Search - John Barry :: Somewhere In Time: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Musical emotion

Just Bill | Grand Rapids, MI United States | 07/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Somewhere in Time is one of my favorite movies...and not necessarily because I think the acting is all that great, either.The setting (Mackinac Island, Michigan) is one of the most romantic and fun places on earth. And the story (by the legendary sci-fi fantasy author Richard Matheson) is clever and creative.I think the music makes the movie unforgettable to me.I have never heard such a marriage of music and story. This soundtrack transcends the movie and stands on its own as being some of the most heart-wrenching, emotional sounds I've ever heard.Since there's no way to adequately describe the personal impact music makes on onself to another person (I liken it to describing the color green to somehow who's been blind from birth), I won't go into great detail in this review.All I can tell you is that this music tugs at my heartstrings, soothes my soul and brings out my melancholy side like nothing I've ever heard. John Barry created a masterpiece with this soundtrack and I'll be forever grateful.For romantic evenings, this soundtrack can't be beat. For getting misty-eyed over lost loves, you won't find better accompaniment. For sheer creative brilliance, this CDs takes the blue ribbon.I highly recommend this soundtrack, especially in the gold disc, remastered version. Of course, if you've seen the movie you probably already own this disc. But, as I wrote, this CD stands on its own as beautiful music worthy to be heard. Buy it, play it and let it wash over you in waves of emotion."

Music to set your soul sailing ...

jhalik@hotmail.com | Chicagoland | 11/25/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Beautiful arrangement of music that will move you from the very cor eof your being. The clear and crisps sounds are haunting and truly unique. The variation on a theme by Paginin is inspiring.You must own this cd in the Gold format."