The Power Of One: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Hans Zimmer

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 19, 1992)
• Original Release Date: May 19, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000002HB2
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,308 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Open your mind & your ears. African music is for everyone., April 23, 2004

By	D. COLLIER "Doug Collier" (Brownwood, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first saw this film at the theater in 1992, I and my friend who was with me were both stunned by how incredible and beautiful this music was. It left on us that kind of impression where you just can't wait to go get the soundtrack.

I'm a music lover. I own over 150 CDs, and this is one of the first CDs I've ever owned. And it's still one of the best that I have. The music on this soundtrack is far more beautiful and soothing to the ear than most of the movie soundtracks out there today. There are even four songs on the CD which are not contained in the film: "Limpopo River Song," Power of One" (performed by Teddy Pendergrass), "The Funeral Song," and "Wangal Unozipho". These great songs only go further in complementing the score as a whole. Unlike even some of the very best movie soundtracks out there, this one contains no boring tracks. All the songs are vibrant and uplifting whether they are fast or slow. The sounds of African voices (notably the Bulawayo Church Choir of Zimbabwe) mix in wonderfully with the ominous percussions and orchestra music composed by Hans Zimmer.

Hans Zimmer has proven to be the master of variety when it comes to composing film scores. In 1989, he composed the music for DRIVING MISS DAISY, POWER OF ONE in 1992, THE LION KING in 1994 (for which he won an Academy Award), and even such action films as THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, and GLADIATOR. He has earned his place of honor among such greats as John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, and Alfred Newman.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Close your eyes and let it carry you away..., June 21, 2000

By	shel99 - See all my reviews

If you liked the African-flavored tracks on the soundtrack to Disney's "The Lion King", you will love this album. Not being an expert, I don't know whether or not this is "authentic" African music, but I can tell you that it is some of the most emotionally stirring music I've heard. The rhythms and harmonies totally sweep you away. I've tried to use this CD as background music to study by, and it doesn't work because I just have to sit back and lose myself in the music; needless to say, my work never got done until I turned it off and put in something a little bit less involved. This is definitely a purchase that you won't regret.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I still get chills, June 7, 2004

By	Nicole (New York) - See all my reviews

This is one of the most amazing choral works I have ever listened to. It is one of my favorite albums and I can't begin to guess how many times I have listened to it. I still get goosebumps listening to the rainmaker. Authentic African music or not it is wonderful stuff. I do agree with others that the one cut that should have been left off is the pop style song 'The power of one" but that is what the skip button on a cd player is for. I can't believe that this CD is out of print. Get it used or any way you can. I doubt you will be disappointed.

I keep looking for more music like it -- if anyone knows of anything like this please e-mail me.