Frank Herbert's Children of Dune [Original Television Soundtrack] [Soundtrack]

Brian Tyler (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Brian Tyler
• Audio CD (March 18, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00008NGHU
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,965 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Summon The Worms - Brian Tyler

2. Dune Messiah

3. Main Title (House Atreides)

4. The Revolution

5. Fear Is The Mind Killer

6. The Arrival Of Lady Jessica

7. Leto Atreides II

8. Inama Nushif (Montage)

9. War Begins

10. Battle Of Naraj

11. Rya Wolves

12. I Have Only Now

13. The Impossible Wager

14. Face Dancer

15. The Throne Of Alia

16. Trap The Worm

17. Salusa Secundus

18. The Jihad

19. The Ring Of Paul

20. Exiles

See all 36 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

This is the soundtrack to the epic Emmy Award-winning miniseries that became the Sci-Fi Channel's most-watched program ever, as well as one of the top ten of all original basic cable miniseries in the past five years.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: CHILDREN OF THE DUNE
Title: SCORE
Street Release Date: 03/18/2003
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Genre: SOUNDTRACK

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sci-fi score with a true epic sweep, April 14, 2003

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This review is from: Frank Herbert's Children of Dune [Original Television Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

"Children of Dune," the original television soundtrack, features 36 tracks of music composed by Brian Tyler. This is a stunningly beautiful, emotionally rich musical score. This disc is full of excitement, suspense, tenderness, and exoticism.

The epic musical journey starts out strong with "Summon the Worm," which has a big, rich sound--the fitting prelude to an epic. The main title has a heroic, upbeat flavor. Many tracks have strong ethnic/exotic flavors; some of these include "Trap the Worm," "Exiles," and "My Skin Is Not My Own." Also noteworthy on this disc is the strong percussive element to many of the tracks.

But the track which really blew me away is "Inama Nushif (Montage)." The liner notes state that the vocal on this track is sung in the fictional Fremen language of the Dune saga. This composition is joyful and uplifting, with a truly mystical quality. "Children of Dune" is a superb piece of science fiction film scoring; it's a disc that rewards repeat listenings.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding sound quality, March 19, 2004

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This review is from: Frank Herbert's Children of Dune [Original Television Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

One of the most memorable aspects of the ambitious CHILDREN OF DUNE mini-series is the soundtrack. Bryan Tyler's score is far different than the dark, morose and mysterious soundtrack used in the original DUNE.

In my mind, the makers of the 2nd DUNE got their money's worth by hiring Tyler. The original score has both the sorrow and the majesty to be commensurate with the scope of the film itself. From the bold brass melodies to the sad, sombre phrases of woodwinds and strings, Tyler delivers.

One of the most mesmerizing tracks is INAMA NUSHIF (MONTAGE). It covers a very pivotal part of the film and listening to it brings back the powerful and poignant images of the story.

All in all, Brian Tyler may very well be (or become) the best composer of soundtracks this side of Hans Zimmer. If you don't believe me, buy this CD and then decide for yourself!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An epic score to match the epic novels, March 20, 2003

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This review is from: Frank Herbert's Children of Dune [Original Television Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

The score for Children of Dune is breathtaking, haunting, and majestic on a scale rare for any film, much less a television miniseries. The themes of tragedy, betrayal and sacrifice in the film are conveyed expertly by composer Brian Tyler, transforming a simple score album into a narration of the tale of Dune that is powerful enough to stand on its own. An especially poignant track is "Inama Nushif", which utilizes an otherworldly female voice singing in the native language of Dune to express the beauty, strength, and ultimately unforgiving nature of the planet and its people. Another superb track is "Farewell", which leaves the listener with a sense of hope after the adversity and misery suffered by so many of the characters.

This score is an emotional experience in and of itself, made better yet by the movie with which it works in such harmony. While there are few stand-out tracks, the entire album is simply beautiful and well worth listening to.