Gettysburg by Original Soundtrack (CD, Sep-1993, Milan)

For anyone who liked the movie or who likes the music from the time period you will not be disappointed. This is an excellent piece of work in total and very enjoyable. With each piece of music, if you have seen the movie, it will take you back to the scene in your head. My only complaint that could be made, especially given the scenes playing, they put the music on the CD in random order apparently - especially compared to the order it was played in on the soundtrack of the movie so you get the aftermath of Picket's charge before the thundering boom of the charge itself and things like that - with MP3 and order selection tough, a little effort eliminates even that problem.

This album/soundtrack was very well done. I’ve purchased a couple of these CD’s, as I tend to wear them out after having played them so many times! The tracks are straight out of the movie (as to be expected), and are wonderfully relaxing to listen to. There are plenty of pieces with great piano work, as well as the usual moving pieces that bring you back to various scenes in the movie. This was done by Randy Edelman, but you could easily mistake it for something done by James Horner (meant as a compliment to Edelman - Horner’s soundtracks are commonly very well done, as is this one!). If you enjoyed the movie, you are sure to be pleased with this soundtrack.

OF IMPORTANT NOTE though - if you enjoyed the movie, and/or love great soundtrack scores (such as this), don’t get caught off-guard by the FOLLOW-UP CD to this soundtrack (More Music from Gettysburg). I’m writing this HERE (as well as under the other CD) mainly because - after having bought THIS album, I rushed out and bought the 2nd one from this movie too. THAT was a big mistake. The 2nd CD is pretty much nothing but fiddle tunes, and is completely lacking in the wonderful music scores that THIS CD has. So - unless you are a civil war buff and/or want to hear a ton of things on the fiddle - stick to just THIS CD / soundtrack for Gettysburg, and skip the 2nd CD. They are worlds apart in sound.

A fantastic and perfect soundtrack for a fantastic and perfect film of the civil war! This CD is a must have for fans of soundtracks! Five stars!

This music is so moving and perfect for the film. You will find yourself reliving each scene along with the stunning music. But even if you've never seen "Gettysburg," you'll love these melodious and yet majestic songs. Many are sad, all are moving. Five stars!!

I thought this was a great cd and it fits perfectly with the movie. I strongly suggest this soundtrack to anyone who likes the movie or anybody who likes beautiful music. 5 stars!

One of the better military movie scores with no cliche marching theme. You'll be amazed...buy it even if you've never seen the movie - no need.

great music the soundtrack reminds me off the scenes in the movie which was great. its nice to have the music from the movie.