Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Various (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 16, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Dancing Ferret
• ASIN: B000EF5N8A
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,668 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

"The only thing that our story has in common with the Wagner opera is that we used some of the same material from the Volsung Saga. This story is about 1,500 years old. It was passed down verbally from generation to generation over hundreds of years until it was written down in the 13th century. In the past hundred years, it has been retold in various ways, and in many different versions, but my story focuses on the relationship between Siegfried, the dragon-slayer, his tragic love for Brunhild, the powerful Queen of Iceland, and the lovesick Princess of Burgund, Kriemhild." -- director, Uli Edel.

"Brunhild’s journey is beautifully tragic, and Uli has a great visual eye and a wonderful way of giving you an end result. I had the blessing of having so many different places to go within myself that I played the whole gamut of emotions." -- Kristanna Loken

"When I read the script I was a little nervous because it was so challenging and so emotional. It’s difficult and painful to put that much out on a full set." -- Alicia Witt

Product Description

The official soundtrack for "Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King" includes selections from the film score, all opening and closing themes, and tracks from top medieval and alternative music artists that help set the theme of the film. Particular care was taken to ensure that each of the tracks was specifically relevant to the film and its characters. The music captures moments of quiet reflection, the clash of fierce battles, the celebration of love and the mourning of death.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!, May 8, 2008

By	Colleen Masterson (Lancaster PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an amazing cd!! I felt like I was transported back in time to the era of the Norse gods!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars A phenomenal film, August 5, 2006

By	A. Raiher - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There simply aren't any faults with this delightful piece of histofiction.
Fundamentally held together by the outstanding performance of Benno Fürmann, this epic work is by far the best thing to come from Europe's 'talent shed' for many decades.
As if this wasn't enough, the score deserves nothing short of an Oscar nomination. Featuring a full symphony orchestra, some of the biggest names in film music in the entire world were brought in as, in truth, the film entirely deserved it.
The resulting marriage between some of the finest acting ever captured on film and what can only be described as musical bliss makes this an unmissible entertainment jamboree.
Hurry out and get your copy, they're not going to be around forever!

5.0 out of 5 stars Drachengeld, June 27, 2006

By	Joshua Robert Sturnfield "Jarl Einerhjar" (Hoffman Estates, IL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the sweet grapes of Vinland the Good to Vangarian Guard of the Byzantines. This tale has been told. It is my heritage.