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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Loosely based on the popular Disney theme park audio-animatronic ride, one might expect a modicum of good-natured "Yo-ho-ho-ing"--or maybe a little rousing Korngold/Errol Flynn/Captain Blood orchestral romanticism--here. Instead composer Klaus Badelt initially entices us with some sparing Celtic folk charm, then unleashes a furious broadside of symphonic and choral thunder to rival his ominous score for K-19. The composer's fellow German mentor is an obvious influence throughout (the album is credited with a wink as "Score overproduced by Hans 'Long John' Zimmer") but Badelt brings his own muscular instincts to bear throughout. Perhaps shrewdly realizing that genre cliches are nothing if not for reinventing, Badelt delivers his rhythmically nervous Eurocentric sensibilities--sort of Holst duels Shostakovich on the Spanish Main--with the subtlety of a scorching cannonball. It's seasoned with a little romantic respite in the final act, if a bit gingerly, and could no doubt profit by some of Korngold's sparkling melodic verve. But it's a loud, unabashed Summer Blockbuster score at heart; alert the neighbors. --Jerry McCulley
Fab
Review date: 2010-01-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you enjoyed the movie, it's very likely that Badelt's music had something to do with it. The soundtrack is emotive, exciting and evocative from start to finish. Enjoy.
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Reviews
Users daughter
Review date: 2007-03-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is an excellent score to a truly brilliant film. As someone who has played this score with an orchestra it really does encorporate the true sounds of the pirate way of life. It has so many different atmospheres, the music is terific. This is a must have soundtrack!!!!!
What a tune
Review date: 2006-12-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
The score to this film is truly stunning. The music is so catchy, and, more than that, has long term appeal, I'm still listening on and off since buying it over a year ago. I'm sure you know the tune if you're looking at this review.
Although the soundtrack is dominated by the said tune, there are many variations of it, and other great tunes in there. I still find track 15 the best, it is truly wonderful. And of course the price is now very reasonable, you have no excuse for not buying this.
Brilliant Music
Review date: 2006-11-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
Theres just something about the music, its much better than most soundtracks. So easy to just play and whistle along to. I might even say I would recommend this more than the film itself!
Loud, fast, quick and action packed, the film would undeniably have been much less than it was without this fantastic soundtrack!
Wonderful
Review date: 2006-08-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
This was bought for me for my birthday and I must say it is AMAZING! The tracks run into one another so it is like listening to one long piece of music.
If you loved the film then you MUST buy this! Espeically if you like violins as it has a lot of them in! The only bit that you could say is boring is the first one (after the intoduction which is exellent!) because it is slow and really isn't anything like the rest!
The whole CD is very piratey and lively. A must have!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Klaus Badelt
Recording label: Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Walt Disney
EAN: 0094635323726
Binding: Audio CD
Format: Soundtrack,
Release date: 2006-02-06
Universal product code (UPC): 094635323726
Number of discs: 1
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. Fog Bound
2. Medallion Calls
3. Black Pearl
4. Will And Elizabeth
5. Swords Crossed
6. Walk The Plank
7. Barbossa Is Hungry
8. Blood Ritual
9. Moonlight Serenade
10. To The Pirates' Cave
11. Skull And Crossbones
12. Bootstrap's Bootstraps
13. Underwater March
14. One Last Shot
15. He's A Pirate
Publishers: Walt Disney