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Loosely based on the popular Disney theme park audio-animatronic ride, one might expect a modicum of good-natured "Yo-ho-ho-ing"--or maybe a little rousing Korngold/Errol Flynn/Captain Blood orchestral romanticism--here. Instead composer Klaus Badelt initially entices us with some sparing Celtic folk charm, then unleashes a furious broadside of symphonic and choral thunder to rival his ominous score for K-19. The composer's fellow German mentor is an obvious influence throughout (the album is credited with a wink as "Score overproduced by Hans 'Long John' Zimmer") but Badelt brings his own muscular instincts to bear throughout. Perhaps shrewdly realizing that genre cliches are nothing if not for reinventing, Badelt delivers his rhythmically nervous Eurocentric sensibilities--sort of Holst duels Shostakovich on the Spanish Main--with the subtlety of a scorching cannonball. It's seasoned with a little romantic respite in the final act, if a bit gingerly, and could no doubt profit by some of Korngold's sparkling melodic verve. But it's a loud, unabashed Summer Blockbuster score at heart; alert the neighbors. --Jerry McCulley
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After seeing a film, I do not usually feel compelled to rush out and buy the soundtrack. When heard without any visual accompaniment the effect of the music is often found to be greatly diminished. That was certainly not the case with Pirates of the Caribbean.
Listening to the soundtrack after already seeing the film (Twice and wanting to go again!), resulted in the action being replayed clearly in my minds's eye. Every clash of pirate steel and every cannon fired is brilliantly brought to life in a musical feast that Captain Barbossa himself would have no problem devouring. Klaus Badelt's musical score builds up into a crashing, crescendo of a wave that leaves you feeling both exhilarated and exhausted. Hear this music and you can feel the sea breeze in your hair and taste the salt in the wind.
This is certainly the most dynamic orchestral arrangement that I have heard in a very long time. Buy the CD and relive the adventures on the high seas.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On having seen the film 'Pirates of the Caribbean', I decided to buy the soundtrack. (The fact that it was on sale notwithstanding...) I got it home and it didn't leave my stereo for almost two weeks! It's just that good.
As well as brilliant orchestration (Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer at their best, I believe), the tracks provide an amzing compliment to the film itself. Each piece has an element of pirate in it, which makes it stand apart from any other pieces of classical music. 'He's A Pirate' makes a fittingly dramatic end to the soundtrack.
'Barbossa is Hungry' is arguably one of the best tracks from this album. Starting off with quite slow and suspensful strings, the piece builds up into a dramatic piece fitting of a film of such high standards.
It is a little difficult to separate the film from the pieces, so trying to listen to the soundtrack as a stand alone is complicated. I believe however, that even those who were not fortunate enough to see the film, or didn't like it (sacralige!) will still like this soundtrack. it offers amazing, breath-taking excitement, heartfelt romance, fun and frolics, pilfering, comandeering and other pirately exploits all in just 15 tracks.
A must have for those fans of the film itself, or of classical music in general. Two big thumbs up, and a bottle of rum!
"But why is the rum gone?!"
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well i'm in a state of shock with this Cd. I received it for Christmas and i have to admit i was worried about it as i'd read previous reviews and they all said this was brilliant and i was scared i'd be let done, but boy was i wrong! Everything said was true!! This Cd not only includes brill music (which i have to admit i'm not normally in to) but it takes you on a voyage through the film. With every song memories from the film come flooding back to you and you re-live the film. It is a masterpiece which all Pirates of the Caribbean fans should have! I can't stop listening to it and another plus with the CD is that it's like a puzzle - you have to try to work out which song goes with which scene of the film. I still haven't worked them all out! As a matter of fact i've only worked out 3!
My two favourite songs have to be "The medallion Calls" which corresponds to the scene where Jack Sparrow first enters on his brilliant ship (NOT)- it's flooded and he barely makes it to shore, and my other favourite song is "Blood ritual" which corresponds to when Will Turner gets told what really happened to his father by the evil pirates. It almost brings a tear to your eye just like others make you laugh and smile!
A must have CD!
My two favourite songs have to be "The medallion Calls" which corresponds to the scene where Jack Sparrow first enters on his brilliant ship (NOT)- it's flooded and he barely makes it to shore, and my other favourite song is "Blood ritual" which corresponds to when Will Turner gets told what really happened to his father by the evil pirates. It almost brings a tear to your eye just like others make you laugh and smile!
A must have CD!
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Brilliant!
I absolutely love this cd. And what's more, my children aged 11 , 10 and 5 all absolutely love it too. Something we can all enjoy in the car! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Louise
Great CD
Bought this following the previous reviews on here and they were right. Great CD! Want to know more, just read all the other reviews. Oh by the way - best price on here.
Published 12 months ago by L. Gorman
Fantastic soundtrack! Savvy?
I have been a huge fan of this film since it came out in 2003 and yet i have only recently felt the need to buy the soundtrack and i can't help but wonder why i never bought it... Read more
Published 12 months ago by JTUK
Brilliant
I dont usually buy film soundtracks, but this one is fantastic, brings back fond memories of the film everytime i listen to it.I find the music exciting just like the film.
Published 12 months ago by jane
Fantastc and Exciting
It was the musical score of the film that most impressed me. The film is worth watching just for the experience of the music alone. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Columba
"Pirates of the caribbean pop up book
Arrived in good time, very well packaged. The book is of lovely quality, and very different, useful if you are stuck for ideas for a birthday gift. A great book! Read more
Published 16 months ago by jewel
A rousing film score
For fans of the film as well as fans of film soundtracks this is almost ideal. All the best rousing, epic sounds from the film are hear. Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Perry
Excellent
This is an excellent CD for anyone who likes music which leaves you feeling as if you are riding the waves of the deep blue sea or swash buckling on the deck with the Pirates of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Secretary Bird
Absolutely fantastic!
Firstly I loved the films but I always loved the music aswell.
I bought the album largely because I wanted that brilliant piece at the end but
having now purchased, I've... Read more
I bought the album largely because I wanted that brilliant piece at the end but
having now purchased, I've... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Mr. P. M. Palmer
Must have if you love the movies!
I love this soundtrack, as other reviewers have stated it reminds you of every action scene and sword clash, it has an excellent pirate feel to it and is some beautifully composed... Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Miss Hannah Hazlehurst
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