Conan The Barbarian - Basil Poledouris - Soundtrack

"Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Aries, there was an age undreamed of. And on to this… Conan, destined to bear the jeweled crown of Aqualonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" INTRODUCTION The 1980's proved to be very blossoming for adventure/fantasy films, also known as "sword & sorcery" epics, in Hollywood. In the wake of futuristic space age adventures (spear-headed by Star Wars), many filmmakers started creating films that took place in ancient times during the Middle Ages, or ...  Read the complete review

Schwarzenegger’s major film debut divided the viewing public. Some admired its attention to detail in creating a world existing just before history, where magic is dying and men can become snakes; some criticised what they viewed as a presentation of Aryan supremacy; some admired Arnie’s enormous arms and chest. But whether you are a nerd or a critic or a woman or man who is gay, Basil Poledouris’ score (ignore Dooyoo's ignorance in clasifying this as 'Various') is imperative in enhancing your view of the 1981 film as excellent or rubbish. In bringing the world of Robert E. Howard’s ‘Conan’ to life, Poledouris went for majestic and booming over subtle and ...  Read the complete review