Battle Of Britain: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]

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Title Tracks for Battle Of Britain: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]

• 1. Battle Of Britain Theme - Ron Goodwin
• 2. Ace High March - Ron Goodwin
• 3. The Lull Before The Storm - Ron Goodwin
• 4. Work And Play - Ron Goodwin
• 5. Death And Destruction - Ron Goodwin
• 6. Briefing The Luftwaffe - Ron Goodwin
• 7. Prelude To Battle - Ron Goodwin
• 8. Victory Assured - Ron Goodwin
• 9. Defeat - Ron Goodwin
• 10. Hitler's Headquarters - Ron Goodwin
• 11. Return To Base - Ron Goodwin
• 12. Threat - Ron Goodwin
• 13. Civilian Tragedy - Ron Goodwin
• 14. Offensive Build-Up - Ron Goodwin
• 15. Attack - Ron Goodwin
• 16. Personal Tradegy - Ron Goodwin
• 17. Battle In The Air - Ron Goodwin
• 18. Absent Friends - Ron Goodwin
• 19. Battle Of Britain Theme-End Title - Ron Goodwin
• 20. March Introduction & Battle Of Britain March - Sir William Walton
• 21. The Young Siegfrieds - Sir William Walton
• 22. Luftwaffe Victory - Sir William Walton
• 23. The Few Fight Back - Sir William Walton
• 24. Cat And Mouse - Sir William Walton
• 25. Scherzo 'Gay Berlin' - Sir William Walton
• 26. Dogfight - Sir William Walton
• 27. Scramble!/Battle In The Air - Sir William Walton
• 28. Finale: Battle Of Britain March - Sir William Walton

Customer Reviews

 (10 customer reviews)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Stirring stuff!, January 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Battle Of Britain: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

It's true, the movie contains some of the most spectacular air combat sequences filmed, but it also has some of the worst--mostly due simply to poor editing decisions. A re-edited version of this fine film would go a long way, for sure!

The "Battle of Britain" soundtrack cd has a lot to recommend. The extra score by Sir William Walton is a welcome bonus! There are many tunes by Ron Goodwin that are standouts as well: beside the main theme there's "Ace High March" which seems to weave elements from the best of proud wwII german and allied marches into a truly stirring yet pleasingly catchy melodic line. Goodwin meant this piece as a tribute to the participants on both sides. I like these kind of soundtrack marches and I think this one ranks right up there with the march from "Force Ten From Navarone" and the one from "Patton" in terms of sheer toe-tapping infectiousness. It's that good! From time to time I still hear it played at football games.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

This is outstanding music, September 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Battle Of Britain: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

This is one of the most enjoyable CD's in my collection. Ron Goodwin composed fresh themes to weave throughout the soundtrack. As always,Goodwin's music is energetic and stirring. The music from William Walton is a surprising find and is an interesting, well-composed contrast.
This is a must-have CD, truly outstanding!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Fiery Film Score, September 14, 2000

Daniel G. Berk (West Bloomfield, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battle Of Britain: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

This is a "blinger" of a film score. It's powerful from start to finish, and easily conveys the emotion that gripped the participants in the Battle of Britain. This is a clear example of how a good score can significantly enhance a film's impact.The music, however, is so tied to the film that it doesn't stand up on its own as well as other film scores do. But it's enough to make you want to see the film if you have not done so.As an extra bonus, the theatrical trailer is encoded on the CD and can be played off a CD rom.