Description
Immerse in the Way of the Warrior: The Last Samurai Original Motion Picture Score CD by Hans Zimmer
Product Details
- Product Name: The Last Samurai: Original Motion Picture Score
- Composer: Hans Zimmer
- UPC: 075596293228
- MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 7559-62932-2
- Brand/Label: Elektra / Warner Sunset Records
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Soundtrack, Film Score, Classical, Orchestral
- Style: Cinematic, Ethnic Fusion (Japanese/Western)
- Release Year: 2003
- Total Duration: Approx. 59 minutes
Overview
Experience the sweeping emotional landscape of Edward Zwick’s epic film with The Last Samurai: Original Motion Picture Score. Composed by the legendary Hans Zimmer, this album is a masterclass in musical storytelling, bridging the gap between two distinct worlds. Zimmer seamlessly fuses the grandeur of a Western symphony orchestra with the haunting, spiritual resonance of traditional Japanese instruments.
The music mirrors the journey of Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) and the samurai leader Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), exploring themes of honor, redemption, and the fading beauty of an ancient way of life. From the thunderous taiko drums of battle to the serene whispers of the shakuhachi flute, this soundtrack captures the soul of Bushido (The Way of the Warrior). It is an essential addition to any collection of world music or cinematic scores, offering a listening experience that is both meditative and powerful.
Japanese Translation / 日本語訳
概要 エドワード・ズウィック監督の壮大な映画の世界観を、ハンス・ジマー作曲の『ラストサムライ』オリジナル・サウンドトラックで追体験しましょう。本作は、西洋のシンフォニーオーケストラの壮大さと、日本の伝統楽器が持つ幽玄な響きを見事に融合させた、音楽による物語の傑作です。
この音楽は、名誉、贖罪、そして消えゆく古き良き日本の美学というテーマを探求し、物語の精神的な深みを映し出しています。戦いの激しさを表す太鼓の轟きから、尺八の静寂な音色まで、このサウンドトラックは「武士道」の魂を捉えています。ワールドミュージックや映画音楽のコレクションに欠かせない、瞑想的かつ力強い一枚です。
Product Features
- Audio CD Format: High-quality digital recording compatible with all standard CD players.
- Atmospheric Depth: Features a rich blend of strings, brass, and ethnic instrumentation perfect for reflection or background listening.
- Collector's Packaging: Includes a booklet with credits and imagery from the film (subject to specific item condition).
- Award-Nominated Score: One of Hans Zimmer's most acclaimed works, celebrated for its emotional weight and cultural respect.
Interesting Facts
- A Milestone Work: The Last Samurai is widely cited as Hans Zimmer's 100th film score, marking a significant milestone in his prolific career.
- Cultural Fusion: To achieve an authentic sound, Zimmer utilized traditional Japanese instruments such as the Shakuhachi (bamboo flute), Koto (zither), and Taiko drums, blending them with the Hollywood Studio Symphony.
- Awards: The score received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score, recognized for its ability to convey the film's tragic yet noble spirit.
- Fan Favorite: The track "Red Warrior" is often cited by fans as one of Zimmer's most intense and motivating compositions, featuring powerful chanting and percussion.
Japanese Translation / 日本語訳
興味深い事実
- 記念すべき作品: 『ラストサムライ』は、ハンス・ジマーの100作目の映画音楽として知られており、彼のキャリアにおける重要な節目となった作品です。
- 文化の融合: 本格的なサウンドを追求するため、ジマーは尺八、琴、太鼓といった日本の伝統楽器を取り入れ、ハリウッドのスタジオ・シンフォニーと融合させました。
- 受賞歴: 本作はゴールデングローブ賞の最優秀作曲賞にノミネートされ、映画の持つ悲劇的かつ高潔な精神を見事に表現したとして高く評価されました。
Track Listing
- A Way of Life - 8:03
- Spectres in the Fog - 4:07
- Taken - 3:35
- A Hard Teacher - 5:44
- To Know My Enemy - 4:48
- Idyll's End - 6:40
- Safe Passage - 4:56
- Ronin - 1:53
- Red Warrior - 3:56
- The Way of the Sword - 7:59
- A Small Measure of Peace - 7:59
Publishers
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. / Warner Sunset Records (A Warner Music Group Company).
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