"I first became a movie score fan when i was exposed to Jerry Goldsmith in this film. I watched the movie over and over again both because it was a good movie and because the music was great. Every time I hear the CD start, with the chorus, I get chills down my spine. His use of music is not cartoonish in any way, it's written like a real life movie score. His use of a chorus is beautiful, and he creates some strange sounds with his music, such as the sting in "Sentry Reel". His themes are very creative and beautiful as well. Goldsmith deserves an Oscar or a nomination for this soundtrack. It is the best!!"
Excellent Soundtrack
Kelnar | Miami, FL | 07/27/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're a fan of this film, then get this soundtrack. The "Flying Dreams" track is reason enough to get it. It's also one of the "last" great soundtracks you bought on its own merits... not because so-and-so was in it or it was the album to have."
Fantastic score...you will not be disappointed
C. Quilling | Virginia | 04/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is probably one of my fondest memories from childhood...my cousin and I would watch this movie over and over again. Likewise, the music has always held a special place in my heart, and I finally got my hands on a copy of this CD. The first time, the second time, the 100th time, the music never gets old. Goldsmith has such a varied talent - he gets the dramatic, spine-tingling parts wonderfully, and can also create an eerie experience that is unrivaled. I am a collector of movie scores...and this is definately one of the higher-ranking CDs in my collection."
Nostalgic and mysterious
PP | 01/20/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A moody and dark soundtrack remiscent of Jerry Goldsmith's Poltergeist soundtrack at times. Very good."