Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams. Personnel: Natacha Atlas, Brian Gulland (vocals); Hugh Marsh (electric guitar, electric violin); Jacob Heringman (lute); Lisbeth Scott (vocals); Nigel Eaton (hurdy-gurdy); Martin Tillman (electric cello); Richard Harvey (woodwinds). Audio Mixer: Peter Cobbin. Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England. When Ridley Scott's Gladiator singularly revived the old Hollywood "Sword & Sandals" genre in 2000, it also propelled composer Hans Zimmer's rousing score onto every movie trailer that followed in its wake, so it's surprising to find the prolific -- but relatively unknown -- Harry Gregson-Williams taking the reins on Scott's similarly themed 12th century Crusades epic Kingdom of Heaven. Williams approaches the era with a far more delicate touch than Zimmer, utilizing period and regional instrumentation, as well as lush choral arrangements to accentuate the film's romance and religiosity. While there are plenty of instances where thunderous percussion and sweeping brass paint gallant images of galloping horses and tattered flags, there are more moments that effectively portray the bloody fields and pious ruminations of war. ~ James Christopher Monger
Music To Write By Harry Gregson-Williams brings the movie "Kingdom Of Heaven" to life with his musical scores. Each selection on this wonderful CD automatically brings me back to the exact scene in the movie. As a writer, I find these musical scores challenge my imagination and bring out the creative muse within.
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I love it! Kingdom of Heaven's soundtrack is amazing. I love the vocals and the music is very soothing. I definetly recommend it to any one who liked the movie. Submitted by Erica (Columbus, OH) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Excellent mix of medieval and oriental sound I was dissapointed that the song playing when the king dies was not recorded as part of the soundtrack on this CD.
Otherwise, the sonds are great. Submitted by Flavius (Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
great service you have a good service I cant complain Submitted by hibridox4 (Aguascalientes Mexico) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
brilliant I think that the music is exceptional. each melody is haunting and the vocals indeed create an image of holiness. I actually prefer the music to the film! Submitted by paul (nottingham) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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I love it!
Excellent mix of medieval and oriental sound
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