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- Original Release Date: 8 Jun 2004
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| Song Title | Artist | Time | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Battle Of Britain Theme | Ron Goodwin | 1:25 | Not Available | |||
| 2. Ace High March | Ron Goodwin | 3:34 | Not Available | |||
| 3. The Lull Before The Storm | Ron Goodwin | 1:39 | Not Available | |||
| 4. Work And Play | Ron Goodwin | 2:30 | Not Available | |||
| 5. Death And Destruction | Ron Goodwin | 1:26 | Not Available | |||
| 6. Briefing The Luftwaffe | Ron Goodwin | 1:18 | Not Available | |||
| 7. Prelude To Battle | Ron Goodwin | 3:24 | Not Available | |||
| 8. Victory Assured | Ron Goodwin | 2:16 | Not Available | |||
| 9. Defeat | Ron Goodwin | 1:28 | Not Available | |||
| 10. Hitler's Headquarters | Ron Goodwin | 0:58 | Not Available | |||
| 11. Return To Base | Ron Goodwin | 0:48 | Not Available | |||
| 12. Threat | Ron Goodwin | 1:26 | Not Available | |||
| 13. Civilian Tragedy | Ron Goodwin | 1:11 | Not Available | |||
| 14. Offensive Build-Up | Ron Goodwin | 3:47 | Not Available | |||
| 15. Attack | Ron Goodwin | 1:01 | Not Available | |||
| 16. Personal Tragedy | Ron Goodwin | 0:47 | Not Available | |||
| 17. Battle In The Air | Sir William Walton | 4:54 | Not Available | |||
| 18. Absent Friends | Ron Goodwin | 1:07 | Not Available | |||
| 19. Battle Of Britain - End Title | Ron Goodwin | 2:58 | Not Available | |||
| 20. March Introduction and Battle Of Britain March | Sir William Walton | 2:18 | Not Available | |||
| 21. The Young Siegfrieds | Sir William Walton | 1:24 | Not Available | |||
| 22. Luftwaffe Victory | Sir William Walton | 1:18 | Not Available | |||
| 23. The Few Fight Back | Sir William Walton | 1:53 | Not Available | |||
| 24. Cat And Mouse | Sir William Walton | 2:54 | Not Available | |||
| 25. Scherzo "Gay Berlin" | Sir William Walton | 1:21 | Not Available | |||
| 26. Dogfight | Sir William Walton | 1:30 | Not Available | |||
| 27. Scramble! / Battle In The Air | Sir William Walton | 5:41 | Not Available | |||
| 28. Finale: Battle Of Britain March | Sir William Walton | 2:27 | Not Available |
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The music for 'Battle of Britain' will go down in history as being one of the best scores ever written for an aviation film. After dumping Sir Wiliam Walton's music, the producers of the film called in Ron Goodwin just four weeks before the movie was due to be premiered. After a lot of late nights Goodwin provided a classic soundtrack. His 'Luftwaffe March' rates as one of the best pieces of martial music written for the silver screen.
Walton's music, of which only 'Battle in the Air' made it into the final cut of the film, was thought to be lost for nearly 30 years, but thankfully resurfaces here. Listening to it, it fits the bill perfectly, which begs the question, why was it dropped in the first place?
This is an enhanced CD, which includes a copy of the film's cinema trailer, so those with a PC can enjoy a bit of screen action as well as the movie's score.
As with 'Where Eagles Dare', 'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines', '633 Squadron', 'The Trap' and many others, this is a fine tribute to Ron Goodwin's composing skills for the silver screen.
Walton's music, of which only 'Battle in the Air' made it into the final cut of the film, was thought to be lost for nearly 30 years, but thankfully resurfaces here. Listening to it, it fits the bill perfectly, which begs the question, why was it dropped in the first place?
This is an enhanced CD, which includes a copy of the film's cinema trailer, so those with a PC can enjoy a bit of screen action as well as the movie's score.
As with 'Where Eagles Dare', 'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines', '633 Squadron', 'The Trap' and many others, this is a fine tribute to Ron Goodwin's composing skills for the silver screen.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
From the infectious main title track; 'Aces High'(aka'The Luftwaffe March'), through to the variations on the 'Battle of Britain theme',this score remains truly memorable and perfectly compliments this classic aviation epic. Variations on both themes are used to complement the stunning aerial photography of both air forces to equal effect. Equally powerful are the cues that underscore the horrors of the war on the ground, notably 'Death and Destruction' and 'Civillian Tragedy'. Sir William Walton's rejected score is also heard here for the first time and, although very different in style to Ron Goodwin's, is equally memorable and vintage Walton. 'Battle In The Air', the only cue from Walton's rejected score to appear in the final cut of the film, features here with the bonus of an alternate take to the one used. This remains one of the most remarkable pieces of music ever written by Walton for the screen. It is used to stunning effect during the scenes of the climactic dogfights over London in September 1940. Brilliantly remastered and sounding as good as new, both original scores stand up equally well and make this a CD to treasure. Vintage Walton certainly, but for me it's Goodwin's score that stays in the memory. Definately a disc that will be played over and over again and,in my opinion, Ron Goodwin's Finest Hour!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The film is superb,but it^s really the inclusion of this soundtrack by Ron Goodwin that makes it so.The music really does bring out the feel of the battle itself,all the preparations,the sucesses and despair of war.This cd also includes the original score by Sir William Walton,which wasn^t actually used in the film.So different in tone to the one used,but equally good and expresses the feelings of battle clearly in its composure.Buy the film and this cd,you will not be disappointed.
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Battle of Britain soundtrack
One of the finest ever sound tracks to accompany a film. Even after 42 years it has stood the test of time. The music from both Ron Goodwin and William Walton is superb. Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Badger
Battle of Britain CD MUST
As mentioned already by others here, this is a wonderful CD and has been my personal "soundtrack" over the past months of the 70th anniversary. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Andrew Simpson
The right stuff
Nice to have the original and not a cloned version.
There are some who think Walton's score at least as good. Personally I don't agree.
There are some who think Walton's score at least as good. Personally I don't agree.
Published 20 months ago by S. S. Stoker
Battle of Britain Original Soundtrack - Two great soundtracks for the...
The Battle of Britain was a grand and ambitious film, bringing an epic tale to the screen with a huge cast consisting of the cream of British acting talent. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Victor
Tally Ho chaps!
The cd is in two parts.First part is the music from the film by Ron Goodwin.The second half is by
Sir William Walton. Read more
Sir William Walton. Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by BarneyT
Stirring Stuff
If you liked the film then this "proper" original sound track will remind you of the stirring stuff behind both the film and the event that is now from a very long time ago. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by D.Hatcher
Great Classical
Leaving the film apart this is a very enjoyable piece of stirring classical music. The late Ron Goodwin's recording, although a variation of two themes remains interesting... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2007 by Mahatmacoat
Two fine score on one CD
Walton's "Battle in the Air" sequence was, apparently, only used as Sir Laurence Olivier threatened to have his name removed from the credits unless they used some of Walton's... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2005 by Jeffrey Davis
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