The Man From Snowy River: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Bruce Rowland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: November 5, 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00000153J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,692 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peaceful one moment, exciting the next, March 27, 1999

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This review is from: The Man From Snowy River: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Anyone who's seen the movie knows that the music and the movie itself are inseparable--you can't have one without the other. The two flow together like a rushing river over its smooth, water-worn stones. But you can't fully appreciate the beauty of the music with all that action (or just chemistry between characters) on the screen. You have to buy the soundtrack for that. This is one of my very favorite soundtracks of all time, and I am a true music fan who listens to just about everything but rap--from Christian rock to Celtic folk. Buy it today, and get ready to immerse yourself in music at its own finest. . . . When you're upset, play "Jessica's Theme" and it will soothe you. When you need to wake up, on the other hand, put on "Jim's Ride"!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sound of A Film, September 18, 2002

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Mary Kate (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man From Snowy River: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

This beautiful soundtrack from the wonderful family film "The Man From Snowy River" is one of the most memorable movie soundtracks ever composed. Every time I listen to it, I am swept to turn of the century Australia, to a wild and dangerous world being settled by people of courage and heart.

The music, while lovely on it's own (I have told my daughter that she must have "Jessica's Theme" in her wedding - it's a good thing she loves it too!), will, in my mind, always be tied strongly to the film itself and the wonderful characters we met there. Jim, Jessica, Clancy and the others seem to float through the music, and I can almost hear the crack of the whip, and see the snow flying under running hooves.

Every time I listen to the soundtrack, I want to see the film again. Twenty years after their release, I think that says something about both of them. The little rift of 'Waltzing Matilda" worked into "End Titles" almost always brings a few tears to my eyes, and makes me think of the pride the Australian people must have in their heritage.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music that touches the heart, and stirs the soul!, July 19, 2004

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T. Bunyard "mariess" (The Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man From Snowy River: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I wholeheartedly agree with the other reviews about how beautiful the music is in this movie. I can honestly say that it is some of the most incredibly beautiful music I have ever heard. I can listen to this music over and over again, and never tire of it. It makes me want to move to Australia, and take my horse out and gallop her through the mountains, just like Jim Craig does in the movie! This evocative music will never stop touching my heart, and I will enjoy the beauty of it forever. Thank you, Bruce Rowland, for bringing this incredible music into our lives.