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dcase82
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:15 pm Post subject: Suggested Soundtracks for reading medieval era litature? |
 
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Hi.
I'm currently reading The Name of the Rose by Umberto Ecco and up next, I have the Pillars of the Earth by Kevin Follet on the reading que. Both are medieval era books.
Given that I love to read these books to music (idealy when possible), I was wondering if anyone recommened a particular or series of soundtracks to listen to while reading these books set in the same time period?
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 bpewien
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just some recommendations...
(Please don't be confused, I'm counting any score that could fit into several historical story fact)
.) Jerry Goldsmith:
Timeline
First Knight
The 13th Warrior
Lionheart
Legend
The Wind and the Lion
.) Michael Kamen:
Robin Hood - King of the thieves
.) James Horner:
In the Name of the Rose
Braveheart
.) Music from renaissance composers like Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Orlando di Lasso, Josquin Desprez, etc.
Those were all I could think of right now... |
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 Luther_III
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Conan the Barbarian by Basil Poledouris is not only from a movie depicting a fantasy version of the Medieval period, but also it is a VERY listenable album, perfect for reading. I would say the same of King Arthur by Hans Zimmer.
You may also want to try Legend by Clannad or The Mists of Avalon by Lee Holdridge. From what I know of these, they actually sound a little more like the music of the era.
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 jazzthieve
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Conan, is probably in some parts too bombastic for reading books. Legend from Clannad is I believe an ideal choice and in that perspect the opposit of Conan. I don't know Mists Of Avalon except for the song from Loreena McKennit.
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zirael
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: |
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I think the previous suggestions are really good!
I would also add:
Lion in Winter by John Barry
Lion in Winter by Richard Hartley
Merlin by Trevor Jones |
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Luther_III
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:11 am Post subject: |
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| jazzthieve wrote: |
| Conan, is probably in some parts too bombastic for reading books. Legend from Clannad is I believe an ideal choice and in that perspect the opposit of Conan. I don't know Mists Of Avalon except for the song from Loreena McKennit. |
Too bombastic for reading?  Never!!! 
**Turns up Juno Reactor's 'Navras' while pouring over journal article.**
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dcase82
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Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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These are excellent suggestions. Conan the Barbarian is one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, but I understand the "Bombastic" argument in conjunction with books like The Name of the Rose. A little too epic for that kind of story
I appreciate these suggestions, people. |
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