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It was only a matter of time until the soundtrack from this movie made an appearance on Saturday Sing-a-long. Composed by Dougie MacLean (a master musician in his own right) and Trevor Jones, The Last of the Mohicans is not only one of my top five movie soundtracks, but one of my top five movies as well.
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Dougie MacLean
Dougie MacLean, (born 27 September 1954 in Dunblane) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by music critic Craig Harris in AllMusic as “one of Scotland’s premier singer-songwriters”, MacLean’s most famous pieces include “The Gael”, from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to The Last of the Mohicans (1992); and “Caledonia”, from his first album. The latter has been covered by numerous popular singers and groups, and called Scotland’s unofficial national anthem. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
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Trevor Jones
Trevor Alfred Charles Jones (born 23 March 1949) is a South African orchestral film score composer. Although not especially well known outside the film world, he has composed for numerous films and his music has been critically acclaimed for both its depth and emotion. (Two of my favorites are Nate & Hayes with Tommy Lee Jones, and Notting Hill with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.) (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
The Last of the Mohicans
en.wikipedia.org
The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American historical drama, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It was directed byMichael Mann and based on James Fenimore Cooper’s novel of the same name and George B. Seitz’s 1936 film adaptation, owing more to the latter than the novel. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with Russell Means, Wes Studi,Eric Schweig, and Steven Waddington in supporting roles. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures.
The soundtrack features music by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and the song “I Will Find You” by Clannad. The main theme of the film is taken from the tune “The Gael” by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Released on September 25, 1992, in the United States, The Last of the Mohicans was met with nearly universal praise from critics as well as commercial success during its box-office run.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
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Impromptu Promptlings 
Oh my goodness! You’ve changed color and header! For a moment I thought I was on the wrong site! WOW! Very festive!!!
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Just for the holidays. I miss my forest path already… 😦
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And today it’s snowing! You made it snow on your website! Better there than for real, though. 🙂
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Did you get my email about it?
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I remembering really enjoying the movie, and I love the music. I had never gotten the soundtrack, but that theme is really wonderful! Great Saturday sing along! 🙂
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I was really drawn to the Celtic flavor of the score. But then you could probably guess that, right? 🙂
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As was I, not to mention to the very gorgeous Native men! 🙂
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Read the novel while back, never saw the movie. Beautifully scored theme music though.
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Almost two different animals. The movie was not all that faithful to the book. The movie — in this case — was actually better than the book!
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I wanted to like this movie way more than I actually did. Don’t remember why now, though…
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I was overwhelmed by the beautiful photography. And a bit by the history lesson, I think. My favorite part was when they killed the deer then thanked it for letting them eat it. How weird is that? It was just a Circle of Life moment for me for some reason…
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Weird that that was your favorite part, or weird that they thanked the deer?
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I remember that now, it was when they were running away across the mountains. Have you heard of a play called “Ireland Calls”, it is on the small Theatre I told you about around near me, I am going to see a the play there when it is on April 19 (think it is 19 could be 16), anyway after Christmas going to book tickets. Thank you for lovely music this afternoon.
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That sounds wonderful. Haven’t heard of it. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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Thank you Cheryl, One of my favourite films and Soundtracks too and the great Daniel Day-Lewis, he makes few films he chooses carefully and when he does they are fantastic. Did not know Doug MacLean was from Dunblane, there was a mad gunman went into the school many years ago and shot dead children and teachers. Can’t stand him, but that day Andy Murray was not at school. Don’t know Trevor Jones. Thanks again that was was lovely.
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I finally listened to Dougie’s version of “The Gael” this morning. Loved it!
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I don’t know that. We have two Theatres here, the smaller one which is just a walk through the Churchyard at the top of my road , well in the summer season Doug MacLean has appeared there, I don’t know if he still does I have never seen him.
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“The Gael” is an instrumental piece of his that “The Last of the Mohican’s” theme song was based on. Here he is playing it.
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