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Kundun: Music From The Original Soundtrack

KUN DUN O.S.T. (Artist) Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	Sand Mandala
2	Northern Tibet
3	Dark Kitchen
4	Choosing
5	Caravan Moves Out
6	Reting's Eyes
7	Potala
8	Lord Chamberlain
9	Norbu Plays
10	Norbulingka
11	Chinese Invade
12	Fish
13	Distraught
14	Thirteenth Dali Lama
15	Move To Dungkar
16	Projector
17	Lhasa at Night
18	Escape To India

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For the second of 1997's dueling Buddhist epics (the other being Seven Days in Tibet, scored by John Williams), director Martin Scorsese made a wise--if commercially challenging--choice in tapping noted minimalist composer Philip Glass to score Kundun. Glass (who's previously scored the avant garde documentary Koyaanisqatsi trilogy, Mishima, and the strange Candyman horror series), is the perfect choice here; his own Buddhist beliefs play a key role in meshing image and music. Glass's familiar compositional techniques are wedded on Kundun to a sensitive use of ethnic instruments and the voices of the Gyuto Monks, adding an aura of spiritual power missing from most Hollywood fare. --Jerry McCulley

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Eighteen tracks traverse a wide stylistic field, accumulating a symphonic sweep.... Glass is no stranger to Tibetan culture: portentous, processional, but never pompous, he proves himself an ideal choice for this work. -- What the Critics Say

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English, Tibetan
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.96 x 0.47 inches; 3.74 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nonesuch
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1997
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Nonesuch
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000005J4V
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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George Copsey

Fabulous blending of music, film and subject

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2005

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First, let me explain that I absolutely love the film Kundun.

I beleive it is a true work of art/ labor of love that didn't receive the recognition it so much deserves.

Let me skip to the big point-- the last 10 minutes of this film is a near perfect blend of music that is spot- on for the subject matter, which is enlightenment.

My guess is that a *very conscious* person had a lot to do with the creation, blending & timing of the music, script and film, especially for the last ten minutes-- OR that it was a total coincidence that it came out to be so near perfect. (either is very much in keeping with the movie's theme, which is NOT the Dalai Lama at all, but enlightenment)

Not for everyone, and I'm afraid I may have built it up in your mind too highly, so that you'll feel let down by the actual expereince of the music itself, I can say that *everytime* I listen to the last ten minutes especially (titled Escape to India), I cry for joy at *experiencing* a few minutes of the most sublime enlightenment, tears, sorrow & simple joy and wonder at being alive in this dance of life myself.

Thank you, Phillip Glass, Martin Scorcese and all those involved in this brilliant study of how a culture's focus on a single individual being assumed to be enlightened-- and his training to actually act the part, resulted in a person of great compassion, richness and insight.

In other words, their culture made him enlightened by treating him as enlightened.

What if we were all assumed to be enlightened and treated as such-- what difference would that make to you, at this very moment, dear reader, as you absorb these words? If that sentence has any impact on you at all, then you'll likely be *deeply moved* by both the movie and soundtrack.

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Patricia I.

A beautiful soundtrack

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013

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Not only is this a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack to draw you in to the various scenes of the movie, it is a beautiful integration of both Tibetan music, musical instruments, and music of the west. I listen to it often and highly recommend it especially if you have seen the movie.

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rjd

Really moving movie and the soundtrack was a great backdrop so it comes to mind easily when listening ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015

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Really moving movie and the soundtrack was a great backdrop so it comes to mind easily when listening to this fine Phillip Glass score. Oddly we had three movies on the Dalai Lama this Christmas on NZ Telly...perhaps he is making another trip here. Hope so!

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M. Wilkinson

The soundtrack to KUNDUM

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014

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If you loved the movie - as I did - this CD is for you. KUNDUN was a work of art depicting the Tibetan tragedy with unbelievable
beauty. The iconic music by the great Phillip Glass is absolutely unforgettable. Yes, I RECOMMENDED!

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Vegas beauty

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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018

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soothing and beautiful music

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"Belgo Geordie"

Kundun with a whimper that resonates mildly

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012

Well at least the soundtrack is better than the movie. And let's be honest, Mr Glass is a hell of a composer. There are a couple of bell sounds on this so deep in bass that they make your knackers resonate. Not a lot of musical tones can achieve that. But it is all a bit worthy and that was the same fault with the film. Not that it does not tell a powerful story but the telling somehow mutes the ache and sorrow of what it contains. The music is tonal, as moody as the River Tyne on a wet day but the spiritual threads win out and in the end, drown the listener. One for the background, but by the way Mr Glass note: I'm getting too old for those bells.

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Gilly Bean

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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2001

I may be in the minority of the reviewers here, in that I have never seen the movie "Kundun". I picked up this cd because it looked interesting (I know...u can't judge a book, or cd in this case, by it's cover), but I am a great experimentor and I love 'discovering' different forms and types of music. And this looked intriguing and different. I thought it might be hard to get into, but not at all. From the opening track I was spellbound. I find the whole album to be very dark and mysterious...captivating, hypnotic and spellbinding. It is unlike any soundtrack that I own, and I love it. I've been playing it straight for the last 3 days, and the more I hear it the more I find to like. It's a wonderful cd to relax and meditate too. It is very soothing. Now I just have to see the movie too. :)

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Clayton W. Hibbert

Stands on its own as a dark, enchanting suite

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 1999

While I found Philip Glass's music a bit distracting while watching the film, the score by itself is incredibly beautiful. It's more accessible than some Philip Glass works, carrying very definite melodies and themes.
The horror of the Tibetan tragedy is painted in dark musical strokes, contrasted with delicate bells and chimes which can only represent the implacable dignity of the Tibetan people.
This score tells the sobering story in its own way, perhaps in a more emotionally compelling way, than does the film. Not to be missed. A true tour de force.

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Marco Goelhausen

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Reviewed in Germany on October 12, 2021

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Leider kann ich nur die ersten 8 Nummern der CD abhören. Der Rest bis Nummer 18 werden nicht abgespielt.

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keefy

genuine product

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2017

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genuine version (not pirate) so excellant quality

John Grout

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2016

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After hearing this I want to see the film.

MAR

Mistake

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2010

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I really can't judge the quality of the CD that I purchased because it was the DVD that I thought I had ordered and I was very disappointed when the CD came. It was a gift and although the recipient said they enjoyed the music, that did not compensate for the fact that I had wanted them to see the film.

My mistake. Or maybe not. I don't know. But there was not time to correct the mistake by returning it. It had to remain a faux pas.

Atlas

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2014

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Great movie, great to have the very excellent sound track.

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