Warp 10+2: Classics 1989-1992

Breath Of Fresh Air

Through the end of the sixties and through the early part of the seventies Sly and the Falmily Stone had establishished themselves as a lively and original band for a new generation of African-American youth. Their early records mixed funk,soul, rock and pop into an easily accessible and easily digestible soup of dance and good vibes, preaching belief in yourself and hope for the future. With a prime spot at the Woodstock festival at the end of the sixties Sly Stone's band were going from strength to strengh. The release of "Fresh" in 1973 saw a move towards a more subtle and serious sound, if any of their albums defines Sly's work and his philosophy it ...

Braveheart - Soundtrack

This is a soundtrack that is so hauntingly beautiful that it brings tears to your eyes, especially if you see the movie. Composed by James Horner, and played by the London Symphony Orchestra and Choristers of Westminster Abbey, it is a certain caliber of music that just demands respect, and most of all an attentive ear. Some songs are light and festive, others dark and somber, but all of them have a life of their own, and tell a story that is timeless. The soundtrack is from the movie "Braveheart", a tale of the Scottish hero, William Wallace, and his struggle for freedom for his people from England's oppression. The movie, which is directed by Mel ...

Braveheart - Soundtrack

Considered as one of James Horner’s all-time classics, Braveheart is a sweepingly romantic score that has endeared itself to many film-goers and film score fans for years now. Mel Gibson’s epic re-telling of the historical Scottish patriot Williams Wallace, who challenged the rule of the English and waged a war against them in the pursuit of freedom in 1314, has become a classic that revealed Mel Gibson’s talent as both actor and director, though not really leaving that much space for historical authenticity. Winning five Oscars in 1995, including Best Picture and Best Director, for many film score fans the Academy missed out on their most important award, the Best Score. In 1995 Horner was ...