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The best of the Trilogy!

tjguitar | 11/16/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great disc for those who want the "best" bits of the Pirates Trilogy and don't want to buy all 3 CDs. Producer Fitzpatrick writes that this CD is "more than just that." However, these arrangements are supposed to be for pure orchestra with minimal overdubs apart from organ, ethnic flutes and bass lines. Some Zimmer fans might think that this recording is "less powerful" than the original tracks, and that may be true, but I think the choir sounds a lot better, especially on the tracks which employ the Prague Choir (instead of the Crouch Enders who appear on two tracks, from older Silva recordings). Of course, as with all these Silva CDs, the quality can be hit and miss, especially when they cobble together old tracks, but the majority of this disc is newly recorded and the two old tracks aren't very old, so it's fairly consistent. I listened to this CD on the freeway, and it was a good listen, not preferable to the original tracks for the fanatic, but in my opinion, this is all you need. None of the scores I feel are worth listening to all 45-60 minutes of the CD, and I feel the best tracks are more or less represented here, so I highly recommend it for someone who is not a major fan of the scores and just wants the highlights, or as usual, someone who just wants to hear a different take on the music.



My only complaint is that most of the liner notes focus on the films and not the music, but that is not surprising considering the popularity of the films vs the popularity of the music."

"Pirates of the Caribbean ... Badelt/Zimmer ... Silva Americ

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 11/06/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Silva America presents "MUSIC FROM THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRILOGY", --- Music composed by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer recreated with all the gusto by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus, under the ever ready batons of Nic Raine and James Fitzpatrick --- all individually wrapped-up into one neat package --- This collection brings to the captains table music from all three Pirates of the Caribbean films comprising three suites from "THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL" -- "DEAD MAN'S CHEST" and "AT WORLD'S END", with traiditonal orchestral arrangements --- just the way "film-score-buffs" like 'em!



Pirates of the Carribean Trilogy (Track Listings):



"THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL" (2003)

by Klaus Badelt

1. Moonlight Serenade (1:21)

2. To The Pirates' Cave / Skull And Crossbones (7:43)

3. Underwater March (4:12)

4. The Black Pearl / Will And Elizabeth (4:21)

5. Barbossa Is Hungry (4:13)



''DEAD MAN'S CHEST'' (2006)

by Hans Zimmer

6. Davy Jones (3:28)

7. The Kraken (5:03)

8. Dinner Is Served (1:32)

9. Jack Sparrow (6:00)



''AT WORLD'S END'' (2007)

by Hans Zimmer

10. I See Dead People In Boats (5:27)

11. Up Is Down (2:42)

12. What Shall We Die For (2:08)

13. I Dont Think Now Is The Best Time (10:46)

14. Drink Up Me Hearties (4:35)



Silva Screen Records has brought film music to another level in soundtracks, flawless from the very first note to the last, pure perfection --- There is no other label known of today that could come close to what they have done in film score/soundtrack albums --- All in all, this outstanding, fantastic and moving release with awesome material will have film music collectors crying for more!



Hats off to Silva Screen Music America --- strongly recommend this CD for all music lovers and all others who need to hear some great music --- Nic Raine (Conductor), James Fitzpatrick (Producer & Conductor), David Temple (Choir Master), Crouch End Festival Chorus and The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, please stand up and take a bow for this well deserved rare gem you've given us --- this is a keeper!



Total Time: 63 mins on 14 ~ Silva America ~ (9/25/2007)"

Movie music at its best

Newton Ooi | Phoenix, Arizona United States | 02/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For the beginning of Star Wars in 1977 until the 1990's, few movies outside of those scored by John Williams had soundtracks that could be considered great orchestral music. Then came movies like Willow, Dragonheart, Gladiator and then the Lord of the Rings movies. Great original soundtracks now became more common. After the LOTR trilogy, maybe the best soundtrack this decade is that from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. This one-CD sampler contains most of the key pieces from all three movies, and is a great buy. The sound and orchestration is all but indistinguishable from that heard in the movies. The melodies are rich, the keys are spot on, and the price is quite good considering that each of the individual movie soundtracks sell for similar prices. Also a plus is the cover insert. It gives a brief overview of how the POTC ride became the POTC movie; and how the music composers were chosen. Overall, a great buy."