AVATAR

Label: Atlantic 521681
Date: 2009
Tracks: 14
Time = 78:57

Original soundtrack from James Cameron 3-D fantasy about world of Na'vi, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver. James Horner brings film music back to an art form, creates richly detailed, multi-layered mosaic scored for large orchestra, chorus, electronics, ethnic woodwinds, boy soprano, vocal soloists, more. Horner anchors with four-note motif but idea is actually more a chord progression than melody. Fascinating harmonic shape finds idea begins, ends with minor chords but plays with two major chords inside. Album benefits from lengthy cues, extremely coherent feel. Highlights are many but 11-minute "War" is a standout. Entire album gains from multiple playings. Leona Lewis sings "I See You" (Theme from AVATAR). James Horner conducts, hits the bullseye!

1. "You Don't Dream In Cryo... " 2. Jake Enters His Avatar World 3. Pure Spirits of the Forest 4. The Bioluminescence of the Night 5. Becoming One of "The People"/Becoming One With Neytiri 6. Climbing Up "Ilknimaya - The Path to Heaven" 7. Jake's First Flight 8. Scorched Earth 9. Quaritch 10. The Destruction of Hometree 11. Shutting Down Grace's Lab 12. Gathering All the Na'vi Clans For Battle 13. War 14. I See You (Theme from Avatar)(Performed by Leona Lewis)