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Summon the Heroes 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Label: Sony Catalog: Music Release date: 2000-08-29 Media: Audio CD discs number: 1 Ean: 0696998943421 Upc: 696998943421  Tip: compare prices with similar classical music CDs |
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 Summon the Heroes - Boston Pops Orchestra, Williams, John O Fortuna - Boston Pops Orchestra, Bugler's Dream/Olympic Fanfare and Theme - Boston Pops Orchestra, Arnaud, Leo Ode to Zeus - Boston Pops Orchestra, Theodorakis, Mikis | Ode to Zeus - Boston Pops Orchestra, Olympic Hymn - Boston Pops Orchestra, Bernstein, Leonard Festive Overture, Op. 96 - Boston Pops Orchestra, Shostakovich, Dmitr Conquest of Paradise - Boston Pops Orchestra, Vangelis | Theme - Boston Pops Orchestra, Parade of Charioteers - Boston Pops Orchestra, Chariots of Fire (Theme) - John Williams/Boston Pops Orchestra Theme - Boston Pops Orchestra, |
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 Written on July 27, 2001 Summary: The Real Spirit This album by John William and the Boston Pops is fantastic. It appeals across musical boundaries. Even those who do not usually listen to classical music will find it enjoyable. The title track is the first one on this CD and sets up a grandiose atmosphere. Then comes "O Fortuna," which conjures up the images of ancient heroes and battles and the coming storm of competition. There are twelve tracks in all, and the final one, "The Olympic Spirit" is transcendental. It has been played on classical music radio stations across the country over and over again. And rightly so. This is a wonderful album to listen to on any given day. Written on May 16, 2001 Summary: Truly the Olympic spirit I cannot heap enough praise upon this CD. To put it succinctly, I think it captures the feeling of the Olympics better than the actual Olympics do. Lots and lots of John Williams on this CD (the composer, not the guitarist... how many other people have mistakenly bought a CD by John Williams the guitarist?), which was an excellent move. From the opening strains of his 1996 composition "Summon the Heroes" we listeners are transported to a world far removed from our own, a world where epic feats are routine and glory and honor are everywhere. This CD is valuable just because it contains all of Williams' Olympic music, but the real treat is the other selections: they match and even exceed the power of his compositions. "O Fortuna" is a classic, of course, and "Chariots of Fire" captures better than any other piece, I think, the feelings evoked by Olympian athletes. The Boston Pops Orchestra combines its usual pinpoint precision with its usual highly-charged emotive quality; it's up to the task of playing epic music. In particular, this CD has the best rendition of Shostakovich's "Festive Overture" I've ever heard, itself a fabulous inclusion. Are you getting my point yet? Buy this CD! Now! The true strength of the Olympics lie in their ability to connect spectators to something a little bit higher and more exalted than themselves; the same is true of this CD. Written on November 30, 2000 Summary: Exciting music I love all the scores by John Williams and I find this album very exciting. I played a couple of the pieces recorded here (Olympic Fanfare And Theme and The Olympic Spirit) and I know well the Shostakowich's Festive Overure, and I have to say that the playing of the Boston Pops is simply incredible! The brass in particular. Maybe the music is a bit repetitive (all the same kind of music, from the beginning to the end), it's not an album full of emotion, but if you are looking for something powerful, exciting and full of energy, this is the cd for you.  Written on November 6, 2000 Summary: Poor selection... Personally, i bougth this CD because i want the official Olimpic Himn, and i thougth this CD include that. Wrong! This fantastic music is not hear. Why? So the selection is not the best! Despite, the quality of the recording and musical direction is very good. The Olympic Spirit is the best theme in the seleccion, Bernstein`s Olimpic Himn is a deception! In the rest, they are good music between same eroded and "dejá vu" themes. Written on September 28, 2000 Summary: The Spirit of the Olympics I am a high school runner. Let me tell you, I have been looking for a good inspirational CD for a very long time to listen to before I run. This is the CD. I first heard the music on this CD while watching the Olympics in 1996, then "Summon the Heroes" was in the movie "Without Limits" in 1998 (which by the way is my favorite movie). This CD is VERY inspirational. It has most of the music used by NBC in the Olympics. The best tracks are Williams' "Summon the Heroes" and the "Olympic Theme". It also has the immortal "Chariots of Fire" theme in it. If you are a runner and need some music to help you get motivated, get this CD. If you just love music, get this CD. I have goals to make the Olympic team in 2004 for Athens. I will give it my best effort, and the music in this CD is definately going to help. |
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| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 2000-08-29 | 2002-01-15 | 1990-10-25 | 1999-11-02 | 1990-10-25 | 1990-10-25 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Format | - | - | - | Soundtrack | Soundtrack | - |
| Ean | 0696998943421 | 0696998936423 | 0028942017825 | 0074645133324 | 0078221855129 | 0089408009921 |
| Upc | 696998943421 | 696998936423 | 028942017825 | 074645133324 | 078221855129 | 089408009921 |
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