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The Saint: Original Score From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Revell's talents here are the key to watching the film. I've spent hours watching the DVD just to hear the music since my original audio cassette disintergrated. I'd like to find a cd version, but it's not currently available. Anyway, back to the music. If one listens carefully, one hears the layers of Simon Templar's past, present and future being revealed by Revell's masterful compositions. It is unusual to find such depth in film scores today and, as a result, Mr. Revell is probably not as well known as he should be. Just listen to the opening title sequence and the love scene between Simon and Emma in the restaurant as they describe one another. The music explains more than the dialog.

This and "Conspiracy Theory" are, to my mind, the greatest modern action scores. A poignant, playful, perfect love theme, brilliant action music unlike anything else I've heard and the added bonus of the music from the finale which was cut after the film did badly with test audiences. (Of course, the fact that Elizabeth Shue died halfway through the original version might have had something to do with the average viewer not liking it) Without this ending, the film never seemed to conclude musically, hear Mr. Revell's fantastic music here and see how it would have.

The score is fantastic! Having already heard the various artists soundtrack I was compelled to listen to this one. However, it has limited availability in the UK, but those friendly people at Virgin obtained a copy from the US for me. The score takes you straight into the film and as you listen you can see the film being replayed in your mind's eye. No Saint fan should be without this one.

One of my favourite scores of all time (along with Thelma and Louise and Gladiator). All the tracks from score give vivid flashes of scenes from the film. Thats why I love this score (precisely for the comely and ideal presence of Elizabeth Shue and especially Val Kilmer!). I love the character of Simon Templer (Kilmer absolutely gorgeous as Templer)...mysterious, gothic (in some ways), complex, cunning (stunning!), smart and intelligent chameleon - which almost all the tracks perfectly convey. The 'main title', 'shelley monument' and 'the love theme' tracks are my fav. I used to watch some scenes over and over again on video because I really loved the music (and Kilmer...sigh). I dont need to now...I have this CD. Immaculate scoring Revell!!! This is a CD for any twisted Saint fan like me who wants a constant reminder of the gorgeous Templer and the film. My ideal romantic/action movie with the ideal and beautiful music to go with it...perfect!

I bought this about 6 years ago when the movie first came out. Had to wait for the score to enter the scene, not the soundtrack that so many clerks mistakenly assumed I was seeking. While it doesn't contain all the techno you like in the film (such as Dream within a Dream by Dreadzone) it contains the recurring anthem (done numerous times in interesting ways) and the various other pieces that followed the movie. Great standalone, or companion piece to the film!

Had to have the score after seeing the movie. The "Love Theme" is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. Each time I hear it, a smile rises up inside of me and comes across my face. It's beauty transports me to another dimension. The rest of the score is good. Loved the use of choruses, choir boys, and drums. Simply Magnificent.

The composition of this music is breath taking. When I listen to it, I feel as if an energy is flowing throughout my body. The music is both captivating, yet thrilling. I commend Graeme Revell for his incredible masterpiece, The Saint: Original Score From The Motion Picture!!

The soundtrack for The Saint is as exhilerating and fascinating as the movie, the actors and the 'very idea' of Simon Templar! Love it ~ LOVE it!

The CD is now nearly impossible to find....which goes to show how important for Generation Xers to keep all their old CDs, which are becoming more and more a dying thing unfortunately...everything going out of print...

The opening theme, love themes x 2, and finale/end theme are based on one of the most beautiful themes I have ever heard in my life....so beautiful to hear on a peaceful morning...ahhh.....

I THINK THE MUSIC FROM THE SAINT WAS MARVELOUS