Les Miserables Movie Suite

Les Miserables Suite

Music by Basil Poledouris

Many of the best motion pictures are about epic events from history.  The more dramatic the event, the more dramatic the picture and for those of us who live for the music, we are treated to majestic scores that transcend the words and scenes while completing the whole package.  Well, Mr. Poledouris stepped up to the podium to deliver a sweeping movie suite from this 1998 dramatic picture that is both lushly orchestrated as well as dramatically inspiring.  As usual, I refuse to discuss the motion picture, leaving that for others, but if there were any short-comings, it can not be blamed on the music. With a timing of 23:31, if you haven't ever heard this, then it is time!  All I can say is, that I hope that you really enjoy!  -MJ

PS: This is not the musical version from 2013.

APE FILES (LOSSLESS):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j9j7fvjs6gt667c/LsMsrblsM0Ste.zip

MP3 FILES (HIGH QUALITY):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8bjh45dumkjcwo9/LesMiserablesSuite.mp3

Mask of Zorro, The Movie Suite

Mask of Zorro, The Suite

Music by James Horner

With a swiftness that enhances his ability to deliberately put the listener into the center of the action, Mr. Horner has delivered us a movie suite with gorgeous Spanish themes that is at once uplifting and inspiring.  With a few minutes of love and a fun chase thrown in for good measure, the main theme is repeated enough to draw every note together to form a cohesive whole.  With a timing of 31:41, added to the sequel, The Legend of Zorro, found in my next post, you have James Horner's symphonic, Zorro.  At least until the next one comes out.  Until then, hope you enjoy.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2kwexf3q7upu9pv/MskOfZrr%2CTheSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8cchmip39ewnbi4/MaskOfZorro%2CTheSuite.mp3

Legend of Zorro, The Movie Suite

Legend of Zorro, The Suite

Music by James Horner

The second incarnation of this unique sequel is filled with the textures of Spanish conquistadors intertwined with Mr. Horner's involving action cues.  Together we're delivered a movie suite that is engagingly listenable as well as unique.  With a timing of 29:21, this stands by itself, but it can and should be taken together with the movie suite from The Mask of Zorro and you now have the second movement in James Horner's symphonic, Zorro. At least you could if you wanted to.  At the very least, I hope you enjoy this.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8t2095fcquhg47e/LgndofZrr%2CTSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xlys50cpyozzo8s/LegendofZorro%2CTheSuite.mp3

Far and Away Movie Suite

Far and Away Suite

Music by John Williams

Although this motion picture is about many locales, much of it also takes place in New York City, which is keeping with our current theme.  I think that it is a good thing that this is unmistakably John Williams, since this movie suite has a lyrical main theme (which is reminiscent of the legendary Raiders theme) that puts the listener into the old-Irish frame of mind of the main characters, while sweeping us along the musical journey as it winds it's way through the steady paces of one form or another.  If you haven't heard this music before, you must add it to your library. With a timing of 21:34, this seems to it grows on you from one listen to the next and before you know it, you've found another movie suite that you love.  I really hope you enjoy.  After all, isn't that what life is all about?  -MJ

APE FILES:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdz6hms8adgn0lp/FrNAwySte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i22l2dctypmm43e/FarandAwaySuite.mp3

The Age Of Innocence Movie Suite

Age of Innocence, The Suite

Music by Elmer Bernstein

Since we seem to be in a New York state of mind, here is another movie suite from a motion picture that takes place in another time and place; a time of elegance, innocence and a place that was growing into a world class city of distinction.  This is the first suite we'll call: Soft n Cuddly (SnC)!  Mr. Berstein took a softer approach with flowing waltzes and softly rising strings to paint a passionate picture of Love found, Love attempted and Love lost, with a hope filled climax that get's one going to do it all over again. There are many other SnC movie suites floating around which we will get to as time allows.  Put this on some Sunday morning during brunch or whenever you want to relax (I don't mean sleep) to some excellent movie music. With a timing of 22:59, I hope that you'll enjoy.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y5xdea7jvmy9w4a/AgeOfInncncSte%2CThe.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3nfaibg8cq27s1/AgeOfInnocenceSuite%2CThe.mp3

Gangs Of New York Movie Suite

Gangs of New York Suite

Music by Howard Shore; Peter Gabriel

Once upon a time a team of composers scored a motion picture that was filled with the interesting sound of electric guitars, droning bagpipes, sexy string motifs and just about anything else found laying around.  The resulting movie suite is presented here in all its gloriousness and insane musicality. My biggest complaint is that there should have been more to share, but this is all there is, except for some vocal selections and short folk dances, that did not belong in an orchestral suite.  Some may ask, "what about the guitar work, why does that belong?" You'll have to ask either Mr. Shore or Mr. Gabriel for that answer.  With a timing of just 13:20, this is fun and interestingly entertaining.  Hope you enjoy!  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7z52zct2ytm9f32/GngsOfNwYrkSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/640h4jmu3nvjghz/GangsOfNewYorkSuite.mp3

Rocketeer Movie Suite

Rocketeer Suite

Music by James Horner

Lately, it's been difficult to put up a new blog, but today we are rewarded for our perseverance as we return with a heroic movie suite that gives new meaning for building to a conclusion.  Mr. Horner starts us with a lyrically lone piano that blends into the main theme that is a nod to the serial movies of the golden age of motion pictures.  Before we know it, we're drawn into an emotional roller coaster as the music soars from tenderness to outright attack before settling into a steady conclusion that lasts for half of the work. It is all in great fun!  With a timing of 32:30 this will leave you contently with fond memories. I hope that you enjoy.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ogrwdkkdy26xep1/RcktrM0Ste.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r0p07ly0lkbuieu/RocketeerSuite.mp3