1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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  Comments about: The Land Before Time (James Horner)
 • Posted by: Ben <Send E-Mail>
• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 1:51 p.m.
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• In Response to: Classical Inspiration? (ssquared)
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  Re: Classical Inspiration?


> Anyone else think this soundtrack sounds INCREDIBLY similar to Prokofiev's
> "Peter and the Wolf." Not only is a lot of the instrumentation
> similar, but there is one part in "The Rescue & Discovery of the
> Great Valley" that is totally ripped off a Wolf theme from "P
> & W." Crazy shiz, man.

The whole score borrows heavily and even steals from Prokofiev. If you're familiar with Prokofiev's 'October' cantata or can obtain a copy, listen to the movement called 'Victory' and you'll hear virtually note-for-note one of the most extended themes in Land Before Time.

Not that i'm bothered - I love the film and I love Prokofiev so it actually makes me happier to credit him with the score.




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  • Classical Inspiration? (views: 521)
       ssquared -- Friday, October 24, 2008, at 12:18 a.m.
    •      Re: Classical Inspiration? (views: 494)     We're here
         Ben -- Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 1:51 p.m.
   
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