"One of the greatest challenges in making WILLOW was to transport the audience to a time when extraordinary acts of magic and sorcery were a part of everyday life, while keeping us in touch with the timeless human issues we all relate to. If WILLOW meets this challenge, it will be in no small part because of the brilliant musical score contributed by James Horner.
"James' score represents the best of what film music can be. It fills us with excitement as Madmartigan leads the charge into Nockmaar Castle. It makes us laugh when a Brownie, small enough for anyone to step on, blusters and hurls insults at Madmartigan, the warrior. It makes us cry when a brave little man ventures off to a hostile world, against forces seemingly far greater than himself.
"The music is interesting, rich and emotional. The hauntingly beautiful theme for Elora Danan has a majesty and dignity that is almost spiritual. And the theme for Willow himself, while capturing all of the innocence and compassion of his character, is also very mystical - it helps us understand his place in this world of wizards and sorceresses.
I hope that you enjoy this music as much as I do." -RON HOWARD
Track 2: Escape from the Tavern (5:04)
Track 3: Willow's Journey Begins (5:26)
Track 4: Canyon of Mazes (7:52)
Track 5: Tir Asleen (10:47)
Track 6: Willow's Theme (3:54)
Track 7: Bavmorda's Spell is Cast (18:11)
Track 8: Willow the Sorcerer (11:55)
 |
|
Like most such movie scores, it's rather simplified although they don't hesitate to throw a lot of sixteenth notes at you every now and then. The pictures at left illustrate the cover art and the opening bars.