The Secret Of N.I.M.H.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

National Philharmonic Orchestra, Jerry Goldsmith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 1994)
• Original Release Date: July 2, 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000014V7
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,518 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title

2. Allergic Reaction/Athletic Type

3. Flying Dreams Lullaby

4. The Tractor

5. The Sentry Reel/The Story of N.I.M.H.

6. Escape from N.I.M.H. /In Disguise

7. Flying Dreams

8. Step Inside My House

9. No Thanks

10. Moving Day

11. The House Raising

12. Flying High/End Title

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Haunting, April 23, 2000

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Of N.I.M.H.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Too many times the musical score for an animated film is not given the praise afforded to that of a live-action motion picture. Jerry Goldsmith's composition for "The Secret of N.I.M.H." is one of the best of any genre. Underscoring the exploits of a mother rat to protect her brood, Goldsmith superbly weaves a musical tapestry of mystery, affection, and grandeur. Later Disney animated films would win awards for their blend of Broadway-inspired musical numbers and traditional incidental music, but this film deserves recognition and a place in an audiophile's collection. There are no "catchy" songs here because of the seriousness of the subject matter. But, the score is a true feast for the ears as well as the soul!

OUTSTANDING!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved both the movie and songs for years., February 5, 1999

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Marcus Ray Dillon (Kentucky, U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Of N.I.M.H.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I love the song Flying Dreams. It give me a lump in my throat everytime I hear it. I plan to give the lyrics to the song to my valentine. I hope he likes it a much as I do. Every word can be related to us. I will remember to tell him who wrote it.

I remember seeing the movie as a child in elemetary school. It was a big hit then and I am sure it is now.

Thank you Mr. Ball. I love your work.

Marcus Ray Dillon

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goldsmith's First Animated Film Score, September 6, 2003

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Luis M. Ramos "Soundtrack and Film Freak" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Of N.I.M.H.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Jerry Goldsmith said this was his first music score for an animated feature, and I'm surprised at this because I believe Goldsmith created one of his best scores ever. So magical, so mysterious, so enchanting. Before I saw "The Secret Of N.I.M.H.", I was reluctant to watch animated movies, especially the ones produced by Disney until I saw "Fantasia" and this one, which is not from Disney, but from Don Bluth, who directed his best movie so far. I also think that Goldsmith's music had to do with my turning back to watch animated features. His music is so fantastic that this is my second favorite Goldsmith CD. It's impossible for me to give an opinion about each track without ruling one out because everything on this album is great, including the main title song 'Flying Dreams', as written by Goldsmith and Paul Williams, and sung by Williams himself -it's so lovely.