Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time [Soundtrack]

Harry Gregson-Williams | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B003AWEZ6U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,917 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Be a part of the legacy, with the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Soundtrack. Anticipation mounts for this movie that is Jerry Bruckheimer produced and directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) based on the popular video game series of the same name. Enjoy the music of this epic action-adventure about a rogue prince and a mysterious princess who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time. Original score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams; famous for his work with The Chronicles of Narnia films.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Lush Adventure Score Layered With Harry's Signature Electronics. It's Thematic, Fun, Exciting & Memorable, May 29, 2010

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Kaya R. Savas (North Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Audio CD)

Harry Gregson-Williams doing the score for this movie was the only glimmer of light it ever had. From the looks of it it's also a safe bet to say that it's the film's only saving grace, and indeed it is. Harry Gregson-Williams delivers a lush sweeping adventure score filled to the brim with ethnic flavors and romanticism.

On its surface this is a summer blockbuster adventure score. So we get a nice big adventurous theme to start us off. While it may sound very familiar to Alan Silvestri's The Mummy Returns theme it definitely holds its own weight. Then we have a second romantic theme, which is I believe the only uncharacteristic part of this score. By that I mean it's the one thing that doesn't sound like Harry. It has a Zimmer quality to it and reminds me of Pirates Of The Caribbean. With Jerry Bruckhiemer producing I wouldn't be surprised if Pirates was used as a temp track at all. Is that theme great? Absolutely! I love it.

The rest of the score is lots of fun and a great ride. I didn't expect Harry to toss in his signature electronics into the mix, but it works so well. It's almost as if his score to Kingdom Of Heaven got combined with one of his Tony Scott scores. I'm pretty sure I heard that fantastic Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare menu music percussion in there. There's also his signature motif. I guess I'll call it his "Middle Eastern Motif" since he uses it in any score that deals somewhat with a Middle Eastern setting or character. I remember it in Domino most notably and a few others.

In the end this was a fantastic score. It brings us these lush themes and places us right in the atmosphere and setting of the story. His electronic percussion and pulsing strings give it a shot of adrenaline and keeps the energy level high. It's what summer blockbuster scores are all about. Great fun done in such an amazing and memorable way that can still give you an emotional ride in full Gregson-Williams style.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful music that transforms you to another world, June 14, 2010

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Rene' - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Audio CD)

When I saw the movie (which by the way isn't as bad as they say) the music got stuck in my head and I had to have the soundtrack. The opening music "The Prince of Persia" is beautiful and haunting, but the Raid on Alamut is brilliant. I have played those tracks over and over. I also love Alanis Morisette's I Remain, it has a unforgettable sound. this music is among the best I heard in movies for a long time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner for Harry Gregson-Williams, July 12, 2010

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Duane W. Richards "Entertainment Addict" (Cedar Hills, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Audio CD)

I'm a huge movie music fan, and tend to follow certain composers as they convert me to their work. I fell in love Harry's work on Narnia and Kingdom of Heaven (one of the first soundtracks I purchased without seeing the movie), and have continued to be impressed with his work. With Prince of Persia, there are some familiar themes and similarities to other movies, but not to the point of distraction. I felt that the music very adequately transported me to the locations of the movie, with a middle-eastern flair, and the enchantment that accompanies it. If you're a fan of the movie, or of movie music, give this one a shot!