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Packed with Big Ideas about the future of mankind and dispatched with a distant, often icy veneer, Steven Spielberg's Artificial Intelligence can scarcely camouflage its roots. It was begun by the late Stanley Kubrick in the mid-'80s; Spielberg collaborated briefly a decade later, bowed out, then inherited it upon Kubrick's death in '99. And while the late auteur's cold vision seems largely intact (if now infused with Spielberg's enduring Pinocchio fetish), it's safe to say that Kubrick's often challenging musical tastes would probably not have led him to composer John Williams's doorstep. Nonetheless, the acclaimed veteran again rises to the occasion, ably demonstrating that he's hardly been indifferent to 20-odd-years of minimalism and postmodernism and that, as always, the best film music is often a subtly crafted pastiche of sensibilities and styles. Setting the tone of the film's robotically enhanced not-so-distant future, "The Mecha World" crackles and glistens with Steve Reich's rhythmic urgency and John Adams's dense coloration, while "Abandoned in the Woods," "Hide and Seek," and "Rouge City" succeed by setting Williams's more traditional sense of melody against Phillip Glass's hypnotic arpeggios. There's also a sense that the composer has craftily evoked the ghost of Kubrick music past and 2001 in particular; "Replicas" and "Stored Memories" bring to mind Ligeti, while the mournful strings of "Cybertronics" seem a ghostly echo of Khachaturian's "Gayane Ballet Suite." David Foster's ballad "For Always" (in a solo rendition by Lara Fabian and a duet between Fabian and Josh Groban) seems twice-included strictly to enhance the album's radio allure. Completists should also note that Ministry's dark contribution to the film's Flesh Fair sequence, "What About Us?" is not included on this soundtrack, but is available on their Greatest Fits compilation. Arguably Williams's most musically adventurous score since his landmark Close Encounters, A.I. should take its place among the most distinctive of the composer's long and bounteous collaboration with Spielberg. --Jerry McCulley

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1 30	The Mecha World by John Williams The Mecha World by John Williams	6:23	Listen Now $1.29
2 30	Abandoned In The Woods by John Williams Abandoned In The Woods by John Williams	3:07	Listen Now $1.29
3 30	Replicas by John Williams Replicas by John Williams	5:57	Listen Now $1.29
4 30	Hide And Seek by John Williams Hide And Seek by John Williams	3:08	Listen Now $1.29
5 30	For Always (Performed By Lara Fabian) by Lara Fabian For Always (Performed By Lara Fabian) by Lara Fabian	4:41	Listen Now $1.29
6 30	Cybertronics by John Williams Cybertronics by John Williams	3:31	Listen Now $1.29
7 30	The Moon Rising by John Williams The Moon Rising by John Williams	4:26	Listen Now $1.29
8 30	Stored Memories And Monica's Theme by John Williams Stored Memories And Monica's Theme by John Williams	10:56	Listen Now $1.29
9 30	Where Dreams Are Born by John Williams Where Dreams Are Born by John Williams	4:23	Listen Now $1.29
10 30	Rouge City by John Williams Rouge City by John Williams	4:57	Listen Now $1.29
11 30	The Search For The Blue Fairy by John Williams The Search For The Blue Fairy by John Williams	6:11	Listen Now $1.29
12 30	The Reunion by John Williams The Reunion by John Williams	7:45	Listen Now $1.29
13 30	For Always (Duet-Performed By Lara Fabian And Josh Groban) by Lara Fabian & Josh Groban For Always (Duet-Performed By Lara Fabian And Josh Groban) by Lara Fabian & Josh Groban	4:42	Listen Now $1.29

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Audio CD (May 21, 2013)
Original Release Date: October 5, 2011
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Soundtrack
Label: Warner Sunset
Run Time: 71 minutes
ASIN: B00005LLVS
Customer Reviews: 59 customer reviews
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Michael Hatzenbuehler

Almost Impeccable

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2004

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John Williams continues in the fine tradition of his previous work. This sondtrack is finely balanced, with delicate medleys, haunting themes, and some lullaby pieces that are almost enough to make one weep. Contrary to many of his previous works (Star Wars, Superman, et al,) Mr. Williams avoided writing loud, brassy fanfares that would have deeply conflicted with the dark, pensive nature of this film.
Several tracks stand out in this masterpiece. The twin versions of "For Always," one featuring Lara Fabian and the other featuring Josh Groban in a duet with Ms. Fabian are wonderfully pure. In solo form, Lara's voice is wonderfully smooth and has a subtle almost untrained quality that lends a genuineness to her singing. In the duet, Mr. Groban's silky smooth baritone perfectly offsets Lara's clear soprano. The penultimate song, titled "The Reunion" is a stunning, gorgeous lullaby of a piece that features a plaintive, almost childish piano theme. The simplicity is subtlely complex as the theme winds through an entire emotional range, from triumphant happiness to simple joy to black despair, and finally back into an almost heartbreaking lullaby.
Mr. Williams has displayed a wide variety of musical styles in this soundtrack. For fans of his that are desiring a "Star Wars" fanfare and overpowering orchestral pieces, this soundtrack is not for you. I personally prefer this collection to most of his other works.

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John Williams Does It again!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2002

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Once again John Williams shows why he is the most sought after composer in Hollywood. A.I. is another strong and creative effort. Although some of this music shows that he can digest and regurgitate virtually any classical composer's style (in this case John Adams, Richard Strauss, Samuel Barber, Dimitri Shostakovich et al), he also manages to break new ground. Case in point is "Hide and Seek" which manages to be childlike, futuristic and unsettlingly creepy all at the same time-exactly what the scene called for. The haunting "Blue Fairy" theme by contrast sounds familiar but a specific reference fails to come to mind (vaguely like Mozart's music that was used in "Elvira Madigan"-but that's not quite right)
The uncredited orchestra sounds wonderful as does the recording which sounds incredibly sumptous and rich. If I have any quibble, it is the minor complaint that the recycling of the "Blue Fairy" music- which, although beautiful in all the 4 or 5 versions heard here, might have made room for some other music from the film that didn't make the soundtrack album.
This music makes a powerful and lasting impression even away from the film, which is not something you can say about every film score. All in all, one of John Williams' best recent scores.

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Robert Edler

A MASTERSCORE!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2001

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I went to see A.I. and I loved it! It was all I expected and more. Spielberg delivered a thinking man's film in the drool and ghoul season. But as the end credits began to roll, I suddenly realized that I had not consciously been aware of John Williams' score. He had achieved the goal for which great film composers strive - writing a score that moves and enhances the film without calling attention to itself. Leaving the theater I had to buy the CD to hear what I had missed. Unfortunately, none of the mall music stores had bothered to stock it among the drool and ghoul summer flix soundtracks. Amazon to the rescue again!
After listening to the CD, I realized that Williams had produced one of his finest efforts. I also realized that I had remembered more of the score than I thought when I left the theater, and that the soundtrack recording was good enough to stand on its own.
That brings me to my criticism of people (especially classical reviewers) who criticize a film composer by pointing out the references to other composers who might have influenced the writing of the score. Yes, I can hear the homage to Ligetti (or perhaps, Kubrick), Glass (though at times it sounded more like Wagner), Orf, Holst, Barber, Ravel, Debussy, Sondheim, Hermann, and even Williams. But who cares, the main critique of a film score should be does it serve the film. In this case it did; Williams did a first rate job as usual!
One final thought, it is a shame they didn't hire one of the pop divas (Babs or Celine) to record the theme song, For Always. If they had, it would be on the Billboard Top Ten right now! Hope someone at Warner remembers this at Oscar time.

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John Williams does his best Minimalist Impersonation with Fine Results

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2006

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If you're at all familiar with various work by John Williams, then you might be surprised at his soundtrack for the Spielberg movie A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Here Williams seems to shy away from his usual heroic, orchestral canvasses and focuses more on repetitive, rhythmic music with a much more subdued feel to it. Some people might be reminded of minimalist composer Phillip Glass but it's not always Glass that Williams emulates here, it's another major figure in the minimalist music movement, John Adams. Even if Williams emulates others at times, it's still pure John Williams throughout.

Of course Williams, just like Steven Spielberg, can't help but pour on the schmaltz once in a while. The main theme of the film is the one used for the song " For Always ". When this music is played by piano and orchestra it's quite beautiful. When the soprano Barbara Bonney sings it with wordless vocals, it's very evocative of the mood in the film. HOWEVER, I have no idea what John Williams was thinking when he basically turns this beautiful, simple theme into a corny pop song. Oh wait, I know exactly what he was thinking, he was trying to generate a pop hit! Ugh. When Lara Fabian sings " For Always " on track 5, you grind your teeth and barely make it through. When on track 13, Lara Fabian is joined by Josh Groban for a duet version of the same song, it becomes intolerable schmaltz at it's worst.

So yes, there is much satisfying work here by everyone's most lovable film composer John Williams, just don't listen to tracks 5 and 13 so your musical sensibilities won't be irreparably damaged!

The last word from me, A.I., terrific soundtrack that rivals Williams' best, sayonara!

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Dario

The Wonderful John Williams

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2013

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The composer John Williams has played a major part in the history of modern film music.. AI is a brilliantly conceived score, even if you haven't seen the movie you can understand what this story is about simply by listening to this music.

I enjoy John Williams melodies, his rhythms, and his orchestrations they are always thrilling and very original. I know that there are many people out there who may disagree with me when I say that I believe he is The "Beethoven" of present day big blockbuster film music. Hum the melody for "The Star Wars Theme" or "Superman" or "Jaws" or The Harry Potter Theme or any of his music composed for a Spielberg/Lucas blockbuster film and hum it to anyone in the world who knows these movies and I bet that they will all know instantly what you are singing moreover it will bring a smile of delight to their faces.

I believe that the measure of a great composer is the public recognition and popularity of his music and John Williams reaches almost everyone with his soundtracks. I think the man deserves to be called a musical genius in every sense of the word.

AI is wonderful and moving, the themes are glorious and the orchestrations are excellent. This score also comes with some fascinating electronic music and some great choral writing.

Recently I have been listening to another side of John Williams, his Violin Concerto and "The Five Sacred Trees". Although I cannot say that these works have the same instant appeal that the music for "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" or "Raiders of The Lost Ark" do but it still shows his brilliance of being able to write and compose in any musical genre.

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Fallen Butnotdown

Excellent Album, But with major distorted flaws

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2019

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A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) is an excellent and beautiful soundtrack to an amazing film. The only downside is the major digital distorted flaws contained on the disc itself within the soundtrack, track twelve being the main culprit. Impossible to enjoy when loud static noises replace the music on multiple occasions. Such a shame as it stops me listening to he album as a whole, thus the 2 stars and not 5.

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Joshua H

Possibly my Favourite Soundtrack

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2013

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Emotionally-draining and thought-provoking, John Williams' soundtrack to an incredible film combines elements of minimalism, electronics and vocal effects to create a superb portrait of the 'Mecha' World. Barbara Bonney sings beautifully in 'The Search for the Blue Fairy' and 'Replicas' is probably the most unsettling track I have ever heard by Williams. 'The Moon Rising' is very exciting, beginning with the broken chord theme first heard in 'Abandoned in the Woods.' Unfortunately this soundtrack had technical difficulties importing into my iTunes but that may not be because of the CD. Anyway in terms of music this is a must-have soundtrack.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2018

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As good as described

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Uriah Heap

A.I. I like.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2016

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A.I. more like A +.There's nothing artificial about this composition from John Williams. Heartfelt and moving are some of the adjectives that an android would use if they had genuine feelings and emotions.

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Steve G.

Tears at you heartstrings.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2017

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.Read reviews bought it and I am glad I did.

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Patricia Norma Planner

Excellent condition.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2015

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Music is divine, lose yourself in the soundtrack. Excellent condition.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2013

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A really outstanding CD,totally spoiled by an almost unuseable track 12,which was the main reason for my purchase.So very disappointing.

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SE-Nord

Ein gelungenes Werk

Reviewed in Germany on April 21, 2002

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Ich denke nicht, daß dies der beste Soundtrack ist, den John Williams bisher veröffentlicht hat, aber alleine wegen dem Gänsehaut-Stück "For always" hat sich der Kauf für mich gelohnt. Ein echter Ohrwurm, egal ob instrumental oder mit der wunderschönen Stimme von Lara Fabian. Dieses Lied taucht auf der CD in 4 verschiedenen Versionen auf. Auch die anderen Stücke sind recht stimmungsvoll und wecken Erinnerungen an den Film in mir.

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Tucker

Disappointing

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2019

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Disappointing sound track aside from Groban and Fabian songs. Expected it to be better overall.

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Sven Mollemeyer

Überwältigend

Reviewed in Germany on April 14, 2014

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Für jeden, der Filmmusik auch nur ansatzweise mag, ist diese CD ein muss.
Das Hauptthema ist so gefühlvoll komponiert und mit dem Klavier gespielt, neben "Unchained Melody" eines der traurigsten Themen, die ich je gehört habe. So einfach und doch so effektiv. Feuchte Augen sind einfach nicht zu vermeiden.

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Marie-Pier Nadeau

A little bit disappointed

Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2014

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I was expecting the disc has not any default because it was new.
I listened it and found out one track wasn't correctly recorded, so I have been able to buy it as a MP3 on another website.
I decided to keep the product because the other tracks are all okay.

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Jean RINGUETTE

Original Soundtrack or copy?

Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2018

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La qualité du ‘booklet’ est médiocre. S’agit-il d’un CD original ou d’une copie contrefaite?

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Reviewed in France on September 4, 2014

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... du film, simplement parce que j'aime le thème principal (la mélodie) et que je l'ai entendue chantée par Josh Groban et qu'elle m'a touché, voire ému, c'est tout.

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Reviewed in France on February 2, 2012

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Ce site a su réparer une érreur de sa part dans un délai étonnament brèf et sans le moindre soucie.Ce qui donne une bonne confiance malgrès les fontières( site d'envoie au royaume-uni, londres).

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