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DreamWorks Pictures’ War Horse, directed by Steven Spielberg, is an epic tale of loyalty, hope and tenacity set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War.
War Horse begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the story follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of those he meets, British, German and French alike, civilian and cavalry, before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.
Continuing their long-standing collaboration, Steven Spielberg chose the celebrated composer John Williams to create the score for War Horse. “The dramatic countryside of Dartmoor has inspired John Williams to compose a score of such beauty...it affected me deeply, as have so many of John’s scores during our nearly 40-year collaboration. I feel that John has made a special gift to me of this music” Steven Spielberg on John Williams’ score for War Horse.
War Horse begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the story follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of those he meets, British, German and French alike, civilian and cavalry, before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.
Continuing their long-standing collaboration, Steven Spielberg chose the celebrated composer John Williams to create the score for War Horse. “The dramatic countryside of Dartmoor has inspired John Williams to compose a score of such beauty...it affected me deeply, as have so many of John’s scores during our nearly 40-year collaboration. I feel that John has made a special gift to me of this music” Steven Spielberg on John Williams’ score for War Horse.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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War Horse is the latest soundtrack by veteran composer John Williams, and yet another colaberation with director Stephen Spielberg - surely the best double act in Hollywood history. After impressing me with his score for The Adventures Of Tintin last December, I was eagerly awaiting this latest effort. I can say right from the outset that War Horse does not fail to deliver. I might even go as far as to say that it could be my favourite John Williams score ever.
I won't run through every track (there's 16 in total). But just to mention a few, the main theme is heard in full glory in the opening track "Dartmoor, 1912". As theme, it isn't one of Williams' catchiest but is very sweeping/patriotic without being saccharine. Track 12 "The Death of Topthorn" contains some brilliantly emotive writing for strings and clarinet. There are few action based tracks on the album. In the tracks that did, they are some of the finest I have heard from Williams. In particular, Track 13 "No Man's Land" is simply sensational. It hits its stride just after the 2 minute mark and the next two minutes is just stunning. For me though, the pinnacle of the album are the final two tracks, "Remembering Emilie, and Finale" and "The Homecoming". I can't say anything more other than for fans of orchestral music / film scores, this showcases the best of Williams' writing and ends the album on the best note possible.
From a production side, the mix is absolutely wonderful. The whole orchestra comes through with fantastic clarity, whether it's the brass, woodwind or string section. Simply masterful. In addition, the album runs at an hour exactly. That isn't the lengthiest of releases - but here the phrase quality and not quantity is called for. Every track is brilliant, and I don't think the track selection could have been better. Beware though that the film runs for just over two hours and so there will inevitably be music missing on album that will be heard within the film. Don't let that put you off though.
Overall, for any fans of John Williams, or film music in general, you cannot miss out on this stunning release. Like I said at the outset, I think this might be favourite JW score. And the reason is simple. There aren't extended sequences of bombastic action/choral passages like in Star Wars, nor is there a childlike sensibility as heard in his Harry Potter scores. Instead, this is a masterclass in brilliant sweeping orchestrations and wonderful melodies that are emotive without being cheesy. Even at 80 years of age, John Williams has shown with this release, and with Tintin, why he is still the number 1 film composer alive and probably, of all time. Do not think twice about buying this sensational score.
I won't run through every track (there's 16 in total). But just to mention a few, the main theme is heard in full glory in the opening track "Dartmoor, 1912". As theme, it isn't one of Williams' catchiest but is very sweeping/patriotic without being saccharine. Track 12 "The Death of Topthorn" contains some brilliantly emotive writing for strings and clarinet. There are few action based tracks on the album. In the tracks that did, they are some of the finest I have heard from Williams. In particular, Track 13 "No Man's Land" is simply sensational. It hits its stride just after the 2 minute mark and the next two minutes is just stunning. For me though, the pinnacle of the album are the final two tracks, "Remembering Emilie, and Finale" and "The Homecoming". I can't say anything more other than for fans of orchestral music / film scores, this showcases the best of Williams' writing and ends the album on the best note possible.
From a production side, the mix is absolutely wonderful. The whole orchestra comes through with fantastic clarity, whether it's the brass, woodwind or string section. Simply masterful. In addition, the album runs at an hour exactly. That isn't the lengthiest of releases - but here the phrase quality and not quantity is called for. Every track is brilliant, and I don't think the track selection could have been better. Beware though that the film runs for just over two hours and so there will inevitably be music missing on album that will be heard within the film. Don't let that put you off though.
Overall, for any fans of John Williams, or film music in general, you cannot miss out on this stunning release. Like I said at the outset, I think this might be favourite JW score. And the reason is simple. There aren't extended sequences of bombastic action/choral passages like in Star Wars, nor is there a childlike sensibility as heard in his Harry Potter scores. Instead, this is a masterclass in brilliant sweeping orchestrations and wonderful melodies that are emotive without being cheesy. Even at 80 years of age, John Williams has shown with this release, and with Tintin, why he is still the number 1 film composer alive and probably, of all time. Do not think twice about buying this sensational score.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Being a huge fan of John Williams, I knew before seeing the film that this was going to be a sweeping, epic score of multiple dimentions and emotions. From the sleepy village in the middle of Dartmoor to the charge of the cavalry, to the slaughter on "no mans land" it envokes every feeling that one has for a film of this scale. To call this vintage Spielburg is one thing, I reckon to call this classic Williams doesn't do it justice. This film is stunning and I emplore everybody (young and old) to go and see this film, you may require a tissue!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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After being starved of new scores from John Williams for several years, he returned with the fun and jazzy Tintin. With War Horse however, he brings back his sweeping epic orchestrations, reminisant of scores such as Far and Away and The Patriot.
The main theme is beautiful and by the end of the score, I am not ashamed to say, I had a tear in my eye. There is no one quite like John Williams and although he turns 80 this year, the quality of his work shows he is by no means tiring. May he continue to produce such fine work.
The main theme is beautiful and by the end of the score, I am not ashamed to say, I had a tear in my eye. There is no one quite like John Williams and although he turns 80 this year, the quality of his work shows he is by no means tiring. May he continue to produce such fine work.
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One of the most moving scores in recent memory
John Williams' lush orchestral style is perfectly suited for this romantic score. The album opens and ends with a gentle flute, evoking a pastoral landscape. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Domien De Groot
Not as good as the stage show
Bit disappointing when compared to the music from the stage show.
If like me you enjoyed the intimacy of the stage show and the music then this will be very impersonal. Read more
If like me you enjoyed the intimacy of the stage show and the music then this will be very impersonal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Moo
The return of a legend
John Williams is back as his best. This soundtrack is so thrilling and emotional that rarely you can listen one similar to it in a movie of our ages. One of the best of the year.
Published 2 months ago by Pierfrancesco
excellent cd crap service
as a big jw fan its a good score though not one of his best. will be looking forward to lincoln later in the year. crap service off amazon though.
Published 2 months ago by G. Jones
Not a Williams' masterpiece, but a good score
I love John Williams' scores. Specially the ones a few years ago. I think John Williams have become less passionate in the later years... and his scores have less strenght. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miguel Angel García
war horse soundtrack
What a soundtrack! The music is first class. A soundtrack not to be miss. I saw the film at a cinema and when you hear the music you just see the picture in your mind.
Published 3 months ago by Nick
good music
it is great to listen to the music before the film when on watching the film it brings it all to life
well done John Williams and happy 80th
well done John Williams and happy 80th
Published 3 months ago by otterus
Story & Music in perfect harmony
This is John Williams at his best. It is an excellent film with master storyteller Speilberg wringing out every emotion available and when the film finished there was spontaneous... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Firrell
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It just brings all the memories back from the film and it is just fantastic!!A must have if you really loved the film!
Published 3 months ago by Maggie May
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