Wow, this is something I've really been looking forever. (Approx 30x looked and read the book in English and in German 2x 10x) of my absolute favorite mini-series with a soundtrack quite all (could now find no gap) ORIGINAL (exactly this from the series, no cover or new recordings ) pieces! WOW. I daresay, the best melodrama music that has ever been written (and I've heard so far). As is true with regard to the story / TV film everything! Without this music Thorn Birds would (as sist simply a fact) is not what it is today. Henry Mancini has once again done a great job (again: I'm just saying BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY). Terrific. My faves are on CD 2: The pieces that take place on the island (what else gg). But also the part in the rose garden in Part 2 is really awesome! And for me was the most important simple: finally a soundtrack with all original pieces. This is the case here! Absolutely worth the 18 :) :) :)! Now I am happy :)