Outstanding CollectionMarch 27, 2010 pirateking24601(TX) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The aptly named Ultimate Movie Music Collection does not disappoint in the least. As a film score and movie soundtrack purist, I am always skeptical about any CD with film scores that have been re-orchestrated, and re-recorded by a pops orchestra. More often than not, renditions of scores tend to lack the emotion and impact of the original and are vastly inferior. I can confidently say that this is not the case here. Eric Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops do a phenomenal job of recreating everything that made you love the original score. In fact, with many of these recordings I can not tell them apart from the original; and some-- I dare say-- are even better than the original.
Probably the best thing about this CD collection is it's wide range. It covers decades of movies and hits all the right points. From classics like "Casablanca" and "Gone with the Wind", to block busters like "Titanic", "Jaws", "Lord of the Rings", and "Star Wars", to an outstanding orchestral rendition of "When You Believe" from "The Prince of Egypt", to the haunting melodies from "Ghost" and "Poltergeist", there is not a single track on this four-disc collection that I don't absolutely love. The interpretations of the John Williams works are particularly well done. So whether you are looking for an outstanding film compilation, looking to expand your taste in film music, or just love movies, this collection is for you.
Nice Music, Bad PresentationMarch 9, 2010 Joan Planek(Chicago, IL USA) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The music is excellent, but the soft pieces should have been on one (or two) of the CDs with the loud ones on others--I kept having to change the volume all the time, which is tiresome. The talking and lift off sounds as regards Apollo 13 were unnecessary and annoying. I doubt that I would have purchased this set had I been able to hear it all at one time.
Popcorn Pleasin' Movie MusicJanuary 23, 2010 John Keating 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is simply a superb collection of movie music. Eric Kunzel and The Cincinatti Pops Orchestra take the listener on a fantastic musical journey. Close your eyes and listen as the music spirits you away to the imaginary world of the cinema.
This collection was just what I was looking for in a movie music package. The recording is pristine, the music is involving, and the price for all of this entertainment is very, very reasonable! 4 Cds for under $25.00! There isn't a bad cut in the package.
I am the 11th reviewer of this collection - all 5 star ratings. In other words, you know this collection is a winner! Buy it, sit back, and enjoy the fantastic music offered to you in this collection.
great selection of a variety of moviesJanuary 18, 2010 Alisa Andrews 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this for my parents. They have enjoyed it and even though you may not like the movie, the music is generally good. A lot of music for the money.
One of the Best Movie Soundtracks Made!December 13, 2009 J. Morris(Las Vegas, NV) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Ultimate Movie Music Collection is exactly what the name says. An amazing job done by the Cincinnati Pop Orchestra and a CD I listen to almost daily. Some of the songs are just so powerful that you have to listen to them on the best sound system you have nice and loud and just close your eyes and get swept away! Absolutely Amazing. The only thing I wish was that there was more Disney Movie Scores on it. Oh Well.
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