An Absolutely Perfect Score The Legend of Zorro is the perfect follow up to The Mask of Zorro. It uses it's the themes and moods from "Mask" but also utilizes a much larger and more epic feel. The love theme as orchestrated for this score stirs the same emotions from me as Arnold's "Stargate Overture" or Williams "Across the Stars." So wonderful is this score, that I have hardly wanted to hear anything besides it since I bought it. If you are a fan of James Horner, epic scores, or music that will make your skin turn into goose flesh... this is a must buy!
Thrilling and evocative James Horner's Music Oscar Winner composer James Horner, follows his musical saga for ZORRO
Very stirring Spanish music This CD makes you want to put a rose in your teeth and flamenco dance.
Everything you want it to be
I just bought this soundtrack last night after listening to bits of it on iTunes, and it is such a beautiful score. I've seen the film... gosh, I don't keep count anymore, but every time, I always take in the music. And how can you not? James Horner is a wonderful composer, yet the music seems to take on a life of its own. The opening number gets you right away: the Spanish-style guitar strum, the frenzied tap dance, and the horns. One thing you can definitely credit music to do is build, be it suspense or emotion. The tap dance builds and builds until the guitar takes over. The second number begins with drums like thunderclaps, violins still keeping the tension. The horns and claps enter, and you have Zorro's theme again. Percussion picks back up around the two-minute mark, and it keeps a nice tempo. I like to think that this soundtrack is like a Spanish version of Pirates of the Caribbean, another of my favorite films. But the horns always let you know, with special clarity, that this is Zorro. Whether or not this soundtrack is good is entirely up to the person listening. Then again, if you don't like it, why are you listening in the first place? If you want to hate it, then it's terrible. But if you appreciate all the orchestrations, this soundtrack is a masterpiece. Enjoy.
Excellent sound track The soundtrack for the movie "Legend of Zorro" is far and away greater than the soundtrack for the original movie. It is the perfect piece for putting on in the background while you work or resting your thoughts. There is just the feeling of a fine wine when it's playing. I love the Spainish sound of guitar and orchestration. My office partner finds it wonderful to listen to also. For those who like soundtracks this is a must, and if you just like wonderful music, again, it is a must.
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