Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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Brand: Baker & Taylor
Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Soundtrack
CD Release Date: 2010-05-25
Model: 00050087150402
Music Label: Walt Disney Records
Soundtracks:
  1. The Prince of Persia
  2. Raid on Alamut
  3. Tamina Unveiled
  4. The King and His Sons
  5. Dastan and Tamina Escape
  6. Journey Through the Desert
  7. Ostrich Race
  8. Running from Sheikh Amar
  9. Trusting Nizam
  10. Visions of Death
  11. "So, You're Going to Help Me?"
  12. The Oasis Ambush
  13. Hassansin Attack
  14. Return to Alamut
  15. No Ordinary Dagger
  16. The Passages
  17. The Sands of Time
  18. Destiny
  19. I Remain Performed by Alanis Morissette

Music reviews of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Music Review: Sweeping and Dramatic, yet Lacking
Rating: 3 Stars

I'll admit I have no intention of seeing this movie; I never played the games and the amount of CGI in the trailers probably cost more than the combined GNP of several nations, and usually serves to hide a missing plot. But as a lover of soundtracks I was eager to check this one out.

Gregson-Williams displays the usual Remote Control Studios chops- synthesized drum trax and other blended electronics joining the male chorus, electric cellos and frantic string cues. Throw in some stock Arabic chants and its not a bad mix at all, just also not very memorable.

There seems to be a pattern on most of the tracks- a sweeping opening, a dip or two into minimalism to highlight the undercurrents before switching into a brief flurry before the end. I also didn't notice any discernible heroic motifs, other than the drum and cello combo that's very similar to Djawadi's work on Clash of the Titans- that one shows up repeatedly.

A few highlights:
The Prince of Persia: Title track is very reminiscent of Goldsmith's Mummy- strings, programmed bongos, choral chants, horns and Spanish guitar blending into typical sweeping Middle Eastern motifs. Not bad at all, actually.

Raid on Alamut: Some very rhythmic drum combos invoke the sense of furtive excitement. A few changes in tempo along the way sweep you along with the tide.

Running from Sheikh Amar: Chiefly comprised of the aforementioned Clash of the Titans electric cello and drum impact combo.

Visions of Death: The looped drum tracks and stereo effects work very nicely through your headphones.

No Ordinary Dagger: Follows the formula to a tee. Starts with the most powerfully evocative strings on the cd, then dips in the middle and slides into a brief crescendo towards the end.

The Passages: Gets kinda fun in the middle, with all manner of instruments coming together in a rush of excitement before settling into what seems like a discovery of some kind at the ending.

The Sands of Time: One of the better tracks. Action, excitement and mystery all come together in this one; the middle's especially good but again, it goes out with a slide instead of a bang.

Destiny: The standard reflective denouement with a hint of promise for a sequel.

I Remain: The now-obligatory token radio track, sung by Alanis Morrisette. Whatever.

Overall it's a really good thing he has going here, but it's never sustained for some reason. Right when things get interesting they slow down and barely resume before ending; by the fifth track it's gets kind of frustrating. Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could.

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Description of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Be a part of the legacy, with the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Soundtrack. Anticipation mounts for this movie that is Jerry Bruckheimer produced and directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) based on the popular video game series of the same name. Enjoy the music of this epic action-adventure about a rogue prince and a mysterious princess who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time. Original score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams; famous for his work with The Chronicles of Narnia films.

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