Chariots Of Fire
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Free Music Review: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Hit: 5 Stars
There are 3 CDs that share these reviews. One of them is the original score, performed by Vangelis. The others are compilations. Search for "Chariots of Fire" and see for yourself. Of the two that say "compilation," the import is a better deal--a few dollars less for exactly the same material. There seems to be some confusion among the following reviewers.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: Rather overrated
Hit: 2 Stars
Of merit primarily for its historical value as being on the few synthesized scores to win an Academy Award. Aside from its well-know theme (pure sugar), the musical gist is average, the sparkly effects are mindnumbing... the good performances (by Vangelis himself, naturally [practically the only thing natural here]) helps prevent it from sounding like some sort of upscale "Samuel 'Silly' Sidney and his Sister Sarah's Salacious Synth Sounds" monstrosity.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: Great cd-- an Oscar Winning classic.
Hit: 4 Stars
I love this disc. My two favorite tracks are the main title and Jerusalem. 100 Meters is also nice because one is really reminded of the race in the movie.