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Free Willy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I just picked up Free Willy today, and I have very mixed feelings about it. I, for one got the CD for the musical score, but hoped the songs would be at least good enough where I could listen to them The only song that is entertaining on this CD is Michael Jackson's "Will you be there" But why do you have to put it on twice, when essentially, it's the same exact thing! The rest of the bands on here are just horrendous, and when it comes to tracks 2-5, you might as well just skip it. The thing that keeps this CD from being 1 star, is the wonderful work by composer Basil Poledouris. Although there are only a few main themes to the music, they are all magical. They are classical, yet Poledouris is able to make them snappy too. Perhaps, the recording studio should have considered to put all the music he did on here, instead of these pathetic things called bands. If you are looking to buy this CD for the score, buy it at once. If you are looking to get it for the bands, I suggest you look somewhere else.

I bought this cd after hearing a selection on this albulm sung at Michael's funeral. (Will you be there) That one song sung by Michael Jackson is worth the price of the cd.

If you're contemplating buying this CD I suggest you do so now before it goes out of print. I held off buying one at Amazon.com and ended up buying it from an Amazon affiliate two days later because Amazon no longer had it.

I did not see the Free Willy movie, nor did I see the Beatles' Yellow Submarine movie. What is interesting is that the soundtracks for both have something in common- the curious use of both rock 'n roll (pop) and classical music. This does not bother me at all, having grown up in the formative years of R&R the son of a church organist and choir master.

I chanced upon this CD when searching for Michael Jackson's song "Will you be there", following his death. The CD had the song as both first and last songs and I liked that; I already own two of Michael's best known CDs.

There as two versions of the Yellow Submarine soundtrack- one with all Beatles compositions and the original with some classical music composed by Beatles manager George Martin. Unlike some critics the original CD is very fine with me. I love both Rock and classical music. The classical pieces here are very good, as are the pop songs.

First of all, Free Willy is one of my favorite movies, and one that I enjoy watching again and again. An emotional tale about the impeccable friendship between a boy and a whale, it is the best family movies I have watched, along with 'Mrs Doubtfire' and 'Spider-Man 2.'

I would like to comment on the theme song of the movie 'Will you be there' by Michael Jackson, whose passionate vocals accompany powerful - and meaningful lyrics, bursting with emotion, is a wonderful song. The lyrics, and the way it is sang, show relentless desire to have someone to just 'be there,' reflecting the unbreakable relationship between the orphan Jessie and his loyal and famous killer whale Willy. The song could not have been more appropriate to the story line.

The other songs are good, but don't come close to 'Will you be there.' Hence bringing the score down to 4. Nvertheless, a brilliant soundtrack.

In the end, Willy is once again released into the sea in a tearful finale. And the movie shows how valuable friendships are. So do the songs.

I bought the soundtrack for my 3 year old Son Collin. He loves watching the music video of Michael Jackson singing, "Will You Be There." He dances, sings and puts on quite a show for all our family and friends. The music is wonderful and sounds great on the CD. I have to bring his portable CD player with us on trips and he makes sure that I have the Free Willy Soundtrack CD with me on the way out. I would recommend the CD for anyone that likes the music in the movie!

I love this CD, it makes you feel like you are watching the movie all over again! The Main title music is absolutely fabulous!

Great quality and the price cant be beat worth every penny and I plan on spending more pennys here again

This is an awesome soundtrack. It is fun and enjoyable to listen to. The best songs on this soundtrack are all of them

My whole family loves this CD, and I am so glad that we have purchased it.....They really love the different songs that are on it especially the Michael Jackson song......

This is a great movie soundtrack. Michael Jackson did some of his best work with this soundtrack and it gets the heart and soul dancein.