Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl

Loosely based on the popular Disney theme park audio-animatronic ride, one might expect a modicum of good-natured "Yo-ho-ho-ing"--or maybe a little rousing Korngold/Errol Flynn/Captain Blood orchestral romanticism--here. Instead composer Klaus Badelt initially entices us with some sparing Celtic folk charm, then unleashes a furious broadside of symphonic and choral thunder to rival his ominous score for K-19. The composer's fellow German mentor is an obvious influence throughout (the album is credited with a wink as "Score overproduced by Hans 'Long John' Zimmer") but Badelt brings his own muscular instincts to bear throughout. Perhaps shrewdly realizing that genre cliches are nothing if not for reinventing, Badelt delivers his rhythmically nervous Eurocentric sensibilities--sort of Holst duels Shostakovich on the Spanish Main--with the subtlety of a scorching cannonball. It's seasoned with a little romantic respite in the final act, if a bit gingerly, and could no doubt profit by some of Korngold's sparkling melodic verve. But it's a loud, unabashed Summer Blockbuster score at heart; alert the neighbors. --Jerry McCulley Amazon.com

My FAVORITE Soundtrack all time!!

This soundtrack just BLEW me away!! Its the best soundtrack EVER!! I couldnt keep it off. It was in CD Repeat all the time!! It's brilliant and so original!! I HIGHLY recommend it!! September 7, 2008

good

i liked it, but i wish it was longer!! the songs are very good, though i'm sure they can't POSSIBLY have all the music from the movie on it... but i did like it and the songs get stuck in your head very easily!! i listened to it once and had to again and again because i liked it so much! the only thing preventing me from giving it a five star is the short length... but it is still a great soundtrack! February 18, 2008

Zimmer influence

If you have listened to any of Hans Zimmer's work, this sounds quite like it.
Listen to Barbarian Horde from Gladiator (about the middle of the track on to the end), and then listen to He's a Pirate. Almost identical themes used.
I'm not complaining, as there usually isn't too much of a good thing.
All in all, a decent soundtrack, something you feel like a pirate with and it makes you want to go out and swashbuckle something... February 6, 2008

Great instrumental soundtrack!

This is a great soundtrack. When you listen to it, you feel as though you are watching the film. The composition of the music is just wonderful! January 18, 2008

Great music!

This is great listening music! This is great acting music!! All the members of my family enjoy listening to the soundtrack from the Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl. The children take advantage of the music and reenact their favorite parts of the movie. When you hear this music...there is no doubt that it is from Pirates of the Caribbean! It is definately going to be on a classic movie listening list. January 16, 2008

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