Blade Runner: Orchestral Adaptation Of Music Composed For The Motion Picture By Vangelis [Soundtrack]

Vangelis, New American Orchestra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: June 25, 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002KYK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,809 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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46 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, it is just as good..., February 9, 2004

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Michael H. Moore "M2" (World Traveler) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blade Runner: Orchestral Adaptation Of Music Composed For The Motion Picture By Vangelis (Audio CD)

Do you know how some times you feel like reaching in and slapping people on the Internet? Well, that is how I feel when I read all the criticism of this CD. You "purists" out there than lambasted this album need to go get a grip on yourselves, it is a damn good soundtrack! For those of us that were around in 1982, it was the only soundtrack available for this great movie and I bought it on cassette (remember those?!?) after seeing Blade Runner. The music mesmerized me, I don't know how but it equaled the impact that the movie had on me. Back then we didn't know that Vangelis was having a hissy fit and wouldn't release his version of these songs for another dozen years. No, we were grateful for the wonderful music that was a part of this magnificent film.

OK, I'll admit I was overjoyed when the Vangelis version came out...I actually picked mine copy up in Sarajevo, Bosnia! Yes, it too is a wonderful piece of work, and one I have listened to over and over again. I do like the voice overs from the movie, much like I liked the original (non-director's cut) of the film. I also liked that the Vangelis version had more songs on it. But does that mean I no longer like the New American Orchestra version. Hell no! If you truly loved the music from this great film, then buy both! You will not be disappointed in either. We are actually very fortunate to have both on CD, here are two different but excellent soundtracks for one of the best science fiction movies ever made. They are relatively cheap and I assure you that you will get your money's worth out of both.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unjustly Condemned, January 30, 2000

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Rodney Meek (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blade Runner: Orchestral Adaptation Of Music Composed For The Motion Picture By Vangelis (Audio CD)

I've had this soundtrack for years, since apparently the "official" Vangelis version was not available until long after the release of the movie. I suppose I've become rather accustomed to the first release, since when I finally got to hear the Vangelis album, I found I preferred the adaptation. Maybe this is a sign that I'm some kinda drooling lowbrow Neanderthal whose tastes are, musically speaking, on the same plane as those of collectors of "Hello Kitty" memorabilia. If so...oh, well.

To my way of thinking, the adaptation succeeds at creating a warm, sometimes lush sound environment, one that evokes a posh and elegant-- yet somehow sinister and melancholy--world from a bygone time. The vocal piece is nice, and I thought the piano and saxophone work on other themes was quite excellent.

If you're a fan of Vangelis, this won't be your cup of tea. If you're looking for something that is more noir than cyberpunk, you might like this.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful, May 20, 2004

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Douglas A. Kruse "pookah in AR" (Paragould, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blade Runner: Orchestral Adaptation Of Music Composed For The Motion Picture By Vangelis (Audio CD)

I dont know about anyone else but I have listened to both versions of the Blade Runner soundtrack.... and love them both. My favorite is this one though. "Memories of green" on this CD evokes an emotional response that Vangelis' CD never could. If you are a Blade Runner fan and love classical music, then this will surely please you.