The Three Musketeers

Label: A&M Records
Release Year: 1993
Barcode: 731454019026
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Michael Kamen

The Three Musketeers (1993), directed by Stephen Herek, is a lively and swashbuckling adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel. Featuring a charismatic cast that includes Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O’Donnell, and Oliver Platt, the film embraces a light-hearted, adventurous tone rather than a deeply faithful retelling. It follows young D'Artagnan as he joins the legendary trio of musketeers to thwart a devious plot by Cardinal Richelieu to seize the throne of France. Fast-paced, humorous, and packed with swordfights and camaraderie, the movie leans heavily into a fun, accessible style that prioritizes entertainment over historical or literary accuracy.

The musical score for The Three Musketeers was composed by Michael Kamen, who crafted a rich, sweeping soundtrack that perfectly matches the film’s adventurous spirit. Blending orchestral grandeur with moments of intimate emotion, Kamen’s music underlines both the film’s rousing action scenes and its lighter comedic beats. Notably, the soundtrack also features the hit ballad "All for Love," performed by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting, which became a chart-topping success and helped cement the film’s place in 1990s pop culture. Overall, the score adds a grand, heroic energy that elevates the movie’s playful take on the classic tale.

Track Listing

All For Love
Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting

The Cavern Of Cardinal Richelieu (Overture-Passacaille)
Michael Kamen

D'Artagnan (Galliard & Air)
Michael Kamen

Athos, Porthos And Aramis (Courante)
Michael Kamen

Sword Fight (Bransle)
Michael Kamen

King Louis XIII, Queen Anne And Constance-Lady In Waiting (Gavotte)
Michael Kamen

The Cardinal's Coach (Estampie)
Michael Kamen

Cannonballs (Rigadoon)
Michael Kamen

M' Lady DeWinter (Lament)
Michael Kamen

The Fourth Musketeer (Concert Royaux)
Michael Kamen

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