Customer Reviews

Congo: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Congo rates as one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all time, the African rythms, beats, and chants are just awesome, I cannot listen to this soundtrack without chills going up my spine, despite it's short length, the soundtrack is very powerful, especially "Spirit of Africa", "Bail Out", "Gates of Zinj", and "Kahega", the African drums and other instruments will have you tapping along, and bobbing your head, and if you are like me, even singing along with the chanting, lol, if you are a fan of African music, GET THIS CD!, it is also interesting listening to this CD while reading the book, a highly-recommended soundtrack, once again, if you are a fan of African music, do not hesistate to pick this up!

Goldsmith does a marvelous job, once again! The only complaint I have (and it's certainly not with the music, thus the 5-star rating), is that on my copy of the CD the tracks aren't listed in order anywhere except the disk itself. It's as if the studio didn't bother with a final edit on the disk's packaging materials - a real shame given the quality of Goldsmith's writing and of the performers.

In spite of the fact that "Congo" is one of the worst movies I have ever seen, Jerry Goldsmith has managed to create another score that is better than the movie itself. Once again, Goldsmith created one of his best main titles for this film with 'Spirit Of Africa', this time he is joined by Lebo M, the same African artist who contributed with his magical chants on the soundtrack for "The Lion King". As with "The Ghost And The Darkness", Goldsmith fancies African rhythms that fit perfectly to the soul of the movie, if it ever had one. The action music is fantastic, especially 'Bail Out', 'Hipo Attack', and 'Amy's Nightmare'.
It's too bad that this good piece of music was written for a terrible movie. However, Jerry Goldsmith knows how to make his music stand on its own.

This cd is like a cross between The Phantom score,Star Trek, and the Power of One all put together!! It is sooooooo awesome with COOL African Beats and wonderful tunes.......the music blends so well with the movie with just a hint of mystery!! GET IT!!

that is never the same. Maybe it's because he does so many different film albums (unlike Horner and Williams' music, which is, in many occasions, almost identical. Here Goldsmith uses a Saharian flavor and lot's of child chorals to express an ingenious harmony (with many notes and vibrant instruments used in The Ghost In The Darkness). CONGO, however short (only 30 minutes) and irritatingly labeled (the CD's tracks are listed on the back in total disarray), the music is timeless, a word so often accociated with Goldsmith's work.

The last song is the best. Takes me away from everything. This soundtrack takes you to Africa. Lebo M's voice is mesmerizing.

This score deserves a place in your collection and even on your iPod. Great African feel and rythmns. Fun, upbeat and enjoyable. For some reason this music remains under-rated and somewhat neglected. Borrow a copy or listen to some clips if you can. You'll see its worth a few bucks for what it delivers.

Ed

This CD is just terrific. I love the combination lush string music and the intoxicating drum beat. I've played it so often my cats are ready to leave home. The melody of Spirit of Africa runs through my head while I go about my day and as soon as I get home I turn on the stereo to hear this wonderful music again. Wish it had been longer, which is how I felt when the movie ended.

Every piece is a story in itself. Loved Spirit of Africa.

Check six.

-Mithrandir-

When I listened to this soundtrack, I felt that I was watching the movie with my eyes closed. It has a sense of African feel and congo makes you wan't to listen to it all day and all night