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Xena's triumphant musical odyssey

Michael J. Mazza | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 02/04/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Xena: Warrior Princess" is a compilation of music composed by Joseph LoDuca for the syndicated television series of the same name. This is an excellent CD; the music is rich in excitement and emotional texture, and is performed with passion by both musicians and vocalists.Although the CD has considerable variety, the overall effect is that of tribal, exotic, female-powered, strongly percussive music with a definite Middle Eastern/Mediterranean flavor. Female vocals (both solo and group) are incorporated into many of the best tracks. Beginning with the show's main title theme, the disc is full of superb tracks. Just a few of the best selections include "Darfus," with great percussive effects; the haunting "Burial," with its outstanding vocal solo; the playful yet sensuous "Gabby Dance"; and the colorful "Quarterman's Festival." Fans of the TV show will definitely want this disc. But even if, like myself, you aren't a regular viewer, you may find yourself enchanted by this music. Alternatingly thrilling and tender, LoDuca's music is a triumph of television scoring."

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Carol Klavon | 10/03/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"THIS CD IS A DREAT MIX OF CLASSICAL, TRADITIONAL AND CULTURED MUSIC IT CONTAINS OVER 25 TRACKS FROM THE FIRST SEASON OF XENA:WARRIOR PRINCESS THE HIGHLIGHTS ARE: "BURIAL" (FROM THE EPISODE "THE PATH NOT TAKEN"} WRITTEN AND PERFROMED BY LUCY LAWLESS. "THE WARRIOR PRINCESS" (FROM THE HTLG EPISODE WARRIOR PRINCESS) "GABBY'S DANCE" (FROM "HOOVES AND HARLOTS") AND THE FUNERAL PYRE (ALSO FROM HOOVES AND HARLOTS). PLEASE LISTEN TO OTHER COMPOSITIONS BY XENA AND HERCULES COMPOSER JOSEPH LO DUCA"

One of the most moving soundtracks I have ever listened to!

kandladin | Castle | 12/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have wanted this soundtrack for months and now that I finally have it I am at a loss for words. Every single song on this CD only reminds me what a cool show this truly is. Though I am fairly new to it (I started watching late in the fourth season) I have not missed a single episode since I first watched it. The best songs on this CD are of course the Main Title, The Warrior Princess, Glede Ma Glede, Quarterman's Festival, and Calisto's Wrath. Any one who loves Xena would love this CD, and even people who aren't neccesarily die hard fans might get some enjoyment out of it, since the music is compeling and haunting even if one has never seen the show before."