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Anyone else love the music?

posted 3 years ago by Kawada_Kira (7282)
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In all the discussion about this movie I don't think I ever really see anyone comment on the background music. But honestly I think it's one of the best things about the movie. Pieces in Latin, French, Arabic. Including some authentic medieval songs. I could listen to it all day, and it's part of why I rewatch the movie as often as I do. My favorite would have to be "Burning the Past", the one that plays in the scene where Balian kills his brother and in a few other parts, which uses Latin Christian music dating to the 12th century.

[–] yvesyves (681) 3 years ago

yep after the movie i listened to the soundtrack as well as some 11th and 12th century medieval and crusaders songs.

this crusader song is my absolute favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BlBcee2o4 , starts a bit slow but then the pace goes up and wild, lyrics also are impressive, i find it incredible that it was written in 1145 !!!

[–] Kawada_Kira (7282) 3 years ago

That's pretty amazing. Listening to it now. Like literally a voice from the past.

[–] Rorikon (17855) 3 years ago

Usually when someone talks of the epic scenes, it includes the music as well. Just like Gladiator or Pirates of the Caribbean.

[–] avigalidou (611) 3 years ago

It's a very good OST...Should've been nominated

[–] Aylmer (416) 4 months ago

There was one scene (when Orlando Bloom gets attacked by a few crusaders) in which I noticed they stole music from THE CROW. It made me wonder how much of the rest of the score was lifted from other films.