Can you recommend some music with a heroic/rousing sound?

[hbenthow]

I'm looking for orchestral music from movies, video games, television series, anime, classical music, etc, that is heroic, rousing, or epic, but not just any music that fits that description. For example, I don't care for a Hans Zimmer type of style, can't tolerate too much of a synthesized or tinny sound, don't like electric guitars or other such rock/metal type of accompaniment, etc. I like strong, recognizable themes, and a big orchestral sound. Here are some examples of the type of sound I am looking for:

Les Preludes
Ride of the Valkyries
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Gandalf (The Wizard) from Symphony #3: Inspired of the Lord of the Rings by Johann de Meij
Anchors Aweigh
From the Halls of Montezuma
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Rule, Brittania



Raiders of the Lost Ark
Star Wars
The Sea Hawk
Captain Blood
Kings Row
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
The Ten Commandments (Elmer Bernstein)
The Rocketeer
Metropolis (1927 score by Gottfried Huppertz)
The Ghost and The Darkness
Lawrence of Arabia
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
King Solomon's Mines (Jerry Goldsmith)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Superman (John Williams)
The Mummy (Jerry Goldsmith)
Patton
Lionheart (Jerry Goldsmith)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (John Scott, 1997)
Jurassic Park
Leviathan (Jerry Goldsmith)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
The Musketeer (David Arnold)
Independence Day (David Arnold)
The Patriot (John Williams)
Cutthroat Island
Chariots of Fire (I don't like the original version, as I don't care for synthesizers, but I like the London Symphony Orchestra version of the main theme)
Gone With the Wind (It's perhaps not the same as the others, but the main theme is rather big and sweeping)
Bad Girls (Jerry Goldsmith)
The Mummy Returns
Captain America: The First Avenger
Battle of Britain
Conan the Barbarian (Basil Poledouris)
Back to the Future



Secret Weapons over Normandy
R2: Reign of Revolution
"Symphonic Fantasies" tracks 2 and 3 ("Kingdom Hearts" and "Secret of Mana")
Gundam Symphony (30th Anniversary)

[Smarty]

Try the Shadow Of The Colossus soundtrack. Stuff like [Hidden link. Register to see links.] is what you're looking for, right?

[hbenthow]

Try the Shadow Of The Colossus soundtrack. Stuff like [Hidden link. Register to see links.] is what you're looking for, right?

Thank you for the recommendation, but it's not really the type of sound I'm looking for. To me it has sort of tinny sound, and the melody is rather dull. I can't quite explain it, but it just sounds bland to me.

[Chocolate Misu]

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Thank you. That's pretty good.

[Rinnegan Tobi]

Look up "The majestic tale of a madman in a box" and "I am the doctor" by Murray gold

[Killgrave]

I suggest the soundtracks to 'Krull', Hellsing Ultimate OVA by Hayato Matsuo, 'O Fortuna' by Orff (although that one has been showing up a lot lately) and selections from 'War Horse.'

[hbenthow]

Look up "The majestic tale of a madman in a box" and "I am the doctor" by Murray gold

I tried listening to those, but they have way too much of a Hans Zimmer/Media Ventures sound.

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I suggest the soundtracks to 'Krull', Hellsing Ultimate OVA by Hayato Matsuo, 'O Fortuna' by Orff (although that one has been showing up a lot lately) and selections from 'War Horse.'

I'm very familiar with "Krull", "War Horse", and "O Fortunata" (all of which I like), but I'd never heard "Hellsing Ultimate OVA" before. I just listened to a few tracks and it sounds pretty good. Thanks.

[Killgrave]

You're welcome. Also try the scores to 'Serenity' and 'Space Battleship Yamato.'

[Sanico]

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[Solitudine]

I recommend the End Title theme from Ennio Morricone's Untouchables.

[hbenthow]

I recommend the End Title theme from Ennio Morricone's Untouchables.

Thanks! That one's great!

[Rinnegan Tobi]

Try "Nine Tails Vs Black Nine Tales" by yasuharu takanashi and "This is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home" by Murray Gold and look at the 5 Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero albums (a good track from the abulms is "For Endless Fight" on the 1st album)

[hbenthow]

Try "Nine Tails Vs Black Nine Tales" by yasuharu takanashi and "This is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home" by Murray Gold and look at the 5 Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero albums (a good track from the abulms is "For Endless Fight" on the 1st album)

Thanks for the suggestions, but I don't care much for any of those.

[Heifsin85]

Eragon (decent) : [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Iron Will (light hearted): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Judge Dredd: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]
Judge Dredd, more heroic: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Zathura (decent): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Batman 1989 (obviously): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Stargate (fucking awesome): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Island of Lost Souls (fucking awesome): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Pagemaster (decent): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Dragonheart (obviously): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Mars Needs Moms (might be too RC for you): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Astroboy: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Legend of the Guardians: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Arsene Lupin (A tad different): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Nate and Hayes: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Hook: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

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Eragon (decent) : [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Iron Will (light hearted): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Judge Dredd: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]
Judge Dredd, more heroic: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Zathura (decent): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]Thanks!

Batman 1989 (obviously): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Stargate (fucking awesome): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Island of Lost Souls (fucking awesome): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Pagemaster (decent): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Dragonheart (obviously): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Mars Needs Moms (might be too RC for you): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Astroboy: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Legend of the Guardians: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Arsene Lupin (A tad different): [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Nate and Hayes: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Hook: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

Thanks!

[Night Terror]

Assassin's Creed: Revelations:

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Also, keep an eye for the ACIII soundtrack if you like those. Lorne Balfe is composing the whole score, and the Main Theme sounds amazing.

[hbenthow]

Assassin's Creed: Revelations:

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Also, keep an eye for the ACIII soundtrack if you like those. Lorne Balfe is composing the whole score, and the Main Theme sounds amazing.

Thanks, but those have way too much of a Media Ventures sound.

[Sanico]

King of the wind by John Scott has a pretty good heroic theme:

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I have (re)uploaded the soundtrack just now, if you are interested: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

[hbenthow]

King of the wind by John Scott has a pretty good heroic theme:

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I have (re)uploaded the soundtrack just now, if you are interested: [Hidden link. Register to see links.]

I actually already have that one, but thank you nonetheless. I had forgotten about it, and it's long been due for a re-listen.

[Shini The Daydreamer]

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Thanks.

[Roast Chicken]

Hiroyuki Nakayama: Main Theme of Final Fantasy: IV, Searching for Friends (Piano Opera: Final Fantasy: IV / V / VI).
Nobuo Uematsu: Theme of the Last Story.
Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman: The Last of the Mohicans (whole soundtrack).

[Faleel]

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary CD
Chicken Run (shouldnt be too RC but...)
Kung Fu Panda (has some very RC moments, but other moments are quite good however...)
Star Trek VI
Star Trek IV
Star Trek II
Jonah A Veggietales Movie (I know...)
Up
Mars Bringer of War
Treasure Island 1950

[hbenthow]

Hiroyuki Nakayama: Main Theme of Final Fantasy: IV, Searching for Friends (Piano Opera: Final Fantasy: IV / V / VI).
Nobuo Uematsu: Theme of the Last Story.
Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman: The Last of the Mohicans (whole soundtrack).

Thank you. The first one is all right, and those last two are great.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary CD
Chicken Run (shouldnt be too RC but...)
Kung Fu Panda (has some very RC moments, but other moments are quite good however...)
Star Trek VI
Star Trek IV
Star Trek II
Jonah A Veggietales Movie (I know...)
Up
Mars Bringer of War
Treasure Island 1950

Thank you.