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Great Movie Love Themes: Five Star Collection | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Varese Sarabande
Category: Music
Buy New: $11.98
New (33) Used (10) from $7.02
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 19981
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 066400
UPC: 030206640021
EAN: 0030206640021
ASIN: B00006IK4E
Release Date: September 10, 2002
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 Cheap Imitation September 4, 2008
This CD is not what it claims to be. It's the Scottish National Orchestra re-doing themes from several movies, and the themes have definitely lost their flavor -- not to mention their tempo. I'm very disappointed. When I want the soundtrack to something, I want the actual soundtrack!
These are not bad renditions if you hadn't seen the movies -- but it's almost as bad as hearing a midi of some song you like: it's just what's on the page, not the incredible flavor of the version in the movie.
Haven't been this disappointed with an album since my penny-pinching little brother bought me "101 Strings Play Simon & Garfunkel". ;)
Poor Audio Rendering October 12, 2007
This would be an excellent background music album if it wasn't for the harsh, unmusical sound in the highly modulated sections. This is most noticable in the RHAPSODY ON A THEME OF PAGANNI, all though it is throughout the album. It is similar to listening to music through speakers that are "over driven" or damaged.
I had no problem with the inclusion of END CREDITS. I thought they worked well for background (as opposed to concert) music, as all the major themes of the movie can be reintroduced in the END CREDITS.
 Should be titled Great End Credits Themes April 4, 2007
Okay, so I thought I was buying "Great Movie Love Themes." I was familiar with the list, so I thought I would be getting the perfect compilation of melodies. Wrong. This CD should be titled, "Great Movie End Credits Themes," because four of the 12 selections are End Credits music, the stuff no one wants to listen to as all the technical information rolls at the end ot a movie (you know, exit music). The trouble with End Credits is that few carry the actual love theme music or they carry only a small snippet. Most End Credits music is boring. "The English Patient," "Shakespeare in Love," "Sabrina," and "Braveheart," are all End Credits music. Don't expect to hear predominant love themes in these particular selections for which the movies are known.
On the plus side, "Unchained Melody," "Somewhere in Time," and "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," are beautiful renditions. And the End Credits music for "Sabrina," is better than expected. I'd give "Unchained Melody," "Somewhere in Time," and "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" five stars, "Sabrina" four stars and the other eight selections two stars.
Just be aware when you buy this album that you are not getting exactly what is described. You have to read the fine print on the back of the CD cover.
 Great Mood Music! February 27, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love any movie themes, especially the unsung tracks such as the music for opening or closing credits. This is a terrific CD and keeps me happy at work!
movie themes February 18, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This CD is one of my new favorites. The music is just beautiful. Very relaxing soundtracks for in the car or at home.
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