Tarzan [Soundtrack]

Mark Mancina, Tarzan (Related Recordings), Disney, Phil Collins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 18, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B00000IZ90
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (219 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,014 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Children's Music > Disney
  • #57 in Music > Pop > Soft Rock
  • #68 in Music > Pop > Adult Contemporary > General AAS

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

If anyone belongs in the "Whatever Happened To?" category of a game show, it's Phil Collins. Back in the 1980s, Collins was everywhere, having retinkered Genesis into a smooth, hit-making machine and embarking on a solo career that redefined adult contemporary music. He's still been busy, but nowhere near the spotlight. His latest project has been writing five songs for Disney's animated Tarzan. "You' ll Be in My Heart"--presented here in two versions, one with actress Glenn Close--is exactly the sort of ersatz orchestrated power ballad you expect from this sentimental guy. A duet with 'N Sync in "Trashin' the Camp" (also issued in two versions) is Phil's concession to the kids. Producer Mark Mancina's instrumental score mixes the expectant ambient sounds of the jungle with the slowly unfolding sounds of daybreak and jungle rhythms (provided by Collins on drums) that denote inevitable conflict. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no doubt the best ever, November 28, 1999

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mark (Mesa, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarzan (Audio CD)

I have read most of the reviews on this, and I can't believe people are saying this is the best since lion king. THIS IS THE BEST EVER! The story of Tarzan is old and done several times, but Phil's unmatched talent as a musician is the perfect thing this story needed. Other reviews complained that the characters did not sing the songs. What about trashing the camp, and you'll be in my heart? Those were both sung all or partially by the characters. Besides no other movies we watch have the characters singing the songs, except musicals, and this is not a musical. Phil's songs phit the story perfectly, and enhance the emotions we feel while watching this beutiful story of love and family. some reviews also say if you're a Phil Collins fan you should get it. well,if you're a Phil phan you already have it. Everyone else should get it. I saw the movie again this week and cried through out the songs sung by Phil, cause he did such a wonderful job of telling the story. My hat's off to the people of Disney for choosing the perfect man for the job. Way to go Phil! This is by far the best Disney movie ever, and there is not even a close second in the soundtrack catagory. No cheezy songs like in past Disney soundtracks. Even the orchestrations are beautiful and I enjoy listening to them. This is a must have!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phil hits the mark - perfectly!, February 5, 2000

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Kasper Michelsen "Alcibiades" (Copenhagen, Denmark.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarzan (Audio CD)

When I had seen "Tarzan" I had to get the soundtrack - I just couldn't get these songs out of my head.

The album's four 'serious' songs of Phil Collins, "Two Worlds", "Son of Man", "Strangers Like Me" and "You'll Be In My Heart" are all super. "You'll Be..." is a fantastic love-song that gives the best of Phil's very emotional voice. The three other songs are all more up-tempo, and they go right in because of their merry tunes and positive lyrics - I can't help wanting to dance and laugh when I hear them. My favorite is "Strangers Like Me" (unfortunately only included one time), but they are all great, and they do perfectly capture the mood from the film.

The more 'childish' "Trashing the Camp" is nice, to, and it's difficult not to sing with (skee-bi-de-ba-dob...). The scores are good, but I'm more for Phil's tunes. Anyway this is a perfect soundtrack.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Phil & The Ape Man, July 2, 2004

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Alan Caylow (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarzan (Audio CD)

1999's "Tarzan" movie soundrack isn't really a "proper" Phil Collins album, per se, but Phil does contribute some wonderful tunes to the soundtrack, as well as some killer tribal rhythms & beats that perfectly fit this animated Disney hit about the legendary ape man. Of course there's the gorgeous "You'll Be In My Heart," for which Phil won his well-deserved Oscar for Best Song, but also the equally-powerful "Two Worlds," the fun "Trashin' The Camp," and the skillful pop of "Son Of Man" and "Strangers Like Me." There's also incredible orchestral music that makes up the album's second-half, written by Mark Mancina, which Phil contributes drums to.Okay, so I could've done without NSync's guest duet with Phil on the second version of "Trashin' The Camp," but otherwise, this is a marvelous soundtrack album, with some classic Phil Collins music. The "Tarzan" movie soundtrack is a very swingin' disc in my book.