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Ladder 49

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"Ladder 49" is an excellent song collection that is able to be enjoyed both in reflecting on the film & as its own stand-alone collection. The Band's Robbie Robertson opens up with the lovely anthem "Shine Your Light" that marries an inspirational lyric to a midtempo pop melody, "Don't want to be a hero, just an everyday man, trying to the job the very best he can, but now it's like living up for all time out on the rim over the line." From David Gray's "Lost Songs" CD, "As I'm Leaving" is a wistful pop melody with Gray's unique delivery. Another track that I find delightful is the little-know Alexi Murdoch's "Orange Sky" that of course thematically fits a fire-filled skyline. Coming to the U.S. from Scotland, Murdoch has only put out one EP with 4 songs, one of which is included here. Murdoch's track builds emotionally and powerfully, "In your love, my salvation lies." From Sam Phillips' 2001 CD "Fan Dance" the producers have placed "How to Dream," a midtempo track with Phillips' expressive growl. Bonnie Raitt contributes "Love Sneakin' Up On You" from her 1994 CD "Longing In Their Hearts." It's another journeywoman performance from this master musician. The instrumental interlude by Robbie Robertson, "Reflection-Adagio" is truly an orchestral gem with its lovely melody, stately build & powerful wallop. Breeders, Pogues & Black Crowes all rock joyfully. This is an excellent collection that stands alone as a quality musical experience. Enjoy!

This soundtrack is wonderful. It contains a wide variety of music, yet they all fit together. The main song by Robbie Robertson is amazing.
See this movie, and then buy the soundtrack. You won't regret it.

I bawled my eyes out when I watched the movie "Ladder 49". Then when I listened to the soundtrack, my eyes watered with the memory of the movie.

This is a great soundtrack. The theme song, "Shine Your Light" is such a moving song. It's one of those songs you can't get tired of. It's uplifting, as well as providing a rememberance for the simple things in life. Life itself.

As a volunteer firefighter, seeing this movie kind of struck a spark in relating to those guys in the movie. My younger brother is a firefighter as well we were both speechless at end but agreed that it was an awesome movie and a fitting tribute. The music on the CD fits very well with the events of the movie and all bring back some image from the movie; especially "Shine your light" and the fitting tribute for the Firefighter funeral. The "Call to Courage" track is one of my favorites as well. This is a must have! Now when is the DVD coming out?!

I just received my copy of the Ladder 49 soundtrack, and I couldn't be happier. What beautiful music! Every song that I loved from the movie is on the CD. Robbie Robertson's "Shine Your Light" gives me goosebumps. It's such an inspirational song. How can you not love "Fire" from The Ohio Players. "As I'm Leaving" and "You and Me" are great. I was also suprised to see "A Call to Courage" on there. It plays at the beginning of the movie, and it's very powerful. If you enjoyed the movie, you should get the soundtrack. You won't be disapointed.

I watched Laddar 49 and I have friends who were involved in 9/11 who were firefighters and watching the movie "Laddar 49" was like being with real firefighters..These guys aren't paid enough for what they do..Stop paying these prima-dona baseball,. basketball and the rest millions of dollars a season..Pay these firemen what they're worth and more!

We own this movie on DVD and notice many of the songs from the original movie soundtrack written by William Ross are not present. Actually the only portion of his original score is the last 7 minutes with a medley of 3 of the soundtracks scores. I wrote to the composer to tell him how disappointed I was and he said that wasn't his call but the company who distributed the movie and the studio. They decide how the soundtrack is mixed to sell to the public and decide what to put on it. Some movie soundtracks have songs that weren't even in a film. It's all about marketing and not really a movie soundtrack as it used to be several years ago. I have a copy of the actual soundtrack on CD with all of Mr. Ross's music. And I can assure you I enjoy it more than listening to this one.

This soundtrack is awesome. Listening to the songs on this CD will help you remember the great moments in the film when they were playing. The best song on the cd is "Shine Your Light". This song plays at the end of the movie, and brings back the emotions you had while seeing the end of this movie.

Track 13 is awesome, basically the reason I got this cd. It's the score music from the film, the Irish score and the score playing during the firefighting scenes. It's awesome.

I highly recommend this cd.

I ordered this product and received it quickly and in perfect condition. It was also a great price with reasonable shipping.

I saw this movie and the last song was "shine your light" i think it was the first song on the soundtrack..~ That song is absolutly beautiful i know!!!