Compare Kingdom of Heaven [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] by Original Soundtrack/Harry Gregson-Williams to Rent [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] by Original Soundtrack

Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams. Personnel: Natacha Atlas, Brian Gulland (vocals); Hugh Marsh (electric guitar, electric violin); Jacob Heringman (lute); Lisbeth Scott (vocals); Nigel Eaton (hurdy-gurdy); Martin Tillman (electric cello); Richard Harvey (woodwinds). Audio Mixer: Peter Cobbin. Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England. When Ridley Scott's Gladiator singularly revived the old Hollywood "Sword & Sandals" genre in 2000, it also propelled composer Hans Zimmer's rousing score onto every movie trailer that followed in its wake, so it's surprising to find the prolific -- but relatively unknown -- Harry Gregson-Williams taking the reins on Scott's similarly themed 12th century Crusades epic Kingdom of Heaven. Williams approaches the era with a far more delicate touch than Zimmer, utilizing period and regional instrumentation, as well as lush choral arrangements to accentuate the film's romance and religiosity. While there are plenty of instances where thunderous percussion an... Less

Lyricist: Jonathan Larson. Personnel: Wayne Wilcox, Tim Davis , Tracie Thoms, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Rosario Dawson, Wayne Wilcox (vocals); Greg Curtis, Gregory Curtis (organ); Paul Bushnell (bass guitar); Aaron Lohr (vocals); Tim Pierce, Greg Suran (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Suzie Katayama (cello, accordion); Jamie Muhoberac (piano, organ, keyboards); Tim Weil (piano); Dorian Crozier (drums, percussion, programming). Audio Mixers: Doug McKean; Andrew Scheps. Liner Note Author: Chris Columbus. Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; El Dorado Studios; Ocean Way Recording; Right Track Recording; Skywalker Sound; Track record. Arrangers: Rob Cavallo; Tim Weil. By the time director Chris Columbus adapted Jonathan Larson's rock opera RENT to the big screen in 2005, the play had been running on Broadway for nine years (making it one of the longest-running and successful shows in Broadway history). Chronicling the l... Less