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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
You needn't see the film of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to appreciate the wonder(but we bet you already have!), magic, and fearful chills of J.K. Rowling's phenomenal bestseller in John Williams's outstanding score. Williams typically avoids the source material for the films he scores, but he reportedly derived great pleasure and inspiration from Rowling's first Harry Potter adventure, and created a perfect motif (fully expressed in "Hedwig's Theme") to dominate his score. It's first heard as a dreamy celesta waltz and embellished through myriad incarnations and moods, often with a sinister edge befitting the darker tones of Chris Columbus's direction. Evident are fantastical allusions to Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky (among others), and Williams's epic track is "Quidditch Match," a breathtaking frenzy to accompany the film's dazzling highlight. I have to say that this is my favorite music to listen to while I am working. It sets a mood of relaxation for me that nothing else (even Enya!) does. I am sure it has a lot to do with the atmosphere of Hogwarts. I enjoy the books, the movies and the music. John Williams is one of my favorites but this is my favorite work of his.
Audio CD (October 30, 2001)
Original Release Date: October 30, 2001
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Atlantic
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