Journey into Amazing Caves: Soundtrack from the IMAX Theatre Film [SOUNDTRACK]

The Moody Blues

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Ark 21
• ASIN: B00005ABKH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,609 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
If the Moody Blues have oft been criticized for their overreaching musical vision and bombastic lyrical bent, their harmony-rich musical chops have seldom been questioned. And if ever there was a medium that seemed the perfect match for the band's epic, prog-lite music, it's the massive IMAX screen. Utilizing a rhythmically dense backdrop awash with synths, acoustic guitars, and soaring vocal harmonies, film composers Steve Wood and Daniel May's score to pioneering IMAX producers Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman's spectacular underground odyssey subtly evokes the film's various exotic locales while at the same time interpolating melodies and vocal snippets of some of the Moodie's most beloved songs ("Nights in White Satin," "Question," "I Know You're Out There Somewhere," "Your Wildest Dreams"). The band itself weighs in with two new Justin Hayward and John Lodge-penned originals, the haunting, sinewy guitar-driven instrumental "Water" and the upbeat ballad "We Can Fly," tracks that recall the band's best while working in some welcome Pink Floyd-ian adventure, too. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something special for Moody Blues fans, April 27, 2001

By	Professor Wilbur Hamilton "The Wilbur" (Hamilton, CA) - See all my reviews

... . This beautiful soundtrack has ten tracks... 2 new Moody Blues songs unavailable anywhere else and 8 instrumental tracks from the score. There is NO new version of "Ride my See-Saw" on the CD at all. But that is hardly something to argue about when there is so much good to say about this. The two new songs are wonderful. "Water" is an inspired Moodies instrumental similar to "Hole in the World" from The Present album. "We Can Fly" is typical "Strange Times" Justin and John, a song that would easily fit the theme of the latest studio album. But that's not all for Moodies fans! Every track of the score (except one) features melodies from Moody Blues classics and best of all, Justin plays extensive guitar passages on all eight of the tracks, and he even sings a few bars of "Question" during one of the pieces. Overall, the score (featuring very cool orchestral renditions of Nights, Wildest Dreams, I Know You're Out There Somewhere, and Question) along with a new Moodies instrumental and a great four minute song with vocals by Justin and John...this is fantastic, almost as good as a brand new studio album, just with a little less singing. Very good for a Tuesday afternoon or two...

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Listening!, September 26, 2002

By	Michael A. Clark (Londonderry Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a hard core Moody Blues fan. When I heard that Justin Hayward did a movie soundtrack, I couldn't wait to get it. But then I heard it was for National Geographic and I was quite hesitant. A friend told me about the CD so I took a chance and bought it. This CD is the one to listen to if you want to unwind or just sit and relax. I have found that it helps me to get to sleep because it is so relaxing. Throughout the CD you can hear clips of classic Moodies tunes in a way you've never heard them. The Latin touch to some of the tunes is excellent. Then, of course, there is another original Moodies track, an instrumental (Water), included. It's a good tune but nothing like in TOCCC or their other instrumentals. Then there's another Moodies original called We Can Fly. I really get into this song. It's a great tune and Justin's voice sounds just like in the old days of the Classic 7. This CD is a must for any hard core Moodies fan or for anyone who just like to listen to easy listening and relaxing music.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Exquisite, April 25, 2001

By	Madalena M. Carrozzo (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews

Singer/songwriter Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues has wanted to write a soundtrack for many years; he and his bandmates finally got the chance to be contributors with "Journey into Amazing Caves", the companion to the IMAX movie of the same name. I received my copy yesterday and eagerly popped it into the stereo and was greeted with sounds and music that can only be termed exquisite and majestic. The Moodies have 2 new songs on this CD (written by JH and bassist John Lodge), the haunting instrumental "Water"--which at less than 3 minutes is too short in my book--and the truly uplifting "We Can Fly". Justin was asked to play guitar throughout this album and he contributes his vocals and the riffs on all 10 songs, with snippets of "Nights in White Satin", "Question", "Your Wildest Dreams", and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" swirling in and out of the 8 original songs written and arranged by Steve Wood and Daniel May. The sound here is ethereal, reverent, and soaring; where Justin contributes the guitar solos to the very different interpretations of the classic Moody Blues' songs, they do not overpower the soundtrack. A caution to Moodies' fans--if you are looking to hear "that sound" that's synonymous with their many albums, you may be disappointed because this is a very different set of songs. You CAN "find it" if you listen hard enough, but it's not "obvious". However, their 2 original contributions are definitely "moody" melodies. This entire venture is stunning and beautiful and I think a masterpiece the band and Justin can and should be proud of. The music here is beyond exquisite.