Legends of the Fall

Label: Epic Soundtrax
Release Year: 1995
Barcode: 5099747851124
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: James Horner

Legends of the Fall is a 1994 epic historical drama directed by Edward Zwick, based on the novella by Jim Harrison. The film follows the lives of three brothers—Tristan, Alfred, and Samuel Ludlow—and their father, Colonel William Ludlow, as they navigate love, loss, and conflict in early 20th-century Montana. Set against the backdrop of World War I, Prohibition, and the Great Depression, the story revolves around the brothers’ romantic entanglements, particularly with Susannah, Samuel’s fiancée, whose relationships with Tristan and Alfred create deep emotional tensions. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, family, and the unpredictable nature of life, with Brad Pitt's portrayal of Tristan becoming iconic.

The Legends of the Fall soundtrack, composed by James Horner, is an evocative and sweeping orchestral score that perfectly complements the film's epic scope and emotional intensity. Horner's music captures the grandeur of the Montana landscape and the deep, often tumultuous emotions of the characters. With themes that range from hauntingly melancholic to stirringly triumphant, the soundtrack plays a crucial role in elevating the film’s emotional moments. The main theme, with its delicate piano and sweeping strings, is especially memorable, becoming one of Horner's most beloved compositions.

Track Listing

Legends Of The Fall James Horner

The Ludlows James Horner

Off To War James Horner

To The Boys James Horner

Samuel's Death James Horner

Alfred Moves To Helena James Horner

Farewell/Descent Into Madness James Horner

The Changing Seasons, Wild Horses, Tristan's Return James Horner

The Wedding James Horner

Isabel's Murder, Recollections Of Samuel James Horner

Revenge James Horner

Goodbyes James Horner

Alfred, Tristan, The Colonel, The Legend James Horner

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