5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Karate Kid Soundtrack Set, May 14, 2007
This review is from: The Karate Kid I - II - III - IV Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Scores (Audio CD)
NOTE: This is only a review of Disc One.
I just purchased this CD set from the manufacturer and have to say it is a superb packaged limited edition set. Not only do you get the original The Karate Kid soundtrack (that was NEVER released--what a travesty), but you get The Karate Kid II, III and IV soundtracks as well (all unreleased as well), all composed and conducted by music genious, Bill Conti. For over two decades, fans of the music score had to settle for the only soundtrack out there, the one with all the songs from the movie. That isn't a music score or soundtrack. The songs in the movie were alright, but nothing was more memorable that the actual background music. (Producers of the Top Gun soundtrack--songs only--should take note.) The packaging is nice (a box with a cd case that has 4 cd's and a booklet on the making of the soundtracks). The sound quality is great (they definately did not rush to get it out like with some). So far I have only listened to the first cd (The Karate Kid) and have to say I was immediately wisked away to 1984. Whether it is the opening theme that is used in the cross-country drive with Daniel and his mother, that echoes the main Karate Kid theme, or the mystical themes played for Mr. Miyagi, or the action theme such as tracts 3 and 21, Bill Conti's music comes through just as pleasing as it did over 20 years ago. Of particular interest in tract 3 (which is when Daniel is being chased while on a bicycle--very solid action type tract), tracts 12 and 18 (which feature the soft love theme for Daniel and Ali), tract 17 (featuring the highly instrumental training montage scene with Daniel), and tract 21 (which has the always memorable final kick by Daniel and his win at the tournament). Tract 11 is interesting, as it is listed as a DEMO, but I swear I remember this vocal version in the actual movie. The track listing for Disc One is as follows:
Disc One (35:38)
The Karate Kid (1984)
1. Main Title (3:30)
2. Fight Nite (2:01)
3. Bumpy Ride (1:37)
4. Dan Ducks Out (:55)
5. Bonsai Tree (:43)
6. Decorate The Gym (:39)
7. Miyagi Rattles Bones (2:21)
8. Miyagi Intercedes (1:28)
9. On To Miyagi's (1:33)
10. The Pact (2:12)
11. Feel The Night (Demo) (Bill Conti and Baxter Robinson) Performed by Baxter Robinson (1:56)
12. Troubled Lovers (:33)
13. Japanese Sander (1:26)
14. Paint The Fence (3:11)
15. Daniel Sees The Bird (2:38)
16. Fish & Train (2:28)
17. Training Hard (2:29)
18. The Kiss (1:02)
19. Japanese Hand Clap (:40)
20. No Mercy (:23)
21. Daniel's Moment Of Truth (1:52)
Overall, it is a great CD and collection. When I listen to the rest of the cd's, I will post more. If you are a Karate Kid fan, this is the set for you!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
compete track listing, May 27, 2007
This review is from: The Karate Kid I - II - III - IV Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Scores (Audio CD)
Disc One (35:38)
The Karate Kid (1984)
1. Main Title (3:30)
2. Fite Nite (2:01)
3. Bumpy Ride (1:37)
4. Dan Ducks Out (:55)
5. Bonsai Tree (:43)
6. Decorate The Gym (:39)
7. Miyagi Rattles Bones (2:21)
8. Miyagi Intercedes (1:28)
9. On To Miyagi's (1:33)
10. The Pact (2:12)
11. Feel The Night (Demo) (Bill Conti and Baxter Robinson) Performed by Baxter Robinson (1:56)
12. Troubled Lovers (:33)
13. Japanese Sander (1:26)
14. Paint The Fence (3:11)
15. Daniel Sees The Bird (2:38)
16. Fish & Train (2:28)
17. Training Hard (2:29)
18. The Kiss (1:02)
19. Japanese Hand Clap (:40)
20. No Mercy (:23)
21. Daniel's Moment Of Truth (1:52)
Disc Two (48:29)
The Karate Kid, Part II (1986)
1. Main Title (5:32)
2. No Mercy (1:17)
3. Six Months Later (1:10)
4. Breathing / Daniel Nails It (1:27)
5. Okinawa (:49)
6. Honor Very Serious (2:02)
7. Time Flies (1:50)
8. Enter Sato (1:46)
9. Miyagi's Home (4:11)
10. No Choice (1:14)
11. The Funeral (5:14)
12. Their Song (1:45)
13. Rekindled Love (1:35)
14. Miyagi (2:02)
15. Miyagi's Attack (1:00)
16. Daniel And Kumiko (3:15)
17. Daniel Leaves (4:45)
18. Old Friends (4:47)
19. Moon Spots (1:07)
20. Daniel's Triumph (1:41)
Disc Three (41:56)
The Karate Kid, Part III (1989)
1. Main Title (5:38)
2. Terry Silver (1:14)
3. The Last Tree (1:55)
4. Terry's Next Move (2:56)
5. The Hidden Tree (3:26)
6. Terry Sneaks In (2:14)
7. Mike States His Case (1:06)
8. Getting The Tree (4:33)
9. Jessica's Slip (1:07)
10. Daniel Signs Up (3:08)
11. Miyagi's Prayer (1:01)
12. Daniel Submits (1:22)
13. Miyagi's Shut Out (:36)
14. Terry Owns Daniel (:37)
15. Jessica's Kiss (:48)
16. Daniel's Resolution (1:44)
17. Miyagi Kicks Butt (1:57)
18. Kata Training (1:54)
19. Bonsai Prayer (:36)
20. The Final Blow (4:05)
Disc Four (50:02)
The Next Karate Kid (1994)
1. The Next Karate Kid (:24)
2. Regiment of Heroes (1:24)
3. Julie Storms Out (3:15)
4. Cops Chase Julie (1:09)
5. Trainyard Emotions (2:15)
6. 3M1 (2:10)
7. The Pizza Guy (:31)
8. Julie and Miyagi (3:03)
9. Julie's Fight (3:50)
10. Monk Headquarters (1:26)
11. Dining With Monks (2:51)
12. Julie-san Satori (2:25)
13. Training Montage (2:10)
14. Zen Archery (1:44)
15. Welcome Home, Julie (:43)
16. Rooftop Fight (1:04)
17. Angel Flies (3:18)
18. The Monks Arrive (1:48)
19. Miyagi Tears (1:33)
20. Bowling For Monks (1:04)
21. The Alphas Drop In (:54)
22. The Alphas Clobber Eric (3:14)
23. Julie Fights (3:42)
24. Miyagi's Big Fight (3:35)
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
