Children of Dune [SOUNDTRACK]

Brian Tyler (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Brian Tyler
• Audio CD (March 18, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00008NGHU
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,709 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Summon the Worms

2. Dune Messiah

3. Main Title (House Atreides)

4. Revolution

5. Fear Is the Mind Killer

6. Arrival of Lady Jessica

7. Leto Atreides II

8. Inama Nushif (Montage)

9. War Begins

10. Battle of Naraj

11. Rya Wolves

12. I Have Only Now

13. Impossible Wager

14. Face Dancer

15. Throne of Alia

16. Trap the Worm

17. Salusa Secundus

18. Jihad

19. Ring of Paul

20. Exiles

See all 36 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

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Like Tolkien's Lord of the Rings cycle, Frank Herbert's epic Dune saga has found its road to the screen a difficult one. This follow-up to the Sci-Fi Channel's modestly budgeted, yet warmly received first mini-series installment profits greatly from the unabashedly epic score of budding young film scorer Brian Tyler. The composer begins with a strong symphonic foundation, utilizing themes whose melodic power is straightforward, yet often suitably Wagnerian in their dynamic and execution. Tyler then gracefully interweaves a variety of ethnic instruments and modalities to give his cues a rich, if deceptively exotic sense of time and place. It's an epic score that belies its cable roots, yet one that remains masterfully restrained and informed by a dedication of purpose that's even inspired the composer to translate the lyric of his gorgeous, ethereal vocal piece, "Inama Nushuf" into the language of novelist Herbert's native Fremen people. This is the sound of a confidant young musician meeting a daunting dramatic challenge, and then some. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sci-fi score with a true epic sweep, April 14, 2003

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

"Children of Dune," the original television soundtrack, features 36 tracks of music composed by Brian Tyler. This is a stunningly beautiful, emotionally rich musical score. This disc is full of excitement, suspense, tenderness, and exoticism.

The epic musical journey starts out strong with "Summon the Worm," which has a big, rich sound--the fitting prelude to an epic. The main title has a heroic, upbeat flavor. Many tracks have strong ethnic/exotic flavors; some of these include "Trap the Worm," "Exiles," and "My Skin Is Not My Own." Also noteworthy on this disc is the strong percussive element to many of the tracks.

But the track which really blew me away is "Inama Nushif (Montage)." The liner notes state that the vocal on this track is sung in the fictional Fremen language of the Dune saga. This composition is joyful and uplifting, with a truly mystical quality. "Children of Dune" is a superb piece of science fiction film scoring; it's a disc that rewards repeat listenings.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding sound quality, March 19, 2004

By	D. Roberts "Hadrian12" (Battle Creek, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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One of the most memorable aspects of the ambitious CHILDREN OF DUNE mini-series is the soundtrack. Bryan Tyler's score is far different than the dark, morose and mysterious soundtrack used in the original DUNE.

In my mind, the makers of the 2nd DUNE got their money's worth by hiring Tyler. The original score has both the sorrow and the majesty to be commensurate with the scope of the film itself. From the bold brass melodies to the sad, sombre phrases of woodwinds and strings, Tyler delivers.

One of the most mesmerizing tracks is INAMA NUSHIF (MONTAGE). It covers a very pivotal part of the film and listening to it brings back the powerful and poignant images of the story.

All in all, Brian Tyler may very well be (or become) the best composer of soundtracks this side of Hans Zimmer. If you don't believe me, buy this CD and then decide for yourself!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An epic score to match the epic novels, March 20, 2003

By A Customer

The score for Children of Dune is breathtaking, haunting, and majestic on a scale rare for any film, much less a television miniseries. The themes of tragedy, betrayal and sacrifice in the film are conveyed expertly by composer Brian Tyler, transforming a simple score album into a narration of the tale of Dune that is powerful enough to stand on its own. An especially poignant track is "Inama Nushif", which utilizes an otherworldly female voice singing in the native language of Dune to express the beauty, strength, and ultimately unforgiving nature of the planet and its people. Another superb track is "Farewell", which leaves the listener with a sense of hope after the adversity and misery suffered by so many of the characters.

This score is an emotional experience in and of itself, made better yet by the movie with which it works in such harmony. While there are few stand-out tracks, the entire album is simply beautiful and well worth listening to.