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Band of Brothers (Kamen)

by: Michael Kamen

Release Date October 08, 2001
If you liked the series you will love the sound track. You will end up in a world of your own plus it's so relaxing just make sure you don't leave the kettle on!

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Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves

by: Michael, Various Kamen

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This CD is certainly a popular one, thanks in no small part to Bryan Adams' hit song. Kamen's CD releases are notoriously lazy and bare but when I listened to the first few tracks, I was pleasantly surprised. The first quarter of the movie is presented quite satisfactorily (tracks 1-3) and is the best section of the CD. His theme tune for Robin of Locksley is an exciting piece, updating the Prince of Thieves for a new generation of cinema goers and his fondness for Mario Nascimbene's 'The Vikings' shows in Robin's fanfare. This segues directly into the escape from the Crusades then a beautiful piece as Robin returns home, a melancholic theme for Marion and finally an adventurous frolicking in Sherwood, complete with traditional 'twangs'. However, ... Read More:

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S&M [VINYL]

by: Metallica With Michael Kamen..

Release Date December 13, 1999
It's one of those things that, when you first think about it, it really doesn't and shouldn't work.
Ever.

But after coming across this album's version of "Nothing Else Matters" on Kerrang! TV, I was shocked and also intrigued by what else the album may have in store.
Now, most people know Metallica as one of the most influencial and outstanding metal bands of all-time, so when fans heard that they would be combining themselves with the San Francisco Symphony, as you can imagine, assumptions were made before they music was even heard.
This is one of the most beautifully constructed albums that I have ever heard, and the fact that it is a live recording just adds to the charm of it all. It holds all the amazing work and ... Read More:

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Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves

by: Michael Kamen

Release Date July 15, 1991
I love this soundtrack. It takes me back to the first time I saw the movie on the big screen and all the excitement and exhilaration.

This is a thrilling soundtrack - fitting for a modern day swashbuckler and whilst the movie may have dated the music is still as good as the first day Kamen put pen to manuscript paper!

Even if you don't particularly like the film or even if you have never seen it, listen to the soundtrack and become lost in heroism, honour, betrayal, adventure and a great love story.

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Classic Flicks

from: Warner Classics

Release Date July 07, 2003
I recently listened to the music on the box set being played by the London Royal philharmonic orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London and immediately loved the music and bought the c.d box set. All the themes from the films are played brilliantly with a real joyous sound to them. The themes that I had seen the films to I think I enjoyed the most as I already new them yet hearing them being played by such a good orchestra really makes the c.d worth listening to. There is not a single bad track on the c.d and one of my particular favourites was 'the great escape' which really made me smile. This album is a must buy for anyone who enjoys film theme tunes or anyone who likes listening to an orchestra as talented as this. 5 stars!

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The Great Fantasy Adventure Album

from: Telarc

Release Date April 28, 2008
Great selection of film music, wonderfully played and recorded by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.

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Piano

from: Sony Classics

Release Date April 07, 2003
Like the other reviewer, I first saw Simon on Classic Fm Tv, and enjoyed his "Band of Brothers" performance. The only other tune I like him playing is "Nocturne", but I think he could have played it a little softer; after all it is a "nocturne".

He slightly "bangs" the piano, rather than plays flowingly. I didn't pay much for the cd as I bought it on Ebid.co.uk! Having said that, it's not a bad cd; okay for putting in the car, but I would definitely rethink about the next album, with regards to track selection..

Overall it lacks the magnetic touch of Clayderman, and the extravagance of Liberace....

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Hudson Hawk

from: Varese Sarabande

Release Date July 08, 1991
Whilst Bruce does a lovely job as always, playing Hudson Hawk seemingly quite seriously, everyone else hams it up something rotten especially Richard E Grant & Sandra Bernhard. Sadly the two extremes don't mesh that well. Perhaps I'm old fashioned in feeling that people that get blown up or fall off tall buildings without a net should not get up and walk away.
Bruce has done so many better films avoid this if you can.

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Metallica: S&M [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Metallica

Release Date August 17, 2004
It works so well, makes every song sound more epic than it already is shows that orchestral music can work with rock music.

There is an option to turn off the orchestra and I have to be honest, I've never even gone for this option. I find that the orchestra makes it even better.

The DVD is the only place you'll get the two new songs - Human and No Leaf Clover (apart from the CD, heh). Once more with Metallica in it's present day deciding to reinvent themselves and when live, playing the older stuff, this is likely to be the last time Metallica release a live DVD with any songs from Load and ReLoad.

I also can't remember the last time I saw a set list from Metallica which had Ktulu or Of Wolf And Man on it. Some people ... Read More:

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Pavarotti and Friends, Vol.2

from: Decca

Release Date October 05, 2000
It works so well, makes every song sound more epic than it already is shows that orchestral music can work with rock music.

There is an option to turn off the orchestra and I have to be honest, I've never even gone for this option. I find that the orchestra makes it even better.

The DVD is the only place you'll get the two new songs - Human and No Leaf Clover (apart from the CD, heh). Once more with Metallica in it's present day deciding to reinvent themselves and when live, playing the older stuff, this is likely to be the last time Metallica release a live DVD with any songs from Load and ReLoad.

I also can't remember the last time I saw a set list from Metallica which had Ktulu or Of Wolf And Man on it. Some people ... Read More: