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it would appear that a lot of this musicwas not used in the film the main themeis not included i had assumed it was thefull soundtrack with extra pieces addednot so from this point of view it wasdissapointing good music but not whati was expecting i think i should havebought the original soundtrack kevin
Great orchestra music offset by melodious singing and a few catchy audio clips from the movie
If you're in a toss up as to which CD to buy, I would suggest the original soundtrack. There are some re-mixes and some good tracks such as "Secrets," "Marikesh Marketplace," and "Not Yet," but I don't think the entire CD is worth almost $20. I've listened to both soundtracks and I think the better buy would be the original. The original has more of the crucial scores such as "The Battle" "Earth" "The Might of Rome" The Barbarian Horde" "Honor Him" and "Now we are Free." This soundtrack "More Music From." is just a collection of the filler music that includes some dialogue. If you want to here the music with the dialogue, you might as well just watch the movie.
I am getting chills listening to the lines and the music. I love it. Thanks. I meant to order the Gladiator soundtrack but in my rush I accidentally ordered More Music. and just received it and am listening to it. In reviewing the comments most of the people seem to be unhappy so I am glad I made the mistake because I just order the soundtrack so I am going to be in a really exciting treat.
The soundtrack is intensely bittersweet, exciting ("The Gladiator Waltz"--yes, you're supposed to giggle--Hans did)., and just very consumable. If you were impressed by movie--and I haven't run into anybody yet who wasn't--then consider this soundtrack an equivalent of that experience, but audio. There is the use of a female voice (Lisa Gerrard) wailing in another language, which had become something of a trend ('Troy', 'Munich', 'Narnia' again, and many others). Tumnus plays in 'Narnia'), and I have fallen in love with it. Unfortunately, there is dialogue over a few of the tracks, but it is well worth sitting or fast-forwarding through. One of those pivotal soundtracks. There is a duduk (the sound used for that thing Mr. "Now We Are Free" is the kind of song that first intrigues you, then entraps you, and then takes you on an emotional ride.
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