Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Soundtrack (by Hans Zimmer, Soundtrack)

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Not many lyrics, but a whole lotta fun for kids.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there are practically no lyrics on this soundtrack. While there's some violence in the movie, these sweeping, majestic orchestral arrangements are family-safe and set the mood for swashbuckling pirate play. Very young kids might be a little scared by the somewhat eerie choral vocals in "At Wit's End."

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Only one song contains lyrics and even though they talk about death they are family-safe ("Some men have died/and some are alive").
Consumerism: CD packaging is, of course, basically an ad for the movie.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the role of soundtracks. Do they make you want to see the movie or does the movie make you want to run out and buy the CD? Families can also talk about how much you notice the mood the music sets when you're watching a film. Would some of the key scenes in Pirates seem different with, say, a ragtime piano in the background? Because of the plot, a few of the musical moments of this film have a decidedly Asian feel. What instruments and melodies are used to evoke the Far East?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Orchestral music purists will be pleased with Hans Zimmer's take on the soundtrack for the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie, as the music minimizes electronic effects, relying on traditional instrumentation to set the swashbuckling mood. Sweeping and grand, the music of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END will evoke memories of the movie for those who've seen it, and fuel the imaginations of those who haven't. The opening tune, "Hoist the Colours" (the only song with lyrics) talks about death, but young kids won't absorb the lyrics. It's followed by "Singapore," on which the instruments and melody have a distinctly Asian feel. One of the most evocative tracks, "At Wit's End," uses choral vocals to eerie effect.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
All of the songs are exquisitely performed and produced, and every instrument from penny whistle to tuba is given respectful treatment in the mix. Soundtracks like this one can be an accessible introduction to the world of orchestral music for kids who've never seen a symphony concert.

Families who have not yet seen Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (or those with children too young to see it without being terrified) might use the soundtrack to inspire their own homemade video-cam pirate movies, or simply as background music for inventive fantasy play.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: May 22, 2007
Label: Walt Disney Records
Genre: Soundtrack

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK OF THE MOVIES! IT DOESN'T GET BETTER! BEAUTIFUL.

 
Powerful soundtrack a great enhancement
Hans Zimmer delivers yet another beautiful score with POTC3: AWE. While maintaining the intensity of the scores of the first two movies, he has incorporated the main themes of the new pirate theme song as well as the themes of "while our time may be running out, we won't go down without a fight." All in all an incredible feat, once again.

BeenieLad
kid, 9 years old
 

Tsion
parent of 15 year old
 
Outstanding, Beautiful Music!
All orchestrational music besides the opening number, which is from the movie's opening scene. It is beautiful music, devoid of any objectionable content. Hans Zimmer is amazing! I can see the scenes from the movie playing out in my head as I listen. Highly recommended.

brooklyn2000
teen, 15 years old
 
i lost six brain cells listneng to this
it' not good it sucks very bad

 
Great music for any Pirates fan!
This is by far the best soundtrack out of the three. I didn't really enjoy the first that much because it seemed like the same general themes played over and over again on every song, just with different instruments. The second had been my favorite because there was so much variety and you never really heard the same theme twice. Or at least you didn't notice it. But the third is amazing! I love how there is actually themes for more than just Jack and Davy Jones. Now there is a love theme for Will and Elizabeth, which is a beautiful tune. On the other two soundtracks, I chose 'favorite songs' which were usually the only ones I'd listen to, but on the third, I love them all. I must say that probably my favorite pieces are At Wit's End, Drink Up Me Hearties, One Day, and I Don't Think Now is the Best Time. The only thing with alchohol is the last song's title, Drink Up Me Hearties. But if you know Pirates well enough, you aren't suprised! :-) Overall, a great piece of work, but I all ready listen to soundtracks of all of my favorite movies. If you listen to rap, or other things, you might not be impressed. I know my sister isn't...

 
GREAT!!!
I love this soundtrack! I just bought it a couple days ago and its all I have been listening to. I haven't seen the movie, but the soundtrack is still awesome, and is a great stand alone! VERY highly recommended!

ensignsquirt@a ...
teen, 16 years old
 
the best composer ever
i am dieing to play his music on my viola!

Ezio432
teen, 15 years old
 
Hans Zimmer's Masterpiece
"not many lyrics, but a whole lotta fun for kids" OF COURSE IT DOESN'T HAVE LYRICS! lyrics suck! especially in movies! movies should have original music. anyway this original soundtrack by the legendary soundtrack designer Hans Zimmer is amazing, buy it! And, it's appropiate for all ages, because it's wordless music!

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