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(49 customer reviews) 91 of 95 people found the following review helpful
When Love Is Composed As Music,
October 6, 2000 "thecollector1971" (Canton, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording) (Audio CD)
I saw the movie for this soundtrack quite some time ago, back when I was too young to understand "love". I only watched it because "Superman" was in it. Now that I'm older, I appreciate alot of things in life, and have just been re-introduced to the story of Richard Colier. I bought the movie, the book, and this CD soundtrack very recently. The beautiful music literally brought tears to my eyes. Every track on this CD is haunting, yet comforting. Not only did I recall the scenes from the movie as certain tracks were playing, but I also experienced a true feeling of joy and happiness as the melodies ran through my ears. If the actual feeling of "love", or "being in love" could be put into song...this is THE finest example of it!! It's difficult to explain, but once you listen to the CD, you'll know exactly what I mean, because you'll feel it too! Don't pass up this oppurtunity. It's a wonderful feeling.
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
The definitive version of John Barrys most eloquent score,
June 9, 2004 VCQ - See all my reviews
This review is from: Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording) (Audio CD)
1980's "Somewhere In Time" is the only film that I know of (besides Bernard Herrmann's score to "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir") that seamlessly marries score with dialogue and ambiance: not only serving a supporting role, but uplifting the film with the power of the music, as well as succeeding as a standalone album. Barry's score is simple yet elegant, based around the sweeping, romantic "Somewhere In Time" theme, which is reprised on nearly every track. A gentle, plaintive melody started by flute and harp, bridged by shimmering strings, and wistfully ended by piano reprising the theme, the "Somewhere In Time" theme has been played at countless weddings and has served as the soundtrack to true love everywhere.Initially, due to the film's halved Universal budget, Barry was never in the running as composer since the production team couldn't afford his services. However, Barry happened to be a friend of Jane Seymour's, and he finally signed on to the project, accepting a portion of the...Read more
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Lovely re-recording, but original much better.,
March 2, 1999 By A Customer
This review is from: Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording) (Audio CD)
Just purchased this re-recording and it's just lovely, but I still prefer John Barry's own original soundtrack to this one. This one is beautiful, as how can any of John Barry's music be anything but beautiful, but it's still not John Barry conducting his own music. I definitely notice a difference, although very slight. I think John Barry's own conducting skills really come through on his own original recording of this soundtrack. But if you are a true John Barry fan as I am (and have been for years), you still will love this new recording just the same.
