Braveheart [Original Score]

London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), James Horner (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• ASIN: B00135EUPC
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,545 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost, but not quite., June 26, 2008

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Michael King - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braveheart [Original Score] (Audio CD)

There are two versions of the score. The original soundtrack (green cover with orange fireball behind Mel Gibson) and Original Motion Picture (darker cover with no fireball) - both have the same track listings, number of tracks and length of tracks. Both say '1995'. So I guess you're just choosing between the artwork.

I can't fault the 18 tracks included in the original score, they're all good and true to what's in the film BUT, why did they exclude the music we hear when William's dead father is brought home? There are echoes of this theme in track [18. End Credits: Braveheart - Original Sound Track] and at the end of [9. Son's of Scotland] - a real sore point for me, especially as it didn't make it onto the 'more music from..' disc. No excuse!

Also missing is the festival wedding music before prima noctre is demonstrated. (this however IS on the 'more music from...' disc, as is the london wedding choir music!)


COMPOSITION: 5/5 - Events unfold in the same order as the film.

CONTENT: 3/5 - Not all of the music from the film is here. There are at least 3 memorable pieces not included, which is a let-down.

MIXING: 5/5 - The way it sounded in the film as you watched it is near identical. Some themes absent from the score do echo naturally in other tracks, but this happens in the theatrical score as well and is intentional.

Overall: 85%

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Soundtrack, February 24, 2010

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Lisa M. Espenschied "Lisa" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braveheart [Original Score] (Audio CD)

I have watched this movie more times than I can count. I purchased the soundtrack and it is absolutely amazing. It takes you right into the movie and relaxes you. I used to put it on when I was studying. I highly recommend this CD!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting soundtrack, January 11, 2010

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Enjolras (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braveheart [Original Score] (Audio CD)

This is an incredible soundtrack. Braveheart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has beautiful and emotive music. I felt transported to the Scottish Highlands by track 10. This is certainly James Horner's best soundtrack ever. I only wish I had discovered this album earlier. I love epic movie soundtracks, and Braveheart is one of the best I've ever heard. If you haven't listened to it yet, you should.