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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
By Stacey Frost
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
By Laura
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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Good film - excellent music
I enjoyed the films, but the soundtrack is on my "Best" list. Sheer pleasure listening and on my regular play list
Published 26 days ago by C. E. Detheridge
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Vey good
I really like the film, and the music that went with it, I had to buy the album. Some times fell I hum along to musc when listening t it on my ipod outside
Published 1 month ago by Louise G
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excellent soundtrack
Bought as a gift,great piece of music,thought it might have been a little cheaper as old now but delivered to your door can't moan,excellent
Published 2 months ago by Doodat
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Good product
Just what I required - the product was delivereed in good time and was the product I expected. Very good service.
Published 2 months ago by Peter J
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Original Soundtrack
The first of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' soundtracks. After watching the film and playing the ps3 game and listening to the haunting and exciting music from them I just had to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. A. Jude
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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 13 months ago by Louise
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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 24 months ago by L. Gorman
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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 24 months ago by JTUK
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 14 May 2011 by spinningfiddle
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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 on 3 Feb 2011 by Columba
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