Munich [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Soundtrack]

John Williams (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 27, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000CEV8Z0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,380 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Score #4 for 2005 by John Williams., January 30, 2006

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Brian Litton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Munich [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

"Munich" is not a "common" John Williams score with sweeping melodies. It isn't instantly memorable like his other work, but is every bit as effective as anything he's ever written. It's a wonderful score, lending great power to the images that Steven Spielberg uses to tell his story. I'm continually amazed by Mr. Williams's ability to adapt his style to each project. Another notable fact is that "Munich" is his fourth score during 2005, following "Revenge of the Sith," "War of the Worlds" and "Memoirs of a Geisha." No tracks really stand out (the work as a whole is very consitent), and this may not be a CD to listen to over and over again. But its effectiveness and power make it a wonderful part of any John Williams collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Williams gem!, October 31, 2006

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Nicholas A. Ziinojr (ridge, new york United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Munich [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

John Williams'superb score for "Munich" pulls off something rare-it's
better than the movie.This is the maestro at his full-throttle best.
The score is intense,powerful,thrilling,and magnificently performed
by the LA Recording Arts Orchestra under the master's superb baton.
This is his best work since "Saving Private Ryan"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Williams surprises again, February 24, 2006

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Mark Ford (Pearland, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Munich [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

After nearly a decade or more of writing scores that, although incredibley well crafted, were pretty much same-old-same-old, Williams is experiencing a fresh creative take in his film scoring. Munich is another score that departs from his more conservative post romantic style. Although some of the cues are not as fun or as easy to listen as those from his golden age styled scores, they are excellent accompaniments to the film working sublty below the images. Many long time William's fans may not like this less thematic and overtly orchestrated approach, but this style works best for the type of film being scored. There is a maturity here that perfectly compliments the maturity of Spielberg's film making.