Alexander, Vangelis, Music CD

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Alexander


1	Alexander, film score~Introduction 1:31
2	Alexander, film score~Young Alexander 1:35
3	Alexander, film score~Titans 3:59
4	Alexander, film score~The Drums of Gaugamela 5:19
5	Alexander, film score~One Morning At Pella 2:10
6	Alexander, film score~Roxane's Dance 3:24
7	Alexander, film score~Eastern Path 2:58
8	Alexander, film score~Gardens of Delight 5:23
9	Alexander, film score~Roxane's Veil 4:40
10	Alexander, film score~Bagoas' Dance 2:28
11	Alexander, film score~The Charge 1:40
12	Alexander, film score~Preparation 1:41
13	Alexander, film score~Across the Mountains 4:12
14	Alexander, film score~Chant 1:38
15	Alexander, film score~Immortality 3:18
16	Alexander, film score~Dream of Babylon 2:40
17	Alexander, film score~Eternal Alexander 4:37
18	Alexander, film score~Tender Memories 2:58

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Editorial Reviews

It seems only fitting that Vangelis -- the preeminent Greek composer of film scores -- should write the music for Oliver Stone's Alexander -- the epic tale of the Greek conqueror-hero who led his armies to victory across the known world in the 4th century B.C. And equally fitting for a movie that features spectacular battle sequences, Vangelis's score draws heavily on martial brass chords and insistent marching rhythms, often pounded out on deep drums. Tracks such as "Titans," "The Charge," and "Preparation" (which recalls "Mars" from Holst's The Planets) powerfully bring home the film's guts-and-glory theme. But as the soundtrack progresses, other elements also emerge. Choral singing plays a central role, especially in the hymnlike "Across the Mountains" (suggestive of Holst's "Jupiter") and also in more ethereal tracks such as "Chant" and "Immortality." "Roxane's Veil" features edgy crossover violinist Vanessa-Mae in an unusually lyrical and sweet-toned mode, and the disc closes with the dulcet melody of "Tender Memories." But it's the penultimate track, "Eternal Alexander," a grandly expansive theme as majestic as anything from Mahler's pen, that provides the stirring and uplifting high point to this satisfying score. EJ Johnson, Barnes & Noble

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November 14, 2005: As a longtime fan of Vangelis, I expected some spectacular music for this Greek hero. I was very disappointed. The music is cheesy, pompous and about as unoriginal as it gets. I could not find a single track on it that was worth listening to. I would recommend that fans listen first before they buy.

Alexanderby Anonymous

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December 28, 2004: The score is so beautiful and perfect for a tale of a young conquerer. It's a shame the movie wasn't nearly as good as the music. I actually work out to this CD. The triumphant music really gets me going.

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Alexander


1	Alexander, film score~Introduction 1:31
2	Alexander, film score~Young Alexander 1:35
3	Alexander, film score~Titans 3:59
4	Alexander, film score~The Drums of Gaugamela 5:19
5	Alexander, film score~One Morning At Pella 2:10
6	Alexander, film score~Roxane's Dance 3:24
7	Alexander, film score~Eastern Path 2:58
8	Alexander, film score~Gardens of Delight 5:23
9	Alexander, film score~Roxane's Veil 4:40
10	Alexander, film score~Bagoas' Dance 2:28
11	Alexander, film score~The Charge 1:40
12	Alexander, film score~Preparation 1:41
13	Alexander, film score~Across the Mountains 4:12
14	Alexander, film score~Chant 1:38
15	Alexander, film score~Immortality 3:18
16	Alexander, film score~Dream of Babylon 2:40
17	Alexander, film score~Eternal Alexander 4:37
18	Alexander, film score~Tender Memories 2:58

Barnes & Noble

It seems only fitting that Vangelis -- the preeminent Greek composer of film scores -- should write the music for Oliver Stone's Alexander -- the epic tale of the Greek conqueror-hero who led his armies to victory across the known world in the 4th century B.C. And equally fitting for a movie that features spectacular battle sequences, Vangelis's score draws heavily on martial brass chords and insistent marching rhythms, often pounded out on deep drums. Tracks such as "Titans," "The Charge," and "Preparation" (which recalls "Mars" from Holst's The Planets) powerfully bring home the film's guts-and-glory theme. But as the soundtrack progresses, other elements also emerge. Choral singing plays a central role, especially in the hymnlike "Across the Mountains" (suggestive of Holst's "Jupiter") and also in more ethereal tracks such as "Chant" and "Immortality." "Roxane's Veil" features edgy crossover violinist Vanessa-Mae in an unusually lyrical and sweet-toned mode, and the disc closes with the dulcet melody of "Tender Memories." But it's the penultimate track, "Eternal Alexander," a grandly expansive theme as majestic as anything from Mahler's pen, that provides the stirring and uplifting high point to this satisfying score. EJ Johnson

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Product Details

Format: CD
Release Date: 11/09/2004
Label: SONY
Catalog No.: 92942
UPC: 827969294222
Sales Rank: 16,560

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Vangelis		Primary Artist
Nic Raine		Conductor
Vanessa-Mae		Violin
Konstantinos Paloatsaras		Vocals
Maria Bildea		Harp
Dominique Lemonnier		Violin
Epris Polyphonic Ensemble		Vocals
Wahan Galstian		Duduk
Irina Valentinova Karpouchina		Vocals

Technical Credits
Vangelis		Arranger, Programming, Producer, Audio Production
Nic Raine		Orchestration
Roxanne Slimak		Art Direction