- Audio Cassette (29 Jun 1992)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Virgin Records Us
- ASIN: B000000WG0
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Ennio Morricone's Academy Award-nominated score captures the conflict between 18th-century Jesuit missionaries trying to convert the native Indians, and the slavers who want to destroy them. In keeping with the serious subject matter and epic scope of Roland Joffe's film, the score is by turns grave, lyrical, and tense. Ever inventive, Morricone mixes liturgical chorales, native drumming, and Spanish-influenced guitars, often in the very same track, to capture the drama of the culture clash. His trademark lyricism also comes through, notably in the beautiful themes for "Gabriel's Oboe" and "The Mission". Not as over-the-top as his well-known spaghetti western scores, The Mission shows Morricone at his dramatic best. --Heidi MacDonald
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Anyone who listens to this album cannot fail to be moved by it's brilliance. There are some striking pieces which almost reduce the listner to tears -particularly Gabriel's Oboe and Falls. A truly passionate recording which depending on your mood when you listen to it will leave you feeling uplifted or melancholy.Either way, a must have for true music lovers.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The most beutifull, emotional music score ever written!
This amazing music score has it all, it is extremely moving and powerfull, and the mood suits the film perfectly. The actual film is excellent but there's no doubt that the movie would not be as good without Morricone's masterpiece. How it never won an oscar for Original Music Score i'll never know.
10/10 !!
This amazing music score has it all, it is extremely moving and powerfull, and the mood suits the film perfectly. The actual film is excellent but there's no doubt that the movie would not be as good without Morricone's masterpiece. How it never won an oscar for Original Music Score i'll never know.
10/10 !!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you have not seen the mission, see it. Then buy this album, don't worry about hearing it first, just buy it. The film will reduce most people to tears and the music did the same for me. Not because of the film itself, but the emotion of the music as a seperate entity form the film is so powerful, it will mean something different to everyone and explores the feelings of the listener. This is a must have recording and it is, in my opinion, probably the best soundtrack recorded. It is now over a decade old and still brilliant, truly a masterpiece.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
:-((
I bought this because I love Gabriels oboe but I have to say I was disappointed and have heard better versions.
The soundtrack is not as good as I remember it sadly! Read more
The soundtrack is not as good as I remember it sadly! Read more
Published 9 months ago by sue
just buy it
i had this album many years ago and lost it. someone on britain's got talent covered one of the tracks and it brought long lost memories back! Read more
Published 12 months ago by pipsqueak
Need inspiration - buy this!
I have been looking to replace my original CD for years - this music can not be ignored. It's fire and passion touches the soul and stirs the emotions. Truly inspirational
Published 16 months ago by particular shopper
The Mission (Original Score)
For anyone who has seen the movie, the Original Score will bring scenes in it vividly to mind. To anyone who has not seen the movie, just sit back and enjoy the magnificent... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gordon Richard
Breathtaking and beautiful.
Possibly the most beautiful music score i have ever heard. I cant say i was a great fan of the film itself, it was Jack Blacks comment in Shallow Hal that made me buy the score. Read more
Published 21 months ago by PJ1978
Heavenly music!
What can I add, nothing really, other than the most beautiful, evocative inspiring music I have heard
on a soundtrack - buy it!
on a soundtrack - buy it!
Published 23 months ago by Antipodean
The greatest film score ever!!
From start to finish The Mission film score is incredibly powerful and moving. The music takes you on a journey from the minute it starts and the fantastic The Falls track never... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Alisunshines
Outstanding!
Very beautiful music! Morricone never fails when doing a music soundtrack for movies. His music is usually conspicuous and flamboyant, it's very simple almost "child-like" music. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Matt Monroe
What a beautiful collection of tracks!
Some of these tracks make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! These pieces exhibit brilliance and passion. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by J. D. Bundock
mary ann's opinion
beautiful film of man's inhumanity to man the scenery was fantastic and well film actors did a fine job and the soundtrack is well worth listening to. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Mary Wishart
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