Immerse yourself in the rich, sweeping sounds of the American West with "100 Greatest Western Themes" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. This extraordinary collection, released on August 23, 2010, under the Decca (UMO) Classics label, brings together a stunning array of orchestral and classical pieces from some of the most iconic Western films of all time. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 42 minutes, this album is a testament to the power of cinematic music to evoke the spirit of adventure, drama, and the untamed frontier.
Featuring compositions from legendary films like "The Alamo," "The Big Country," "Blazing Saddles," and "Dances With Wolves," the album showcases the incredible versatility and skill of The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, from the haunting melodies of "The Green Leaves of Summer" to the thrilling rhythms of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." The album also includes beloved classics like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" from "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid" and the stirring "Main Theme" from "The Magnificent Seven."
Whether you're a fan of Western films, classical music, or simply appreciate the artistry of a well-crafted soundtrack, "100 Greatest Western Themes" offers a captivating journey through the sounds that have defined the genre. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra's renditions are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with a fresh energy that brings these timeless themes to life. This album is a celebration of the music that has accompanied some of the most memorable moments in cinema history, making it a must-listen for any music enthusiast.
Tracks
Overture - From "The Alamo"Dimitri Tiomkin, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine, Paul Bateman
The Green Leaves of Summer - From "The Alamo"Dimitri Tiomkin, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Bateman
Main Title - From "The Big Country"Jerome Moross, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
The Big Valley - Main Theme - From "The Big Valley"George Duning, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Theme - From "Big Jake"Elmer Bernstein, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Blazing Saddles - From "Blazing Saddles"John Morris, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Blue's Solitude / The River - From "Blue"Manos Hadjidakis, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Theme - From "Bonanza"Ray Evans, Jerry Livingston, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Brokeback Mountain - From "Brokeback Mountain"Gustavo Santaolalla, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
The Wings - From "Brokeback Mountain"Gustavo Santaolalla, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Suite - From "Buffalo Girls"Lee Holdridge, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - From "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid"Burt Bacharach, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Ferreira
Main Theme - From "Cahill: United States Marshal"Elmer Bernstein, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Theme - From "The Comancheros"Elmer Bernstein, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture - From "The Cowboys"John Williams, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Bateman
The John Dunbar Theme - From "Dances With Wolves"John Barry, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nic Raine, Nicholas Charles Raine
The Buffalo Hunt - From "Dances with Wolves"John Barry, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Theme - From "A Distant Trumpet"Max Steiner, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Entr'acte - From "Duel in the Sun"Dimitri Tiomkin, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Titles - From "El Condor"Maurice Jarre, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Bateman
Main Theme - From "A Fistful of Dollars"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
Duck You Sucker - From "A Fistful of Dynamite"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nic Raine, Nicholas Charles Raine
The Five Man Army - From "The Five Man Army"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, James Fitzpatrick
Main Theme - From "For A Few Dollars More"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
Thee I Love - From "Friendly Persuasion"Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Title / Fife and Gun - From "Gettysburg"Randy Edelman, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
The Gettysburg Address / Reunion and Finale - From "Gettysburg"Randy Edelman, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Theme - From "Giant"Dimitri Tiomkin, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
The Ballad of Jet Rink - From "Giant"Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster, Keith Ferreira, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture - From "Gone With The Wind"Max Steiner, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - From "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
The Ecstasy Of Gold - From "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
Suite - From "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral"Dimitri Tiomkin, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Overture - From "Guns For San Sebastian"Ennio Morricone, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine, Nic Raine
Overture - From "The Hallelujah Trail"Elmer Bernstein, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Theme - From "Hang 'Em High"Dominic Frontiere, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
Suite - From "The Hanging Tree"Max Steiner, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Alwyn
Sweet Breeze - From "Heaven's Gate"David Mansfield, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Mamou Two-Step - From "Heaven's Gate"Doug Kershaw, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
The High Chaparral - From "The High Chaparral"David Rose, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin' - From "High Noon"Jason Howard, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Theme - From "High Plains Drifter"Dee Barton, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth
Prelude / The Land - From "How The West Was Won"Alfred Newman, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nic Raine
Main Title / The Lynching - From "The Jayhawkers"Jerome Moross, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Suite - From "Johnny Belinda"Max Steiner, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Alwyn
Little House On The PrairieDavid Rose, Daniel Caine Orchestra
William Tell Overture - From "The Lone Ranger"Gioachino Rossini, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Suite - From "Lonesome Dove"Basil Poledouris, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
Main Theme - From “The Magnificent Seven”Elmer Bernstein, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, James Fitzpatrick, Nicholas Charles Raine
Run over by a Stagecoach - From "Maverick"Randy Newman, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Charles Raine
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