The Force

The Force

The Force

Track Listings
 
1. Let There Be Death
2. Metal Forces
3. Fight with the Beast
4. Demoniac
5. Flame of the Antichrist
6. Contract in Blood
7. Thrash Till the Death

The Force,Onslaught,Relativity,Heavy Metal,Rock,Thrash
The Silent Force
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Can't wait to get it!
  • Amazing!!
  • Worth the money
  • I shouldn't have spoken so soon.
  • Wonderful Music
 The Silent Force
Within Temptation
Manufacturer: Bmg/Gun Supersonic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00062ZE58
Release Date: 2004-11-22

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. See Who I Am
  3. Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)
  4. Stand My Ground
  5. Pale
  6. Forsaken
  7. Angels
  8. Memories
  9. Aquarius
  10. It's the Fear
  11. Somewhere
  12. Stand My Ground [Multimedia Track]

Album Description

2004 album from the popular Dutch melodic/goth metal outfit. Picture CD with no cover artwork. 13 tracks. * Please note there are no liner notes included on this release, as intended by the label!

Album Details

Basic Edition of this Hit Album that Does Not Includes a CD Booklet. "The Silent Force" is an Exhilarating Listen - a Monument of Opulent Melodies, Sweeping Orchestral Elements and Tremendous Power. Like their European Counterparts Nightwish and Opeth, They have Intertwined an Otherworldly Sound with a Slow, Brewing Power that is Like a Classical Symphony of Old. The Band was Formed in 1996 by Guitarist Robert Westerholt and Singer Sharon Den Adel. Their Single "Ice Queen" Reached the Number One Position Both in the Netherlands and in Belgium in 2002. Their 'mother Earth' Full Length Went Platinum in the Netherlands and the Gold Status in Belgium. Fans of Nightwish, Lacuna Coil Seven Evanescence Will Like this Band.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Can't wait to get it!.......2007-07-17

My 12yr old introduced me to WT via her love of Anime and similar sites. Very similar to Enya, Enigma and Evanescence, yet vocals and instrumentals VASTLY more mesmirizing and worthy! So much so I bought 2. One for each of us! Looking forward to it! Her's is a surprise.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!!.......2007-07-16

This is Within Temptation at their best! Every part of this cd has feeling to it. I'f your a fan of bands like evanescence I recommend Within Temptation..and really this band holds their own. GREAT CD!! GET IT!!

5 out of 5 stars Worth the money .......2007-07-04

I looked everywhere for this CD. Trust me, you can't find it. That said it's one of the best CD's I have bought in the past few years. The vocalist is compelling, and the overall sound is great. They're a lot like Nightwish soundwise, but the lyrics are much better in my opinion. Worth the money any day.

5 out of 5 stars I shouldn't have spoken so soon........2007-06-06

I've heard only a few songs from Within Temptation and had avoided them for years after. They didn't gain much attention from me because I wasn't impressed by what I heard (I was expecting a bombastic first impression). I was wrong to do so because I took a listen to them again not too long ago by watching the video for "Memories" and I became highly interested in them. I downloaded "Jillian" and after hearing an awesome intro, I was enraptured completely. I ordered this cd without hearing the rest of the tracks. I rarely do such a thing. "Pale" and "Memories" are gems.

This album has a high range of hauntingly imaginative atmosphere that few bands, Leaves' Eyes in particular, can produce. While having a solid theme to this album, W.T. put various emotions and atmospheres into each song. This is a good trait because it keeps us interested for a long time and usually has the listener repeating the tracks. Why didn't I see this sooner? I am always eager to hear different bands and different material.

This will go into my ever growing music collection.
I recommend Leaves' Eyes because, they too, are able to grow on to the listener, while keeping them in a prolonged trance. I regret the fact that I have avoided this band. Might I also mention that Sharon actually does have a wonderful voice. I have another lady to grace my tons of Anneke Van Giersbergen, Liv Kristine, and Cristina Scabbia vocal contributions.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Music.......2007-05-07

For those who are drawn towards any music like Enigma, Enya, or Evanescence, this cd has alot of great tracks. I recommend it to anyone who has such taste in music.
Business Up Front Party In The Back (Diamond Edition)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Just a lot of fun
  • Family Force 5 -- A Force to be Reckoned with...
  • What I've Been Looking For!
  • best cd ever
  • Its GREAT!
 Business Up Front Party In The Back (Diamond Edition)
Family Force 5
Manufacturer: Gotee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NA288Y
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Cadillac Phunque
  2. Kountry Gentleman
  3. X-Girlfriend
  4. Drama Queen
  5. Put Ur Hands Up
  6. Love Addict
  7. Earthquake
  8. Replace Me
  9. Lose Urself
  10. Peachy
  11. Supersonic
  12. Numb
  13. I Love You To Death
  14. Face Down
  15. Never Let Me Go

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just a lot of fun.......2007-07-29

Like one other reviewer, I'm at least 40, and while I know this is really music created by and for the younger generation, I love this CD. It rocks and the bass shakes my car like crazy! And it's refreshing the the lyrics are something I'm not ashamed for my kids to listen to. For me, it's a pleasant change from some of the other me-too music out there today. I think the guitar work is hard-driving, the vocals are innovative and while subtle, some of these songs have good solid Christian messages. I'd have to say my favorite song is "Love U to Death", or maybe "Never Let You Go", but I love the whole CD. If you want to find a band and a CD that will rock you and make you feel good to boot, go buy this one! You won't be sorry!

5 out of 5 stars Family Force 5 -- A Force to be Reckoned with..........2007-06-26

Family Force 5 delivers an onslaught from the first second to the very end. It's a wall of sound from start to finish that is some of the most fun you're likely to ever hear (unless they ever release an equally good sophomore album, etc).

This is the perfect crank-it-up, piss off your neighbors, head-banging kind of music. And it's great to scream along to.

5 out of 5 stars What I've Been Looking For!.......2007-05-11

This cd is exactly what I have been looking for. Nice crunchy guitars, upbeat, and clean vocals. I just picked it up today, and I couldn't help but put my window down and turn the stereo up. I'm pushing 40, and this cd made me feel like I was in high school again. Great, great fun disc.

5 out of 5 stars best cd ever.......2007-05-08

i listen to this cd every single day. family force five is the absolute best!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Its GREAT!.......2007-05-07

Family Force 5 is one of the best bands out there! their music is super catchy and you'll wanna sing it all day long... I DO! Before I had heard FF5 I didnt really like the loud upbeat music, but these guys were just so good I couldnt help but wanna hear them again and again! so I bought the CD. Trust me if you are fun, crazy, and loud you will LOVE this CD!!!
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V)
  • Not one of his bests, but very close
  • John Williams' finest work
  • A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy
  • Williams is slumming it
 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000850IS6
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
  2. Anakin's Dream
  3. Battle Of The Heroes
  4. Anakin's Betrayal
  5. General Grievous
  6. Palpatine's Teachings
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  11. Enter Lord Vader
  12. The Immolation Scene
  13. Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious
  14. The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
  15. A New Hope and End Credits

Amazon.com

John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21

product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.

The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.

With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.

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4 out of 5 stars Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21

The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.

My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."

Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.

Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.

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5 out of 5 stars John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20

There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.

Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.

Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!

5 out of 5 stars A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07

This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.

2 out of 5 stars Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01

Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.
The Mouse and the Mask
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Should've been spectacular, got good instead
  • [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars)
  • Hip-Hop at its best
  • Fantastic Beats
  • A little disappointed
 The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
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ASIN: B000B9EYDY
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. EL CHUPA NIBRE
  2. SOFA KING
  3. THE MASK FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH
  4. PERFECT HAIR
  5. BENZIE BOX FEAT. CEE-LO
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  9. NO NAMES (BLACK DEBBIE)
  10. CROSSHAIRS
  11. MINCEMEAT
  12. VATS OF URINE
  13. SPACE HO'S
  14. BADA BING

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Usually when you read that an album is "inspired by" a motion picture or TV show, you can be certain that the one thing those artists were inspired by was a big fat check, and consequently those records generally do not sound very good. But the debut collaboration between no-longer-underground hip-hop artists Dangermouse and MF Doom, allegedly inspired by the Cartoon Network's late-night stoner-centric animation series Adult Swim, is far better than it has any right being. Doom has one of the best flows around, and he's at least as smart as your favorite dictionary-digger. Danger Mouse's obscure samples are excellent, but this is just a fun record that's not trying to be more, or less. Character voices get worked in, and these are pretty cool, especially Shakey's send-up of the fake answering machine cliché. There're also guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo, and Talib Kweli. When it comes to rappers hanging with cartoon characters, Mouse and the Mask is more fun than a Shaq attack and a Gorillaz record combined. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Two of this generation's most respected hip-hop artists, Danger Mouse and MF Doom have come together for this album, inspired by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's popular late-night animation network. Doom, with his near obsession with masked identities and superhero personas, and Mouse, with his murky, ethereal soundscapes that cloud men's minds like Mandrake, are the perfect partners for the project, and each has inspired the other to the finest work of their careers. "The Mouse & The Mask" contains character voices and skits from Adult Swim's most popular original shows, including "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2021", and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law", along with guest appearances by Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Should've been spectacular, got good instead.......2007-06-13

After gaining worldwide notoriety with the ceased and desisted Grey Album, Danger Mouse replaced Dan The Automator as producer for the highly publicized Gorillaz sophomore LP Demon Days. As such, he is currently one of underground hip-hop's hottest beat-makers and this will assuredly continue in light of this MF Doom collaboration. Last year, the Madlib assisted Madvillain saw Doom hitting more lists than not so it's safe to assume The Mouse & The Mask is pretty much destined for success. However, with almost every character from the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim receiving prime breakdown and interlude time, Danger Doom is the basic antithesis of the b-movie horror vibe Madvillainy enjoyed, which probably benefited from a more universal appeal as your enjoyment of this DM and MF release will be greatly affected by your attitude towards the likes of Harvey Birdman and Space Ghost.

4 out of 5 stars [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-04

[adult swim] was being viewed by many people who enjoyed humorous cartoons on the Cartoon Network Channel. I might have been watching that channel since the age of 5 (it used to come on locally here in Atlanta up until about '94). [adult swim] has been responsible for bringing us humous PG 13 cartoons such as "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2120", and more. I believe they felt the need to cash in on the music industry by allowing MF Doom and Danger Mouse to drop an album under the name Danger Doom. And truthfully, I believed that people bought this album, just becasue of the [adult swim] logo on it.

The Danger Doom album "The Mouse And The Mask" was good to listen to. Most of MF Doom's rhymes are good to listen to (a better move over that "Madvillany" album if you ask me). His flow was consistant throughout this album. Danger Doom's production is good too. This was the first time I hear his production, and it was very impressive.

What I like most about this album is the cameos by the cartoon characters themselves. Master Shake appears on a few tracks leaving voice mail messages cussing out Danger Mouse for not letting him rhyme. Meatwad and Brak spits a few rhymes on this album. There are more cartoon cameos throughout this album too.

Guest appearances are few. Ghostface Killah appears on "The Mask" which is good. Cee-Lo sings the hook to "Benzi Box". And my favorite track is "Old School" with Talib Kweli, is perfect.

The problem I have with this album is the length. The album clocks in at about 37 minutes, making it seem kind of short. Also the songs are short in length too, averaging about 2 and a half minutes, not hearing enough Doom.

Other than that, this album is recommended to fans of [adult swim] who haven't purchased this album, or fans of both MF Doom and Danger Mouse. There are no filler tracks here. Just head nodding music. Enjoy.

Lyrics: A
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Sofa King, The Mask, Benzi Box, Old School Rules, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Mince Meat, Space Hoes, Bada Bing.

Honorable Mention: No Names (Black Debbie)

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5 out of 5 stars Hip-Hop at its best.......2006-11-26

This is a OK album considering its one of the first Danger Mouse+M.F. Doom callabo's(other's were November has Come-Gorillaz)If you ask me some of the tracks will leave you wanting more from the duo and some of the beats annoy you(Basket case,benzie box) other than that the samples are ill danger's beats are one of the sickest,and doom's rhymes are ill(always have bee)if you're gonna cop it its worth your monbey!

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Beats.......2006-11-04

I was a little skeptical when I purchased this album, not being all that fond of the only track I had heard MF Doom rap on, "November Has Come" by Gorillaz, but I gave it a chance.

Danger Mouse really shines on this album, making every track completely fresh and funky. MF Doom even grew on me, though, among my favorites would have to be Old School, with Talib Kweli, and Benzi Box, with Cee-Lo. However, the whole album is spectacular really. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the bleeping of profanity. I feel that the content on the album is more adult oriented, as is the subject matter from which it took its inspiration, and as such, I feel that the bleeping was unnecessary.

Great album, though, Doom, Danger, and all the others really took me by surprise, and it ended up that this album was far better than expected.

3 out of 5 stars A little disappointed.......2006-09-28

This is my first album from either artist and I have to say, that I was expecting a little more. Adult Swim really, really pushed this album so I bought it. MF Doom is very good at what he does. His rhymes are off the hook and Danger Mouse kicks butt with making beats. The clips from the Adult Swim crew are pretty funny. But, with the exception of a handful of songs, the album lacks that "I wanna listen to it over and over again" feel. I like the album, but maybe I was expecting too much from it.
The Silent Force
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A TRUE FIVE STAR ALBUM IN A BEWILDERING SEA OF THE UNDESERVING
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  • Exellent! Within Temptation's best album.
  • My first WT cd
  • boring
 The Silent Force
Within Temptation
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ASIN: B00062ZE44
Release Date: 2004-11-22

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. See Who I Am
  3. Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)
  4. Stand My Ground
  5. Pale
  6. Forsaken
  7. Angels
  8. Memories
  9. Aquarius
  10. It's the Fear
  11. Somewhere
  12. Stand My Ground [Multimedia Track]

Album Details

Standard Version with Booklet. The Band was Formed in 1996 by Guitarist Robert Westerholt and Singer Sharon Den Adel. Their Single "Ice Queen" Reached the Number One Position in May Charts, Both in the Netherlands and in Belgium in 2002. Their 'mother Earth' Full Length Went Platinum in the Netherlands and the Gold Status in Belgium. Fans of Nightwish, Lacuna Coil Seven Evanescence Will Like this Band.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A TRUE FIVE STAR ALBUM IN A BEWILDERING SEA OF THE UNDESERVING.......2007-07-07

I know it's not going to happen but I think that a one to ten star rating system would make it far easier to rate an album more accurately. The reason I bring this up on this particular review is because I know that from time to time I too am guilty of giving a five star rating to an album that perhaps doesn't quite deserve it. However, this is not one of those times; this IS a five star album.
This album is first-rate in all respects, from Sharon's beautiful vocal performance and the guitars - which were all recorded in Holland, to the drumming - which was recorded in Belgium, to the full orchestra and choir - which were recorded in Russia, with each recording location being chosen for its individual capacity to contribute to this recording. It is obvious that no corners were cut in the production of this album, and it is clearly evident upon first listen, this album sounds magnificent. This album starts off brilliantly, has some even higher points along the way, and then ends even more brightly than it began. This is a very impressive and rewarding album, and has become one of my favorites. And for me this is very high praise to be sure, primarily because a band with a female singer will just about never make it to an album that I would rate as one of my favorites. However, this is certainly nothing against female singers, I just prefer the sound of a singer like Brian Johnson, Dio or Bruce Dickinson. (That doesn't make me gay does it?) And because of this preference if I had a single critical thing to say about this album it would be that at times Sharon's voice does get a bit on the high side. Conversely though, I am sure there are many that will enjoy this facet of her voice, and over and above any sound preference one might have, her vocals are always appropriate to the music. Furthermore, and far more worthy of mention is the fact that Sharon has an absolutely gorgeous voice, which easily rates as one of the best female Rock/Metal voices ever, not to mention she's pretty damn easy on the eyes. (Did I mention that I'm not gay? - Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
Now, as is natural I suppose, I also feel compelled to compare this album to their previous album, 2001's 'Mother Earth', which some say it is better. However, I would like to make it known that I actually own both albums, and have for quite some time now. Consequently I have no reservations in telling you that in my opinion, with all things carefully considered, this album is without question a better offering. But by only a small margin though, as 'Mother Earth' is also a fantastic album, and a fantastical album I might add, that in comparison I would rate 4.5 stars. I won't get into the differences here, because the differences are substantial, and it would take a bit of explaining. Just trust me when I say buy this album first, and if you like it (and you will like it) then buy 'Mother Earth'. But just be prepared to hear something much more imaginary and grandiose. FYI, I also own WT's latest album, 2007's 'The Heart Of Everything', another exceptional album which I would also rate 4.5 stars. And believe me, I am not indiscriminately doling out praise or being liberal or charitable, these albums have earned their ratings. I think three rock solid albums in a row is an amazing accomplishment, and damn near unheard of, but believe or not WT has done it, as there is no filler to be found on any of these albums! And this amazing accomplishment certainly did not happen by accident, as Sharon said in an interview; "we do feel a lot of artistic pressure to write beautiful music" - "we are very critical of our music, a great deal of our ideas and songs are thrown away, and that's why it always takes us so long to write a new album". This is true, WT has only been releasing a new album once every three years. Which granted is a long time between offerings, but this should only be seen as something admirable, and deserving of praise, as releasing an outstanding album every three years is without question a whole lot better than releasing a marginal album every year.
In conclusion, this album, 'The Silent Force' is one of those albums that I just can't recommend more highly. Buy it now! I honestly don't see how anything but delight could be found. (Did I mention that I'm not gay?) :-)

5 out of 5 stars A Deal at Twice the Price.......2007-04-13

This CD was worth every penny: soulful, operatic, and yet still grounded in fire-and-fury, balls-out rock. "Stand My Ground" is a beautiful testimony to strenth and individuality, "Aquarius" gains points for the mythology reference, and "Angels" simply stunning. If you need a reason to by the CD, listen to "Angels."

5 out of 5 stars Exellent! Within Temptation's best album........2006-11-16

If you liked Evanescence's album "Fallen", then you will probably like this album. Good rock beats combined with soaring, operatic vocals to make a musical experience that I never get tired of listening to.

5 out of 5 stars My first WT cd.......2006-07-07

Being a huge fan of gothic metal bands such as Elis, Midnattsol, Leaves' Eyes and of course Nightwish, I have always wanted to check out Within Temptation but their cds aren't available in the states at regular prices. Thankfully I received a copy of the band's most recent album "Silent Force" from a friend. I immediately took to the music right away. It definitely goes without saying that Sharon Den Adel has a gorgeous voice. I personally thought her delicate vocals were eerily reminiscent of both Sarah Brightman as well as Liv Kristine of Leaves' Eyes/formerly of Theatre of Tragedy. The music in general is an epic proportion of metal laced with sumptuous goth melodies which often veered off into opera territory at times. I loved all the songs on the cd. All of the songs had a nice balance between the heavy metal guitar riffs and delicate goth melodies.

2 out of 5 stars boring.......2005-08-26

After their great success with "Mother Earth," it seems that Within Temptation is struggling to find a niche in the music world. I loved "Mother Earth" and its fusion of musical genres. I eagerly anticipated the group's next CD. I was disappointed in this newest release. There are no songs that leave any lasting impression to speak of, and the songs tend to sound boring and repetitive after the first 3 cuts. For those of you who loved "Mother Earth," don't bother buying "Silent Force."
Taken by Force
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An excellent piece of work
  • Pleasant beats.
  • Great album.
  • 4.25 Beat Rainbow and Matched Van Halen the Same Year
  • Scorpions most overlooked effort..
 Taken by Force
Scorpions
Manufacturer: Hip-O Records
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ASIN: B00006WKY9
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Steamrock Fever
  2. We'll Burn The Sky
  3. I've Got To Be Free
  4. The Riot Of Your Time
  5. The Sails Of Charon
  6. Your Light
  7. He's A Woman - She's A Man
  8. Born To Touch Your Feelings
  9. Suspender Love
  10. Polar Nights (Live From The Tokyo Tapes)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An excellent piece of work.......2007-06-27

Truly one of their best works, with the early crew of Uli Roth leading the FORCE.

5 out of 5 stars Pleasant beats........2007-06-04

The album has very good tunes.The Riot of your time has a very enjoyable blend of guitar sounds. Overal it is one of my favourite Scorpions albums from their earlier years.

5 out of 5 stars Great album........2007-02-23

This is a great scorpions album. It ranks up there with Fly to the Rainbow and In Trance (my two favorite scorp albums.) I think it's better than Virgin Killer but I know others may disagree. Definitely a must if you like old scorps.

4 out of 5 stars 4.25 Beat Rainbow and Matched Van Halen the Same Year.......2005-12-24

As good as Rainbow's Long Live Rock 'N' Roll and Ac/Dc's Powerage were, it was this album and the first Van Halen that really got me excited back in 1977.In fact, this album comes close to reaching the heights of a Classic album like Judas Priest's Sin After Sin.

Although that says alot for this album, I must make clear from the start that this isn't overall the Monster album (in the good way) that Virgin Killer was, or the even better Tokyo Tapes and Lovedrive would be. However, that's very nitpicky, as all of the albums mentioned are well worth getting. It's like arguing over whether to buy UFO's Phenomenon or Force It first.
It's interesting to note how both Ac/Dc and Scorpions are classified as Hard Rock, yet the difference between the two is quite marked. Ac/Dc's mega-amped blooze-Zeppelin Rcok sounds only peripherally related to Scorpions. The difference is mostly in the quintessentially German, Diminished and Harmonic Minor-scale noodlings of Ulrich Roth and Rudolf Schenker. But it must also be pointed out that Klaus Meine's singing is on a very different level from Bon Scott's; Scott was more of a conversational screecher, whilst Klaus can pretty much do it all in the Rock Vocal department. He's simply more flexible and operatic (again, in the good way).


Just the song Sails of Charon is worth the measly amount of money you'd pay for this online. We'll Burn the Sky is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard; it truly a moving piece. Almost all of the other songs are very good...I have decided to not pick around at any particular song (or part of song) which I don't like.

Just take it from me: if you're into UFO, Michael Schenker Group, Yngwie Malmsteen, and ESPECIALLY if you're into the way below standard Scorpions material from the '80's, GET THIS ONE!

5 out of 5 stars Scorpions most overlooked effort.........2005-08-26

.. in my opion atleast. Think about this for a moment, "Taken By Force" is sandwiched between two landmark albums which makes it hard for it to get any credability. "Virgin Killer" is considered by many fans the definative 70's Scorps album while "LoveDrive" is very important historically in the Scorps career in which they embarked on the MTV route.

I will admit this upfront, even though i am a fan, i never liked any of their 80's MTV material too much. It was not that i thought it was bad, it's not, the 80's stuff is quite good actually, but it really never appealed to me the way the 70's material did because it was just too generic and commerical sounding for my taste; simplified riffs and generic stupid lyrics about loving/missing/wanting to be with your "woman" and "rocking out", almost every other song they wrote was about that. The lesson is that greed is a destructive force, it has the ability to completey ruin great bands (look at Metallica), for the Scorpions it meant abandoning creativity and artistic integrity for the almighty dollar, the damage has been done and can not be repaired, now you can hear "Rock You Like A Hurricane" at almost every sporting event around the country.

This album was actauly the swan song for the meaningful and artistic Scorpions, it was the last album with Uli Jon Roth, who i feel was the creative nucleus of the Scorps of the old days. The songs are all pretty diverse; basic hard rock, metal, pyschadelic and beautiful ballads all inhabit this dark, moody work of art. It might throw some for a loop if they are only used to the 80's Scorpions.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not that big of a deal
  • ATHFCMFFT is My Dad!!!
  • Hey! Mastodon fans!
  • Good music, but not enough of it!
  • Perfect.
 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
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Manufacturer: Williams Street
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ASIN: B000MV8CNO
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Nude Love - Master Shake
  2. Groovy Time For A Movie Time - Soda Dog Refreshment Squad
  3. Cut You Up With A Linoleum Knife - Mastodon
  4. More To Me Than Meat And Eyes - Early Man
  5. ATHF Theme - Schoolly D
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  7. The Chosen - Unearth
  8. Party Party Party - Andrew W.K.
  9. Skit - Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters
  10. Carl's Theme - 9lb Hammer
  11. Bookworm Resin - Brass Castle
  12. Skit - Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters
  13. Blam Blam - Killer Mike
  14. I Like You Booty (But I'm Not Gay) - Insane-o-flex
  15. I Want Candy - MC Chris
  16. Girls Like Status - The Hold Steady
  17. Nude Love (Reprise) - Master Shake

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The poorly drawn late night cable cartoon show Aqua Teen Hunger Force and its cleverly titled movie spin-off are of course far funnier than they have any right to be. Whether the show's audience even gets half the satire is part of its appeal (which is, like, on different levels, man). The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters soundtrack consists of skits and songs from the film along with new material. And while the absence of Frylock on the album is a bit confusing, it's generally as top rate as the show itself. The Aqua Teen dudes even had the sense to hire the great and out-of-work old school hip-hop artist Schoolly D to compose a new version of their theme song. The Hold Steady song here is pretty decent, but the metal and rap tracks are the real meat, especially the (aforementioned) Schoolly D, Mastodon, Early Man, and Andrew W.K. tracks. Insane-o-Flex's "I Like Your Booty (But I'm Not Gay)" is the definition of "guilty pleasure," just like the movie itself, which is sort of about an immortal piece of exercise equipment which threatens the balance of galactic peace--"and it is up to the Aqua Teen Hunger Force to run away from it." --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not that big of a deal.......2007-06-15

I purchased this items for my 15 year old son, but he's not really into it that much, only one or two songs he listens too, waste of money on my account.

4 out of 5 stars ATHFCMFFT is My Dad!!!.......2007-05-28

This soundtrack is awesome but short. You get to hear the great songs from this movie. It starts with master shake singing his great ballad and movies right along into some head smashing metal(Mastadon, Unearth. The soundtrack has a few tracks with the guys from the Hunger Force telling us what they think of the sondtrack. And of course you get meetwad at the end showing us he can rock out. I would recamend this to any die hard fan of the show and anyone who loved the movie. And to any one who loves metal!!!`

4 out of 5 stars Hey! Mastodon fans!.......2007-05-22

Who is doing the vocals on this track? Is that a King Diamond impression?

4 out of 5 stars Good music, but not enough of it!.......2007-05-15

Really good stuff, but a little on the short side. If it cost any more than it does, it would be a bad thing, but I don't really care since it was pretty cheap.

The hidden tracks are awesome, though.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect........2007-05-13

I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this cd. It's a mix of humor and... actual good songs. They did a great job making this soundtrack.
Rising Force
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • amazing album
  • Shredding for Shredding Sake
  • This set a standard
  • OK, but not Malmsteen's best shredding
  • The one that blew down the doors for neoclassical metal!
 Rising Force
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ASIN: B000001FDQ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Black Star
  2. Far Beyond the Sun
  3. Now Your Ships are Burned
  4. Evil Eye
  5. Icarus' Dream Suite op. 4
  6. As Above, So Below
  7. Little Savage
  8. Farewell

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars amazing album.......2007-07-23

this is an amazing album both musically and in guitar virtuosity. i love the idea of shred in a classical foundation, and malmsteen knows how to pull it off beautifully!

5 out of 5 stars Shredding for Shredding Sake.......2007-05-05

When this record came out I am proud to say I already knew two things. 1. Who Yngwie Malmsteen was. 2. How to pronounce his name - at least I think I knew that - all because of the mid 80's radio show "Metal Shop". Rising Force is one of those albums that I am glad I am reviewing 20 + years later than right after I bought it. Mainly because my opinion has changed very little. This was killer back then and it remains so to this day. I never cared much for the two tracks with vocals but the instrumentals are phenomenal. This record is everything that was good about 80's metal - it is a fine example of the self-indulgence guitar style of the era but with remarkable musicianship.

5 out of 5 stars This set a standard.......2007-03-17

There was not a guitar player on the face of the GLOBE that didn't sit up and take notice when this was released 20+ years ago . No other guitar player is this fast and this clean . His use of baroque chord structures had never been done before . If you think you are a good guitar player , try this . The only weak spot is the pedestrian ( even by heavy metal standards ) lyrics . This is a landmark release .

3 out of 5 stars OK, but not Malmsteen's best shredding.......2007-02-13

I would consider myself a casual fan of Yngwie, and guitar shredders rarely make it into my CD collection at all. Rising Force contains some quality playing and interesting song structures, but I feel that it is artistically dated at this point. Yngwie became a much better player in later years, and seeing him in the G3 DVD was mind-blowing. Going from that to Rising Force made it easy to see his improvement. The album is a classic for guitarists, but the guitar work is clearly not up to par with Malmsteen's more recent material (which is really a good thing when you think about it). Also, the production seems rather mediocre and muffled, making the potentially exciting songs sound dead. Basically, if you're a big Yngwie fan, you'll want it, but if you just want to hear some amazing playing, go for his stuff at G3 instead.

5 out of 5 stars The one that blew down the doors for neoclassical metal!.......2007-01-31

If you're a guitar nut, you should own this, PERIOD. It's the album that opened the door for a flood of characters like Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker, and a host of others.

Nonetheless, I'd like to point out a difference between a "door opener" and an "influence." Many reviews here credit Yngwie as a major influence on guys like Satch, Vai, Gilbert, V. Moore, Macalpine, Petrucci, Becker, Friedman, etc... and from that list, I can give you relative youngsters like Becker and Friedman, but c'mon folks: everybody else on that list had already been honing their chops for years: their influences were the same as Yngwie's: Paganini, Mozart, Bach, etc... what Yngwie did for them is OPEN THE DOOR, and in some cases like Vai and Satch, their sound is more reminiscent of Van Halen than anything else, anyway: I'm not really certain YJM had much influence on them at all.

So... yes: this is the apotheosis of neo-classical shred guitar. Not only should you own it for posterity's sake, but also because "Black Star", "Far Beyond the Sun", and "Icarus Dream Suite op. 4" are all right up there with any neo-classical recordings ever made: at least one of them should be on your regular guitar-oriented playlist from here on out.
Star Wars Trilogy
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work.
  • A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek
  • This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . .
  • You can feel the Force around you.
  • Quality could be better
 Star Wars Trilogy
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ASIN: B0002YCVLU
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
  2. Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
  3. Imperial Attack
  4. Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
  5. Moisture Farm
  6. Hologram/Binary Sunset
  7. Landspeeder Searck/Attack of the Sand People
  8. Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force
  9. Burning Homestead
  10. Mos Eisley Spaceport
  11. Cantina Band
  12. Cantina Band #2
  13. Binary Sunset [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

  1. Princess Leia's Theme
  2. Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
  3. Destruction of Alderaan
  4. Death Star/The Stormtroopers
  5. Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
  6. Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
  7. Trash Compactor
  8. Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
  9. Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
  10. Batte of Yavin: Launch from the Fourth Moon/X-Wings Draw Fire/Use ...
  11. Throne Roon/End Title

Tracks:

  1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
  2. Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth
  3. Wampa's Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight
  4. Imperial Probe/Aboard the Executor
  5. Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the ...
  6. Asteroid Field
  7. Arrival on Dagobah
  8. Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
  9. Han Solo and the Princess
  10. Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave
  11. Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree

Tracks:

  1. Yoda's Theme
  2. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
  3. Yoda's Theme
  4. Attacking a Star Destroyer
  5. Yoda and the Force
  6. Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City in the Clouds
  7. Lando's Palace
  8. Betrayal at Bespin
  9. Deal With the Dark Lord
  10. Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure of Boba Fett
  11. Clash of Lightsabers
  12. Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace
  13. Rebel Fleet/End Title

Tracks:

  1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
  2. Main Title: Approaching the Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous
  3. Droids Are Captured
  4. Bounty for a Wookiee
  5. Han Solo Returns
  6. Luke Confronts Jabba/Den of the Rancor/Sarlocc Sentence
  7. Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault
  8. Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation
  9. Alliance Assembly
  10. Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
  11. Speeder Bike Chase/Land of the Ewoks
  12. Levitation/Threepio's Bedtime Story
  13. Jabba's Baroque Recital
  14. Jedi Rocks
  15. Sail Barge Assault [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

  1. Parade of the Ewoks
  2. Luke and Leia
  3. Brother and Sister/Father and Son/Fleet Enters Hyperspace/Heroic Ewok
  4. Emperor's Throne Room
  5. Battle of Endor: Into the Trap/Forest Ambush/Scout Walker Scramble
  6. Lightsaber/The Ewok Battle
  7. Battle of Endor 2: Leia Is Wounded - The Duel Begins/Overtaking ...
  8. Endor 3: Superstructure Chase/Darth Vader's Death/The Main Reactor
  9. Leia's News/Light of the Force
  10. Victory Celebration/End Title
  11. Ewok Feast/Part of the Tribe
  12. Forest Battle (Concert Suite) [*]

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Given that it's largely credited with reinventing Hollywood--or at least fostering its overweening box office expectations--it's hard to imagine that the genesis of George Lucas' sprawling, multi-billion dollar Star Wars franchise was once considered a risky studio proposition at best. But Lucas himself has wisely singled out the robust, retro-romantic music of composer John Williams as the unlikely artistic linchpin that holds all of the saga's disparate dramatic, thematic and technical elements firmly together. Boxed together here then are three of the most successful and influential film scores of modern Hollywood, work that draws as much on Williams' masterful sense of classical music history as it does his own well-studied melodic and arranging instincts. Each of the three double-disc collections here contains all of the music written for Star Wars: A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and even Alfred Newman's intyroductory "Fox Fanfare"), newly upgraded via Direct Stream Digital remastering that adds stunning new presence and clarity to Williams' rousing, epochal scores. Each chapter also features a lenticular 3-D cover and newly designed fold-out film poster, as well as encoded disc features allowing online access to elaborate new Star Wars screen savers; the ultimate musical compendium of the original Star Wars triptych. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work........2007-06-21

This is without any doubt the best musical presentation for STAR WARS trilogy with excellent remastering. Also, wonderfull music to listen.

It was arranged in same order as the movie and i think it has all the music from the films and more. Also it contain the original 20th Century Fox Fanfare recording for each movie which is rare to listen. In this way you can listen and enjoy the way was the music is recorded for each movie at that time without any enhancement, and that for Star Wars truly music lovers.

The only drawback i found that is lacking the orignal art work for each movie which are the finest and best ever. There are wonderful posters from different type, style A, B, C, and advanced, which i was expecting to see them again here or somewere els.

I was hoping and wishing from ( A Long Time Ago ... ) that they release again same original recording for Star Wars and Empire strikes back when they released first time in 1977 and 1980. I don't know why it has been decline ever since. At that time each movie released its sound track in two album with different and excellent arrangement. I believe this is a perfect arrangement and better in term of music listening. Im just hoping releasing them again with finest remastering.

4 out of 5 stars A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek.......2007-02-13

It has been a long time since I last dared to take out my old Star Wars LP, with its well remembered skips and pops. Now, thanks to the Boxed set of the Star Wars Trilogy, I can listen to it again as it was intended to sound, and as often as I like. It is like revisiting an old friend, but there are differences: for one, there is more music, and it has been restored to its actual running order, unlike the LP which cut and spliced a bit to create rounder, perhaps more balanced listening. But for a true fan of the films, it is deeply satisfying to hear the score in its proper order and entirety, even if at times it can ramble on or shift more suddenly than a typical symphonic work. That being said, John Williams is a master at composing for film, so that even taken out of context it is beautifully listenable.
The major drawback to the boxed set is the complete lack of liner notes or any kind of commentary--one of my favorite features of the old LP were the inserted notes. So much thought went into the score that it demands commentary. Admittedly, I haven't yet been able to access the "unlock and go" feature on the internet, so perhaps the lack of liner notes on the box is rectified there. Another surprise, given the fact that there is room on the CD's to include more music, alternate takes (and even an extended secret "inner groove" on the first disc), is that in the case of episode 6, music that was added for the new edition of the film is included but not the music it replaced. Admittedly this was the least interesting music in the soundtracks, namely the "pop" music in Jabba's palace and the Ewok's chant at the end, but for the sake of completion, it should also have been included. A minor quibble, and more than made up for by the inclusion of the 20th century fanfare and the second Cantina track.
All-in-all, this boxed set is a must for anyone for whom the original trilogy was a special part of their youth. It will instantly bring you back to that state of wonder when you first saw the films, and on repeated listens it will continue to reveal the genius of John Williams.

5 out of 5 stars This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . ........2006-12-30

A New Hope:

What to say about Star Wars? It's all too known to say very much. But let me just point out a few things, instead. The Main Title track, after the fanfare calms, is quoting 'Mars' from Holst's 'The Planets'. "The Dune Sea of Tatooine" is a tribute to Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. The bonus track contains several different takes on the Main Title if you sit around and wait--there is a LOT of silence 'til it starts, but it's fascinating to hear the subtle differences from take to take. With "May the Force Be With You" and "Princess Leia's Theme", we have the beginning of the lovely, melodic leitmotifs we have come to associate with Star Wars music.


The Empire Strikes Back:

Both the best movie and the best soundtrack of the original trilogy, in my opinion. Whether or not you agree about the movie, the music here really is the best, from a professional standpoint and not just an "it's pretty!' one. Three huge things happen in this movie, musically: "Han Solo and the Princess", the love theme which is based on "Princess Leia's Theme"; "Yoda's Theme"; and, last but certainly not least, "The Imperial March". I believe the two biggest, most recognisable themes of the saga are the Main Title theme and "The Imperial March", which was constructed from half-developed "evil" cues from 'A New Hope', and also Chopin's "March funèbre, Lento" from 'Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor' (trust me, you know it).


The Return of the Jedi:

The only new themes (there are plentiful delectable motifs) to come out of this movie are "Parade of the Ewoks", which nearly succeeds in making the Ewoks themselves cute, and the extremely luscious "Luke and Leia". "The Emperor's Theme", introduced in 'Empire Strikes Back', is emphasised, and voices lace over the epic duel between father and son (not nearly as stimulating as the music or the fight scenes of the prequel trilogy). It is true, there are some slightly embarrassing tracks ("Threepio's Bedtime Story", "Jedi Rocks"), but somehow all is set right by the power of "Victory Celebration" (which evokes much the same in its feeling of somewhat tragic triumph that "Now We Are Free" does in 'Gladiator'). It closes the saga perfectly (and we won't be mentioning the Yub Nub song, thank you very much).


I might also mention that Star Wars themes do wonders for hearing intervals. And that knowing the intervals make relationships between themes throughout the saga that much more interesting.

5 out of 5 stars You can feel the Force around you........2006-08-31

I have never owned these before and I bought them for a SW Themed Party but constantly play them, if you are a fan these are a must own, especially since they include both end tracks for EP.6 the Ewok OE and the new Calypso one from the SE. Finally all of these Disc's are CD Text Capabile.

3 out of 5 stars Quality could be better.......2006-02-14

This is the best way to get the soundtrack collection of the three original films. With some minor exceptions, the tracks are in the same sequence of the films so you can follow the story unfold the same as watching the movies.
The sound quality does leave a bit to be desired overall. Granted there is only so much that can be done from the original recordings, but it seems as though they tried to over-remaster most of the tracks and did not do enough with others. This has left many of the scores sounding thin, bright and shallow. For the price of this boxed set, I would have expected a little bit more time put into making this collection sound better. Ideally, having the entire saga re-performed would have likely offered the best solution for audio purists, though likely not capatured exactly the same feel as the original performance.
Essentially, this boxed set is a trade off between having the original scores of Episodes 4 through 6 and sacrificing the overall sound quality that a John Williams performance deserves.
For a point of reference, my sound system is a B&W and McIntosh combination with the speakers being the same model as what was used in nearly all recording studios at the time of the later half of these films.
Marching Out
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • YNGWIE!
  • Best Malmsteen vocal album.
  • Malmsteen Left its Mark
  • Stunning realisation of Yngwies early talent
  • Only One Semi-Loser Song Here
 Marching Out
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force
Manufacturer: Fontana Polydor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001FE1
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Prelude
  2. I'll See The Light Tonight
  3. Don't Let It End
  4. Disciples Of Hell
  5. I Am A Viking
  6. Overture 1383
  7. Anguish & Fear
  8. On The Run Again
  9. Soldier Without Faith
  10. Caught In The Middle
  11. Marching Out

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars YNGWIE!.......2007-07-23

Trilogy
Yngwie ripping and shredding! All songs are well thought out, and all musicians on this album are excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Best Malmsteen vocal album........2006-12-18

Following his successful release of the grammy nominated self titled "Rising Force" instrumental album in 1984 (which garnered him "neo-classical guitar god" by the way), within a year later and with the same line-up in addition to the drummer that replaced Barriemore Barlow (the greatest rock drummer England ever produced), Yngwie is set to debut Rising Force's best full blown vocal album "Marching Out". This ground-breaking album features not only his signature awe-inspiring guitar work but also his songwriting showmanship. For those of you whom still demanded Malmsteen's classic guitar work aside from J.S. Soto's growling vocals, crank up your volume knob on the tracks "I'll See The Light Tonight"; the classically intro and to the full blown guitar riffs/solos on "Disciples Of Hell", "I Am A Viking" and the dark, melodic instrumental piece to "Overture 1383". This is a no nonsense head-banging heavy metal album in its day and considered by many to be one of the most important and influential albums to date. Truly the best [early] Malmsteen vocal album.

5 out of 5 stars Malmsteen Left its Mark.......2006-10-30

One of the must have CDs of Yngwie Malmsteen. Amazing solos and compositions.

Favourite Tracks: "I'll see the light tonight", "Disciples of Hell", "Soldier Without Faith", "Overture", "Marching Out" & practically everything

Almost 100% Perfect Listening...

Please take a notice that music is evolving. The future was shaping and taking the form of a name of a brilliant artist. The name of SHAWN LANE..

Don't you know him? Don't worry, neither i was aware of him (I am a Malmsteen aficionado since 1988!) This year and after his premature death his music came into my life and shocked me!

Exotic Scales @ hyperspeed & brilliant arpeggios make Yngwie a Top-Shredder for sure. But if one can (could play) fastest and more lyrical & difficult parts on the guitar this would be SHAWN LANE (+RIP)
Let me remind you that Yngwie uses economy picking, Shawn Lane had been alternate picking almost every note. Check him on youtube. SHAWN's solo cannot be played by any Yngwie.I have heard that Shawn had reached 18 notes/sec! Too bad he's gone. He had so much to give. RIR SHAWN

5 out of 5 stars Stunning realisation of Yngwies early talent.......2006-08-15

Malmsteens famous ego once made his mouth say these immortal words - "Anyone who denies I started a new way of playing guitar, is just lying". And you know what? He's kind of telling the truth. But that doesn't make it OK to go around saying it! Such statements can only be backed up by blinding excellence over a long period. Yngwie had the brilliance, but it only lasted a few albums before starting to dissipate due to a shallow creative well.

Regardless, it has to be said that had he continued to produce albums of this stellar quality his ego may have been justified. For stellar it is. An album of near metallic perfection marred by only a couple of tracks that over the years I've come to resent somewhat for blighting this masterpiece.

And masterpiece it is. OK the dil intro was a pain in the old days of cassettes - cos you'd fast forward past it but once you get past that thing then things improve markedly. Truth be told, I'd often fast forward past the first two proper tracks as well, I'll See the Light Tonight and Don't Let it End not quite floating my boat despite their hearfelt longing mixed with heroic metal bombast. No fols, what I wanted was to be found on tracks four onwards.

Disciples of Hell and I Am A Viking are sort of prototype power metal. Bombastic, passionate and fiercely talented heavy rockers and this sort of stuff must of primed so many of the power metal bands that came pouring out of Europe 10-12 years later. The mental imagery these two tracks evoke is spot on for the genre and Jeff Scott Sotos' vocals are magnificent. The instrumental Overture 1383 is a somewhat welcome breather before the listener plunges into the meat of what was originally side 2.

The full metal racket of heroic sytled metal of Anguish and Fear, On the Run Again, Soldier Without Faith and Caught in the Middle capture perfectly the zeitgeist of this form of foot to the floor metal. Yngwie on this album setting forth a histrionic guitar blueprint that so many others followed. Sometimes it feels like every European guitarist from '85 onwards felt obliged to give a passing nod to his fiery fretburning style. But the important aspect which shouldn't be forgotten is that these are proper songs, not just excuses for the next solo. The whole thing is closed out by the instrumental title track, easing the listening down from the whole experience.

A fiercely individual work, Yngwie barely acknowledging the outside world, putting forth his vision which at the time was almost 100% undiluted by commercial concerns. The sort of album that is hiding somewhere in almost every euro metalheads collection and the collections of many heavy rock fans around the world. A quality buy which, along with Trilogy, would be my personal recommendation for any Yngwie newcomer who wanted to see just how influential this guy was. Marching Out would slhow the metal side of the guy while Trilogy the more hard rock/goth metal side of the show.

Unreservedly recommended stuff.

5 out of 5 stars Only One Semi-Loser Song Here.......2006-02-27

The WAY too Def Leppard-ian "On the Run Again" ,despite the typically brilliant guitar solo, is the only song here that's not worthy of Classic designation.
I wanted to start this review out calling this album Yngwie Malmsteen's Rainbow, but that honour goes to Ybgwie's effort with Alcatrazz, which I feel is probably a better overall effort. Yngwie, by Marching Out, had started writing ALL the parts in practically all of the songs he played on, and I feel that this approach led to his eventual downfall songwriting wise. Jeff Scott Soto is a fantastic singer, and a good songwriter as well, but it's obvious here that Yngwie was about as intrusive idea-wise as possible. This approach of his markedly lowered his next album, Trilogy, in quality (though on an instrumental level that disc is practically flawless). It took Joe Lynn Turner's help for Yngwie to have any impact at all (songwriting-wise) on his last arguably significant, Rock-based, album, Odyssey.

On this effort,such excellent songs as I am a Viking probably would have benefitted with Jeff's lyrical input; the lyrical variable as it was ended up extremely poor on Yngwie's part. In other words, one has to make sure to not look TOO closely at the lyrics on the abovementoned song to really enjoy it. Otherwise it's certainly one of the best of the '80's and would have fit with the best on such an outstanding Classic as Dio's Holy Diver quite well. I would daresay that Soldier Without Faith, I'll See The Light Tonight, and Disciples of Hell qualify similarly. Terrific songs with plenty of imagination fueling them.


Otherwise, anyone who gets off on a hyper-steroided version of Coverdale/Hughes Deep Purple, and especially Dio/Bonnet fronted Rainbow, will worship this album. BUY!!!

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