Band of Brothers

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When Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks collaborated on the Academy Award®-winning Saving Private Ryan, an abiding passion to further honor the young fighting soldiers of World War II was born in both men, resulting in Band of Brothers, an ambitious 10-part miniseries based on historian Stephen Ambrose's account of a 101st Airborne regiment as it fought its way across Europe. In scoring the sweeping project, Michael Kamen has eschewed much of the martial music familiar from past war epics in favor of the quiet, largely introspective sound that's informed modern battle films from Platoon through Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line. And if his reverential, often somber tones capture the dignity of the soldiers and the gravity of the events, they sometimes do so at the expense of other human dimensions--and the lively pop music of the '40s. Still, Kamen's work strikes an impressive balance, fusing the pastoral with subtle modern rhythm touches and utilizing spare piano solos, a darkly ironic use of Beethoven's String Quartet in C-sharp Minor, and a memorable, elegiac main theme. --Jerry McCulley

Disc 1:

1. Main Titles
2. Band Of Brothers Suite One
3. Band Of Brothers Suite Two
4. The Mission Begins
5. Swamp
6. Spier's Speech
7. Fire On Lake
8. Paraplui
9. Boy Eats Chocolate
10. Bull's Theme
11. Winters On Subway
12. Headscarf
13. Buck In Hospital
14. Plaisir d'amour
15. Preparing For Patrol
16. String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
17. Discovery Of The Camp
18. Nixon's Walk
19. Austria
20. Band Of Brothers Requiem

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - EF Sullivan
Michael Kamen has wrote and wonderful, moving and very enjoyable score in Band of Brothers. Some of the tracks are rousing and moving whiles others are more somber and reflective. The music reminded me of specific scenes from the series and is something I enjoy listening to over and over again. Like the series, Band of Brothers, the soundtrack will stand the test of time enjoyed and appreciated by future generations.
Rating: - Music to save the world by
The second track on this CD alone is worth every penny you pay for it. "Band of Brothers Suite One" is a sweeping, glorious hymn to the men who saved Western Civilization on June 6, 1944. Whether it's the actual score to the episode where Easy Company takes part in the invasion of Normandy or not, it perfectly captures the thrill and terror of the air invasion. Listening to it, one can almost see the airmen milling about, anxiously awaiting the go signal, and then the propellers starting up, the ... Read More
Rating: - Wrong artist!!!
It wasn't Michael Kamen who wrote the Requiem of a Soldier song.It was written originally by Amici Forever Opera for the Band of Brothers producers, by request.I think it is sad that they are putting Michael Kamen's name on this, letting him take credit for Amici's fine work.
Rating: - Great
If you are a fan of Band of Brothers...you'll love this. It has a good selection....it has something for everyone.
Rating: - Band of Brothers
I just recently saw this series on DVD. Every time a new episode started,I was treated to the excellent opening theme. This album will bring enjoyment to all that are familiar with the series and really enjoyed all the music.