- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Varese Sarabande
- ASIN: B00023GO7I
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous and inspired,
By *closet fan* (Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bobby Jones Stroke Of Genius (Audio CD)
At this time, James Horner is receiving plenty of criticism for his Troy score. It's being judged as, largely, rushed and derivative, and has raised questions about how much creativity is left in Horner. But those doubts are unfounded, for those who have heard the Bobby Jones soundtrack. Horner clearly has a full understanding of his subject matter here, and he takes great care in expressing the many emotions of Jones' life: innocence, love, struggles, physical pain, integrity, destiny and grand achievement. And, yes, this music even conjures up warm images of those lush, sprawling greens (and you don't have to like golf to appreciate this point). The moods change frequently, but in a gentle and breezy flow, much like the time period in which Jones lived. Some suggest that Horner is copying himself by using some Braveheart-like Scottish touches in this score (due to the significance of Scotland's St. Andrews course in Jones' career), but these claims are greatly exaggerated, as there's little similarity in tone between these two stories. This entire CD is so warm, sensitive, sweeping and inspired, I can't believe that such a wonderful movie/soundtrack combo could be so overlooked.
5.0 out of 5 stars
SPELLBINDING!,
By patrica (miami, florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bobby Jones Stroke Of Genius (Audio CD)
This music complements the motion picture like a glove. From the awkward strings in the scene in which young Bobby is just learning the game, to the stirring percussion sounds as Bobby begins to turn the tide and starts to win championships, this music cradles the movie from start to finish! The somber notes during the first St. Andrews championship where Bobby is given "a trashing" by the old golf course are absolutely perfect. This musical score mirrors the champion's life and emotional turmoil. Like the film itself, it is a masterpiece and a class act! Kudos to James Horner.
3.0 out of 5 stars
James Horner - Stroke of Sameness,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bobby Jones Stroke Of Genius (Audio CD)
I am a big fan of James Horner's scores and to be honest I was really looking forward to hearing this score and Troy (both due out on the same day!). I bought Bobby Jones first because I haven't seen the movie and I really wanted to hear Horner's take on scoring a golf movie. Sadly I am a little dissapointed with the score, mostly because the main theme is exactly like a secondary theme from Braveheart. Almost note for note! I know Honer tends to repeat himself many times in his scores but I thought he would he able to come up with a different theme for Bobby Jones and not just a rehash of one of his most famous scores. There are some good tracks in the score but it never really takes off into some grand theme and I haven't found myself getting caught up in the music. This will be one of the Horner scores that will grow on me and I like it but was just a little dissapointed. Hopefully Troy will be better...
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