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| 137 listener votes for this album. |
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| The 5-star rating is for the outstanding score. |
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| By: | LadyInque |
| Date: | 15 Feb 2009 |
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There are two parts to this album as there are to almost Disney animated soundtrack: the score and the songs. Let’s talk about the songs first, to get them out of the way. Frankly, they could have been better. I personally find “Reflection” to be a tired cliché of a song, and skip it not only when I listen to the album, but when watching the DVD. The pop cover is even worse, and isn’t here on SST. I suppose “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” is the best of the lot, and the only one I’d recommend requesting. Not that it needs my support, as the play counts above will testify.
The score, by Jerry Goldsmith, is another story entirely. There is simply nothing, nothing wrong with this score, and everything right. Well, everything except the lack of completeness, I suppose. But all the major moments are here. The music is majestic, adventurous, and grand, with an ethnic flavor that doesn’t go overboard. “Suite from Mulan” will give you the highlights, though I’m not a fan of that track, since it includes the melodies from the anemic songs. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be either “Attack on the Wall,” for the great statement of the Imperial Theme, or “Mulan’s Decision.” Though the latter doesn’t quite reflect what was used in the film, it’s a good track nonetheless. “Blossoms” contains some of the proud music used for Mulan’s father, and is also powerful.
Request away. You cannot go wrong with this score. It’s definitely a favorite.
<b>Request:</b> Anything from the score.
<b>Avoid:</b> “Reflection”
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