Michael Kamen - Robin Hood Suite (Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves) | WDR Funkhausorchester

The suite from "Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves"'s soundtrack by Michael Kamen, arranged by Thomas Bryla and performed by the WDR Funkhausorchester under the baton of chief conductor Frank Strobel. Recorded live at WDR Funkhaus Wallrafplatz on September 10, 2021.
Robin Hood Suite (Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves) - Michael Kamen / Thomas Bryla (Arr.)
WDR Funkhaus Orchestra
Frank Strobel, conductor
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[@boftx1]

One thing that is consistent every time I watch a WDR video is how the members are always expressing joy in the music they are playing. Whether it be openly smiling (almost laughing in some cases) or body language, it is always present.

[@WDRKlassik]

We are really happy to be playing all of these beautiful pieces of music for you! 🤗

[@vinniemoran7362]

This dude was head and shoulders above Hans Zimmer. And I say this as a fan of Zimmer since "Rainman" and "Black Rain" in the 80s.

[@abdullahidangoggo]

It took me back to my childhood in the 90s when we used to gather to watch the series of the movie in our neighbourhood

[@WDRKlassik]

Memories:)

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

Movies these days are missing scores like this

[@TheSakebomb1]

This next to the Braveheart theme. . Was everything

[@klikkerTV]

My man.. golden words!

[@laszlofrigyesdanko9585]

In the beginning it is not as dynamic as Michael Kamen and The Greater Los Angeles Orchestra did it with the original score. In some aspect it sounds cleaner but it is also more softer. I love Kamen's work and I listen to some of his scores each month and I know many of them by heart. Altogether It is good that his talent is not forgotten and they touch his legacy with respect.

[@estebanblanco9387]

100% agree. Tempo was too slow. It lacked the “pop” that Karen recorded.

[@michaelkleinegesse7759]

Die größte....beste filmmusik überhaupt....!!!

[@freakazoid8921]

Ach ja, ich bin ein schrecklich profaner Zuhörer und ich hatte Gänsehaut 👏👏👏👏 Schönes Thema, wunderbar interpretiert 👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐 Vielen Dank an alle und einen schönen Dank für das weiterhin online streamen solcher Stücke 🙏🙏🙏

[@WDRKlassik]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für das nette Feedback! Wir freuen uns, dass es Ihnen gefällt! 😊

[@claudiovallese40]

The very first time I listened to it live, so not from the movie sound track, was in 1999 at the Edimburgh Castle, played by the Highland’s Infantry Battalion fanfare

[@mus1970]

Great arrangement, well played!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@williamday01]

Amazing

[@viri.242]

Ich liebe diesen Soundtrack! Habe ihn unzählige Male gehört. Schön, ihn mal gespielt zu sehen. Große Freude, vielen Dank! ☺️💖

[@WDRKlassik]

Gern geschehen! 🥰

[@michaelkleinegesse6421]

Die beste, schönste Filmmusik überhaupt.....danke kevin Costner ....danke sean connery!!!

[@JohnDoe-mt8on]

Mein Dank geht an Michael Kamen! ❤ PS: Musik ist es doch erst was Filme ausmachen.

[@reneschrinner8334]

Yup ... Mit in den Top Kompositionen 🦾✌🏻

[@laey8164]

la réputation de nos voisins allemands en terme d'excellence musiquaux n'est plus à démontrer 👏👏👏magnifique!

[@WDRKlassik]

Merci 😄

[@ryanmurphy7976]

Brilliant 👏

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@bluehunter4173]

Vielen Dank für diese wunderschöne Aufnahme.

[@WDRKlassik]

Gerne ;) Schön, dass sie Ihnen gefällt.

[@Paradigm_TF]

Sounds Great. Greetings from India

[@WDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

[@mariomoreira5823]

PERFECT Bravo and Bravisimo PURE ART AWESOME Extraordinary

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much!❤

[@nadirmarcanzoni1436]

Michael it is genius

[@ironhide238]

Dass Orchester spielt sehr schön, aber persönlich finde ich die Musik von Marc Streitenfeld zum Robin Hood Film von 2010 deutlich besser und er verwendete auch, mehr Instrumente aus dieser Zeit und das kam sehr innovativ rüber.

[@Nicolas___]

Ganz gut, aber für meinen Geschmack ist etwas zu langsam gespielt.

[@hasangiiii]

Perfection🤍

[@mosaiques23]

Zwei Wörter: Zu Langsam.

[@dananjayabandaranayake1028]

Please increase the tempo next time maybe 👏👏👏

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks for the Feedback!

[@DamianHowardTV]

Increasing the playback speed to x1.25 actually works. That’s the about the speed of what the actual track should be played at👌🏼

[@ProtectLifeAlways]

I agree with this suggestion, and I'm also curious... why this particular arrangement (that differs so much from the original soundtrack)? Much "thinner" texture and the talent in this ensemble could DEFINITELY handle a more challenging arrangement and increased tempo... on the positive side... the dynamics and intonation here are GREAT!

[@WhiteArtsMagic]

1.25x speed

[@filmscorefreak]

I feel if you don't have the personnel to do the original orchestration, it shouldn't be performed. And it's way too slow here. Sorry. Excellent players, though.

[@thecloverkingdom]

I had to fast play it so it sounded a little bit like the original

[@WhiteArtsMagic]

1.25x speed

[@devthriders]

Oh lord there’s nothing wrong with it being slightly different from the original. I grew up with this theme and still this version sounds great to me. If you want it exactly like the original go listen to the OST tracks.

[@filmscorefreak]

@@devthriders It's not slightly different, it's much different. The magic of this piece is the orchestration and the brisk tempi. I usually enjoy the variations of different performances but this was way off. And listen to the original was exactly what i did.

[@tomassusko1390]

Nice but too slow