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Track Listings
| 1. Prologue / Anvil of grom |
| 2. Riddle of steel / Riders of doom |
| 3. The gift of fury |
| 4. Column of sadness / Wheel of pain |
| 5. Atlantean sword |
| 6. Theology / Civilization |
| 7. Love theme |
| 8. The search |
| 9. The Orgy |
| 10. The funeral pyre |
| 11. Battle of the mounds pt. 1 |
| 12. Orphans of Doom / The awakening |
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have heard many soundtracks in my time, i have heard many classical pieces.... but never in my life have i heard something so majestic, gut-wrenching, beautiful and chivalric in my entire life.
I am a fan of fantasy/action movies, and i have of course seen the film with arnie many many times, as to this day i believe it beats ANY of these big budget green screen blockbusters (with its arms tied behind its back) The movie was great, but i like to look upon it more like a musical, there is not THAT much dialogue throughout the film... it flows like a musical epic, and throughout the film the score simply captured my heart and imagination, in ways no other music has. As vivid as the movie is on-screen (and underrated classic in my view) the music compliments it perfectly, it is like the two co-exist in a perfect symbiosis and each without the other would not be as complete.
As true as this is, i was amazed when i listened to the soundtrack for the first time... even without the vivd imagery of the movie its just as powerful (if not moreso).... your imagination can run wild, you soar through an array of emotions,.... and some parts are so beautiful its almost painful to listen.
This really is one of the best pieces of music ever written (some will laugh at this statement, but i do not care).... I own 400 cds, and this is the best i own, i cant go through a week without listening to it in its entirety...
An underrated classic, a benchmark from which ALL fantasy scores nowadays steal.... you can hear it in every fantasy score in hollywood these days.... yet it goes unthanked, and for the most part, un-noticed.
I must confess i am a fan of vaious types of metal, folk, power, black, death (no im not joking), thrash, viking etc.... but this really is something that no musical barriers and bias can ignore... this cd, is mastery.
100/100
I am a fan of fantasy/action movies, and i have of course seen the film with arnie many many times, as to this day i believe it beats ANY of these big budget green screen blockbusters (with its arms tied behind its back) The movie was great, but i like to look upon it more like a musical, there is not THAT much dialogue throughout the film... it flows like a musical epic, and throughout the film the score simply captured my heart and imagination, in ways no other music has. As vivid as the movie is on-screen (and underrated classic in my view) the music compliments it perfectly, it is like the two co-exist in a perfect symbiosis and each without the other would not be as complete.
As true as this is, i was amazed when i listened to the soundtrack for the first time... even without the vivd imagery of the movie its just as powerful (if not moreso).... your imagination can run wild, you soar through an array of emotions,.... and some parts are so beautiful its almost painful to listen.
This really is one of the best pieces of music ever written (some will laugh at this statement, but i do not care).... I own 400 cds, and this is the best i own, i cant go through a week without listening to it in its entirety...
An underrated classic, a benchmark from which ALL fantasy scores nowadays steal.... you can hear it in every fantasy score in hollywood these days.... yet it goes unthanked, and for the most part, un-noticed.
I must confess i am a fan of vaious types of metal, folk, power, black, death (no im not joking), thrash, viking etc.... but this really is something that no musical barriers and bias can ignore... this cd, is mastery.
100/100
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is probably Poledouris' best known work and for good reason: it's a masterpiece. In the movie, the opening act (tracks 1-4) is driven completely by his epic music and tell the story without the aid of dialogue. As well the perfectly barbaric drums, I believe Poledouris used an outrageously large horn section for the Conan theme giving it a uniquely primal sound quality. 'Riders of Doom' gives us the opera that the story and style demanded and has been used in trailer after trailer since. The achingly sad and atmospheric 'Gift of Fury' sends a shudder down the spine and the act is rounded off with the rhythmically driven 'Wheel of Pain' as Conan grows before our ears. As if this isn't enough, Poledouris' treats us with the addictive 'Orgy' and fantastic themes for Valeria and Subotai. The influence of Rosza's Ben-Hur is obvious in Poledouris' themes and fanfares and his sheer energy is breathtaking. Aside from lacking 'Conan's Crucifixion' and a more complete 'Battle of the Mounds' this release is more than satisfying and should definitely be in your CD collection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first saw "Conan the barbarian" at a cinema in September 1982,and to say I was "blown away" would be an under-statement.
I loved the movie right from the first frame,and although it is a powerful action movie with stunning cinematography,and possibly the most fitting role Arnold Schwarzenegger ever had,it is this remarkable movie score that really sets it apart from any other film.
I remember buying this soundtrack from a shop in Covent Garden in London a month after I first saw the film,and I was seriously excited about my purchase of this score on a twelve-inch vinyl LP.
Twenty-six years later and listening to it now on CD,I love it just as much as I did all those years ago.
At the Academy awards in 1983 there was no mention of "Conan the barbarian" and indeed this fine soundtrack was sadly over-looked,what a total and complete travesty.E.T. the Extra-terrestrial won the Oscar for best movie score.As good as it is.E.T.is not a patch on this rich orchestral masterpiece.
If you don't already own this remarkable masterwork,then please,I emplore you BUY IT TODAY!I can only thank the late Basil Poledouris for composing
such a wonderful work.
I loved the movie right from the first frame,and although it is a powerful action movie with stunning cinematography,and possibly the most fitting role Arnold Schwarzenegger ever had,it is this remarkable movie score that really sets it apart from any other film.
I remember buying this soundtrack from a shop in Covent Garden in London a month after I first saw the film,and I was seriously excited about my purchase of this score on a twelve-inch vinyl LP.
Twenty-six years later and listening to it now on CD,I love it just as much as I did all those years ago.
At the Academy awards in 1983 there was no mention of "Conan the barbarian" and indeed this fine soundtrack was sadly over-looked,what a total and complete travesty.E.T. the Extra-terrestrial won the Oscar for best movie score.As good as it is.E.T.is not a patch on this rich orchestral masterpiece.
If you don't already own this remarkable masterwork,then please,I emplore you BUY IT TODAY!I can only thank the late Basil Poledouris for composing
such a wonderful work.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Exceptional
If you like the film then this soundtrack is as good as it gets - tremendous composer who did a great job at creating an emotionally evocative series of tracks
Published 8 months ago by Mark
Conan the Barbarian (Original Score)
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, loves the opening theme of this film and you will not regret purchasing a copy. Trust me, go mad and get a copy.
Published 14 months ago by Splinkagio
Epic an understatement of this piece
Like many of my age, when Conan first hit the screen in 1982 I watched it for the visual experience of the action, revelling in the violence and fantasy element of the film. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Tony Roberts
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This review is for the Special Edition Soundtrack
I've always felt that the greatest travesty in the history of the Oscars is the fact that this did not win Best Soundtrack;... Read more
I've always felt that the greatest travesty in the history of the Oscars is the fact that this did not win Best Soundtrack;... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by carlosnightman
Astounding
I've been aware of the popularity for the 'Conan' score for quite a while, but have always been wary of purchasing a copy for fear of being, frankly, let down by all the hype. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by Ian Armer
PERHAPS THE BEST OST ...EVER!!!
Powerful, moving & heavy - 3 adjectives that don't even begin to do this justice!
One of the finest OST's ever composed (certainly my favourite) and the only ones even close... Read more
One of the finest OST's ever composed (certainly my favourite) and the only ones even close... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2008 by Adam Jackson
Crushes Other Soundtracks
Don't let any prejudices that may arise by the thought of arnie in a furry loin cloth put you off this piece of music - this really is one of the best soundtracks ever made. Read more
Published on 27 May 2008 by J. Patching
A pure musical delight!
Who would ever imagine that a movie starring a muscular macho colossus hardly able to speak could also contain one of the best and most moving musical soundtracks in the history? Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2007 by Maciej
Barbarian, Orchestral brilliance
I've watched the film numerous times in Nicam stereo (video) on headphones, (shared house, late at night) and loved the soundtrack. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2006 by "matguest"
THE Fantasy standard.
If you are a soundtrack collector then I suggest you put this on the top of your shopping list.
Basil Poledouris set the standard for the fantasy genre when he scored 80's... Read more
Basil Poledouris set the standard for the fantasy genre when he scored 80's... Read more
Published on 18 April 2005 by "the_nutopian"
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