SoundtrackNet has their First Listen of the Narnia Soundtrack online now. Here’s a little of what they said:
The production of the score for The Chronicles of Narnia was on a grand scale. From late September until early November, Gregson-Williams conducted the 75-piece Hollywood Studio Symphony and supervised the recording of the 140-member choir at Abbey Road in London. Additional solo musicians were recorded at his Wavecrest Studio, including vocalist Lisbeth Scott and electric violinist Hugh Marsh. The result is simply astounding. Bold orchestrations, strong choir, and careful thematic development define this score as one of the best of the year.
The Score:
The Blitz, 1940 (2:32)
Evacuating London (3:38)
The Wardrobe (2:54)
Lucy Meets Mr Tumnus (4:10)
A Narnia Lullaby (1:12)
The White Witch (5:30)
From Western Woods to Beaversdam (3:34)
Father Christmas (3:20)
To Aslan’s Camp (3:12)
Knighting Peter (3:48)
The Stone Table (8:06)
The Battle (7:08)
Only the Beginning of the Adventure (5:32)
The songs at the end credits:
“Can’t Take It In” – Imogen Heap (4:42)
“Wunderkind” – Alanis Morissette (5:19)
“Winter Light” – Tim Finn (4:13)
“Where” – Lisbeth Scott (1:54)
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