Dances With Wolves - Soundtrack

This is a spectacular album, not just because it made the film great but also because it is perfect for standalone listening in its own right. The movie is an epic civil-war masterpiece focussing on the tensions between Native Americans and the United States militia. It's a gruelling film at times, but is interspersed with serene moments of beauty, and John Barry's score reflects these fluctuations perfectly. From the racing drums of "Pawnee Attack", to the soaring strings of the "John Dunbar Theme", this score delights the listener with its poise and variety. My favourite track is "Journey To The Buffalo Killing ...  Read the complete review

When Kevin Costner started filming Dances With Wolves in 1989, it not only meant the re-evalution of what we usually would consider a western, but also brought about a departure from the usual way of Hollywood to picture Native Americans as either singularly noble savages or alternatively bloodthirsty ones. Running a full four hours in its Director's Cut edition, the film garnered a lot of popular and critical success, going on to win seven Academy Awards in total (including Best Director and Best Picture), and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1997. In a way, the film bolstered up a more rounded view of Native Americans and led ...  Read the complete review

Fans of the film will like this album. It brings back the almost haunting emotion with a great score. The john Dunbar theme has been used again and again for various soundtracks and it really brings the film together. Its the sort of album you might play on a rainy day after walking your dog. Sit down with a nice cup of tea and chill with the peaceful melodies of John Barry. Trouble is it does get a bit ...  Read the complete review