The Chronicles of Narnia 1 - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Movie Suite

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Music by Harry Gregson-Williams

With aplomb we are discussing the movie suite from the first of the Chronicles of Narnia motion pictures, composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, best known for his other fine work on the Shrek movies and Kingdom of Heaven.  Right from the outset, we are filled with an ominous feel; yet with a deft lightness the music does not falter as the main theme is presented and re-worked throughout.  There is a little choral section near the middle of the piece that reminds us of the battle between good and evil before we rush on to the conclusion. We end with the main theme, quietly questioning whether any of this ever really happened. With a timing of 26:01, this movie suite is a great introduction to the Narnia legacy. Hope you enjoy.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sysuipk8e4mwk5d/ChrnclsofNrn1%3BThLn%2CWtch%26WrdrbeSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r11sfkuj40281n9/ChroniclesofNarnia1%3BTheLion%2CWitch%26WardrobeSuite.mp3

Chronicles of Narnia 2 - Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian

Music by Harry Gregson-Williams

The second installment of the Chronicles of Narnia has Mr. Gregson-Williams again penning the music for our enjoyment. Building quickly, right from the openning notes this movie suite is regal and powerful. Sprinkling in numerous themes and with some added choral motifs to strengthen the impact of the sound, we can hear that this music could be used for some imaginary royal event. The themes are reminiscent of the first movie suite, yet they are more in-your-face.  With a timing of 28:08 this should get you going. Enjoy!  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f2p2zgio45e7ffu/ChrnclsofNrn2%3BPrnceCspnSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rs21nbpoodljr6x/ChroniclesofNarnia2%3BPrinceCaspianSuite.mp3

Chronicles of Narnia 3 - Voyage of the Dawn Treader Movie Suite

The Chronicles of Narnia - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Music by David Arnold

For the third installment of the Narnia Chronicles, we are visited by Mr. Arnold, who has taken the baton from Henry Gregson Williams and given us a stupendous movie suite that refuses to falter. Starting with mellow phrasing, we are transported to sea aboard a large sailing vessel, the lyrical sound of the waves and the wind filling the billowy sails. Constantly picking up the pace as we go along, Mr. Arnold throws in some choral support to take us to the subdued finale. This has a much different feel than the previous Narnia movie suites by Harry Gregson-Williams, but of course, that is not a bad thing.  With a timing of 29:12, you should check this out. I hope you enjoy...MJ.

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l7riwsqao8qppfg/ChrnclsofNrn3VygofthDwnTrdrSte.zip

MP3 FILES:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y0zyf1doy86517c/ChroniclesOfNarnia3VoyageoftheDawnTreaderSuite.mp3