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Green Card: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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This CD is sawed off version of what was in the film, probably to make it a Zimmer showcase (does Zimmer need a showcase). Aside from the one Mozart piece and Larry Wright's drum solo, the CD is all Zimmer. No Enya. No Soul II Soul. No David Carr. No Zorba the Greek. No more Mozart. Etc. etc. I don't think this should deter you from enjoying this CD unless you happen to focus on the other pieces in the film. I mean Zimmer is a noted film scorer. I think the oddest thing about this CD is the title of the film protagonist's composition: in the film it was "For" Bronte, not "Pour" Bronte. I mean, that was right in the film. See Enya's Watermark CD for her work in the film.

I love this CD. I have had it for many years and actually broke the first one, so I bought another. There is no other CD in my collection that I regard so highly as this one. I am a member of the Armed Forces and I listened to this CD on a training exercise in the south Pacific. Not that anyone would understand without being there, but I had one of the most beautiful sunrises while on radio watch. Silly as that may sound, I will remember that morning for as long as I live.

What is it about this CD that has captivated my family for nearly ten years? As my kids have grown up and gone away to college, they all have requested this as a Christmas or birthday gift. Is it the subtle African themes? The Mozart? The joyous, driving rhythms and melodies? Whatever the reason, they want it as part of their new, independent lives and their memories of home.

Green Card is a great score. If any of you have followed Zimmer, you will have noticed his style changes all the time. Green Card's score is similar to Zimmer's Driving Miss Daisy or Rain Man. If you are looking for a Crimson Tide, Backdraft, or The Rock (Hell, look at Green Card's cover), look elsewhere. The score is almost all synths, and almost never gets depressing (unlike many scores out there). It's a fun, upbeat score that always has you feeling good. I perfectly understand what the above reviewer is saying about the day he will always remember while listening to Green Card on sunrise. It does make you feel good, and given the right moment, can exceed that. If you like Zimmer's scores to Beyond Rangoon, Rain Man, or Driving Miss Daisy, pick this one up, as I can almost guarentee you will like it.

By far this is one of THE best soundtracks I have ever heard. My musical likes vary quite a bit but this is one for everyone. The music is romantic and catchy and always helps me remember the movie which was also brilliant! This is a must have.

I love the movie so much that I decided to purchase the soundtrack (which doesn't happen very often, the other only movie was Good Will Hunting). I didn't regret it at all, all the music was esp soothing, every single piece of music brings me back to the scenes of the movie. My personal favourites are Restless Elephants and Eyes On The Prize. This is what I call a perfect production; a great movie with an awesome soundtrack to go along with it.

I enjoyed it very much, even more because I loved the movie, I liked "Instinct" and "Instinct II", they are full of energy, "Restless Elephants" calmly takes you to Africa. "Eyes on the Prize" is the last song in the movie, and the only one with singers, all of the rest are instrumental.It's a great material.

Hans Zimmer has an incredible style. He is able to mix ethnical music with his own style. This is one of the examples.

I have had this tape for years and have to get it on CD because it is starting to wear out. There's something about the rhythm of the music that is so calming to me. And "Eyes on the Prize" is one of the best songs I've ever heard. The vocals are strong and the harmonies are rich. I'm expecting to deliver my first child in less than three weeks and I'm bringing this album with me to listen to in labor. I wish more people knew how great this album is!

I really enjoy the type of music played in this movie. Hans Zimmer is truly a very musically gifted and talented individual.