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The sixth installment in the film franchise. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same. The score features music by Nicholas Hooper, who took the reigns as composer during the last film, "Order Of The Phoenix".
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By fshepinc
Format:Audio CD
Nicholas Hooper's score for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is his best work to date. The score is as complex, and ultimately as moving, as the original novel. Hooper uses a different palate from the original John Williams score, which is appropriate for story and the film that it is meant to serve. The string work is particularly effective. Those who claim bitter disappointment simply haven't been paying attention. There is melancholy aplenty here, with unsettling dissonances that reflect the moods of the characters and the film. And the final tracks speak of grief and acceptance that evoke the end of the novel -in spite of the very different ending to the film. I left the local cineplex delighted with the film, and fully intending to buy the score (which I now have).
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Antarctica
Format:Audio CD
If you are only ever going to listen to "John Williams Soundtracks", you will be close-minded to a number of soundtracks that are very good for what they are supposed to be. Nicholas Hooper has had to struggle with the ominous shadow cast by Mr. Williams, and his soundtrack should be judged not by comparing said composers, but judging whether the soundtrack itself is good, and this soundtrack is very good, and stands on its own. It has a wide variety of styles, from acoustic guitar, to orchestral, to choral, to celtic, to folk, to big band, to jazz, while still incorporating the major themes consistent with the series of films it is meant to represent. I have to say, if you are going to compare, when compared to the "Chamber of Secrets" soundtrack by Williams, which only really has one theme - the Fawkes theme - stand out, the "Half-Blood Prince" soundtrack dances circles around it, with standout tracks such as "The Weasley Stomp", "The Slug Club," "In Noctem," "The Book", "School!," "When Ginny Kissed Harry", and "Slughorn's Confession", many more tunes have a melody that can get "stuck in your head." I find it much more memorable. There are a number of reviewers who automatically pan anyone who isn't John Williams; I suggest that fans of the films be objective and judge the music for themselves, and not automatically be swayed by naysayers.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Avid reader
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is great. It has over 50 minutes of music and 26 song titles. It is annoying that the song names and samples are not listed on this amazon page. Here are the song titles for those that are interested.
Opening 2:54
In Noctem 2:01
The Story Begins 2:05
Ginny 1:31
Snape & the Unbreakable Vow 2:51
Wizard Wheezes 1:43
Dumbledore's Speech 1:32
Living Death 1:55
Into the Pensieve 1:46
The Book 1:44
Ron's Victory 1:45
Harry & Hermoine 2:53
School! 1:05
Malfoy's Mission 2:53
The Slug Party 2:11
Into the Rushes 2:33
Farewell Aragog 2:08
Dumbledore's Foreboding 1:19
Of Love & War 1:18
When Ginny Kissed Harry 2:38
Slughorn's Confession 3:33
Journey To the Cave 3:08
The Drink of Despair 2:44
Inferi In the Firestorm 1:53
The Killing of Dumbledore 3:35
Dumbledore's Farewell 2:22
Opening 2:54
In Noctem 2:01
The Story Begins 2:05
Ginny 1:31
Snape & the Unbreakable Vow 2:51
Wizard Wheezes 1:43
Dumbledore's Speech 1:32
Living Death 1:55
Into the Pensieve 1:46
The Book 1:44
Ron's Victory 1:45
Harry & Hermoine 2:53
School! 1:05
Malfoy's Mission 2:53
The Slug Party 2:11
Into the Rushes 2:33
Farewell Aragog 2:08
Dumbledore's Foreboding 1:19
Of Love & War 1:18
When Ginny Kissed Harry 2:38
Slughorn's Confession 3:33
Journey To the Cave 3:08
The Drink of Despair 2:44
Inferi In the Firestorm 1:53
The Killing of Dumbledore 3:35
Dumbledore's Farewell 2:22
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like it
I liked the movies and have been a fan of soundtracks and decided I needed the last 3 Harry Potter movie soundtracks.
Published 8 days ago by Marshall L. Royse
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very fitting for the tone of the movie
Nicholas Hooper has created a soundtrack that beautifully fits the tone of "Half-Blood Prince." As the top-rated reviewer said, this soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful...and it is. Read more
Published 9 days ago by hwrose379
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Wonderful! This score is again right at the top of movie sounds. Love reading to this music in the background.
Published 19 days ago by Beacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful -- as always!
The Harry Potter soundtracks are wonderful and this one is no exception. I enjoyed the added bonus of the instant digital version, too!
Published 1 month ago by LJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Upon second thought...
When I first heard some of the music I felt like this album wasn't worth much especially because no song is worth more than three minutes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joseph Ferrerosa
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love Harry Potter
I have all the movie soundtracks for Harry Potter, along with all the books, movies, and games for the Wii, PC and DS.
Published 2 months ago by Avriel Arzbeger
5.0 out of 5 stars
CD review
great music cd, more than i expected, better than listening during the movie, much less distractions from other people watching the movie.
Published 4 months ago by ray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
The music on this CD is gorgeous! "Harry & Hermione" & "When Ginny Kissed Harry" are my absolute favorites. Such a relaxing CD.
Published 10 months ago by spacecadet236
5.0 out of 5 stars
relax relax relax
My eight year old son is a HUGE Harry Potter fan and LOVES classical music. This CD was well worth the price and is great to listen to right before bedtime.
Published 14 months ago by forben
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good soundtrack, but incomplete
I really like the ambient nature of the music in Half Blood Prince (sorry John Williams snobs). It's great to hear the subtleties in the music that are inaudible in the movie due... Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Shaffer
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