Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (Score) / O.S.T. - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (Score) Soundtrack - Soundtracks - CD

The original spundtrack to the Draemworks motion picture Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron will be released on A&M Records on May 14th. The soundtrac k features all original songs by Grammy Award winn ing artists Bryan Adams and original score written composer, Hans Zimmer.

Much like Disney's Tarzan, Dreamworks' animated epic Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron opts for a mostly pop-based soundtrack instead of an instrumental score. Tarzan used the music of Phil Collins as a backdrop to its stunning visuals; Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron features 15 new tracks from Bryan Adams to lend atmosphere to the tale of a runaway stallion's journey across the Old West. Adams' rousing, slightly sweet anthems are a good match to the film's look and theme, and they're also in keeping with the rest of his work. "Here I Am," "I Will Always Return," and "Don't Let Go" could fit in just as easily on his albums as on this collection. Likewise, "Get off My Back" sounds a lot like it could've been on 18 'Til I Die. There's some variety here as well, demonstrated by the vaguely Native American-influenced "Brothers Under the Sun" and understated ballads like "Here I Am" and "Nothing I've Ever Known." Not all of the diversity works well, however; the rebellious "You Can't Take Me" suffers from some shrill, tinny-sounding synths that make it difficult to listen to. The few instrumental excerpts at the end of the album round it out nicely, making Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a pleasant and successful soundtrack, especially for Bryan Adams' fans. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Performer	Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (Score) / O.S.T.
Music genre	Soundtracks
Music subgenre	Original Soundtrack
Music release type	Soundtrack
Media format	CD
Original release date	2002
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Awards won	Grammy Awards
Track listing	I Will Always Return (End Title), Here I Am, This Is Where I Belong, You Can't Take Me, Get Off My Back, Sound the Bugle, I Will Always Return, Don't Let Go (With Sarah McLachlan), Brothers Under the Sun, Run Free, Homeland, Rain, The Long Road Back, Here I Am (End Title), Nothing I've Ever Known
Record label	A&M
Composer	Hans Zimmer
Songwriter	Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron (Score) / O.S.T.
Track name	"Here I Am", "I Will Always Return", "You Can't Take Me", "Get Off My Back", "Brothers Under the Sun", "Don't Let Go", "This Is Where I Belong", "Sound the Bugle", "Run Free", "Homeland (Main Title)", "Rain", "The Long Road Back", "Nothing I've Ever Known"
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N