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Extreme: Music From The Motion Picture (1999 IMAX Film)

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I didn't know what to expect at first when I sat down to watch this IMAX movie. Most seems to dazzle you with visions, and blow you away with sound effects. IMAX cinemas tend to have excellent sound.

I found myself being taken away by the music. The movie itself although spectacular, took a backseat. The music although perfectly suited to the scenes, were so impressive I began to concentrate on each note, rather than each extreme sport.

The collection of music chosen by the creators of Extreme, seemed to mirror much of the collection I had at home.

After the screening, I raced down to the IMAX store to buy a copy of the CD. A queue before me, had the same idea.

After listening to the CD many times, I saw Extreme again, even if only to figure which song fit where.

From this CD and a few other complilations I own, I became a fan of Morcheeba. Their track "The Sea", would be among my favourite tracks from my entire collection of CD's.

Soulfood are amazing. I have considered buying their album.

The other classic track on this CD would have to be Afro Celt Sound System's "Sure As Not". I already owned Afro Celt Sound System 1 (the CD from which this track originates).

Buy the CD even if you haven't seen the movie. If it doesn't have you searching every IMAX cinema for a showing of "Extreme", then I don't know what will.

Buy it. See it. You'll love it.

On getting a hold of this album, I expected a head banging, ball tearing, gutsy tribute to all those people who throw themselves off cliffs, or down Swiss waterways. But to my amazement, the album is a wonderfully relaxing concoction of soothing music and lyric. The earthy overtones of Soulfood's track (most of the album) coupled with some native grunts and groans add a mystical feel to the music. I love "The Sea", although the track is more like something you'd expect to see dolphins dancing on waves to than someone about to crash down the face of 50' waves!!

All in all, wonderful stuff. Nice to have on while working away in the office.

I can't say enough about this soundtrack. As an avid outdoors enthusiast, Extreme attracted me for its breathtaking and exhilirating depictions of Windsurding and snowboarding in unbelievable locations and conditions. What I didn't expect, however, was to find myself incessantly humming the songs I had heard from the movie in my head. In fact, I remember the songs more clearly than the movie (although that could be due to the fact that the movie has yet to be released on DVD- hint, hint).

Soulfood's spiritual and powerful songs are definitely the mainstay of the album, but Morcheeba and Opus III offer some wonderful melodies as well. I listen to the disk all the time and it never fails to inspire and cause massive daydreaming bouts in the office.

I highly recommend the disc and the movie. They will change you. I frequently find myself jumping out of planes, cascading down waterfalls, and generally getting inspired to be outside after listening to this soundtrack.

I saw the IMAX film-the music carried it and I did not want the film to end. I love the combination of world, chants, primal and contemporary. This isa five star film-outstanding photography and music!

best moments with this tribal music, best things with this electronic music! the peace, the fire, the sea..all in one!!

the best soundtrack! so cool!