Beyond Rangoon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Hans Zimmer

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 1995)
• Original Release Date: August 25, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B0000015K2
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,800 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good blend of musical elements, June 14, 2001

By	Michael J. Mazza (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

"Beyond Rangoon" is another fine film score by prolific composer Hans Zimmer. The opening track, "Waters of Irrawaddy," incorporates a haunting feminine voice, Asian-sounding woodwind, and delicate percussion; these elements give the music an ethereal, exotic sound. "I Dreamt I Woke Up" includes some ominous, suspenseful, and exciting passages. Also noteworthy is "Village Under Siege," which has interesting sound effects and multilayered percussion. Overall, a good CD for fans of film scoring.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get it now!, August 22, 2004

By	Scott Roy "rocco83" (Rochester, MI United States) - See all my reviews

Whether or not you liked the film, this score is one of Zimmer's forgotten treasures! It is beautifully written and performed. There is a combination of orchestra and synthesized sounds that blend seamlessly together. My favorite tracks are actually the first and last ones. Both tracks flourish into lush and moving orchestral melodies, although I have to say that the last track is slightly more moving. If you have seen the film, you may agree with this considering what takes place in the film. The score is pretty short, and the tracks are divided up slightly funny, but overall these things are minor drawbacks. If you come across this score (which can be somewhat tricky to find) pick it up! You won't be disappointed! Especially Zimmer fans!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, meditative, romantic vision of Burma, March 7, 2003

By	"zeldaf" (Austin, TX, United States) - See all my reviews

This CD transports me to another continent. I've had this CD for years and recently rediscovered it. Have been playing it as white noise as I work at the computer and plan to take it on a getaway w/my husband -- perfect for the drive, or better yet, in the hotel... One of the best movie soundtracks ever -- I'd put it [almost] up there w/the Godfather soundtrack in its ability to evoke visions of a culture or society -- and it sounds like a stand-alone instrumental rather than 'soundtracky' -- I'd love to see the movie but never have. I'd also love for Zimmer to write the score for a film on Latin America [esp colombia] with the same delicate ethnic flavor that he used in this one.