Great Hollywood Epics

On this CD:

1. Lawrence of Arabia, film score Main Theme
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

2. Tom Jones, film score Main Theme
Composed by John II Addison
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

3. Batman, film score Main Theme
Composed by Danny Elfman
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

4. Doctor Zhivago, film score Lara's Theme
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

5. Gone With the Wind, film score Tara's Theme
Composed by Max Steiner
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

6. Goldfinger, film score Main Theme
Composed by John Barry
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

7. Rocky Main Theme
Composed by Bill Conti
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

8. Citizen Kane, film score Main Theme
Composed by Bernard Herrmann
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

9. Man of la Mancha, musical Main Theme
Composed by Mitchell Leigh
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

10. Taras Bulba, film score Main Theme
Composed by Franz Waxman
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

11. Airport, film score Main Theme
Composed by Alfred Newman
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

12. Captain from Castile, film score Prelude
Composed by Alfred Newman
Performed by Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hayman

Tracks:

Pre- Historic: One Million Years B.C.
The Ancient World: The Ten Commandments
The Ancient World: Alexander
The Ancient World: Sodom And Gomorrah
The Ancient World: The 300 Spartans
The Ancient World: Troy
The Ancient World: Alexander (Eternal Alexander)
The Might Of Rome: Quo Vadis
The Might Of Rome: The Robe
The Might Of Rome: Demetrius And The Gladiators
The Might Of Rome: Cleopatra
The Might Of Rome: Antony And Cleopatra
The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Suite)
The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Now We Are Free)

Tracks:

The Fall Of Rome: Masada
The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Main Theme)
The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Love Theme)
The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Pax Romana)
The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Overture)
Biblical Epics: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Biblical Epics: Jesus Of Nazareth
Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Parade Of The Charioteers)
Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Love Theme)
Biblical Epics: The Silver Chalice
Biblical Epics: The Passion Of The Christ
Medieval Europe: The War Lord
Medieval Europe: El Cid (Love Theme)
Medieval Europe: El Cid (Overture)
Medieval Europe: The Vikings (Suite)

Tracks:

Medieval Europe: Flesh & Blood
Medieval Europe: The Last Valley
Medieval Europe: Prince Valiant
Medieval Europe: Taras Bulba
Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Sea Hawk
Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Crimson Pirate
Pirates & Swashbucklers: Pirates Of The Caribbean
Pirates & Swashbucklers: Captain Blood
Kings & Queens: The Lion In The Winter
Kings & Queens: Henry V (1989)
Kings & Queens: Henry V (1944)
Kings & Queens: Mary Queen Of Scots
Kings & Queens: The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex

Tracks:

Heroes: Excalibur - O Fortuna
Heroes: First Night
Heroes: The Adventures Of Robin Hood: March Of The Merry Men
Heroes: Braveheart
The New Worlds: Mutiny On The Bounty
The New Worlds: 1492 - Conquest Of Paradise
The New Worlds: Captain From Castle
The New Worlds: The Mission
The New Worlds: The Alamo
The British Empire/The Orient: The Charge Of The Light Brigade
The British Empire/The Orient: Lawrence Of Arabia
The British Empire/The Orient: Zulu
The British Empire/The Orient: The Last Samurai
The British Empire/The Orient: Exodus

Customer Reviews:

EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT.......2007-05-14

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA TO TAKE HOLLYWOOD'S COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL EPIC MOVIES, EXTRACT THE BEST PORTIONS OF THE SCORES AND COMBINE THEM FROM THE DAWN OF MAN TO THE RECENT PAST. I PARTICULARLY ENJOY THE SUITES FROM GLADIATOR, BRAVEHEART AND THE VIKING. THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE SCORES BY THE CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS IS BRILLIANT, AND THE RECORDING WAS EXCELLENT. I ONLY WISH THERE WERE EIGHT DISCS INSTEAD OF FOUR TO COVER THE VOLUMES OF SCORES THAT COULD NOT BE INCLUDED. LET'S HOPE FOR A VOLUME II.

Interesting selections . . ........2006-12-15

This compiiation album makes an excellent gift for that person wanting to discover great, epic scores. I'm surprised, however, that Vangelis' Alexander is included in this one. Not bad, just surprised.

The reason I give this album 4 out of 5 stars is because of the swashbuckler section. How is it that CutThroat Island - one of the greatest epics in history - was scrubbed out of the list? Pirates of the Caribbean is included on the selection but nothing from Debney's masterpiece?!

Yes, that is a huge compilant. If you haven't discovered CutThroat Island, I suggest you get it then you'll understand my frustration. Still, this album is a great buy and worth looking into!

"Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores".......2005-09-07

When I think of the "Golden Age of Hollywood", many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "EPICS:THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades right and up to the present 2005.

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classics that even the youngsters today recognize...sweeping scores that capture the drama, mystery, adventure, action and romance...one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this...many nominated and winners by the Academy for Best Original Score...

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come...this collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1170 ~ (9/6/2005)

Average customer rating:

Excellent arrangements

Great Hollywood Epics
Richard Hayman
Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000008BRU
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Lawrence Of Arabia
Tom Jones
Batman
Dr. Zhivago (Lara's Theme)
Gone With The Wind (Tara's Theme)
Goldfinger
Rocky
Citizen Kane
Man Of La Mancha
Taras Bulba
Airport
Captain from Castile: Prelude

Customer Reviews:

Excellent arrangements.......2005-01-07

Richard Hayman and his Orchestra give a very attractive interpretation of some of Hollywood's most memorable tunes.
The longest piece on this CD 'Man of La Mancha' is particularly successful.
This CD contains also some musical scores which are very difficult to find.

A great buy for a very modest outlay.