Legend by Original Soundtrack

Pros: Strange and unusual (for people like me)

Cons: Only for those who don't mind 80s electronica

The Bottom Line: I like it, 80s or not, and its unique flavor adds a magical sort of spice to my soundtrack collection.

Review: Though I could have sworn I already reviewed this soundtrack, Legend is enjoyable enough that even if I had, I wouldn’t mind reviewing it again. Brought to you by Tangerine Dream, Legend consists of a few songs with lyrics while the rest ...

Pros: The two songs and the latter half of the CD are quality.

Cons: Other than that, the rest is nondescript background music.

The Bottom Line: While it doesn't hold a candle to Jerry Goldsmith's score, there are enough good spots to recommend a used price purchase.

Review: The music of Legend has a long and convoluted history, and to get to Tangerine Dream's involvement, it's necessary to start at the beginning. Back in 1984, director Ridley Scott tapped composer Jerry Goldsmith, with whom he'd worked on Alien, to write a...