| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |  | Artists: Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti
Label: Decca
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,984
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 028947539827
EAN: 0028947539827
ASIN: B0000DG07D
Release Date: November 11, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | The Far Side Of The World | | • | Into The Fog | | • | Violin Concerto No. 3 'Straussburg' K.215, 3rd Movement | | • | The Cuckold Came Out Of The Amery (Traditional) 5. Smoke N' Oakum | | • | Fantasia On A Theme - Barry Wordsworth 7. Adagio From Concerto Grosso Op. 6. No. 8 In G Minor Christmas Concerto - Arcangelo Corelli Listen Listen Listen | | • | The Doldrums | | • | Prelude (From The Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007 - Yo-Yo Ma | | • | The Galapagos Listen Listen Listen | | • | Folk Medley: O'Sullivan's March/Cuckold Came Out Of The Amery/Mother Hen/Mary Scott/Nancy Dawson - Jim Walker | | • | The Phasmid | | • | The Battle | | • | Boccherini La Musica Notturna Delle Strade Di Madrid No. 6, Op. 30 | | • | Full Circle |
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Product Description
A trio of noted Australian musicians--Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti and Christopher Gordon--composed the film's score. They previously collaborated on "The Ghost of Time," a piece commissioned for the Millennium celebrations in Sydney, which came to the attention of Peter Weir. The director was so impressed, he played the piece on the Master And Commander set throughout production, and he asked its creators to write the music for his movie. The score interweaves "Old World" and "New World" music, reflecting the talents and backgrounds of its composers. Iva Davies hails from both pop and classical traditions; Richard Tognetti, one of the world's great violin virtuosos, taught Russell Crowe the ins and outs of the instrument; and film/television composer Christopher Gordon brought orchestral texture to the project. Given the period, it comes as no surprise that the score is infused with source music from Bach (Cello Suite) and Mozart, among other great classical composers. Percussion dominates portions of the score. "Drums signal the forward movement of the ship," says Davies, "that it's on a mission. It brings you back into the action." The score's biggest surprise comes with its use of synthesizers. "Peter doesn't make films in the expected way," says Davies, "and for that reason we wanted the score to be not what everyone expected. Peter wanted some scenes to have what I call a kind of 'futuristic' sense"--conveying the idea that these 19th century sailors were cutting-edge explorers.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 56
 Excellent everyday June 5, 2010
Becky Elston (Bellingham Washington)
I love the dramatic and melodic twists and turns of the entire DC. I am no classic music officiando...but I do know that I like an exciting dramatic non snoozer. And this is it.
Great Adventure May 7, 2010
Jeanne Scott (Seattle, Washington)
Loved it, bought it, shared it with friends and we all had a great time!
 Not received as described December 27, 2009
David W. Cheney (Falcon, CO)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
In the description I was told the item was new and sealed in package. The CD came opened and the case was damaged.
Master and Commander September 4, 2009
Carol Maharry (Ojai, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The music was so beautiful in the film that I HAD to buy the cd. It is my most treasured cd.
Yoyo Ma touches the deepest art of my soul when I hear his Prelude by Bach. The Drumming touches my most primal spirit.La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid #6, Op. 30 gives me such JOY! I feel that everything is okay and the future is going to be the very best for all.
The compositions by Iva Davies,Christopher Gordon and Tichard Tognetti are absolute perfection.
I have played the album over and over and over. If I should die tomorrow, I will know that my life has been fulfulled having heard this most wondrous music (and having raised 4 magnificent children and have completely loved two men in my life.)
I wish that there were some way that I could give a gift to these people who have so touched my life.
Also, I suggest everyone on the planet should see the movie "Master and Commander".(Russell Crowe is a heart throb.)
Very Sincerely, Carol MaHarry
Great movie and soundtrack!! July 28, 2009
Stephen Schultz (Greenville, SC USA)
We all know that what makes or breaks a movie is the soundtrack. This is entirely the case with master and commander. I mean sure, it would still be a kick @$$ action movie with excellent actors like Russell Crowe and heart thumping moments like the intense battles where there is so much smoke from the cannons you can't see the guy in front of you. But, what holds the movie in my mind is the soundtrack. I've seen so many action movies the fighting doesn't really stay in my mind that long. The soundtrack, however, really helps tie together the action and the not-so-action parts.
Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti and the others who wrote it did a great job! I like the few classical pieces they place in there to make it feel like you're really there in 1805. And let's not forget the excellent music composed by Gordon, Tognetti and others. It gives me a mental picture of the movie every time I listen to it!! I recommend buying the movie and the soundtrack. Also check out some of the other movies Russell Crowe has been in, he does a great job!!
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