Christopher Columbus: The Discovery - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Cliff Eidelman, Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 1992)
• Original Release Date: September 15, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000014T0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,412 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Eidelman's finest work is a wonderful epic score, June 2, 2009

By	Gary J. Wright (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Orchestral scores of this quality are few and far between these days. Eidelman's score has power, majesty and sensitivity expertly interwoven, without resorting to the dreaded, monotonous synth tones that all to often pass as dramatic music. This will appeal to admirers of Delerue, Friedhofer and Rozsa far more than fans of, say, Zimmer. It is refined but never short of colorful orchestral flourishes and is rich in drama.
It would be a mistake to disregard this score due to the poor quality of the film itself. The music is an enthralling listen in its own right.
The CD has excellent sound and deserves maximum marks for presenting an outstanding score by a much underestimated and extremely skilled composer.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Discovery For Sure, August 27, 2000

By	Luis M. Ramos "Soundtrack and Film Freak" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After listening to "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery", I discovered something about Cliff Eidelman about the way he writes epic music. As well as in "Star Trek VI-The Undiscovered Country", Eidelman begins using his orchestra in full to state the theme for the main character -in this case, Columbus. However, in the middle of the statement, the orchestra calms down, leaving the listener wondering why he/she wouldn't continue playing the theme with the full orchestra. What I say is clearly demonstrated on 'A Hero's Welcome (Epilogue)'. The main themes for this awful movie are very good, but Eidelman never lets the music speak the heroics of Christopher Columbus at full as in any epic music such as "Star Wars" and "Superman-The Movie".

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Columbus, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this CD but it does not seem to be the version played by Capt. Uli. Can anyone tell me what version he uses? Thanks!