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For nearly a full minute, there's nothing but a low rumble opening the album with "The Coral Atoll". This is the first indication that this score will be difficult to recognise as coming from Hans Zimmer. The pause here is an effect that, once expanded upon, draws you into a whole new world of expression from a composer previously known for his all-action pyrotechnics (Crimson Tide, Broken Arrow for example). Here are placid textures for a gentle celebration of being alive--and the tragedy of it being cut short. When freshman troops land and make their nervous way to a holding point on the island, Zimmer follows them for an extraordinarily protracted time ("Journey To The Line"). The first six minutes (all the cues are as lengthy) build from a subtle ticking beat into an enormous crescendo of sound. It's also the closest the score gets to an easily identifiable theme. You'll pick out moments of melody (lovely harp figures opening "Light"; tolling bell and wailing male voice in "The Lagoon"), but really this is an abstract soundscape of wonder and terror. Zimmer's masterpiece is better seen with the film, but speaks to the heart as directly in isolation. --Paul Tonks
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forget for a second that this album is even a score for a war movie. On its own, this music brings me to places which I had never seen before. This is music for living. Moving, exotic, textural, picturesque, uniquely emotional, this score transcends adjectives like "beautiful" and "moving". It is the soundtrack to the places which I dream of being. Add the fact that this is score to a WWII movie which has reinvented cinematic storytelling forever, and well...you have 2+ hours of moments which will change your life. Um, yeah, I highly recommend it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Everyone raved about Hans Zimmer's score for Gladiator, which is good but not a patch on this amazing music: unlike the crash-bang-whallop approach of Gladiator this is lyrical, poetical and contemplative music, an evocative reminiscence of the film but much much more: Thin Red Line is richly scored, multi-layered and thoughtful scoring. Far and away the best thing Hans Zimmer has ever done.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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If you listen to this music - composed by Hans Zimmer - you notice that it's nothing like the usual war-movie sounds (a lot of brass, pounding drums, etc.). Instead it's music that makes you dream away and it takes you to beautiful and peaceful places where you have never been before. The music is quiet with a simple but beautiful melody, sensitive and sometimes a little sad but never sentimental. This sadness and the fact that on two or three occasions you hear eerie voices and sounds, reminds you that there is a war going on.
It's a soundtrack you can listen to without having seen the movie.
It's a soundtrack you can listen to without having seen the movie.
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Wonderous
Whilst the film divides people - I personally love it, but I understand why some do not - this soundtrack is almost beyond comparison, achingly beautiful, full of brooding,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mark G
The Thin Red Line
I have to admit I am a fan of Hans Zimmer's film scores and whilst `The Thin Red Line' has his unique style and feel to it, it is also a lot darker and brooding than other scores I... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Spider Monkey
Simply one of the best ever
I have had this soundtrack for a number of years now but thought I would just post my views as it appears that in the endless world of music , products and reviews where even the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by evolver
Takes me to places
Listening to this ost by composer Hans Zimmer takes me to places i never imagined exist; it is a imaginary journey through total relaxation of the mind. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Billy Ray Cyrus
Innocence and Foreboding
I last played this soundtrack whilst walking to work through the heavy traffic. What a calming effect it had! Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Nicholas Casley
Zimmer's finest hour
Apart from the odd last track, which was not included in the film, Hans Zimmer's finest score, and one of the best - if not the best - film scores outright. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Mr. Nk Siddiqi
Zimmer magic
The Thin Red Line is a thinking mans war film.This is as close as you will ever get to a 21st century Wagner. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by R. Todhunter
Great, even if you hated the movie
This is in my opinion Han Zimmer's best work. I hadn't even seen the movie when I started listening to the album and still loved the music, absolutely beautiful.
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Skiddy
Masterpiece (Obra Maestra)
Tuve el "privilegio" de visionar en un gran cine de Tarragona (el ya desaparecido Oscar 1) esta obra maestra en el año 1999, con el sistema de sonido DTS. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2008 by Jaume Rubio Mata
Great Film, Great Sound Track
This is a brilliant sound track.
I'm rarely moved by films...in fact, The Thin Red Line is the only film I can think of which has ever got to me & it caught me totally... Read more
I'm rarely moved by films...in fact, The Thin Red Line is the only film I can think of which has ever got to me & it caught me totally... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2006 by J. WILDI
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