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Music from the acclaimed historical TV drama series by John Lunn
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The score to Downton Abbey is absolutely brilliant. The album is dominated by some sublime writing for strings and piano, with the occasional contribution from the oboe and other woodwind instruments (however this not frequent). The pace of the album is fairly slow, but this is not a bad thing. In some tracks ("Us and Them"), the pace is slightly high but never in danger of going into action mode.
The quality is consistently high across the duration of the whole album. Many of the tracks are fairly short, my favourites were "Downton Abbey - The Suite" and "Damaged". The additional length of these tracks mean that they could develop more musically, however that isn't to say the shorter tracks were bad.
I wasn't a fan of the Alfie Boe vocal tracks, however I can appreciate they fit the period well. I did quite like the Mary-Jess vocal contribution over the main Downton Abbey theme for the final track "Did I Make The Most of Loving You", with a soprano like quality to her voice.
Please be aware that this score is 55 minutes in length, and there may have been other pieces of music that you liked within the show that are not present on the album. I personally thought the track selection was excellent.
Overall, this score is simply wonderful and goes to show that TV soundtracks are not to be underestimated in terms of their quality. For fans of piano and string music, this album will be right up your street. The score fits the period well, and yet on album it does not sound dated. For fans of the score of the show, you will undoubtedly love it, and for film/tv score fans this is an album not to be missed.
The quality is consistently high across the duration of the whole album. Many of the tracks are fairly short, my favourites were "Downton Abbey - The Suite" and "Damaged". The additional length of these tracks mean that they could develop more musically, however that isn't to say the shorter tracks were bad.
I wasn't a fan of the Alfie Boe vocal tracks, however I can appreciate they fit the period well. I did quite like the Mary-Jess vocal contribution over the main Downton Abbey theme for the final track "Did I Make The Most of Loving You", with a soprano like quality to her voice.
Please be aware that this score is 55 minutes in length, and there may have been other pieces of music that you liked within the show that are not present on the album. I personally thought the track selection was excellent.
Overall, this score is simply wonderful and goes to show that TV soundtracks are not to be underestimated in terms of their quality. For fans of piano and string music, this album will be right up your street. The score fits the period well, and yet on album it does not sound dated. For fans of the score of the show, you will undoubtedly love it, and for film/tv score fans this is an album not to be missed.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The soundtrack to Downton Abbey will bring a smile to its fans, and will even impress those who have not watched the series! John Lunn's fierce and haunting score is unforgettable (particularly the Downton Abbey suite), and though variations of it are woven throughout the other tracks, each song remains distinct. An added bonus are the extra tracks created specifically for series two: Roses of Picardy and If You Were the Only Girl (In the World), sung by tenor Alfie Boe, are two popular wartime songs, and Did I Make the Most of Loving You, sung by Mary-Jess, which sets romantic lyrics to the Downton suite. All in all, this soundtrack is both an excellent addition to one's Downton Abbey memorabilia, and a music treat!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Julian Fellowes has created a programme which brings great pleasure to the country in a time of uncertainty by reflecting back on a time of even greater uncertainty. Moreover, it reflects his own and our longing for a bygone era.
The soundtrack is incredibly important in its success. I can still remember watching the opening credits for the first time and thinking how good the quality of the production was from the photography to the music. It really is quite beautiful.
This soundtrack is superb and the CD, while slightly repetitive, is in its own right a fine production of classical music. It reminds me a little of the Meet Joe Black soundtrack which I would also recommend.
Hope you enjoy too.
The soundtrack is incredibly important in its success. I can still remember watching the opening credits for the first time and thinking how good the quality of the production was from the photography to the music. It really is quite beautiful.
This soundtrack is superb and the CD, while slightly repetitive, is in its own right a fine production of classical music. It reminds me a little of the Meet Joe Black soundtrack which I would also recommend.
Hope you enjoy too.
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Nice N easy listening
Always loved the backing music in the TV series so I had to get this cd. It's a nice easy listening disc.
Published 1 month ago by Wynne Jones
A Fine Keepsake
This compilation of music cues from the series is a nice audio remembrance of the series. The instrumentals are memorable and evocative, the vocals not so much. Read more
Published 3 months ago by richievee
Just as expexted - great soundtrack!
Wonderful music - some soundtracks are stuffed with stuff you cannot recognise. This is just perfect!
It is a nice trip back when listening to this soundtrack.
It is a nice trip back when listening to this soundtrack.
Published 3 months ago by Birgitte Haj Jrgensen
Hoping for a release of the season 2 music from Downton
I am hoping for a relase of the music form the second series of Downton Abbey. Any plans to release it on CD or mp3? Thank you.
Published 3 months ago by Jeff Bryman
Downtown music!
If you enjoyed both series of Downtown Abbey, you'll love the cd of all the music. Really conjures up images and scenes from the show!
Published 4 months ago by Wenners
Almost Perfect
As a Downton Abbey fan I have to say the music is simply excellent but I have only given this CD four stars because of the inclusion of the two Alfie Boe tracks as his voice,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JWM
Present worth waiting for!
As this is a present I thought I would have a sneak preview. It came unsealed so I did.
If you enjoyed the Music of Downton Abbey TV series you will not be disappointed. Read more
If you enjoyed the Music of Downton Abbey TV series you will not be disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carol
downton abbey ost album
having watched the series on the tv and comepletely fell in love with I just had to have this and i haven't been disappointed
Published 5 months ago by sandiem
Fantastic Score!
A must for any Downton Abbey viewer.
The score is wonderfully written.
The result should be perfectly received. Read more
The score is wonderfully written.
The result should be perfectly received. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Adam J. Carnie
The music takes you right into the abbey
Just listening to the CD brings me back to the abbey and through every episode. Easy listening and perfect company to the DVD!
Published 6 months ago by Poodlequeen
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