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birdiemom94 · Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 195

Sony Classical has announced that the soundtrack for Alexander by Vangelis will be released on October 19th.

Here is the link to Vangelis' site, which has the press release.

http://www.elsew.com/data/latest.htm

Just thought some of you might be interested. I know I am interested in hearing what Vangelis wrote for this film. I am sure it will be good.

Dara

Kevin · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 2:13 pm Post subject:

Listen to a 3 minute clip from the ALEXANDER Soundtrack at the following site: http://www.alexandersoundtrack.com

Nanotelsa · Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Northern Ireland

If all of the soundtrack is as good as this one, then Vangelis could be in line for an Oscar.

Nanotelsa

kida_greenleaf · Joined: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 54

i agree! this sounds perfect. my only problem with it (not a big issue, but i did notice it) is the synthesizer quality. still, sweeping and glorious, as it ought to be.

vickie1ok · Joined: 26 May 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Norman, Oklahoma

I had heard that somewhere before. I"ve also heard that some advertising for Alexander will be timed with the games for obvious reasons.

zoe · Joined: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 24

The music gives me visions of men in short skirts going into battle!!

birdiemom94 · Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 195

Like the film the release of the 'Alexander' soundtrack has been delayed until November 9th, according to www.alexandersoundtrack.com.

You can hear a sample of another one of the pieces on the soundtrack at: http://www.techcomforces.com/alexander.html

The piece is called "Roxane's Veil" (the name was just recently changed from "Roxanne's Veil" to "Roxane's Veil" according to the Vangelis site) and it is a colaboration between Vangelis and violinist Vanessa Mae. It also turns up on her CD called "Choreography".

It truly is a beautiful piece of music. I loved it. If the rest of the CD is like this, I think we may be in for a real treat.

So click on the link and enjoy!

Dara

zoe · Joined: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 24

Thank-you Dara, I love "Roxane's Veil" I've literally had it on repeat for an hour Cool

birdiemom94 · Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 195

You are welcome! I really like it too, zoe. I have been listening to it alot, myself.

It has such a beautiful and sensual quality about it. I am not sure if they are using it for a dance sequence for Roxane or for Alexander & Roxane's wedding night, maybe?

Either way, I think it will work well wherever they put it. It is lovely!!

Dara

zipporah · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 22 Location: England

I love the 'end titles' excerpt ... I play it until my sister yells at me to 'Turn that bloody music off!' Wink

. However, I'm assuming the film will end with his death, so in a way I'm dreading getting to this bit.

bazil · Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 64

Here is the track listing for the soundtrack:

Track Listing

1. Introduction
2. Young Alexander
3. Titans
4. The Drums of Gaugamela
5. One Morning at Pella
6. Roxane's Dance
7. Eastern Path
8. Gardens of Delight
9. Roxane's Veil
10. Bagoas' Dance
11. The Charge
12. Preparation
13. Across the Mountains
14. Chant
15. Immortality
16. Dream of Babylon
17. Eternal Alexander
18. Tender Memories

http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store...=76893&mname=CD

If you pre-order it from the site, you get a free poster.

Ammon · Joined: 29 May 2004 Posts: 26

cool! thanks

the listing is really interesting - the theory I posted in the trailer thread about the movie being non linear looks correct! If this is the correct track order?

"One Morning at Pella" is AFTER the first battle.... and "Roxane's Dance" BEFORE "Gardens of Delight" - which I assume is babylon...

How is Stone editting this movie???? He's all over the place!!!! Shocked

Jenna Corinth · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 55

Stone might change the order things happen, for example he might have Alexander meet Roxane earlier than he really did because he wanted Rosario to have a bigger part, who knows.

It could also just be that the soundtrack is in no particular order.

Ammon · Joined: 29 May 2004 Posts: 26

yeah!!! maybe???

All signs are pointing to very non linear - the flash backs from ptolomy, the trailer all non linear (not a big indication - but enough), the synopsis on the official site says the story begins with "his launch invasion from macendonia" - when we know his early life will have a big focus.... and now the soundtrack..

Plus the biggest clue is Stone is directing - it won't just be straight forward - its almost guaranteed with him!!!

We'll just have to wait!!!

Rolling Eyes

birdiemom94 · Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 195

Sony Music has just put 30 second samples of most of the soundtrack, on their website.

Here is the link:

http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp?merchId=76893

Give it a listen. I really liked a lot of what I heard. I think you might, too. I can't wait to hear the whole thing.

Here is a picture of the soundtrack cover (it is the same as the official movie poster).

Dara