Anne Dudley - Tristan & Isolde (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Free Music Review: Anne Dudley's Highly Successful Alternative Score
Hit: 4 Stars
Most motion picture musical score composers would find the task of writing music for the current TRISTAN & ISOLDE a daunting assignment. Who in their right mind would want to be set up as a comparison to the time-honored, exquisitely beautiful music from Wagner's opera of the same name? Well, Anne Dudley steps fully into the spotlight as a fine composer with this score for an altogether different version of the ancient tale of thwarted lovers. She has no reason to bow her head.
Dudley stirs the background of the scenic settings with subtle music than tastefully blends Celtic instruments and sounds with the regular orchestral instrumentation. She is able to cross back and forth across the water that divides Britain and Ireland, no mean feat but one of paramount importance in underlining the disparity of the two kingdoms that separate the love of Isolde and Tristan. The music is always supportive of the film's mood and storyline (it takes listening to this CD to actually hear some of the very fine episodes that rightly provided matrix to the action without calling attention to the tunes).
For this different version of a multifaceted and varying forms of an old Celtic legend, Dudley has provided music more redolent of the Dark Ages than of the soul-shattering eroticism of Wagner's version of the tale. For this listener her choices are exactly appropriate. Grady Harp, May 06
Free Music Review: No, this is not Wagner, but it is enjoyable
Hit: 4 Stars
Yes, Tristan and Isolde the Opera is much different than Tristan and Isolde the movie. However the differences are paralleled in music also. While both are epic, sweeping, and deeply emotional, one appeals to a more conscious experience, the other satiates a more escapist notion - the notion that appeals to most movie-goers. I enjoy celtic music intertwined with new age and a smattering of emotion. If you find yourself drawn to similar genres, then you will find yourself enjoying the Soundtrack of Tristan & Isolde. Although if you are looking for a truly engaging emotional experience whereby you have allowed yourself little distraction, the Operatic version will offer more of a wholistic experience. Thus the two are two very different interpretations of one quite beautiful love story.Free Music Review: Love of soundtracks
Hit: 4 Stars
I went to see this movie b/c I love historic drama's. I loved the movie and thought the music was pretty interesting. Before reading other reviews I honestly never heard of Wagner nor had I seen the opera. I just love good soundtracks and I bought this cd b/c I thought it would be one of them.....so I obviously can't compare the music from the opera to this soundtrack.
Although I found the soundtrack a little slow I think the music fits the movie very well. My only dislike is I thought the music for the big actions scenes could have been approached differently (#8 was a bit like fingernails on a chalkboard...but to each their own). All in all a very good soundtrack and I would definitely recommend.
Free Music Review: Goes beautifully with this heart-wrenching film
Hit: 4 Stars
I saw the movie twice and knew right away that I would have to have the soundtrack. I'm glad that I invested the money and bought it! The score is absolutely gorgeous, despite some comparisons to "elevator music" by other reviewers. Don't let the naysayers fool you. "Tristan & Isolde" is fantastic, a great CD to put on while you're having dinner with a sweetheart or just relaxing - it will both calm your jangled nerves after a long day and inspire you. It is very well composed. As to the mutterings that a nod to Wagner should have been included, this is the soundtrack to the movie, not the opera. It does a fine job of standing on its own. Don't miss out on this one!Free Music Review: Beautiful, though slow at times...
Hit: 4 Stars
When I first saw the movie Tristan & Isolde, I almost stopped watching it because James Franco was so bad. But I watched it anyway, just waiting to hear those haunting, romantic songs. In fact, I just kept watching the DVD menu over and over again because I liked the song that was playing so much! I think that it is worth a listen to for any movie soundtrack geek who wants something a little softer. It can get a bit slow (and then suudenly turn into a swashbuckling action song), but I think it's worth the money.