Search - James Newton Howard :: The Fugitive: Music From The Original Soundtrack

Spectacular action film soundtrack!!

BERNARDO SENA | LISBOA Portugal | 07/19/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is absolutely great.Probably the best score ever writen by James N.Howard."Waterworld" and "Prince of Tides" are also amazing scores,but this one is truly a gift from heaven.Great to hear in the film and on any place in the world.Love it!"

One of the Best Thriller Soundtracks

BERNARDO SENA | 07/02/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been longing for this soundtrack ever since I watched the movie, which by the way is one of my all-time favorites. The CD is great, I concede you have to be in the mood to listen to it but if you have a nice stereo system and a room to enjoy a good book(preferably a murder mystery) then buy this soundtrack."

One of the Seminal Scores of the 90's

Jurgis Rudkus | Boston, MA USA | 12/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is in many ways the finest action score of the decade. "The Fugitive" deftly weaves together several compelling and memeorable themes against backdrops of breathtakingly thrilling and surprisingly quiet incidental music. All of the music, action and otherwise, is quite varied and intense-each track stands apart very well, from the rest. The "Theme" track, though not heard in the film, is a very nice aside with a beautiful statement of both halves of the primary theme by soprano sax and piano. The music is also surprisingly original; the sax is a bit eccentric, as are some of the subtle electronic effects, which adds some distinctiveness to a great score. And when it finally ends, one feels an almost visceral sense of relief after the tension. The CD is about 40 minutes long, which includes the essential music from the film.In contrast to a review below, which said this music is not "pleasant..."(though some of it is) that's the nature of the beast with action soundtracks. They are not supposed to be quiet and demure all the way through."