Erich Kunzel - The Ultimate Movie Music Collection (2005) [4CD Box Set]

Erich kunzel – the ultimate movie music collection (2005) is a four-cd box set featuring orchestral performances of famous film themes conducted by erich kunzel with the cincinnati pops orchestra.the collection presents a wide range of music from well-known motion pictures, highlighting dramatic, adventurous, and romantic themes that have become iconic in cinema.the arrangements are rich and cinematic, with powerful brass sections, sweeping strings, and dynamic percussion that recreate the excitement and emotion of the original film scores.

the set showcases kunzel’s talent for bringing movie music to life in a concert setting, maintaining both the grandeur and melodic beauty of the original compositions.the recordings emphasize clarity, energy, and strong orchestral balance, making the music engaging even without the films themselves.overall, the ultimate movie music collection serves as a broad celebration of classic hollywood and modern film music, offering listeners an expansive and entertaining overview of memorable cinematic themes performed with symphonic brilliance.

Tracks

1-1 The Imperial March From The Empire Strikes Back 2:50
1-2 Main Themes From Jurassic Park 5:21
1-3 Main Title From Shakespeare In Love 3:24
1-4 Themes From Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 5:42
1-5 Main Title From The Last Of The Mohicans 3:02
1-6 Theme From The Godfather 3:47
1-7 Unchained Melody From Ghost 5:07
1-8 Theme From Goldfinger 2:50
1-9 We're Losing Him From Somewhere In Time 4:01
1-10 Music From Space Camp 3:58
1-11 Opening And Closing Titles From Henry V 3:22
1-12 Theme From The Thorn Birds 3:05
1-13 Suite From Moonwalker 4:30
1-14 The Time Of Your Life From A Bug's Life 4:08

2-1 Batman Theme From Batman 2:35
2-2 Bicycle Chase From E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 3:50
2-3 Suite From Independence Day 5:43
2-4 Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet 3:08
2-5 Theme From Back To The Future 3:17
2-6 End Credits From Contact 3:56
2-7 Theme From Breakfast At Tiffany's 2:38
2-8 Main Theme From Star Trek (The Movie) 3:51
2-9 May It Be And Themes From The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring 6:15
2-10 Love Theme From Cousins 2:47
2-11 Sean's Theme From Minority Report 3:16
2-12 I Will Wait For You From The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg 3:46
2-13 Theme From Rocky 2:27
2-14 The Sand Volcano From The Mummy 4:07
2-15 The Raiders' March From Raiders Of The Lost Ark 5:15

3-1 Theme From Mission Impossible 1:33
3-2 Casablanca Suite 5:38
3-3 Book Of Days From Far And Away 3:21
3-4 Love Theme From Superman 4:41
3-5 Tara's Theme From Gone With The Wind 3:31
3-6 Don't Mess With "Z" (SFX) 0:15
3-7 Main Title From The Mask Of Zorro 4:16
3-8 Finale From Victor / Victoria 4:50
3-9 Carol Ann's Theme From Poltergeist 3:54
3-10 Love Theme From Star Wars: Episode Ii: Attack Of The Clones 3:19
3-11 Main Themes From Willow 3:59
3-12 Main Title From Star Trek Ii: The Wrath Of Khan 3:20
3-13 Main Theme From On Golden Pond 4:06
3-14 Theme From A Summer Place 4:06
3-15 Theme From Chariots Of Fire 7:00

4-1 Iceberg! (SFX) 0:43
4-2 Back To Titanic 4:51
4-3 Main Themes From Hook 4:10
4-4 Theme From The Pink Panther 2:31
4-5 Lara's Theme From Doctor Zhivago 5:44
4-6 Theme From Love Story 2:30
4-7 Music From The Right Stuff 4:44
4-8 Theme From Jaws 2:24
4-9 When You Believe From The Prince Of Egypt 5:20
4-10 Smile From Modern Times 3:09
4-11 The Apollo 13 Mission (SFX) 1:36
4-12 Re-Entry And Splashdown From Apollo 13 4:34
4-13 Main Titles From Beetlejuice 2:04
4-14 War From Pearl Harbor 4:56
4-15 Cavatina From The Deer Hunter 3:26
4-16 Throne Room & End Title From Star Wars: Episode Iv: A New Hope 7:45