The Banquet [Soundtrack]

Tan Dun (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2006)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Dg Imports
• ASIN: B000HD1CPW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,503 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Banquet/Only for Love (Theme Song)

2. Banquet/Waiting

3. Banquet/In the Bamboo Forest

4. Banquet/Longing in Silence (Woman)

5. Banquet/Behind the Mask

6. Banquet/Sword Dance

7. Banquet/Punished Soul

8. Banquet/Lost Days

9. Banquet/Desire

10. Banquet/Exile to Snowy West

11. Banquet/Longing in Silence (Man)

12. Banquet/A Duel of Minds

13. Banquet/Bridge of Sacrifice

14. Banquet/Horsemen in Black

15. Banquet/After Tonight

16. Banquet/Lady in Red

17. Banquet/Revenge

18. Banquet/Play Within a Play

19. Banquet/The Banquet (Theme Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Manchurian pianist Lang Lang is the featured soloist on this soundtrack to director Feng Xiagang's 2006 motion picture The Banquet. The score was written by famed avant-garde music composer Tan Dun. 19 tracks total.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Usual Tan Dun- Excellent, November 11, 2007

By	drD (So Cal) - See all my reviews

This is different than Tan Dun's other soundtracks-like "Hero" or "Crouching Tiger," in as far as hey relies less on orchestration and opts for a more mellow sounding track. There is a lot of very low key (but beautiful) piano music, at times punctuated by an orchestra, with some chorus (not much-def NOT like Hero). But to me personally, the best part of this soundtrack is when Tengger- acclaimed Mongolian folk singer lends his voice. I think this was the best choice. His voice can be heard in the film as well, at the beginning, when Daniel Wu is doing his infamous semi-ballet scene at a southern Chinese theatrical school (supposedly). However, just that one song was worth the purchase of the cd in my opinion, since it shows Tengger's brilliant vocal range and ability. Its still one of my favorite songs that he sings (and I own some of his other music). This cd is worth buying, just if you like Tan Dun and want something more low key, or if you like Tengger, or if you were obsessed with the movie..

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tan Dun, How can you not love him?, October 1, 2006

By	Jia Zhou - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Simply put, the soundtrack will take your breath away. The Banquet is the best interpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet so far. And Tan Dun's music has played a major role in helping the motion picture to jump to an awesome level of artistic achievement. In this world where great screenplays are scarce, adapting the immortal masterpiece to interesting backdrop is a very smart thing to do as a filmmaker.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Score!!!, March 31, 2009

By	shanadooluvr - See all my reviews

This film was amazing!!! It was so l, and the same could be said for the soundtrack!! It puts you back in time to that exact moment of the film!
This is a MUST for all those who enjoy soundtracks.
The mixture of vocals and instruments are spectacular!
Should go down as one of the greatest soundtracks of all time!