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Love Actually

by: Various, Craig Armstrong

Release Date November 17, 2003
I fell in love with this movie when it first opened in theaters and I loved all the music in it, including the score, and particularly the bit where Colin Firth proposes to Aurelia. But when I bought the CD here in the US, all it had what the popular pop stuff! (I guess they figured Americans wouldn't appreciate the beautiful instrumental music? Probably right actually.) You guys in the UK got the whole deal. It will be well worth the overseas shipping!!

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Space Between Us

by: Craig Armstrong

Release Date February 02, 1998
Take good string/piano dominated classical music, make it moody & dramatic. Now sprinkle with just a hint of the more contemporary elements of the likes of Massive attack and drift off in to outerspace. In fact forget what I've just said, it's not doing the man enough justice! He is pure genius.

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Film Works

by: Craig Armstrong

Release Date October 24, 2005
Excellent compilation of Craig Armstrongs film music.
Armstrong truly is a rare talent in film music scoring - these days, each composer whose name you might recognise has their own tricks that crop up time and again. Hans Zimmer has the 'soulful voice as instrument and Wagnerian epic themes', Jerry Goldsmith has the 'lush string sound with simple effective meolodies', Vangelis has the epic soaring themes market cornered...
But Craig Armstrong truly uses a large repertoire of tools to achieve whatever is needed for a certain film. This album contains romantic soft melodies gently played (Love Actually Glasgow Love theme), Driving modern dance style beats ('Ball' from Plunckett and Maclean), epic Carl ... Read More:

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The Best Classical Album in the World...Ever!

from: Virgin TV

Release Date November 08, 2004
I have never been into classical music, however the TV programs Maestro and Last Choir standing (I know trash TV... sorry) made me realise I did like some classical music. So time to test that theory, and of course this CD fitted the bill perfectly, a bit of everything and 99% you will probably know. Good album, maybe I may have discovered culture :-)

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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World

by: Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Cambridge King's College Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Slovak Symphony Orchestra, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

Release Date June 06, 2005
My knowledge of classical music is not so advanced, but it is a breed of music you must learn to appreciate if you get what I mean. I am to keen to expand my knowledge of classical music, so buying this album is a great starting point. Classical music is a breed of music which existed long time ago and is really old fashioned, but a real pleasure to listen to. It is very much instrumental orientated. You can hear the piano, violin or the flute with their distinctive sounds in the background.

The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World is an excellent album featuring and honouring the talents of all the major acts to embrace their names in classical music combined in four CDs. Remember The Four Seasons, Fantasia, Concerto For Two Mandolins ... Read More:

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Piano works

by: Craig Armstrong

Release Date February 26, 2008
I can see where 'ajking22' is coming from but I'm not surprised with the disappointment after listening to 'real' classical pianists like Satie. In this respect Craig Armstrong is severely lacking but the music on this album needs to be taken in context. Being a writer of scores and a contributing artist with others like Massive Attack it should be noted that his music is usually part of a bigger picture and as such will tend to be a bit minimalistic. Heatmiser and Weather Storm are prime examples where the basslines, synths and strings have been stripped away to leave two beautifuly simplistic pieces of music.

Personally I love the minimalism and that the album consists of many short and often moody soundscapes. Great after a hard day or ... Read More:

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As If to Nothing

by: Craig Armstrong

Release Date April 15, 2002
An often misused and inappropriate word in the english vocabulary, but believe me this is spot on when describing the work of my fellow Scot.

Never heard of Craig Armstrong ? Possibly.

Never heard any of his work ? Unlikely

So much of his work is played on TV [ commonly as background music, even on Programmes like Football Focus & MOTD. ]

My first introduction to the work of Craig Armstrong was in a friends car during a long drive on winters night, when with this CD playing loudly I was literally blown away.

This is music to positively chill to.

Only problem Craig, there isn't enough of it around, and how I long for some new material.

Going back to the heading GENIUS, Craig ... Read More:

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Craig Armstrong: 'Memory Takes My Hand', 'One Minute', 'Immer' Violin Concerto No. 1

by: Garry Walker

Release Date June 02, 2008
Much more 'classical' than his earlier work. No memorable 'songs' as such but great hip easy listening for your next dinner party

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Plunkett and Macleane - Score

by: Craig Armstrong

Release Date April 05, 1999
...For the reason that the funky songs aren't included. I was looking forward to hearing The Tiger Lillies song 'Hell', but the soundtrack only includes the score from Craig Armstrong. However, even without the songs, this soundtrack is incredible. The mix of opera, classical and dance in one piece of music is expertly done. The best tracks include 'Ball' which mixes classical with a funky modern dance beat, 'Business parts 1-3' sounds fun and sexy, but the real gems are the tremendous 'Hanging' and 'Escape' which makes the entire album.

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Elizabeth - The Golden Age OST

by: Craig Armstrong, A R Rahman

Release Date November 05, 2007
I disagree with those that thought this musical score was bland. It was far from bland, it was stupendous! A beautiful and moving score was made throughout and I applaud the two composers. I look forward to them working together in the future. Their music stirs the heart! well done.