Chariots Of Fire
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Free Music Notes for Chariots Of Fire
Free Music Review: Chariots of Fire is a Superlative Achievement
Hit: 5 Stars
Vangelis' riveting score is one of the best ever written. The Main Theme is an extraordinarily moving piece while the character themes are very stimulating. The final twenty minutes of the soundtrack feature some brilliant piano playing. The Ambrosian Singers give a superb performance. While viewing the conclusion of the film, I couldn't help but shed tears while the runners graced across the beach with the Main Theme in accompaniment.I can't imagine what an extremely tough decision it must of been for the Academy's voters to choose between Chariots and John Williams' magnificent score for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Vangelis won the Oscar while Williams was the recipient of the Grammy Award in 1981.
Anyway, I highly recommend both of these excellent works to all fans of film music. They have truly set the standard for great movie music.
Free Music Review: Not A Tribute
Hit: 5 Stars
Sorry, but some of the reviews following this one are incorrect. This is the actual 1981 soundtrack album performed by Vangelis himself and NOT a tribute album! Vangelis' masterful score won an academy award in 1981 and it's easy to hear why. Such beautifully-crafted melodies! Everyone is of course familiar with the stunning "Titles" main theme which has been lampooned many times in film and television (to its great discredit). But the music that follows is even greater. Listen to the haunting strains of "Abraham's Theme" and you'll see (hear) what I mean. Then there's the gorgeous melodic theme of "Five Circles." Truly breath-taking! Synthesizer music has never sounded so good. This is without question Vangelis' best work and remains my favorite movie soundtrack. Needless to say, highly recommended!Free Music Review: Vangelis Puts Wings On Your Heels
Hit: 5 Stars
'Chariots of Fire' is one of the most inspiring, heartfelt films of all-time, a true cinematic masterpiece. One of the major contributing factors in bringing this film to such lofty status is the incorporation of what is probably the most beautiful and emotionally moving soundtracks ever to accompany a film.
In 'Chariots of Fire' Vangelis has perfectly captured in these seven compositions the hopes and dreams of a generation that few of us are old enough to remember. His music exudes humanity and all the noble traits that are so lacking today; courage, commitment, determination and faith. Vangelis' soundtrack graces the listener with an interior vision of a simpler, nostalgic time and place where a few young men "seized the day" and ran their way to glory.
Free Music Review: Graet movies always have great music
Hit: 5 Stars
The experts always remind us the the music supporting a movie should be subtle, understated and unobtrusive.
The soundtrack to Chariots of Fire not only meets and exceeds the above criteria it also stands firmly on its own.
This CD, I believe, would be a winner even if it had not been heard by millions the world over as part of their theater going experience.
Pop this disk into you favorite CD player, curl up in your favorite chair with a good book or magazine and let your ears become your source of relaxation for an hour or so. And, by the way, you may just see well conditioned and highly motivated men running on the beach.
Danny R. Morrow
Free Music Review: Superb Composition for This Intense Movie
Hit: 5 Stars
One of the biggest fans of the movie, the soundtrack enhances rather than detracts from most modern movies. Vangelis won the '81 Academy Award for original score with this, and he did produce and perform this.
The intensity of the contrast between Eric Liddell and Abrahams is extraordinair. Vangelis seemed to pick this up as well as you can even feel the Scottish coast when his opening plays.
Jerusalem gets help from the Ambrosian Singers and is so powerful in its voice and mood. From all popular Eric's Theme to Titles and Chariots of Fire, this is just outstanding score for a classic film.