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True Romance: Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK] [EXTRA TRACKS]

Various Artists - Soundtracks - 1993, Hans Zimmer
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 29, 1995)
  • Original Release Date: September 7, 1993
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack, Extra tracks
  • Label: Timeless Media Group
  • ASIN: B0000042N2
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,010 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars True Musica: Zimmer v. Orff, "True Romance" v. "Badlands", December 10, 2004
One of my favorite CDs from one of my favorite movies! The only improvement would be the inclusion of the 8 missing songs seen in the movie song credits, especially the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" (Hell-o-o-o, Baby!) and Burl Ive's "Little Bitty Tear". At least this CD is so much more complete with the inclusion of the Hans Zimmer homage to the 1973 movie "Badlands" main theme music "Gassenhauer" Street Song from Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman's "Musica Poetica - Orff-Schulwerk". Zimmer did NOT "rip off Orff" as some reviewers assert.

Now for the truth: The main theme "Gassenhauer" was composed by Orff's associate Gunild Keetman BASED ON A 1536 WORK FOR LUTE BY HANS NEUSIEDLER! Orff's stated goal for the Schulwerk: "Improvisations which encourage further improvisation". This is precisely what Hans Zimmer did when he PRODUCED (no writing credits on soundtrack CD) 3 pieces loosely based on "Gassenhauer" for the film "True Romance", written by Quentin Tarantino as his tribute to the Terrence Malick movie "Badlands": "You're So Cool", "Stars At Dawn", & "Amid The Chaos Of The Day". These are a fine & fitting tribute to Malick, Keetman/Orff, and, yes, especially Nuesiedler - Zimmer did NOT "rip off Orff". Is not imitation the sincereist form of flattery? Just as Patricia Arquette's Alabama narration evokes comparison to Sissy Spacek's Holly ongoing commentary, the two recurring musical themes are marked by their differences as well as their similarities: Gassenhauer is menacingly prophetic and languid as it traces Kit & Holly's diverging paths to doom & gloom, while "You're So Cool" is promisingly upbeat as it steers Clarence & 'Bama to follow the sun to their ultimate destiny with Elvis. Thank our lucky "Stars At Dawn" that Tony Scott didn't choose the alternate ending that surely would have bombed "Amid The Chaos Of The Day".

Note for "Badlands" music fans: Unfortunately, there never was a soundtrack album produced for "Badlands". The five (5!) "Badlands" songs from Musica Poetica can, however, be found on the 1994 BMG release (RCA Victor Red Seal) 6-CD box set version of the original Orff/Keetman recordings done between 1963 & 1975 on 10 LPs. There are at least 4 other "Badlands" pieces on CDs 2, 3, 4 & 6!

vv - Update As of August 9, 2009 - vv
The six (6!) "Badlands" songs from Musica Poetica can be found on the 6-CD box set (09026 68031 2) and the 10 LPs. There are at least 5 other "Badlands" pieces on CDs 2, 3, 4 & 6!
^^ - Update As of August 9, 2009 - ^^

vv - temp Update As of August 15, 2009 - vv
[ADDITION] See my eB@y auctions ending soon under seller ID thedoorsguy for both the 6-CD set & the 10-LP set w/ Buy-It-Now Bonus mp3s of the 6 "Badlands" pieces!
^^ - temp Update As of August 15, 2009 - ^^
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars that classical song..., February 29, 2000
By Tom (Canada) - See all my reviews
If you enjoyed the scene in the movie between Christopher Walken and Denis Hopper, then maybe you were looking for the classical opera song that played during that scene. Well it isn't on the CD, but if you skipped the credits, and don't know the song, it's called "Lakme" by Delibes. Its such a heavenly tune, that is made memorable by a wicked scene in film history.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars For lovers of the "Hans Zimmer Music", March 7, 2000
By MR J MC HUGH (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
For those who enjoyed the wonderful orchestral pieces from "True Romance", I suggest you take a listen to "Carl Orff Schulwerk Vol.1/Musica Poetic". This is much better. The music on the True Romance cd, as good as it is, is merely a rip off.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just Okay
I thought I would know more songs on this cd but I knew about 2, I ordered it for one in particular and just hoped I would like the rest but not so much, it's okay but I wish I... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars True Romance, a movie with a sound track guaranteed to entertain
For the viewer who wants gripping drama, a fantastic sweet romance, gripping suspense, seasoned with comedy that assaults the senses, and acted by a cast of characters who are... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Vasconcellos

4.0 out of 5 stars True Romance
I bought the cd for the theme song "You're so Cool." It's a catchy instumental piece by Zimmer that I couldn't find anywhere else. The rest of the album is worth a listen.
Published on September 26, 2007 by Wilmot

3.0 out of 5 stars Trying to find SONG from the movie TRUE ROMANCE
Hi, I have the soundtrack.. but I am trying to find out the name of the like RAP song that was playing in the beginning when Drexl Spivy shot Samuel Jackson when he was picking up... Read more
Published on September 29, 2006 by Computer guy

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Mix
The CD contains a great mix of slow and up tempo songs. Good for using in the car for going on a long drive. Track 1 and 6 are very soothing - on the style of tubular bells.
Published on August 22, 2006 by Nick

4.0 out of 5 stars You're so cool...
I bought the CD for the "theme" track, You're So Cool by Hans Zimmer. But, it turns out that the whole thing is pretty darn good. =)
Published on June 28, 2006 by D. Harms

4.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the movie.
This soundtrack has a level of coolness to it, that is only matched by "Wild At Heart", and "Natural Born Killers". By no means your typical selection, it's special. Read more
Published on January 7, 2004 by H3@+h

4.0 out of 5 stars re: that classical song
yes in fact, a great song. I think Lakme (1883) by Leo Delibes is the opera but the song used is Flower Duet
Published on November 13, 2003 by 245michael542

5.0 out of 5 stars As Awesome as the Movie
One of the finest CD's I have ever heard. Perfect for all occasions. Hans Zimmer is a genious and his music is one of the things that makes True Romance my all time favorite... Read more
Published on November 29, 2002 by Melissa Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars It is so cool.........
Soundtracks are infamous for leaving out the best songs......the ones you want to hear. True Romance doesn't do that. 1. Read more
Published on June 30, 2001 by stlthlvis

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