The Prince of Egypt – Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer · 1997
76 min · 19 tracks · video game music · film score
A sweeping orchestral tapestry interwoven with choral harmonies, evoking epic narratives of faith and struggle.
Why this album works
'The Prince of Egypt – Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' received critical acclaim, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'When You Believe.' The soundtrack's fusion of Broadway-style songwriting and orchestral score influenced the landscape of animated film music and has been cited as a key work in Zimmer's career, contributing to the rise of thematic scores in animated features.
- Best for
- epic narratives of faith wave-like emotional crescendos immersive storytelling through music
- Context
- By 1997, Hans Zimmer was already an established figure in film scoring, following his breakthrough with 'The Lion King' in 1994. 'The Prince of Egypt' soundtrack marked a significant collaboration with DreamWorks and showcased Zimmer's ability to blend traditional orchestration with global musical influences, solidifying his reputation for creating emotionally resonant scores.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thomas Anders· Sarah Connor· Die Ärzte· ATB· Kraftwerk· Silbermond· Tokio Hotel· Alphaville
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When You Believe (from The Prince of Egypt) Standout 5:04
- 2 Deliver Us Standout 7:15
- 3 The Reprimand 4:05
- 4 Following Tzipporah 1:00
- 5 All I Ever Wanted (with Queen’s Reprise) 2:51
- 6 Goodbye Brother 5:33
- 7 Through Heaven’s Eyes 3:41
- 8 The Burning Bush 7:17
- 9 Playing With the Big Boys 2:52
- 10 Cry 3:50
- 11 Rally 0:42
- 12 The Plagues Standout 2:40
- 13 Death of the First Born 1:07
- 14 When You Believe 4:55
- 15 Red Sea 5:14
- 16 Through Heaven’s Eyes 5:04
- 17 River Lullaby 3:57
- 18 Humanity 4:32
- 19 I Will Get There (a cappella) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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