Rob Roy

Label: Virgin Movie Music
Release Year: 1995
Barcode: 724384048129
Country of Origin: UK and Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Type: Score
Composer: Carter Burwell

An inspiring orchestral score with a Celtic influence. Relaxing in parts, haunting and evocative in others. 

“Rob Roy,” directed by Michael Caton-Jones, is a historical drama set in 18th-century Scotland, focusing on the legendary Scottish clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor, portrayed by Liam Neeson. The film captures Rob Roy’s struggle against the oppressive English aristocracy as he fights to defend his honor, family, and clan amidst betrayal and tragedy. With a narrative steeped in themes of loyalty, justice, and resistance, “Rob Roy” offers a sweeping tale of heroism against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish Highlands. The film’s stunning cinematography, intense performances, and compelling story make it a memorable entry in the historical drama genre.

The soundtrack for “Rob Roy,” composed by Carter Burwell, plays a crucial role in evoking the film’s emotional depth and the rich cultural setting of the Scottish Highlands. Burwell’s score seamlessly blends traditional Scottish folk music with orchestral arrangements, creating a soundscape that is both haunting and evocative. The use of bagpipes, fiddles, and other traditional instruments, combined with the sweeping orchestral compositions, enhances the film’s epic and poignant moments. The soundtrack not only complements the film’s dramatic tone but also stands on its own as a powerful and evocative musical experience.

Track Listing

Overture 

Home From The Hills

Hard Earth

Procession For The Ill-Used

Blood Sport

The Gaelic Reels 

Ailein Duinn 

The Last Peaceful Night

Troops In The Mist

Honor Inflamed

The Dispossessed 

The Blunt Reels

Highland Justice

A Standing Stone, A Silk Purse

Theid Mi Dhachaigh (I'll Go Home) 

Rannoch Moor Suite 

Morag's Lament 

Born By Rapids

Love And Death Suite 

Robert And Mary

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