best IMO. Overall this is a good CD, but not on the same level as Gladiator.

The music is just excelent, I just don't seem to get tired of listening to it. At work, at home, I listen to it everywhere and I must say that everybody that listens to it likes it with no execption, it's a shame it's not available anymore. it's even better than Zimmer's score for "The Lion King".