• The Thorn Birds (1983) Soundtrack OST •

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Title in Español:

Les oiseaux se cachent pour mourir

Title in Türk:

Les oiseaux se cachent pour mourir

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Synopsis

Spanning more than five decades and three generations, Colleen McCullough's best-selling novel, "The Thorn Birds", pivots around the lifelong love between the ambitious Catholic priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart, and Meggie Cleary, the beautiful niece of a vast sheep station owner in the arid 1920s Australian Outback.

Against the backdrop of unrequited loves, bitter passions, desperate inner conflicts, and family tragedies, the mortal and flawed priest yields under the burden of choice, tormented by desire.

From the corridors of the Vatican to the sun-kissed islands of Greece to the ancestral farm, Drogheda, two ardent lovers stand powerless before God's will, bound by an unattainable and eternally forbidden love.

How far are they willing to go in the name of love?

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Thorn Birds
	Main Title	Henry Mancini: Writer Henry Mancini: Performer
	THe Thorn Birds Theme	Henry Mancini: Writer Henry Mancini: Performer
	Ralph and Meggie	Henry Mancini: Writer Henry Mancini: Performer
	Forbidden Love	Henry Mancini: Writer Henry Mancini: Performer
	Go!	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Drogheda!	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Young Meggie	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Ralph, Meggie And Mary	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Stuie Grows Up	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Paddy And Fiona	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Passion Play	Henry Mancini: Performer
	The Story Of The Thorn Birds	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie Grows Up	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Baby Hal Dies	Henry Mancini: Performer
	The Rams And The Ewes	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Parting	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Fire On Drogheda	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Search For Paddy	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Father Ralph Returns And Funeral Procession	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie's Heartbreak	Henry Mancini: Performer
	It's Shearing You're Hearing	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Luke And Meggie	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Marry Me, Meggin	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Arrival At The Vatican	Henry Mancini: Performer
	The Announcement	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Disc Time:	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie Leaves Drogheda	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Arrival At Queensland	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Beginning Of The End	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Welcome To Himmelhock	Henry Mancini: Performer
	New Kid In Town	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Matlock Island	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Beach Walk	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Paradise Lost	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Vacation's End	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie Leaves The Himmelhocks	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie Goes Home	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Photographs	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Together	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Good-Bye, Dane	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Justine Visits Drogheda	Henry Mancini: Performer
	The Greek Tragedy	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Bye Bye Dane	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Loss Of A Son	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Meggie Reveals The Truth	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Be Happy	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Ralph Dies	Henry Mancini: Performer
	End Title	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Anywhere The Heart Goes	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Theme - Airwolf: Season 4 (Rick Patterson)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - The A Team (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Knight Rider (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - MacGyver (Charles Fernandez)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Magnum P.I. (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Cagney & Lacey (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Hart to Hart (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Police Woman (Morton Stevens)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Simon & Simon (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Scarecrow and Mrs. King (Gregg Nestor)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Remington Steele (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Laura's Theme - Remington Steele (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Matlock (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - T.J. Hooker (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Riptide (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Murder She Wrote (Solo Piano: Mark Northam)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Police Squad (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Spiderman and His Amazing Friends (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Robotech (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Believe It or Not - The Greatest American Hero	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Blackadder: Season One (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	End Credit - Blackadder Goes Forth (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Where Everybody Knows Your Name - Cheers	John Addison: Performer
	Theme for Solo Piano - Highway to Heaven (Mark Northam)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme for Solo Piano - Beauty and the Beast (Dan Redfeld)	John Addison: Performer
	War Memorial - China Beach	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - L.A. Law (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Dynasty (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Knots Landing (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Falcon Crest: Season One (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - Shogun (Joohyun Park)	John Addison: Performer
	Theme - The Thorn Birds (Solo Piano: Mark Northam)	John Addison: Performer
	Meggie's Heartbreak	Henry Mancini: Performer
	It's Shearing You're Hearing	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Vacation's End	Henry Mancini: Performer
	Laura's Theme - Remington Steele (Dominik Hauser)	John Addison: Performer

User reviews

Donna Hernandez

5/10

Each track in the soundtrack evokes a sense of longing and forbidden love, perfectly reflecting the struggles faced by the characters in the novel.

Emily Taylor

10/10

The Thorn Birds' soundtrack perfectly captures the sweeping emotions and deep conflicts of the story, enhancing the viewing experience with its evocative melodies and poignant themes.

George Phillips

7/10

The haunting themes and motifs in the soundtrack linger long after watching the series, adding an extra layer of depth and resonance to the characters' struggles and sacrifices.

Melissa Robinson

5/10

The use of traditional instruments and vocal performances in the soundtrack adds an authentic touch to the portrayal of the time period and setting of the novel.

Kenneth Phillips

9/10

The music seamlessly transports the audience to the Australian Outback, the Vatican, and other exotic locations featured in the novel, creating a rich and immersive audio landscape that complements the visual storytelling.

Michael Davis

6/10

Overall, the music in The Thorn Birds is a poignant and evocative element that enriches the narrative and elevates the viewing experience to a new level of emotional depth.

Donna Nelson

8/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack are masterfully composed, creating a sense of grandeur and drama that elevates the storytelling to new heights.

David Mitchell

9/10

Each track in the soundtrack is expertly crafted to reflect the characters' inner turmoil, the intensity of their relationships, and the timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny explored in the narrative.

Mary Thomas

8/10

The music beautifully reflects the different settings of the story, from the harsh Australian Outback to the grandeur of the Vatican, transporting the listener to each location with its rich orchestration.

Robert Martinez

5/10

The orchestration in the soundtrack is masterfully done, adding layers of depth and intensity to the narrative of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Mark Roberts

8/10

The soundtrack of The Thorn Birds perfectly captures the sweeping, epic nature of the story, enhancing every emotional moment with its evocative melodies.

Anthony Allen

5/10

The soundtrack of The Thorn Birds beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story, enhancing the viewing experience with its haunting melodies.

Steven Campbell

4/10

The soundtrack of The Thorn Birds felt repetitive and uninspired, lacking the emotional depth needed to truly capture the complex love story between Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. The music failed to evoke the intense inner conflicts and forbidden desires that drove the characters' actions throughout the novel.

Stephanie Davis

5/10

The soundtrack of The Thorn Birds succeeds in capturing the essence of forbidden love and sacrifice, enhancing the storytelling and character development.

Laura Wilson

5/10

The emotional resonance of the music in The Thorn Birds lingers long after the final notes fade, leaving a lasting impact on the listener.

Matthew Hall

7/10

Each track in the soundtrack of The Thorn Birds feels meticulously crafted to convey the complex emotions of the characters, making it a powerful and memorable musical accompaniment to the narrative.

Richard Roberts

6/10

The musical themes in The Thorn Birds perfectly mirror the internal conflicts and external challenges faced by the characters, creating a powerful connection between the audience and the story.

Margaret Nelson

1/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack of The Thorn Birds often felt disconnected from the story's setting in the Australian Outback and the themes of Catholicism and forbidden love. The lack of cultural authenticity in the music detracted from the overall immersive experience, making it difficult to fully connect with the characters and their struggles.

Ronald Davis

4/10

The use of generic and clichéd musical motifs in the soundtrack of The Thorn Birds diminished the impact of key emotional moments in the story, failing to enhance the audience's understanding of the characters' motivations and the complexities of their relationships. Overall, the soundtrack fell short in capturing the depth and nuance of the novel's narrative, leaving a sense of missed potential.