Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Craig Armstrong | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: October 9, 2007
• Release Date: October 9, 2007
• Label: Decca
• Copyright: (C) 2007 Universal Classics & Jazz
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• Total Length: 48:30
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• ASIN: B000WQ5XIQ
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,917 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good music, November 12, 2007

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HardyBoy64 "RLC" (Rexburg, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Audio CD)

I've never seen the movie so I can't comment on how well the music fits the film. I also can't comment on how this compares to the first "Elizabeth" soundtrack, which obviously has been the point of disappointment for some. All I can say is that if you love soft, beautiful violin and orchestra sounds with choral background, this is a satisfying soundtrack. I'm very glad that I purchased it because it is great music to listen to while working. It may be that it's a poor soundtrack (meaning it doesn't enhance the film's images like it could have). I don't know that, but the bottom line is that it's nice music.

EDIT: I have now seen the movie and I can say that the music works wonderfully in the film. I will say, however, that I wish many of the cues in the film had made it onto the CD. There is enough missing music for a double-disc release!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Age, October 31, 2007

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T.M (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Audio CD)

This score is certainly one of the most interesting ones of the year. For those of you familiar with the soundtrack to David Hirschfelder's "Elizabeth", you should know that this score by Craig Armstron and A.R. Rahman is quite different. Certainly not in a bad way - but the style and tone of each are quite different. While the score to the first film is written in a traditional classical style, this score features a unique blend of several different musical styles. Certainly, one could say that the score is largely classical, but there are several Eastern influences incorporated into the mix. The Golden Age is more strongly thematic than the previous score, featuring three major themes: The Destiny, Love and Divinity themes - all tracing the development of Cate Blanchett's character, Elizabeth I. The strong presence of the choral music from the first score has carried over to this film and is used to great effect. A few highlights of the score include: "Opening", "Mary's Beheading", "Destiny Theme", "Divinity Theme" and "Storm".
One final note: Don't believe the critics that say this score is "overwhelming", if you are a true lover of film music, you will know that it is best to almost forget about the film to truly enjoy the music. Take James Newton Howard's Lady in the Water... A less than inspiring film but it has great music. I'm not saying the Golden Age is terrible because it hasn't been released in Australia yet and I haven't seen it - but I really hate how the critics are bashing it. Films like this are made for entertainment: What is the point of trying to find fault with every tiny aspect of the film? If you don't like it, there's no reason to broadcast it as loud as you can.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack and cannot recommend it more.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elizabeth the Golden Age sound track, November 17, 2007

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Cathy K. Brotman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Audio CD)

Love this, I've have listened to this many times since I have received it. I like it better than the first Elizabeth movie soundtrack. It's just great to sit back, relax and listen to.