Doctor Who Series 5

Murray Gold | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: February 8, 2011
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Silva Screen Records
• Copyright: (C) 2011 Silva America
• Total Length: 2:11:49
• Genres:
  • Soundtracks
• ASIN: B004KCIWEA
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,455 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Murray Gold Is a Treasure March 17, 2011

By B. Starbuck

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Every time the Doctor Who soundtracks come out, which is almost as exciting as the series itself, I think there's no possible way that Murray Gold can improve on the last one, but this one, Series Five, is simply gorgeous. It's just beautiful. Differing from the last few soundtracks, Gold has divided the music by episode, which I think works very well. He picked the best music of each episode to highlight as musical suites of sorts, and it creates a nice flow. The obvious highlight is, of course, the music from The Eleventh Hour, which has the eleventh Doctor's new theme song, I Am The Doctor, which is one of Gold's best pieces, I think. It's a beautiful piece of music, and the music for this season, in general, feels more sweeping, more epic, with a new energy that matches the new Doctor. Gold's music has matured as the series has, as well, and with each new season there's a new layer added that adds to the depth and grandeur of our favorite Whoniverse. It's inspiring music for a character that has inspired millions the world over. Bravo, Mr. Gold.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Murray Gold's best yet! February 8, 2011

By Catylynn

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I have been waiting for this soundtrack since series 5 premiered last year. I am so excited to finally own it! Everything about this soundtrack gives me chills, especially I Am the Doctor. And for only $15, this is a steal! I would recommend this to anyone, even if they've never watched an episode.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Murray Gold Outdoes Himself March 25, 2011

By Michael P. Forbes

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If you have enjoyed previous Doctor Who albums, or just the music playing while watching series 5, you should pick this up. With two discs, the season is fully represented in all of its variations. Multiple beautiful tracks, including "Mad Man With a Box" and "Sad Man With a Box", "The Vampires of Venice" and "With Love Vincent." Of course, for me the highlight is the best Doctor theme to date with "I Am The Doctor", a brilliant high energy piece that finds its way woven throughout multiple tracks in the album. Check it out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Infused with character and timelessness! May 21, 2012

By Noah Arsenault

Format:Audio CD

Murray Gold doesn't skimp when it comes to the enrapturing phenomena that is instrumental music. With over 60 tracks on two discs, Gold gives a new adventure in each piece, which is very rare these days. From fresh wonder to bold peril, The Doctor can always be found lingering somewhere in the music, being the legend that he is. Yet, throughout the whole soundtrack, Gold incorporates the essence of Matt Smith's unique performance: ingenious, comical, witty, and self-contradicting. His companion, however, provides a fresh contrast to him in several tracks ("Little Amy: The Apple," "Amy in the TARDIS," "Amy and Rory," "The Life and Death of Amy Pond," "Amy's Starless Life," "You and Me, Amy"). All in all, Gold knows how to make the music aid the show, and to be interactive when listening separately. One simply can't help but think of their respective scenes. I am quite appreciative of Murray Gold for such a moving compilation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic! August 22, 2011

By csm TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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We purchased this cd for a friend's birthday and that little guy about flew out of his skin into his own Tardis when he saw it! His words were, "This is my favorite gift EVER!" His mother says she cannot get him to stop playing the thing and honestly, as a music biz person, it is probably one of the best cds I've heard in a long time! The theme song is the boys' favorite, but they thoroughly enjoy the rest of them as well and have actually figured out who is going to play what part in each piece! My son's friend plays electric violin and so, well, along with his cello accompaniment, they certainly have their work cut out for them!

Just beautifully done, wonderfully written music, as equally exciting as the BBC television program. Not a stinker in the bunch and from a bunch of 10-year-olds, that's AMAZING! Highly, highly recommend!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars But wait, there's more... December 29, 2011

By LillyDale

Format:Audio CD

This is excellent music. We know that, we've heard it, it has touched us. But wait, there's more. BBC did a special, Dr. Who at the Proms, the Royal Albert Hall. This was a television release of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales performing Gold's compositions in front of a live audience. Please, please, BBC release a soundtrack of this live recording. The music sparkles, the audience swings between laughter, tears, and shouts. Please release this on both DVD and CD. May The Doctor ever travel!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Doctor who series 5 review November 30, 2011

By MaddyS.

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I have bought almost all of the Doctor Who soundtracks and this is one of the best. I have only listened to the first CD but I'm already in love with it! (By the way I'm not sure if it said or not but there is 2 CD's! Even more awesome Doctor Who music!) I would recomend this for anyone who likes Doctor Who and even if you havn't seen it, it's still wonderful music! "I am the Doctor" and "Can I come with you?" are 2 astonishing tracks! Both are very moving, especially because they occur very often in season 5. Long story short, bye this, it's worth your money. You won't regret it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best TV soundtracks I've heard! June 17, 2011

By Norlinda

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This two-disc set is a must-have for all Dr Who fans and audiophiles looking for a great example of music written on an epic scale. Sometimes you forget you're listening to something that's written for the small screen. It's a real shame orchestral scoring for TV is slowly dying out.

I like the themes he's written for each character. The Doctor surely has the most catchy theme, in fact it was my main reason for buying this soundtrack. You'll find yourself humming this theme alot after listening to this album. His theme is very dramatic with big brassy sounds, strings, and drums. It all very much captures what the character spends a lot doing onscreen---running to and from danger. The theme also captures the Doctor's unspoken power over time and space using ethereal-sounding vocals (though sometimes they do get a little annoying). Murray also writes beautifully for the small tender moments, like the track "Amy and Rory".