The Third Man [Enhanced, Soundtrack]

Anton Karas (Composer), Nic Raine (Conductor), Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Nic Raine
• Composer: Anton Karas
• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
• Label: Silva America
• ASIN: B00009IB2A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,510 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing, January 20, 2006

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Richard Gordon (Wilmington, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Third Man (Audio CD)

Alas, this CD has the music from the movie played competently by a woman named Gertie Huber with snippets of dialogue tossed in. Don't be deceived by the packaging! If you're looking for the original dialogue and soundtrack--get the movie on DVD from Criterion. If it's the original music you're after, as I was, make certain you buy a CD with the music played by the original artist: Anton Karas on the Zither. Bottom line: perfectly pleasant. But I learned my lesson--read more carefully before I order!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor, March 29, 2006

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Uncle Borges (Via Lungomare 6) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Third Man (Audio CD)

This is not ab original soundtrack from, yes, one of the very greatest films. It's a weak, metallic, even off key botching up of one of the arguably greatest soundtracks in film history. Rather search for "The best of Anton Karas". But sadly even on that collection - the final 'Anna Walks Away Past Rat Skunk Martins' (as you can tell I actually prefer Harry Lime to little snitch writer of potboiler westerns!) - is not included.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb recreation of original film score, December 15, 2006

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Kurt Steinweg "film critic" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Third Man (Audio CD)

This recreation of the original film score is far superior to recordings made by Karas, in fidelity, dynamic expression and nuance. The sound clips from the film are refreshing, although, I would have liked to have had at least one by the beautiful Alida Valli. Play the cd in your computer and watch the artist in the studio playing The Third Man Theme.