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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John Williams’ score is, typically, immensely thematic. However, the themes do not construct the score in the manor themes operate in Williams’ immensely accurate leitmotif design for the Star Wars trilogy. The score boasts two amazing primary themes. Both are heard in ‘Theme from Jurassic Park’, ‘Journey To An Island’ and ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park’. The themes composed in illustration of the velociraptors are also used in various cues. But it’s the two main themes which have rightly garnered such public acclaim. As with most Williams themes, the construction is relatively simple. The first theme is slow and stately. The second theme utilises a sense of rhythmic marching. This is provided by the lower brass, similar to the opening to the theme from Indiana Jones. Both are brilliant and memorable. They go round ones head for days!! (or maybe it’s just me).
The outstanding track on the album is most definitely ‘Journey To An Island’. It contains both main themes and its orchestration is breathtaking. Williams surrounds this music with such complex and magically rich orchestrations, producing a sense of magic constant throughout the entire 9 minutes running time. The trumpets soar, the strings swirl whilst the woodwinds dance in scherzo like figures. This style of ‘fantasy’ orchestration has become a staple of Williams’ style and extends orchestrational practices from Hook and ET. He tinges occasional cues with various ethnic flutes and native percussion, reflecting the geography of the film.
The outstanding track on the album is most definitely ‘Journey To An Island’. It contains both main themes and its orchestration is breathtaking. Williams surrounds this music with such complex and magically rich orchestrations, producing a sense of magic constant throughout the entire 9 minutes running time. The trumpets soar, the strings swirl whilst the woodwinds dance in scherzo like figures. This style of ‘fantasy’ orchestration has become a staple of Williams’ style and extends orchestrational practices from Hook and ET. He tinges occasional cues with various ethnic flutes and native percussion, reflecting the geography of the film.
In returning to the genre which produced ‘Jaws’, Williams produces action music of a high calibre. However these cues are never as downright scary, arguably because the musical ideas are not as simple.
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Format:Audio CD
I have a confession to make; I love film soundtracks. I like the film music of John Williams more than any other, and that's not easily said with the likes of Horner, Zimmerman, and a miriad of others. But Williams... Star Wars had me hooked as did Fiddler on the Roof, Jaws, Schindlers List, Superman the Movie, even his TV stuff like Lost in Space (credited as Johnny Williams).
So Jurassic Park... the dinosaurs were so realistic in the film butwould it have been as good without the music? try watching the film with no sound... it doesn't work.
To my mind, the mark of a good soundtrack album is one you can listen to and appreciate without having seen the film and Williams' scores do just that, Jurassic Park being no exception. The music is a character in itself, and I think he does this by composing themes and not music to a scene. The themes are then used to accompany appropriately timed scenes in the film thus enhancing the mood of the scene. However, the album returns to the themes and as such work brilliantly.
Jurassic Park is an album which I return to regularly, the music is simply terrific, uplifting, exciting, relaxing, even comical at times. This is Williams at his best, get it.
So Jurassic Park... the dinosaurs were so realistic in the film butwould it have been as good without the music? try watching the film with no sound... it doesn't work.
To my mind, the mark of a good soundtrack album is one you can listen to and appreciate without having seen the film and Williams' scores do just that, Jurassic Park being no exception. The music is a character in itself, and I think he does this by composing themes and not music to a scene. The themes are then used to accompany appropriately timed scenes in the film thus enhancing the mood of the scene. However, the album returns to the themes and as such work brilliantly.
Jurassic Park is an album which I return to regularly, the music is simply terrific, uplifting, exciting, relaxing, even comical at times. This is Williams at his best, get it.
By Johan RF
Format:Audio CD
John Williams' genius here is taken to new heights. For those who study music its clear but for those more laid back about such matter then I just suggest that the pauses and variation in pace in this soundtrack set it apart from any other and inject suspense that is so clever and to leave me smiling for a long time. A stunning album. It stands alone as a music collection and not many soundtracks can say that. BUY.
By N. Kulik
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this CD because the theme in it renews my hope every time I listen to it. It is so full of life and power.
This music is a classic and anyone serious about good music should, in my opinion, try to get it. The price is good also, so to me, this is a very worthwhile bargain.
This music is a classic and anyone serious about good music should, in my opinion, try to get it. The price is good also, so to me, this is a very worthwhile bargain.
By Mr R Brown
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
John Williams has a way of writing the type of music that sticks in your mind. Having seen the film on several occasions each note of the score seems to bring to mind the big-screen action whilst just listening to this CD.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my fiance. It's in good condition, I will update my review after it's opened and played.
Format:MP3 Download
John Williams scores this one pefectly. It perfectly captures the excitement and adventure of the film and can make you feel like a child again.
By Mr. R. Mayou
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Format:MP3 Download
This is the soundtrack to my childhood. Its hard to explain just what the original Jurassic Park meant to my generation or how huge this film was. Star Wars I never got. The films had been long out and even though British TV showed them all their initial impact had been and gone so I missed the hype surrounding them Jurassic Park though was different. I can still remember seeing the trailer on TV for the first time and the moment when you see the Brachiosaurus, Ive never felt that about any film since and for an eleven year old boy who for years before had collected the model dinosaur range the London natural history museum issued it was unbelievable. Here was a real life breathing and living dinosaur on the screen and you then had to see the film. All my friends at school were the same, it was the number one talked about topic for weeks. Even now the first few bars of the Jurassic Park main theme send my heart racing. For my generation this was our Star Wars. Anyway enough nostalgia and lets look at the soundtrack on its own merit. (A review of the film will follow when its finally released on blu-ray. My number one most wanted.) Only very few film scores have the capability of adding to the sense of magic and wonder of a film in quite the way that this one does. Just think of the famous parts of the film and you hear the soundtrack. The helicopter entrance onto Isla Nublar with the incredible main theme playing is probably one of the great movie scenes of all time. Then theres the graceful beauty of the theme that plays when theyrre in the tree with the Brachiosaurus. But of course any film soundtrack stands and falls on its dramatic track and JP's does a terrific job of adding to the almost tangible tension. This is the great John Williams at the absolute peak of his powers.... Read more ›
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Spectacular
Another reviewer mentioned the poor editing of the album - and i have to agree, however for me this does not detract from the quality of the compositions. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by Mr. R. J. Juden
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Yet another famous movie theme
It's amazing when you realise just how many famous film themes John Williams composed. This two-part theme is a classic and the tracks 'Theme from Jurassic Park' and 'Journey to... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2005 by Juan Iglesias
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Awesome
An amazing soundtrack from an amazing composer
Highly recommended
Published on 11 July 2005
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