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Elizabeth: The Golden Age | 
 enlarge | Creators: Ar Rahman, Craig Armstrong, Cecilia Weston, John Parricelli, Catherine Bott, Saras Eyden, Clio Gould, Catherine O'halloran, Mariyam Toller
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 12420
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 000982902
UPC: 602517451872
EAN: 0602517451872
ASIN: B000UBVRHO
Release Date: October 9, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Opening | | • | Philip | | • | Now You Grow Dull | | • | Horseriding | | • | Immensities | | • | Bess and Raleigh Dance | | • | Mary's Beheading | | • | End Puddle / Possible Suitors | | • | War / Realisation | | • | Destiny Theme | | • | Smile Lines | | • | Bess to See Throckmorton | | • | Dr. Dee Part 1 | | • | Horseback Address | | • | Battle | | • | Love Theme | | • | Divinity Theme | | • | Storm | | • | Walsingham Death Bed | | • | Closing |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
In a bold move for a film set in 16th-century England, director Shekhar Kapur called on two very distinct composers for the music: Craig Armstrong (a Scot who's arranged tracks for everybody from Massive Attack to Madonna, while earning kudos for his Ray and World Trade Center scores) and A.R. Rahman (one of the undisputed musical titans of Bollywood, with roots in Sufi music). Even more intriguing, the two men collaborated closely, and there are no individual credits to distinguish who did what. Despite the occasional Indian cues in tracks such as "Divinity Theme," the overall result seems to lean more towards Armstrong's style, especially his most elegiac work like World Trade Center. In the end, the score falls squarely within the current accepted parameters for big-spectacle music, from inspiring strings, to a lone flute plaintively whispering its theme, to the use of a choir and soprano voices. It's a competent CD, but the promising team-up had led us to expect more than mere competence. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description
The Decca soundtrack to Elizabeth: The Golden Age will release on October 9 and features original music by Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman. Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy Award -nominated Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping historical thriller laced with treachery and romance--ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE. Joining them in the epic is Academy Award nominee Clive Owen (Closer) as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth. The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I (Oscar -winner Cate Blanchett--The Aviator) facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth sees her rule openly challenged by the Spanish king Philip II (Jordi Molla)--with his powerful army and sea-dominating armada--determined to restore England to Catholicism. Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing intimacy. As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham (Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush--Shine), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home--and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary Stuart (Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton--In America, Sweet and Lowdown), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction. The Golden Age tells the thrilling tale of an era...the story of one woman's crusade to control love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world. Universal Pictures presents ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, opening October 12 in theatres nationwide.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Incomplete CD November 14, 2008
Patricia H. Parker (Springfield, Massachusetts United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Why oh why do the people who make up CDs for a soundtrack continue to not include some of the best tracks. This is the third time I have searched for a CD of a film only to find that it was impossible to purchase one with all the music. At other times, I have found that it is possible to buy two versions - one partial and one complete and the complete one is a good deal more expensive than the partial one. How long do they think it will be before buyers catch on and not buy either disk.
Excellent music for a horrible sequel July 5, 2008
J. Nachlinger (Piscataway, NJ USA)
One only good thing to come out of this horrible movie is a wonderful score. I was not a fan of the the first movie's music, but this had simply great moments. The Finale is positively great. This is one of the better scores you will find. I buy almost every movie score that comes out and this ranks in my top 10 of the past 2 years.
Good but incomplete soundtrack March 19, 2008
Eddy Kara-sarkissian
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I liked the music in the movie, which is the reason I bought this CD. However, there are many pieces missing. For example, in the movie, when she is about to get assassinated, or even when Mary Stuart learns the news that she's going to be tried for treason. Those musical pieces were much better than the "Divinity Theme". I was dissapointed that the people responsible of gathering the pieces did a bad job. The opening theme is in fact the credits theme. The opening theme wasn't even in the CD!!!!
 Best New Soundtrack March 17, 2008
S. Hawn (Vallonia, IN)
This is one of the best new soundtrack of the day...I highly recomend it!, The musical style and power between the composers is pure amazment, no film composer could come close exept Williams...If you looking for something new and amazing to listen to buy this as soon as possible...!
Glorious in Every Way March 4, 2008
NYC critic (NEW YORK, NEW YORK United States)
A fan of both Rahman and Armstrong, the two together don't disappointed. A gloriously evocative score. First-rate!
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