Customer Reviews

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe (Piano Voice Guitar)

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I have to say I was really bummed out when I opened the book and didn't find all the music I was expecting.The theme is missing,Evacuating London and Lucy Meets Mr.Tumnus were cut in half,and the four songs at the end of the soundtrack took up 2/3 of the book.There just wasn't enough music from the movie to make it worth buying.

I can't reccomend this book. Harry-Gregson Williams for Narnia was excellent, but only four of the songs in this book are acutually by him, and of those, two are cut in half. Tumnus Lullaby doesn't have the same effect on the piano, at least not in this arrangement. Also worth noting is that this book, at least the score sections, are very easy. I could sightread every song. Anyway, I can't recommend this book unless you're a collector.

It's nice, but I was expecting all of the songs on the movie soundtrack. This book has about seven songs in it. The description should disclose the song list.

I bought this for my 15 year old daughter and she loves it. I have read some of the reviews in regards to not all pieces are in it from the movie or condensed pieces perhaps.....I understand that can be a disappointment but despite this the music provided is beautiful and does make ones mind float to Narnia!

My little girl, age 9, played through everything in this book--with feeling. She has enjoyed it so much. The arrangements are within the scope of small hands, and the rhythm and note adjustments are very well chosen. I have taught piano for 20 years, and I highly recommend this as an incentive for students who love the film.

I admit to being disappointed by the songs that are missing from this book. Only the Beginning of the Adventure especially. The fact that a couple of the songs are incomplete wasn't too encouraging, either.

BUT...

Harry Gregson-Williams is a genious when it comes to music, and these tunes are absolutely beautiful. They are a must-have for any piano-playing Narnia fan. Those who have had enough training (or are born naturals) will be able to fill in some of the missing parts just by having what's here.

So I'm not as happy as I wanted to be, but I'm not completely disappointed, either.

If you loved the sweeping sountrack to the movie, check out this book - music by composer Harry Gregson-Williams, 8 songs altogether - for piano, guitar, and voice. Also, look for 'Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia.'