Himalaya [Soundtrack]

Bruno Coulais (Composer), Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Raoul Duflot Verez (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Raoul Duflot Verez
• Orchestra: Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
• Composer: Bruno Coulais
• Audio CD (April 3, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B00005ARD8
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,965 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #34 in Music > World Music > Far East & Asia > Tibet

Track Listings

1. Death of Lhakpa - Bruno Coulais

2. Norbu

3. Salt

4. Tinle and The Child

5. Crossing

6. Night

7. Council

8. Walk

9. Songs

10. Norbu and Karma

11. Karma

12. Lake

13. Norbu

14. Ceremony

15. Karma's Anger

16. Exhaustion

17. Péma's Tears

18. Caravan

19. Tracks

20. Tinlé's Death

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUSIC THAT CAN MOVE THE HIMALAYAS, April 4, 2001

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Tilak Bahadur Malakar (Jacksonville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Himalaya (Audio CD)

Using Tibetan incantations, Mr. Bruno Coulais has composed some of the best musical scores I have ever listened. Every piece of music depicts the real life struggles of these people of Dolpo. The compositions are so strong, so natural, sometimes so haunting, it draws you ever closer to these people. To those magnificent and breathtaking sceneries, Mr. Coulais has added another dimension; his music tells the story, the drama, the struggles of life in its true authentic way of life of the Tibetans. With each piece of music you travel along with the caravan, singing their songs, sharing their moments of joy and sorrow. Unlike other soundtracks this one really belongs to the people of Dolpo. You must really listen to believe me.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evocative mantra music, June 24, 2001

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C. Korns "Fed Fan" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Himalaya (Audio CD)

After seeing the gorgeous film, I ordered the CD within days. At first listen I only heard the occasional heavy string sections and felt that I'd rushed into buying a CD that failed to carry the spirit of the film. However, after a few spins in the ol' CD player, I found myself listening to it every day. A consistent soothing melody recurs throughout the CD, echoing the Buddhist chant: Om Mani Pedme Hung. Then, going out, I found the chant continuing in my mind. What a wonderful effect! Use this mantra of love and compassion to soften, to ease and soften your mind, energy and spirit. The CD ultimately has that power.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music for the soul, October 1, 2004

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Devlin Tay (Adelaide, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Himalaya (Audio CD)

Mmm ... where do I start? The movie itself was alright, a bit slow-moving, but touching and evocative of a distant culture and a way of life that most of us western-influenced audiences would find quite alien. The Himalayas' mountain-scape inspired awe as always, of course, but ultimately it was the soundtrack itself that lifted the movie from being merely interesting to being something sublime. Himalaya's score was even better than that for "Samsara", another excellent CD that transports the listener to the mystical Himalayan mountains. The best track on the Himalaya soundtrack is the one that incorporates the mantra of the Goddess Tara (the female counterpart of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion): "Om Tare Tutare Ture Svaha!". Listen to this CD and it might just ferry you across to the other shore.