Films of the Century (Filmscore Anthology) [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists - Soundtracks (Composer), Carter Burwell (Composer), Michael Convertino (Composer), Pino Donaggio (Composer), John Du Prez (Composer), Randy [Film Scores] Edelman (Composer), Bernard Herrmann (Composer), Joe Hisaishi (Composer), James Horner (Composer), Herman Hupfeld (Composer), Maurice Jarre (Composer), Wojciech Kilar (Composer), Francis Lai (Composer), Mark Mancina (Composer), Henry Mancini (Composer), Ennio Morricone (Composer), John [Composer] Morris (Composer), Stanley Myers (Composer), Monty Norman (Composer), Alex North (Composer)

Product Details

• Composer: Various Artists - Soundtracks, Carter Burwell, Michael Convertino, Pino Donaggio, John Du Prez, et al.
• Audio CD (November 21, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B00005173T
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #175,950 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Unchained Melody - Maurice Jarre

2. Deer Hunter/Cavatina - Andy Williams

3. Dolce Vita - Katyna Ranieri

4. Boom

5. Benny and Joon

6. Gone With the Wind

7. As Time Goes By - Claude Bolling Big Band

8. West Side Story Main Theme - Claude Bolling Big Band

9. Dr. Zhivago - Maurice Jarre, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10. Love Story Main Theme

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. James Bond Theme

2. Psycho Finale - Elmer Bernstein, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - Ryuichi Sakamoto

4. North by Northwest-Prelude - Elmer Bernstein, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5. Last Emperor - Ryuichi Sakamoto

6. Fighting 17

7. Speed-Main Title - Don Harper

8. Elephant Man Theme

9. Usual Suspects-Main Theme

10. Taxi Driver-Prelude - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "must have compilation for film buffs", November 23, 2000

By	J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Milan Records celebrates the history of popular cinema with a 2-CD anthology of the music that drove the most affectionately remembered films of the modern cinematic era. These indelible musical impressions come courtesy of the most renowned film score composers of our time - Maurice Jarre, Max Steiner, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, Randy Edelman and Henry Mancini.

Released into two general categories, the album presents moments from films of "Love, Passion & Comedy", on disc one - gives us the most powerful classic love themes from "WEST SIDE STORY", "DR. ZHIVAGO" and "LOVE STORY", and features newer classics from "TITANIC", "THE TRUMAN SHOW", "UNCHAINED MELODY" and on the lighter side "A FISH CALLED WANDA", "BENNY & JOON" and one of the most familiar themes ever written "THE PINK PANTHER" from legendary icon Henry Mancini.

On disc two "ACTION, ADVENTURE & SUSPENSE", includes themes from Alfred Hitchcock's landmark films "NORTH BY NORTHWEST" and the absolutely unforgettable "PSYCHO" finale...then the greatest action hero of all time leads off with Monty Norman's "JAMES BOND THEME", and action cues from "BACKDRAFT" and "SPEED"...next up the Academy Award winning theme from "THE LAST EMPEROR" and "GETTYSBURG" main title, one of the best-selling score CD's of all time.

A must have for "movie-music" collectors and film buffs, including music lovers and anyone who really enjoys a little nostalgia now and then...thank you Milan for this trip down memory lane and the amazing legacy of 20th Century Cinema!

Total Time: Disc One 54:30 on 16 Tracks & Disc Two 52:30 on 15 Tracks...Milan Records 35925...(2000)

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not the best, June 11, 2002

By	D. Dubei "ioancuza" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This has some good selections but really doesn't have the best because it is so subjective. i certainly got bored with many of the pieces they selected in the group, while others had my foot stomping. i recommend getting the original stuff anyways.