Release Info

When Ridley Scott's Gladiator singularly revived the old Hollywood "Sword & Sandals" genre in 2000, it also propelled composer Hans Zimmer's rousing score onto every movie trailer that followed in its wake, so it's surprising to find the prolific -- but relatively unknown -- Harry Gregson-Williams taking the reins on Scott's similarly themed 12th century Crusades epic Kingdom of Heaven. Williams approaches the era with a far more delicate touch than Zimmer, utilizing period and regional instrumentation, as well as lush choral arrangements to accentuate the film's romance and religiosity. While there are plenty of instances where thunderous percussion and sweeping brass paint gallant images of galloping horses and tattered flags, there are more moments that effectively portray the bloody fields and pious ruminations of war. ~ James Christopher Monger

Tracks

1. Burning The Past
2. Crusaders
3. Swordplay
4. New World
5. To Jerusalem
6. Sibylia
7. Ibelin
8. Rise A Knight
9. King
10. Battle Of Kerak
11. Terms
12. Better Man
13. Coronation
14. Understanding
15. Wall Breached
16. Pilgrim Road
17. Saladin
18. Path To Heaven
19. Light Of Life