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06-04-2004, 05:50 AM
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* Soundtrack makes Potter a wonderful experience - Summary:
Movie goers are commenting on the music of POA
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Thanks to Wizardnews Quote: The soundtrack has always been a prominent feature of the Harry Potter films. As this is the best loved book of the series for many fans, will the score and John Williams live up to our expectations? Read on.
The music in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban bases itself on three strong themes. All of them pop up in different styles from medieval to modern. Firstly, there is the familiar Hedwig's Theme, then a new and poignant one, A Window to the Past, which accompanies Lupin and Harry's first chat, and thirdly, the students jaunty Double Trouble, which you must all know by heart now!
Harry's magical world is still here in Azkaban, just darker and more dangerous, but there's fun too. After the slightly edgy opening titles, enjoy the The Knight Bus music for sheer wacky cool! Want to be chilled to the bone? Feel the temperature falling fast on the train as the dementor appears as an Apparition on the Train. Creepy? You bet!
With exciting set pieces like the Quidditch game, the music increases the tension, matching the thrills on the screen. There is a dramatic variation on Hedwig's Theme that ricochets dramatically around the cinema as Harry hurtles blindly over the Quidditch pitch, battling through the storm-filled sky with his fellow Gyffindors, unable to see the Dementors as they approach.
Much less threatening, and one of the most magical and exhilarating moments in the film, is Buckbeak and Harry's first flight, captured with some of that thrilling 'rushing wind in the face excitement' music John Williams does better than anyone. A real 'movie moment'!
And it's the dramatic moments you remember first isn't it? Like when Harry finally conjures his Patronus, propelling the Stag into the flock of grim Dementors that threaten Sirius, or the nerve wracking tension of Saving Buckbeak, as Harry and Hermione use the time turner, or the transformation of Lupin, where the drama on screen is mirrored in jagged music and strings that swirl in panic.
There is calm and stillness too, however. It's not all full speed throat-grabbing tension. Take Lupin's first talk with Harry, where a gentler more reflective element reveals itself, showing Lupin's compassionate character and perhaps referring to his past misfortunes. It also mirrors the terrific portrayal by David Thewlis.
The music strengthens the action, sticking closer to the plot line than ever before, and that, along with the massive amount of visual detail, makes Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban a thrilling cinema experience, and John Williams' music is a big part of it. With music and visuals like these, who in their right mind would want a pathetic pirate copy of a film that was meant for the big screen?
Oh, by the way, here's a tip for all of you about to go see the movie: Please stay put and enjoy the final credit sequence, someone had a lot of fun with it!*
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06-04-2004, 07:09 AM
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I have the soundtrack! I love the music! It's really great and I think it's alot different than the music for the first too. It's so cool.  | 
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06-04-2004, 07:13 AM
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Hey hey hey heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I only got 2 nore to go YEAH
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06-04-2004, 07:22 AM
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I love the PoA soundtrack!
My favourite song on it is The Knight Bus, thats one crazy song..heh
Miss Radcliffe the Pirate: Quote: I think it's alot different than the music for the first too. I completely agree..
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06-04-2004, 07:31 AM
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My favorite song is uh...actually i love them all! They are all so cool. The Knight Bus one is totally wacky. I like Buckbeak's Flight. And Saving Buckbeak too. And I know all the words to Double Trouble haha! | |
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06-04-2004, 11:51 AM
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It definately gave the film a better feel than the first two, the composing was brilliant and I could tell too that it was done by John Williams because I noticed a part that reminded me a little of ET.
Buckbeaks flight was the best, it made me go all cold and goosebumpy - Superb!
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06-04-2004, 02:42 PM
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i agree! the music is awesome. it's got this eerie, haunting quality to it. really really cool!
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06-04-2004, 03:32 PM
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I so want that soundtrack! I hope I get it for my birthday, which is today by the way. So dance away, this pretty day, don't ruin the hay, its not for play, Oh no I can't stop rhyming this way!  | |
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06-04-2004, 03:51 PM
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Yeah I love it but I have to say that I like Mischief Managed at the end cuz it kind of has a bit of all of the songs. Its a great listen. I highly recommend it :lol:
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06-04-2004, 05:30 PM
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neat!! i wish i had the soundtrack
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06-04-2004, 05:51 PM
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is the song that lupinputs on in the boggartscene on there i lovedthat tune and does anyone know the name of it if it isnt so i can download it :sorcerer: :flowersmile:
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06-04-2004, 06:42 PM
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WOW! I have the soundtrack and it is :flowersmile: BLOODY BRILLIANT!! There is all new music and it is very upbeat and classical! That was a very good review and I loved the way the reviewer decribed all the music! :sorcerer: Good job!
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