The Music of James Horner [Soundtrack]

I am a fan of James Horner's music scores. I purchased this cd based on the rave reviews. I am disappointed with this cd as a few of the tracks were not very good. "My heart will go on" is performed so bad it amazes me it is even included.

Definitely not worth the asking price.

Silva Screen Records presents "MUSIC OF JAMES HORNER", featuring The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and The Crouch End Festival Chorus, celebrating one of the most prolific and accomplished composers working in Hollywood today. The Music of James Horner brings together a hand-picked selection of his great compositions from such classic block busters as "The Karate Kid", "Avatar", "Troy", "Titanic", "Deep Impact" and many more that will stir your memories of every scene you pictured in the theatre.

With a successful string of scores already under his belt including "Star Trek", "Braveheart" and "Apollo 13", Horner went on to win an Oscar and Golden Globe for his work composing the music to the international award winning film "Titanic", the biggest grossing orchestral soundtrack of all time.

Tracks on 'Music of James Horner'

Disc One (1):
1. I Want To Go Home (From "The Karate Kid") 5:00
2. War (From "Avatar") The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus 7:42
3. Boys Playing Airplanes (From "The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas") London Music Works 4:08
4. Remember (From "Troy") 6:10
5. A Kaleidoscope Of Mathematics (feat. Helena Blackman) [From "A Beautiful Mind"] 5:31
6. The Wedding (From "Deep Impact") 4:22
7. The Mask Of Zorro (End Titles) [From "The Mask Of Zorro"] 6:16
8. My Heart Will Go On (feat. Helena Blackman) [From "Titanic"] 4:29
9. Take Her To Sea, Mr. Murdoch (From "Titanic") 4:27
10. Ransom (End Titles) [From "Ransom"] 5:15
11. Apollo 13 (End Titles) [From "Apollo 13"] 3:03
12. For The Love Of A Princess (From "Braveheart") 4:15
13. Braveheart (End Titles) [From "Braveheart"] 7:05
14. Legends Of the Fall (End Titles) [From "Legends Of the Fall"] 7:19

Disc Two (2):
1. Lookout point (End Titles) [From "Man Without A Face"] 9:57
2. A Special Story (From "We're Back: A Dinosaur Story") 4:38
3. Electronic Battlefield (From "Patriot Games") 3:42
4. To The Rescue (From "The Rocketeer") 7:33
5. Charging Fort Wagner (From "Glory) 3:01
6. Glory (End Titles) [From "Glory"] 6:41
7. Willow (End Titles) [From "Willow"] 3:53
8. The Land Before Time (End Titles) [From "The Land Before Time"] 6:13
9. Prelude / Ripley's Rescue (From "Aliens") 5:54
10. Cocoon (End Titles) [From "Cocoon"] 7:24
11. Bird Of Prey Decloaks (From "Star Trek III: The Search For Spock") 3:36
12. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (End Titles) [From "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"] 5:50
13. Battle Beyond The Stars (End Titles) [From "Battle Beyond The Stars"] 4:06

BIOS:
1. James Roy Horner
Date of Birth: August 14, 1953 - Los Angeles, California
Date of Death: Still Living

Hats off to our wonderful staff of top brass Reynold D'Silva (executiive producer), James Fitzpatrick and Rick Clark (producers), as we enjoy an update to Silva Screen's celebrated 1999 release "Titanic-The Essential James Horner", this extensive overview of his work brings it full circle.

Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Mixing: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Arrangements & Song Selection]

Total Time: 2 CD Set on 27 Tracks ~ Silva Screen 1351 ~ (July 26, 2011)