by Crono/Kyp on 2/10/2000
favorite track: 3
 
This soundtrack featuring songs by Phil Collins is one of the best I've ever heard - even better than The Lion King. In the general theme category, I feel that "Two Worlds" is the main theme of the whole film. I know the main theme is supposed to be centered around "You'll Be in My Heart," but in my opinion, and due to the nature and content of the film, "Two Worlds" is right for the main theme. "Son of Man" is a 'make-you-feel-good' track, and, even though the track is under three minutes, it is both written and performed well. It captures the essence of Tarzan's child life as he grows to manhood. "Trashin' the Camp" is a marvel of percussion - a great track also well performed and put together. In "Strangers Like Me," Collins does a great job of creating a song that identifies Tarzan's curiosity. It's the kind of song you would indeed play to a stranger to your world. All and all, Phil Collins has created a master suite of songs for everyone, not just children to enjoy.

Composer Mark Mancina’s ability to score a film is grand and perfect. In Tarzan he has created one of the best scores in 1999. The first score track, entitled "A Wondrous Place," embodies the main themes of the film, much like Hans Zimmer's track on The Lion King soundtrack, entitled, "This Land." In "Moves Like an Ape, Looks Like a Man," Mancina captures the essence of the meeting between Tarzan and the humans, most of all Jane. The track is a nice, slow-moving piece and fits both in the film and on the soundtrack album extremely well. In "The Gorillas." Mancina's great sense for powerful scoring takes over. This track is fast-paced, but at its core is beautifully arranged and performed. In the last and final score track, "One Family," the full might and power of Mancina's score shines like a guiding light. As Tarzan leaves to go to England, we hear how good this score really is - Mancina did a great job.