Snowman

If you haven't watched this video or heard this soundtrack (but especially the video), you are missing a British Christmas classic that becomes an American's favorite once it is experienced. There is nothing else like it. It is and beautiful and not to be missed.

I can not imagine a soundtrack that encompasses the joy of wintertime and Christmas as perfectly as The Snowman. There are two copies of the soundtrack on the CD, one with a British narrator who does a very good job of it, though with just the right enthusiasm for little children to get excited while listening. The second part of the soundtrack is just the music with no narrator, both versions have the famous "walking in the air" with the original singer.To me this is a very sentimental soundtrack, whenever I listen to it (especially in the winter) I can feel the love my parents expressed to me while reading/watching the snowman. This is a perfect way to start a winter tradition with your children.

It'd been years since I'd seen or heard this movie. We used to have the movie on VHS and the soundtrack on vinyl, so you can imagine how much I've seen and heard it in this digital age.This 25 year anniversary CD is everything I hoped it would be. Given that it is a soundtrack to a short film, all the music here really only come to 25 minutes. The first half of the CD is the story narrated over the music (synchronized, of course) and the second half is the stand-alone score. Both times "Walking in the Air" appears on the CD, it is sung by the boy, Peter Auty.The music itself embodies the mystery of Christmas better than any other music I've heard. It's not very often music brings tears to my eyes, but this CD did it. You'll find the best music is from the second half of the film, especially dancing in the boy's playroom, riding the motorbike, "Walking in the Air", and the snowman dance.In short, this CD is a must in any Christmas music collection!

I actually did not buy this today, but we've had the soundtrack, the movie and the book for many, many years. My grandchildren listen to parts of it at least 3 or 4 times a week in the car. There are two versions of the soundtrack included on the CD. One has a narrated version of the story spoken over the music. I love the book. I love the movie. I love the soundtrack. My kids know it by heart and now my grandchildren know it too. I highly recommend it. What a beautiful story, so simply told.

Beautiful!

CD not only includes music from the Snowman, but also narrated story. Also a DVD is included of the theatrical production from England. The format wasn't Region One, but it played on my DVD player anyway. Beautiful music and story!

I wrote this last bit first before I heard the whole album which has both the narrated and soundtrack versions its a full package I will leave my less impressed wrong version below. I was wrong it is perfect."I was looking to buy the soundtrack. What this is, is the soundtrack with a (granted very nice) narration over it. I was hoping for just the beautiful music to have on in the background, as I like to work without words. It is a quality production, just keep in mind it is the story being narrated rather than just the beautiful music. If that is what you want it is 5 stars."

Years ago I tried to find this soundtrack without success. When I accidently found it here on Amazon, I jumped at the chance to finally order and enjoy. Adults and children can ride passenger with a 18 page storybook in their lap as Bernard Cribbins recites the story accompanied by the Symphonia of London. No need to listen to the entire CD. It is conveniently divided by the story, soundtrack, and theme WALKING IN THE AIR, my nominee for a lullaby. This soothing recording of THE SNOWMAN puts another generational favorite at every child's bedside.

I've seen the film when I was younger (much younger...) and kind of wanted something like that to listen to when I'm in my placement to help pass the time...

the snowman is one of my all time favourite films, watch it every year. so i'm so pleased to get it in audio form. you can either listen to it being read out by Bernard cribs or just listen to the non speaking version which is just the film being played with no words, just the music. everybody who has seen the films knows the part when the snowman is about to take off and the music breaks out into walking in the air. lovely!

love this item, great for car journeys too for a seasonal change. well narated

So many fond memories. I remember the Snowman first time around as a child in the early eighties. I watch it all the time with my Family.So to have the Soundtrack is Fantastic.Its so innocent and reminds me of my Perfect Childhood in the eighties.The Snowman is a Timeless Classic and will always hold a special place in my heart.

I bought this as a gift to my mother, who loves The Snowman greatly. She didn’t know there was a soundtrack so she was really excited.Lovely to listen to, she’s had it playing over the holidays :)