A Knight's Tale [SOUNDTRACK]

Carter Burwell, O.s.t.

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 8, 2001)
• Original Release Date: May 11, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005EBIL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,221 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Writer-director Brian Helgeland dared to use rock music--mostly anthems from the '70s--to accompany his rousing tale of a medieval jousting champion, and this anachronistic strategy pays off handsomely by giving the film a joyful exuberance that it might otherwise have lacked. Divorced from the movie, this hot sampling of hits is just another corporate song package intended to boost the movie's profit margin, but it's still a blast to listen to. For anyone who grew up with this music--by Queen, War, David Bowie, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Heart, Thin Lizzy, and others--the lineup of favorites plays like an hour from the golden years of album-oriented-rock radio. Younger listeners can hear what they missed--the music was so much better than it was given credit for at the time--and an update of Queen's "We Are the Champions," with Robbie Williams interpreting the irreplaceable Freddie Mercury, turns out to be not half bad (especially since Brian May's guitar licks are still fantastic). "One of Our Own" is the only track to sample Carter Burwell's lush film score with a dialogue clip included, and three tracks (including "Eye Conqueror" by Third Eye Blind) are passable nonmovie songs exclusive to this CD. Cynics might argue that this music has no place in a medieval knight's tale, and that this soundtrack is entirely perfunctory. Those opinions could be justified, but it's a whole lot easier--and a lot more fun--to press "play" and groove on this energetic celebration of heroic rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome album!!!, May 13, 2001

By	Tom (Texas) - See all my reviews

I saw A Knight's Tale on opening night last Friday and I imediately knew that I had to get the soundtrack! It is so great, especially songs like "The boys are back in town", "We Will Rock You", and "Eye Conquerer", by Third Eye Blind. If your having second thoughts about getting this CD, then Don't. Buy this CD and you will relive every moment of the movie. This is the best soundtrack I've ever purchased and you won't regret it.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Knight's Music Rocks!, May 8, 2001

By A Customer

The soundtrack for "A Knight's Tale" is really great. I saw the movie the other night, and I loved the 70s rock music that was played throughout the film. The music is upbeat and positive and keeps you in a funky mood all day! If you like Queen, David Bowie, and other great rock performers of the 70s and 80s, then you'll love this soundtrack. Songs like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" get you energized and pumped, and they're great to listen to in your car or while you're working out. "Low Rider" is a fun song to play on your stereo, as are all the other songs on this cd. Overall, I think "A Knight's Tale" soundtrack is a great cd, and I recommend it to everyone, especially those who have seen the movie. :)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, September 9, 2001

By	Tracy "Tracy Dawn" - See all my reviews

I saw this movie in the theater. Throughout the entire movie, I found myself singing the words to all the songs throughout the different scenes. I was not only awed by the movie itself, but the music playing in the background. A lot of the time the music was the main part of the scene.... two words "Golden Years." I have to say that was my favorite part of the movie. The day after seeing this movie, I went and bought the CD. I have listened to it thousands of times! I just can't get enough! Who doesn't love the classics such as "We Will Rock You", "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Further on Up the Road", and I think pretty much everyone loves "Low Rider." This CD not only has those great classics, but some newer songs, like Third Eye Blind's "Eye Conqueror." It also has a great cut of "We Are the Champions" with Robbie Williams + Queen. So if you loved the movie... or haven't seen the movie yet. Go out and get the CD. You'll love it!