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One of Patrick Doyle's Best Film Scores, But It's For A Medi

John Kwok | New York, NY USA | 12/22/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a great admirer of Patrick Doyle's film scores ever since he composed his auspicious debut, the score for the Kenneth Branagh film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "Henry V". For "Eragon" he's composed one of his most original, sweeping scores yet, which doesn't imitate at all classic film scores from the likes of John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith or Howard Shore, whom most may remember well for his elegant scores for Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings" cinematic trilogy. If anything, Patrick Doyle's latest composition owes more to Gustav Mahler's vast symphonic scores, than anything by such great American film composers like Williams and Goldsmith. But I suppose comparisons will be made when people realize that this score was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the United Kingdom's foremost symphony orchestra, which has recorded numerous film scores, including those for both "Star Wars" trilogies. Still, much to his credit, Doyle has composed an imaginative score which conveys successfully the vast range of emotions shown in the film by Eragon, the dragon Saphira and other major characters; it is truly a pity that this fine score is one of the few distinguished parts of what might have been a good fantasy film. Devout fans of classic film scores will most definitely wish to acquire this CD, even though it includes two songs which I don't think are nearly as memorable as those from Enya and Annie Lennox in Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings" films."

Wonderful!

KKlop | Wentzville, MO | 12/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Patrick Doyle does it again. With a mix of dark and light music, this soundtrack has something for everyone. An abolute joy to listen to. I really enjoyed his take at Harry Potter, but this is crazy good. A joy for all those fantasy and soundtrack lovers. Highly recommended."

My new favorite soundtrack!

KKlop | 03/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've never put a movie soundtrack at the top of my favorites, but this one beat out any other I've ever listened to! Patrick Doyle is my new favorite movie composer (though I've been a fan of his since Harry Potter 4). All of the orchestral tracks (1-14) were amazing. Though the melody was repeated, it was repeated in variations and I never tired of it! I've NEVER liked anything I've ever heard from Avril, but Keep Holding On was fantastic! Whether you're a fan of her or not, you still should at least listen to this song. Jem's Once in Every Lifetime was equally great or maybe even a bit better than Avril's. Jem is a little...hmm, how do I put it...breathy? But it suited the song well. Even if you don't necessary like the style she sings it, the lyrics and the back-up will make up for it! Overall, this CD earns 5 stars!!!!!



Eragon books, Eragon movie, Eragon soundtrack - what's not to love?"