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Coming to terms with Dario Argento's reinterpretation of Gaston Leroux's ever-mutating story, Morricone interlaces his original compositions with snippets of such French belle époque as Bizet's Carmen and Gounod's Faust. The track layout is semisatirical, with such titles as "Sighs and Sighs," "Threatening Cries," and "Romantic Pollution", but the relentlessly suspenseful mood gets old quickly. One highlight--reminiscent of music fitting for the famous silent film--is the organ solo on "Playing Alone." There are more than enough soporific moments, but Morricone's unabashed love of sentimental melodies, heavily orchestrated melancholia, and occasional outbursts of violence are ideal for the subject. Here, as in many of his later efforts, Morricone can evoke a distinct sense of déjà vu, being that he likes to borrow from his past work. --Joseph Lanza
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Romance NOT Horror!,
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This review is from: Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film) (Audio CD)
Everyone thought that Dario Argento would produce another horror movie when the news about this adaptation of Gaston Leroux's book first spread out. How wrong they were. And as "Il Fantasma Dell'Opera" is more a dark romantic tale than a series of splattering images, so the music by Ennio is suitably etherial, full of vibrant, warm colours. This is to class, though I admit that his work on Dario's "Stendhal Syndrome" was slightly better.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Phantom strikes again!,
By Paolo Mongon (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film) (Audio CD)
After watching the film, I had to find the soundtrack. After purchacing it and listening to it, I must say that this is one of the most beautiful musicle scores to a movie I have ever heard! The first track "Sighs and Sighs" is so romantic and moving that it almost brought me to tears.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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THE PHANTOM HAS COME AGAIN,
By "farmergal" (canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film) (Audio CD)
The movie speaks a beautiful message, but the music is powerful and moving so i would recamend to listen and buy!
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