Suitably grand in scale and far-reaching in its scope, this soundtrack is the first new music from
Vangelis
since 1990's
The City
.
1492
stands up well next to
's classic
Chariots of Fire
, due to his innate ability to get right inside the material and provide an integral part of the film itself.
succeeds in capturing the 15th-century mood, mixing rich choral portions with modern elements, and portraying the larger than life character of Columbus, complete with full-range, dynamic sound. ~ Backroads Music/Heartbeats