Master and Commander

It would have been nice to have had the shanties around the captain's table included, but other than that I rate this CD highly.


A TRIUMPH.   July 27, 2004
Glenn Harris
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

This is a superb soundtrack that vividly captures the unique delights of the Aubrey saga.
We have the incredibly atmospheric pieces that were used in the film in times of tension and they are followed by the joyous violin and cello favourites of Aubrey/Maturin which in turn are followed by the moving score that was set to the scenes of lamentation and so on.
This C.D is a must whether you are wanting to be reminded of the incredible film, are a fan of the books and want a background to your reading(highly reccomended), are a fan of inspirational sountracks, or just enjoy good music.
A sheer delight.


Beautiful   August 10, 2005
F. Quinn (UK)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

There is something beautiful and enthrawling about the violin and the cello and since watching this movie and especially since listening to the soundtrack I will always hear the violins in the waves of the sea.

The last track - one by Bocherini, a composer whom I think should be as popular as Mozart or Beethoven I think really makes this sountrack what it is. Changeable and full of hidden energy.

Even without seeing the movie this soundtrack can be enjoyed, but of course it does help to visualise what you hear.

A good movie sountrack is one where you can feel and see the movie within it, it reflects the character and the memory of the movie on its own and not just thre to accompany dull scenese. (All depends on the movies of course - but this type of movie warrented an extra good soundtrack)

Definately worth the buy to relive the dramatic scenes and then bath in the beauty and thoughtful sounds of the string instruments.


Excellent mix of new and old.   December 16, 2003
Seethru (Alloway)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful

A very, very good soundtrack album. The music newly composed for the film is extremely good, and blends in well with the classical pieces used in the film. And the traditional hornpipes and jigs are carefully crafted into soundtrack, as they are both combined onto the new music, and, on other tracks, allowed to stand alone.
And if you liked the film, well it will just shiver your timbers, haul on your sheets and avast your behind as it brings back the memories of the fog and the cold icy waters of the southern oceans


Excellent evocative music....   January 23, 2004
Stephen (BILLINGHAM, Co. Durham, United Kingdom)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

I have yet to see the film, but have read the first two Patrick O'Brian books. I really enjoyed the books, and the CD soundtrack is great to listen to as you read along.

Music written for film, as much of this CD is, is so much better as it was obviously composed to compliment and enhance the action and visual production values. The mixture of original score with existing classical and folk music really worked well. I can't wait to see the film now.