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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Some soundtracks not only transform the film for which they were written, but also provide enjoyable music in their own right. John Barry's "Dances With Wolves" most definitely falls into this category.
The original soundtrack album had a running time of some 53 minutes. Fortunately, someone at Sony appears to have realised that this did not represent all the best music, and consequently there is this 2004 release with a running time of some 75 minutes.
The music itself is in Barry's most stirring and moving style. Of the many memorable themes in the score, my favourite is the one first heard in the track "The Buffalo Robe". Gently scored for strings at this point, it conveys the sort of elegiac poetry normally associated with Russian composers such as Borodin and Balakirev. The same theme reappears scored for woodwind and sounding even more haunting in the track "Falling in Love".
Incidentally, "Falling in Love" and "The Buffalo Hunt" (film version) are two of the tracks which didn't appear in the shorter release, making this 2004 release pretty much essential.
As with most film music, there is a certain amount of repetition and padding, but overall this is an example of the soundtrack genre at its finest. In addition, the orchestral playing is especially good, and the recording quality is clear and well balanced. Very highly recommended.
The original soundtrack album had a running time of some 53 minutes. Fortunately, someone at Sony appears to have realised that this did not represent all the best music, and consequently there is this 2004 release with a running time of some 75 minutes.
The music itself is in Barry's most stirring and moving style. Of the many memorable themes in the score, my favourite is the one first heard in the track "The Buffalo Robe". Gently scored for strings at this point, it conveys the sort of elegiac poetry normally associated with Russian composers such as Borodin and Balakirev. The same theme reappears scored for woodwind and sounding even more haunting in the track "Falling in Love".
Incidentally, "Falling in Love" and "The Buffalo Hunt" (film version) are two of the tracks which didn't appear in the shorter release, making this 2004 release pretty much essential.
As with most film music, there is a certain amount of repetition and padding, but overall this is an example of the soundtrack genre at its finest. In addition, the orchestral playing is especially good, and the recording quality is clear and well balanced. Very highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John Barry has always been a master at soundtracks, but with "Dances With Wolves", he truly scores high points. This is not a standard western soundtrack, but has a wide variety of instrumental and percussion elements that make it truly unique. The "Main Title" and slower numbers stand out as some of Barry's best. It truly is a romantic soundtrack.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an absolute masterpiece from John Barry,anyone who has seen the film will no doubt appreciate the music written by John Barry,it has all but made the film.Somehow the music matches the film perfectly,and the John Dunbar theme is the icing on the proverbial cake.I've lost track(no pun intended)of how many times I've played the CD,it never fails to come over as nothing less than another John Barry work of excellence.
Yes John Barry is my favourite composer,but this is a must if you liked the film,it always makes more sense to appreciate the music after enjoying the film.
Yes John Barry is my favourite composer,but this is a must if you liked the film,it always makes more sense to appreciate the music after enjoying the film.
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This is a exactly what it says on the packet,its the original soundtack and whilst it is a fantastic recording and well worth the money I think that were I to choose again I would... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mavis Stuart
dances with wolves, new longer version cd
I really enjoy the music of this film but i wish i had gone for the original shorter version. The newer longer version is far too long and boring unlike the shorter version which... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Carlo Chiecchio
Great Soundtrack, Misleading description
Enjoyed the soundtrack, as others have said, brilliantly atmospheric & evocative.
4 stars for that. Read more
4 stars for that. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AndyB8660
John Barry's "Dances With Wolves"
This recording is the 2004 re-release with additional cues, and features some 75 mins of music.
My first reaction to the price of 2. Read more
My first reaction to the price of 2. Read more
Published 12 months ago by NormaE
Barry's masterpiece
It's hard to add anymore superlatives to this wonderful score than others have already mentioned but i shall do my best! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Russell C. Witheyman
Dances with Wolves - CD
Beautiful music, love it, would recommend, especially if you have also seen / bought the DVD.
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by ACE PILATES
Gift1
bought as a gift no review to add - except that i have seen film and the music was great
Published on 4 Dec 2009 by P. G. H. Payne
So glad to have this!
This is one of my all-time favourite films and the nostalgic, atmospheric film score has secured a place in my heart and car's CD!! There isn't a track I don't like. Read more
Published on 12 April 2009 by Carolyn Lobley
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