- Composer: John Debney
- Audio CD (Feb 20 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sme
- Run Time: 127 minutes
- ASIN: B0001ENY6M
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #13,256 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. The Olive Garden |
| 2. Bearing The Cross |
| 3. Jesus Arrested |
| 4. Peter Denies Jesus |
| 5. The Stoning |
| 6. Song Of Complaint |
| 7. Simon Is Dismissed |
| 8. Flagellation / Dark Choir / Disciples |
| 9. Mary Goes To Jesus |
| 10. Peaceful But Primitive / Procession |
| 11. Crucifixion |
| 12. Raising The Cross |
| 13. It Is Done |
| 14. Jesus Is Carried Down |
| 15. Resurrection |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Mel Gibson staked $30 million and his superstar reputation on this painstakingly bloody interpretation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, all the while dodging charges of anti-semitism and fostering excruciating cinematic gore at the expense of Christ's message (a notion that also begs some uncomfortable questions about this version's S&M undertones). But because the film's dialog plays out in ancient authentic language dialects, John Debney's musical score takes on an even more central dramatic role. In some ways an unlikely choice as composer (having cut his teeth on many a lightweight comedy and kidflick) Debney nonetheless rises to the challenge, first conjuring up a synth-laden soundscape whose gothic moodiness should be familiar to admirers of the work of Lisa Gerrard, then seasoning it with indigenous instruments, booming percussion and ancient modalities that give the score an almost palpable sense of time and place. As did Jeff Danna on his earlier score for the gentler, de facto companion piece, The Gospel of John, Debney eventually gets 'round to genuflecting towards some Hollywood choral and melodic traditions (the Gospels themselves having arguably helped lay the original foundations for Tinseltown's venerable three-act structure), but there's nothing cheap about his music of triumph and redemption, rooted as ever in roiling currents of ancient spiritual mysticism. Gibson's vision of the Passion has had many second-guessing his motivations and choices, but Debney's rich, evocative score proves there's nothing wrong with his ears. -- Jerry McCulley
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Use of Duduk Armenian instrument,
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This review is from: Passion Christ Soundtrack (Audio CD)
I am just leaving this note for some person who thought duduk is an Azery instrument.Dear friend if you don't know where duduk music or duduk is originated please don't mislead other people as you are misled. Duduk is an Armenian instrument which was originated by Armenainian people. If you had a better knowledge of music or even your culture you would have known this.Duduk explains the intersting history of Armenian people in last years and after the Armenian genocide.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful, Moving,
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This review is from: Passion Christ Soundtrack (Audio CD)
I love soundtracks, and have my favorites. But this is one of the most powerful I have heard. It is probably powerful because it evokes memories of the movie, which to the uncalloused heart, is an incredibly powerful love story. The soundtrack is epic and deeply moving, from front to start. Whereas I normally skip a track or more on most other soundtracks, I listen to this one front to back. Great to work out with!
3.0 out of 5 stars
All religious politics about the movie aside...,
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This review is from: Passion Christ Soundtrack (Audio CD)
Personally, I think the best song out of all of them was used for the movie trailer because it had a similar emotional impact the way the Gladiator soundtrack did. I have yet to see the movie myself, but what attracted me the most was the music. After listening to it, sometimes it's a hit and miss to the ears. Previous reviews I've read either rave about it, or think that it's a piece of recycled crap. It's neither in my opinion. The tracks each have their own distinct method which I'm sure was meant to enhance the scenes of the movie instead of overshadow them. Some songs I liked, others not so much (because they lacked impact). I'd highly suggest listening to the entire track in bits and pieces before buying it. Personally, I don't think it's as bad of a soundtrack as certain people are reviewing it to be. However, it's not the greatest. It has yet to compare to Gladiator's phenomenal soundtrack.
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