James Newton Howard - Peter Pan [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
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Free Music Notes for Peter Pan [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Free Music Review: Is it not sweet?
Hit: 5 Stars
I was recently trying to convince a friend of mine to see the new "Peter Pan". He was having none of it ("look's stupid" were his exact words), so I put on the soundtrack and turned it to track three, "Flying". My friend came in all excited and said "What's this? It's great." "It's 'Peter Pan'," I replied. He got annoyed and left, but not before taking my soundtrack. Such is the appeal of this beautiful, stunning musical score by James Newton Howard.I've been a mild fan of Howard for a while now (his "Unbreakable" score was a fave of mine) but let me tell you, if you liked him before, you are not going to believe what he does here. He is officially writing music at a whole new level. Sounding like a stunning blend of old-school John Williams and Danny Elfman at his peak, such tracks as the aforementioned "Flying", "The Fairy Dance" and the main title mark this score as the best score of 2003, and one of the best fantasy scores ever.
Lovely choral work, delicate use of bells and harps, and the best synthesizer piece since "Chariots of Fire" are all displayed here. "Come Meet Father" has a Native American feel to the opening bars (suitable for the Lost Boys), the pirate theme is woven through several tracks (including "Fetch Long Tom") and "Mermaids" is downright creepy (as it's supposed to be). The score for this movie is so good, in fact, that some terrific stuff is unfortunately left off of the CD, but there's still plenty here to crow about.
If you are a fan of fantasy scores, like James Newton Howard, or have any children, this score is a must buy. Just listen to the sample tracks above if you have any doubts. My friend, by the way, claims this CD is "pretty good, but I still don't want to see the movie." He says so, but I think it's his biggest pretend.
GRADE: A
Free Music Review: my favorite movie soundtrack ever
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the surprising favorite in my music collection becuase I've never been a huge fan of James Newton Howard or the movies he wrote music for, but this is one of the sweetest and simplest soundtracks I've ever listened to and is a wonderful representation of how beautiful dreams can be.
Every song on the cd keeps with the adventurous unknown from the opening theme that forsees mystery and adventure, to the closing that reveals the ultimate fate of the children to grow and forget, this cd covers all emotions.
The flying theme, used often throughout the soundtrack, is dramtic and sweeping but on a childlike scale. As it lifts and spins, one can almost imagine himself flying away to a world in which all dreams can come true. Every piece, especially the opening tracks have an almost mischevious undertone, making the listener ready to believe that fairies are real and age is a choice.
This soundtrack is a must-have for any collection for it's sweeping themes, dramatic moments, and beautiful pauses. It has a unique sound and reflects the story well. One warning, however, is that the songs aren't in chronological order, which can get frustrating especially towards the end. This is, hands down, my favorite movie soundtrack and is surprisingly artistic and well-done for a children's movie.
Free Music Review: Stirring, Beautiful, Incomplete
Hit: 5 Stars
Beautifully emotional music that anyone can enjoy. Howard works magic, bringing the movie back to life with full, orchastral sound and haunting choir. Particularly outstanding and stirring: flight to neverland" (a wonderfully rousing piece that swells into a maintitle that will leave one in grinning ecstaticly) and "fairy wedding" (delicate and enchanting and the best track; stops you in whatever you happen to be doing snatches your breath away with its haunting beauty).
Unfortunately, this fantastic music is not complete. Missing, are both fight sequences, although, Pan's requiem mass is included (to my overbounding delight); but it gets cut off quite suddenly after only 10 seconds, adding to the entire CD's problem with blending its tracks. The music for 'Peter-turns-pink' is missing as well and Hook's hapsicord song would have been fun to have had too. Some of the other tracks are a bit too much disjointed music-narration rather than being flowing and melodic.
Overall, it is well worth the money. My love of the movie might make me a little biased but my advice is: lovers of the movie must must must get it , those who haven't seen it and enjoy instrumental pieces should seriously consider getting this CD (and go see the movie you sillies!)
i wish they had a 4 and a three quarters star.
Free Music Review: Oh,the Cleverness of Me!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
At least, that was what I thought when I first got this soundtrack. THe perfect match for an excellent retelling of a truely classic tale, James Newton HOward truely gives us a work of excellence. ALl the songs are enchanting and fit the mood of the story well.
THe styles diversitize well and we are given a wide range of colors and moods. "Flying" and "I do Believe In Fairies" are excellent for bringing up a solem mood, usually after tearfully gorgeous songs like "fairy dance" and "please Don't DIe". "Mermaids" is delightfully evil and filled with tension while we get to hear some excellent choral sequences in "Set them Free". We are even rewarded with a section of excellent accoustic guitar during "come Meet Father".
OVerall, I was pleasantly surprised the first time I heard this score. By the time I had finished watching the movie, I found myself humming the themes and wanting more. Mr. HOward gives us a delightful set of orchestral themes, but easily adds the more modern sound of keybords with a pleasant beat using a (regular?) drumset. (sounds I generally don't appreciate)
A delightful score to own, Peter Pan has returned with flair and a classic touch.
Free Music Review: Nice indeed. Exceeded my expectations
Hit: 5 Stars
I really can't find anything wrong this cd. I've heard people complain that it's not as good as Hook, and that JNH wasn't trying hard enough on this score. I think it's all crap. First of all, I've never been a big fan of Williams, and although Hook is good, I'm glad that Howard went in a totally different direction with Peter Pan. There are bell-like chimes and beautiful themes, which although they aren't as bold and brassy, are much more interesting to me in their restrained subtlety. I was gripped from the very beginning. After the great main titles, the electronics in "Flying" seemed a little out of place, but it slowly built into a beautiful statement of the Flying theme played by the strings. Now I can't imagine Peter Pan without them! Another great theme is introduced in "Is that a Kiss?" and the mandolin parts in "Come Meet Father."There are still some brassy swashbuckling elements in the score, but they never seem to wholly take precedent over the strings and woodwinds and choir, which I consider a blessing. Overall, a great score to a charming film, both of which should not be missed.