Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording)
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Free Music Notes for Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording)
Free Music Review: The definitive version of John Barrys most eloquent score
Hit: 5 Stars
1980's "Somewhere In Time" is the only film that I know of (besides Bernard Herrmann's score to "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir") that seamlessly marries score with dialogue and ambiance: not only serving a supporting role, but uplifting the film with the power of the music, as well as succeeding as a standalone album. Barry's score is simple yet elegant, based around the sweeping, romantic "Somewhere In Time" theme, which is reprised on nearly every track. A gentle, plaintive melody started by flute and harp, bridged by shimmering strings, and wistfully ended by piano reprising the theme, the "Somewhere In Time" theme has been played at countless weddings and has served as the soundtrack to true love everywhere.
Initially, due to the film's halved Universal budget, Barry was never in the running as composer since the production team couldn't afford his services. However, Barry happened to be a friend of Jane Seymour's, and he finally signed on to the project, accepting a portion of the soundtrack sales as payment-a wise move, since the "Somewhere in Time" soundtrack continues to sell well to this day, almost fifteen years since its initial release.
This version is a 1998 Varese Sarabande rerecording conducted by John Debney that extends the original 1980 soundtrack release (which only clocked in at a scant half an hour) by half, adding lyrical passages that compliment onscreen action and underscore montages (as well as setting a romantic mood for a candlelight dinner). Soloists Lynda Cochrane (piano) and Edwin Paling (violin) rise amply to the challenge of Rachmaninoff and the score's tender solos. Another bonus is the excellent sound quality of a newer recording: the original 1980 release (and subsequent gold CD release in the mid-1990s) suffered from less-than-ideal clarity (and the aforementioned brevity). Care was even taken in the new packaging: rather than a bland case design and booklet per the original CD, the 1998 version features a beautiful Impressionistic oil painting of one of the film's pivotal moments: when Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve) meets Elise McKenna, the actress of his dreams (Jane Seymour), for the first time as she walks by the lake. She gazes at him, enraptured, and whispers, "Is it you?" The back of the CD features the fateful portrait of Elise that hangs in the Grand Hotel's Hall of History.
A beautiful, decadently romantic soundtrack and easily my favourite of all time. "Somewhere in Time" was, in a way, the soundtrack to my childhood summers spent Up North (Harbor Springs and Petoskey, MI)-we would play it in the car, at home, while relaxing and as a soundtrack to Sunday dinners for as long as I can remember. A wonderful gift for fans of the film, or if you are simply seeking beautiful background music to dream and relax to.
Free Music Review: Somewhere in Time is somwhere within your heart
Hit: 5 Stars
This re-recording of the outstanding music of John Barry's movie score of Somewhere in Time is truly a great example when the artist's work isn't completely heard in a movie or on the original soundtrack CD/Record. With John Barry's blessing, John Debney and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra does a great tribute to John and his great talent of writing such scores.We don't always find such re-recordings to stay true to the work of the artist but John Debney did this with all his heart and soul. I'm glad that he found this score as lovely and haunting as I did when I first heard it, enough to recapture this lovely music to John's long list of music for the screen. If one is a romantic, as I am at a fault for such music, then this is a CD to have playing at the right moment with the person you most care about. It will carry you and your significant other to the areas of your mind and soul that you may not have reached before. It transends a loving feeling that you only want to share with such another that you care about.
Free Music Review: When Love Is Composed As Music
Hit: 5 Stars
I saw the movie for this soundtrack quite some time ago, back when I was too young to understand "love". I only watched it because "Superman" was in it. Now that I'm older, I appreciate alot of things in life, and have just been re-introduced to the story of Richard Colier. I bought the movie, the book, and this CD soundtrack very recently. The beautiful music literally brought tears to my eyes. Every track on this CD is haunting, yet comforting. Not only did I recall the scenes from the movie as certain tracks were playing, but I also experienced a true feeling of joy and happiness as the melodies ran through my ears. If the actual feeling of "love", or "being in love" could be put into song...this is THE finest example of it!! It's difficult to explain, but once you listen to the CD, you'll know exactly what I mean, because you'll feel it too! Don't pass up this oppurtunity. It's a wonderful feeling.Free Music Review: One of the best soundtracks ever recorded!
Hit: 5 Stars
I was first introduced to this soundtrack by an aquaintance at a time when I was just hopeless and miserable. I completely fell in love with every single track on this soundtrack when I first heard it. Not only was it soothing,comforting, but very emotional. Unfortunately for me, it got stolen from my car. I have bought the original soundtrack from the early 80's, but really wished they would have told me ahead of time that the sound recording was not as clear and crisp as the re-recording. Amazon does not guarantee satisfaction of products like these, so I definitely recommend that anyone who buys the soundtrack to this movie to buy the re-recording and get your money's worth.Free Music Review: Enchanting, Mood Setting
Hit: 5 Stars
I have listened to this soundtrack at least weekly for the last 12 years. I never tire of it. I find this Barry score to be the best thing he has ever done. If you need to set a mood of romance, love, or just remembrances of good times you spent with that special someone, this is the one I choose above all others.A visit to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island combined with this music is almost more than a weak heart can take. The inspiration Barry must have felt from Rachmaninov's opus seems to have set the mood which he carried throughout the whole score. Every song is special. A must for everyone with any amount of sentiment and romance.