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Played on an oboe, daring in its simplicity, it is absolutely captivating. As soundtracks go, this one is not as epic or dymanic as, say, that of Dances with Wolves or Children of Dune. What this soundtrack does boast is one of the most beautiful themes you will ever hear during your sojourn on this planet. It expresses both sorrow and grandeur, and as such it nicely complements both the storyline as well as the breath-taking cinematography of the film. This is by far Ennio Morricone's most popular & memorable soundtrack - and for good reason.
The South American setting with its breath-taking scenery could not be improved upon anywhere else in the world.The native tribes too are genuine and their story and lives are worth preserving for the sake of all humanity. I loved it then and I love seeing it again on DVD two decades later. I saw the Mission in 1987 when it first debuted. The human tragic story is life-affirming and not totally despairing.The quotation from the gospel of John stating that the light of God'slove will not be dissolved by the darkness of this tragedy and others tragedies. The music is beautiful; the story tragic, with a strong cathartic ending which enriches the story well-chosen. Robert De Nero and Jeremy Irons work well together here along with the Anglo-American-Irish and Latin American support cast. Our species on this planet needs to improve - two centuries later- and The Mission emphasizes this from beginning to end.
THIS IS ENNIO MORRICONE'S GRAND SCORE,BEAUTIFULLY PREFORMED BY LONDON PHIHARMONIC ORCHESTRA,AND BY THE CHOIRS,LONDON VOICES. THEIR ARE THREE GRAND THEME 1. ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN,2. VITA NOSTRA 3.RIVER.
I can't remember too much about the movie, but had remembered getting this when it was available on cassette. I enjoy the main themes; the other parts were just okay.
But that's not only OK, it's almost required. Yes, and again, yes: it IS among the top soundtracks ever. twice). Yes, and again, yes (see, that was derivative 'caused I stole from another review, and repetitive 'cause i answered. Morricone is simply brilliant, and it is never more obvious than here on The Mission.Derivative. how horrific life can be. It's a soundtrack to a motion picture, and as such it is among the top soundtracks ever. Come on kids- it's a soundtrack from a film, and films are derivative, and repeat symbolism and, well, just come on.
Simple- it does its job, and it does it well. Go ahead, look- it's right there, hiding in plain sight. Repetitive. Why. And they told you, too, before you paid a penny. The rest of the class can wait quietly with their heads down on their desks.Waiting."Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture". Without its soundtrack "The Mission" wouldn't be nearly as great a film as it is; it amplifies the emotion and sentiment of each scene while acknowledging the environment and remembering the historical origins of the subject matter, and even seems to keep things moving along (in a film I've sometimes thought could have gone a bit long otherwise).More than anything else, though, the brilliance of this soundtrack strikes when you hear it years after last seeing "The Mission" and suddenly it hits like a flood- all the emotion, how overwhelming these men's obstacles were, how visually stunning the environment was and how graceful death can be. All these years later I hear "Gabriel's Oboe" and it just takes my breath away.It's a soundtrack to a motion picture, and as such it is nothing short of brilliance, and Morricone a genius.
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