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The Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep
James Newton Howard
The Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
 
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THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP is a sweeping epic rooted in one of the most enduring and intriguing legends of our time. Set in the desolate landscape of the Scottish Highlands during World War II, the story begins wi...  more »

     
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All Artists: James Newton Howard
Title: The Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep
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Label: Sony Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 12/4/2007
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
Style: Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 886971930023

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THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP is a sweeping epic rooted in one of the most enduring and intriguing legends of our time. Set in the desolate landscape of the Scottish Highlands during World War II, the story begins with an enchanted egg...and what hatches will set in motion an adventure that will take a young boy on an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Soundtrack composed by six time Academy Award nominee James Newton Howard and features the new song "Back Where You Belong" by Sinead O'Connor and new music by the Chieftains

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CD Reviews

Shimmering, GORGEOUS
JordanJasper | 12/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Okay, Sinead O'Connor wrote and sings the theme song, "Back Where You Belong," which is one of the most beautifully sad-yet-uplifting songs ever written for a film, and the track was produced by Daniel Lanois.



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Overall, a wonderful collection made ideal (esp. for a big-budget fantasy film) with all the classic strings, swooping cinematic flourishes, and other bells & whistles by composer J. Howard. The film looks to be an absolute winner, what with the vaunted production and the strong cast (not to mention the story).



But the O'Connor/Lanois track ("Back Where You Belong") is worth its weight in absolute GOLD. Just get it. How does that woman write with such emotional, powerful "beauty"?



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Outstanding with or without the film:"A Celtic Symphony..bet
KerrLines | Baltimore,MD | 01/15/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Take Ireland's #1 group "The Chieftains", throw in Sinead O'Connor's voice and an absolutely first-class orchestra to boot, and you are swept into the deep waters of Loch Ness ,Scotland with strength and great bravado,yet with also simplicity and tenderness.Six time Oscar nominated composer James Newton Howard has composed ascruptiously delicious Celtic-flavoured score sprinkled with the Uilleann Pipes,tin whistle et al of "the Chieftains" and lush strings,bold brass and reed and wind instruments in virtually one continuous Celtic symphony.Each wonderfully harmonious track flows uncut into the next, and the listener is carried to the Highlands.Howard is one of my top five score composers and he excels in backing all of the action required for the Jay Russell film.Even without the film, though, this CD stands quite beautifully on it's own, especially for we Celts or for those who adore our music.Highly recommended film and soundtrack.Howard's other recent soundtrack to I Am Legend and Restoration: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack among others."
Celtic Lovers will delight in "The Water Horse" Soundtrack
Duke Gaines | Washington, D.C. | 02/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not often do you get the singing talents of Sinead O'Connor and The Chieftains and Men's Choirs underscored by a full blown Symphony Orchestra doing the music of top film soundtrack composer James Newton Howard Restoration: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack andI Am Legend and The Great Debatersall at once!!! Well here you have it, and it is glorious.From the gentle "pipes" opening of 'The Water Horse Main Title' through 'Ann', 'Run Angus', the humorous 'The Dinner Party', the all-consuming 'The Net' and ending with the 8+ minute 'The Water Horse Suite' performed by The Chieftains, the score for "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" flows seamlessly from track to track evoking the powerful images of the Scottish Highlands and the murky depths of the cavernous Loch Ness.This soundtrack is exciting from start to finish. A"