Good soundtrack but it's only the first series
933648
When I grew up the accepted authority on Roman Empire music was the Hungarian composer Miklos Rozsa who wrote the music for such films as "Ben Hur" and "Quo Vadis".  Rozsa's music was epic and stirring but probably had very little to do with real Roman music.

Jeff Beal has taken a completely different approach in writing the music for the highly authentic mini-series "Rome".  The music is basically a combination of ancient Roman and modern orchestral instruments arranged together in such a way to suggest how ancient Roman music must have sounded but still be accessible to modern ears and I think this approach has worked really well.  Flutes are used a lot and we know this was a common instrument in Roman times.  There is also an oriental flavour to a lot of the pieces but don't expect much epic stuff in the Rozsa style.

I don't have much to criticize but there seems to be nothing here from series 2 which disappointed me as I particularly missed the exuberant joyful music from the wedding of Mark Antony and Octavia as one example from the second series.  Perhaps a second volume will be released at some stage.

In any case this is definitely a worthwhile companion to the TV series.
2912568
I recently saw the live-action film, so I decided to watch the original again for comparison. This was the second time that I had watched it, with the first time being 10 or more years ago. In that 10 year period, I had also seen both seasons of the series (Standalone Complex, Gigs 1&2,) which I LOVED. Excellent anime, with a truly intelligent storyline and execution. However, when I went back to the original movie, I was slightly underwhelmed. I found it to be less exciting and thought provoking than the follow-up series. In fact, it seemed more like a pilot episode for the series, rather than a true movie. That was not helped by the fact that most of the English-speaking voice actors in the film reprised their roles in the series, voicing the same characters. The biggest exception being the woman who voiced the Major. In my opinion, the woman who voiced her in the series (who played Peggy Bundy in the series "Married With Children") was WAY better than the woman who voiced her in the movie. In the movie, she sounds much younger, and less mature/confident. That being said, it is still a very good movie, and was the inspiration for many good stories/series in the years following its release. I just wish the story had been a little more involved, and less vague in certain areas. I think the new live-action version did a great job with that, by adding an altered storyline that explored the characters a bit more. And Scarlett Johansson did a great job as the Major, though her character is a little less "tough" than the one portrayed in the series. Still, I would recommend the original movie to anyone who is a fan of "intelligent" anime, especially the classics.
3043991
It was good to watch once though the soundtrack did not seem to match the screen and was very distracting- even though I would watch season 2 (if they have one)- I would not watch it twice like Downton Abbey
2782490
I give this soundtrack 5 stars only because the soundtrack is awesome, but if you want a more complete compilation, you need to find the Fanderson version.

The year 1 music definately set the tone for the TV show back in 1975. It gave it beautiful character and feeling for the show. It was ashame that for the second year that they had changed so much (even the music) and lost that character and feeling (but that is a whole other debate).

In 1976, RCA records released the year 1 soundtrack with a beautiful gate fold cover and for about 20+ years, that is all we had, until Fanderson. The year 1 soundtrack is no longer available through them, but it is the most complete. This CD, however, does well to capture the feeling of year 1 and does throw an additional track for you sun bathers out there. It is a nice 30 year anniversary gift to myself. Happy 30th Birthday: SPACE 1999!!!
2032242
The show is great, but it is cheaper because there are only 6 shows in the first season, so I breezed through those pretty quick.
2814221
The music is fine.  I have the complete recordings version of the other three films and this one doesn't seem to be as good.  I don't know if it is the arrangement, writing style, or what, but something does seem to be missing.  Maybe it is individual themes?  The tracks seem to spill into each other.  I often have no idea where I am in the album after listening for a while.  However the music is a good instrumental soundtrack and is a fun listen while drafting.  It doesn't say anywhere on it what the recording quality is, but I haven't noticed anything yet.  While this album is not as grand as the complete recordings, if you enjoyed the cut down version soundtracks of the previsous flms, I think you would enjoy this one as well.
847260
I was disappointed to watch the DVD and find out it is just the first part of the series.  Kind of pricey for that.  Nevertheless, it's still a beautiful story with beautiful people and beautiful scenery.
2568755
Someday's Dreamers is a 2003 anime based on a Shjo manga (manga targeted to females).  It was originally licensed to Geneon entertainment USA but Sentai recently picked up the defunct license.  The first half of the series has 12 episodes on two discs.

First of all, this is a good, but not overachieving anime.  It is definitely targeted to young female viewers and has a kind of reverse harem feel (one promising young lady surrounded by a horde of attractive male anime stereotypes).  What does get me is that Sora is a rather interesting character but that the entire supporting cast is a mash up of Shjo archetypes.  At least we didn't have the heroine running towards school with toast in her mouth!  (a rather obvious Shjo metaphor).

There are a lot of similarities to Harry Potter, though with a decidedly Japanese setting and story.  I wonder if the author got his idea initially from watching or reading the popular series (the first which had been released in both formats in Japan by the time he started the manga).

The story takes awhile to develop and by the end of the series, the viewer is left feeling let down.  I gave this series three stars based on the aforementioned factors.  What it does have going for it - an engaging heroine; a decent, though slow developing story; and quality animation for the time (2003).  I recommend it for fans of the genre (magical girl or Shjo style), but not really to a broad anime audience.  There are much better magical girl anime series out there.  And the price Sentai is charging is highway robbery.
2282746
This CD set contains two CDs: the original soundtrack to the film Mewtwo Strikes Back, plus Mewtwo no Tanjo (Birth of Mewtwo), a radio drama in five  parts. I didn't really care about the radio drama, and listening to it  didn't change my mind much. The pre-Mewtwo Strikes Back character  development for Mewtwo somewhat weakened its character in the movie, and  felt unnecessary. The drama is very talky, so if you're bored easily or  don't know Japanese, you probably won't like it. The soundtrack, on the  other hand, is great! It consists of strongly emotional tracks in the style  of the TV series, but played with what sounds like a full orchestra and  composed with a definite polish. Each track stands alone thematically,  developing its own theme, but is orchestrated to match the on-screen  excitement wonderfully. Some of the tracks are remixes of TV soundtrack  tracks, but they're given enough new snazz to make a big difference. If you  like Pokemon music or just movie scores, this is a good purchase. Oh yeah,  and it also includes Mezase Pokemon Master '98, a jazzy new remix of the  opening theme.  U.S. audiences will never hear this soundtrack in the  movie, as the American version is being entirely re-scored. You may have  heard some tracks from this CD used as soundtracks in the American second  season of the TV show, though. The good ones are from here.
3827244
I was expecting the full show and was disappointed that it was merely the soundtrack.  It was listed amongst other DVDs I was ordering and I guess I didn't catch the fine print.

The music is fabulous.  Unfortunately, I was expecting the entire show production.
1115936
DOES NOT CONTAIN "DEMELZA'S SONG" (I'D A PLUCK A FAIR ROSE)

This soundtrack has some wonderful tracks from the TV series that leans a little more orchestral than traditional.  The beautiful title orchestra piece along with "Medhel an Gwyns" are both included.  However, the short piece I'd Pluck a Fair Rose  or Demelza's Song was not included.  I loved the orchestral soundtrack with some fiddle mixed in here and there on other tracks for a more traditional feel at times.  However, if you are like me, you searched out this CD to hear Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) sing at least two songs and there is the minor disappointment.  I don't know how far they really scored that song for Demelza, so maybe they felt it wasn't substantial or long enough.  That's a pity.

However, the missing song was released as a single reprised by L'Orchestra Cinematique here:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Demelza-s-Song-From-34-Poldark-34/dp/B00XIBF1RA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Demelza's Song (From "Poldark")</a>&nbsp;I played it side by side with the program and it is not the same recording.  It is very beautiful and will scratch that itch, but it is not as haunting as the original.  Eleanor Tomlinson has such a special way with both her songs and Demelza's Song in particular would really have been nice to have Tomlinson's version from the movie on this CD.
2229124
I really enjoyed the first film. I feel like this one lost the beauty and magic a little bit.

I think if you are a completist you will want this set though. Since it has some good extras.
1312563
Well,to begin this review I have to say that this was the first
SW soundtrack I'd ever bought,and I immidiatley thought it was excellent. But when I later compared it with the scores for the three first SW films,I realized it was not that great.
For the first,the music comes in non-chronological order,which is rather annoying (although it would have been quite chaothic if it did,because the music was so splitted up in the movie). And for the second,the themes are not as memorable and great as the old themes - the new theme for the Trade Federation only appears one time,and Darth Maul is not given a real motif,although he`s the main villain of the film. May be that`s because I was a little disappointed on the movie itself (it felt too much like a children`s movie). The score on itself is a splendid treasure of film music,and in fact, I think that this music should be enjoyed on it`s own,not as a part of the film,if you didn`t liked the film. My favorite tracks are "Duel of the Fates","Captain Panaka & The Queen`s Protectors","The Droid Invasion & Appearance of Darth Maul","He is the Chosen One","Qui-Gon`s Funeral",and "Passage Through the Planet's Core". They are the best ones,featuring what sounds pretty new to Star Wars Episode I. For example,the use of choir is much bigger than in the old films - take the well-known "Duel of the Fates",which is actually the final battle music,as the best example. And the track "Qui-Gon`s Funeral" also sounds better than the sad music from the first films - the use of a deep choir and strings sometimes makes me feel I want to cry!"He is the Chosen One" features Anakin's theme,which,if you listen carefully,is actually an early and light version of what is going to be the Imperial March. This track is both happy and serious at the same time. "Passage Through the Planet's Core" is a mysterious choral track,which ends up quite dramatic as the giant sea monsters appears. The baddest tracks come at the middle of the score,so listen to the first three tracks,then jump to track 10,and you won`t be disappointed.
Over all,this score is quite good on its own,but I think that Williams could have done it even better than he did. Anyway,now when the second movie is just behind the hill,we could always hope that Williams will make a better score for that one. Even the master doesn`t hit the marks all the time!
118608
With soundtracks, rather than short cues lifted straight from the show or movie, I usually prefer the musical cues to be compiled or otherwise strung together to make much longer overture-type musical pieces.  Such provides a richer overall listening experience in many cases.  So, its very difficult that I say -- since I love "Firefly" and Greg Edmondson's musical score -- that with this CD, the tracks end too soon -- just as you're getting into the mood of the music.  I'd have rather heard longer variations of one theme or another strung together, than say, the part where such-and-such happens in episode 5, standing pretty much alone.  I guess I shouldn't complain, since we're very lucky that this CD was even produced for such a short-run TV show.
4030324
One of the things we loved about this short-lived show was that the music seemed to so perfectly fit the "attitude" of the show.  But because the show was so short-lived, we were certain there would be no chance of a soundtrack CD release. Fortunately I decided to search for one anyway, and couldn't believe one had been released!  The best feature of the CD is that in addition to presenting the catchy 30-second theme song, there is also an expanded version of the theme that runs a little over two minutes.  The best way to describe this score would be that it is like the Steven Moffat "Sherlock" music, but quirkier and more whimsical.  Suffice it to say if you noticed and loved the music in the show, you will enjoy this CD.
2034422
I enjoyed this series, but I haven't watched it all the way through yet, the first disc is fine, and I expect the rest to be the same.
290538
It's an okay soundtrack and will remind you of your favorite scenes from the show. I wouldn't listen to it often, since it's kind of a random mix but it's fun for a long car ride.