Simply the Best Movie Themes [SOUNDTRACK]

David Arnold (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), John Barry (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Henryk Gorecki (Composer), James Horner (Composer), Michael Kamen (Composer), John Kander (Composer), Michel Legrand (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Dolly Parton (Composer), Lalo Schifrin (Composer), Franz Schubert (Composer), Howard Shore (Composer), Jean Sibelius (Composer), Richard Strauss (Composer), Richard Wagner (Composer), Stephen Warbeck (Composer), John [composer] Williams (Composer)

Product Details

• Composer: David Arnold, Johann Sebastian Bach, John Barry, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, et al.
• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0001CNRL6
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,608 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best", March 5, 2004

By	J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Rhino Movie Music presents "Simply The Best Movie Themes", featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other various artists ~ within the realm of the following composers David Arnold, John Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Wendy Carlos, Fred Ebb, James Horner, James Newton Howard, Michael Kamen, John Kander, Michel Legrand, Alex North, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Wladyslaw Szpilman, Stephen Warbeck, John Williams and Hans Zimmer ~ each composer has created one or more of the scores in this twenty nine classic line up.

Film scores covering over three decades with "2001:SPACE ODYSSEY", "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE", "APOCALYPSE NOW", "THE BODYGUARD(I Will Always Love You)", "CHICAGO(Overture to All That Jazz), "DIE ANOTHER DAY", "EYES WIDE SHUT", "FEARLESS", "GLADIATOR(Theme)", "HANNIBAL", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Hedwig's Theme)", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Harry's Wondrous World)", "THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER", "JURASSIC PARK:THE LOST WORLD", "LICENSE TO KILL, "LIVING DAYLIGHTS", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS(Theme)", "MINORITY REPORT", "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Theme)", "OUT OF AFRICA", "THE PIANIST", "ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES", "SCHINDLER'S LIST", "SE7EN", "SHADOWLANDS", "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE", "THE SIXTH SENSE", "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR"and "TITANIC(My Heart Will Go On)" ~ a mixture of original compositions and classics of the old masters. Loaded with not just themes, but full of orchestral arrangements that are fresh and rewarding ~ sure to bring back those special moments from the film.

The presentation is superb with every cue inclusive with spectacular performances from suspense, romance and adventure all rolled into a two disc package. Rhino must be commended on doing such a great job and doing it well. Most serious "film-score-buffs" will welcome this compilation, has many cues available all under one banner ~ Rhino Records...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino/Warner Classics 78061 ~ (2/24/2004)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Peaceful Music, August 31, 2008

By	David A. Kunkler - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good peaceful listening music that brings back to your memory the fantastic stories that you saw years ago. Music brings back the good memories. Good product.
David Kunkler, Rushville, Ohio

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Movie Themes CD, March 9, 2007

By	Karen Goodall "music lover" (Columbia, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very nice CD with beautiful music from past movies. Very relaxing music to listen to.