Finding Forrester (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]

finding forrester (2000 film) [soundtrack]

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Topnotch Miles Davis music complements Gus Van Sant's latest film about an urban youth (Rob Brown), torn between basketball and writing, who meets a reclusive novelist (Sean Connery). The unlikely tale is supported by a generous sampling of Davis's early 1970s work nodding to Ornette Coleman and guitarist Bill Frisell. With the help of Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Tony Williams, Davis molded his second "classic" quintet into a groundbreaking mix of funk and rock that created something far beyond the reaches of fusion. Both "Recollections" and "Lonely Fire" hail from Davis's landmark Bitches Brew sessions (finally seeing release as The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions in October 1998) and offer a calming, nearly ambient effect. This combined with Davis's polyrhythmic funk--"Black Satin" from On the Corner--and Ornette Coleman's own independent approach toward improvisation make for a solid sampler of jazz in a transitional age. --Rob O'Connor

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Finding Forrester (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]

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Great soundtrack from a great movie
Fantastic movie and soundtrack
BEST SOUNDTRACK I'VE HEARD IN A WHILE
Great Sound, great movie
If you want the track by Iz, by his album!!!

Finding Forrester (2000 Film)
Various Artists - Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056BUA
Release Date: 2000-12-26

Tracks:

Recollections - Miles Davis
Little Church - Miles Davis
Black Satin - Miles Davis
Under A Golden Sky - Bill Frisell
Happy House - Ornette Coleman
Over The Rainbow (Photo Book) - Bill Frisell
Lonely Fire (Excerpt) - Miles Davis
Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel "Iz" Kamakwiwo'ole
Vonetta - Miles Davis
Coffaro's Theme - Bill Frisell/Ron Miles/Curtis Fowlkes/Eyvind Kang
Foreigner In A Free Land - Ornette Coleman
Beautiful - Bill Frisell/Hank Roberts/Kermit Driscoll/Joey Baron
In A Silent Way (DJ Cam Remix) - Miles Davis

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Topnotch Miles Davis music complements Gus Van Sant's latest film about an urban youth (Rob Brown), torn between basketball and writing, who meets a reclusive novelist (Sean Connery). The unlikely tale is supported by a generous sampling of Davis's early 1970s work nodding to Ornette Coleman and guitarist Bill Frisell. With the help of Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Tony Williams, Davis molded his second "classic" quintet into a groundbreaking mix of funk and rock that created something far beyond the reaches of fusion. Both "Recollections" and "Lonely Fire" hail from Davis's landmark Bitches Brew sessions (finally seeing release as The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions in October 1998) and offer a calming, nearly ambient effect. This combined with Davis's polyrhythmic funk--"Black Satin" from On the Corner--and Ornette Coleman's own independent approach toward improvisation make for a solid sampler of jazz in a transitional age. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Great soundtrack from a great movie.......2007-02-23

This is a great soundtrack from a great (and very atypical) movie. There's music from Miles Davis' electric era featuring people like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and many others. There's also music from Bill Frisell (his voice is so distinctive, I knew it was him as soon as the movie started and the theme music began), Ornette Coleman and last but by no means least, there's that beautiful version of "Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. The CD is worth buying for that song alone.

This is probably one for jazz lovers only but boy, what a collection it is!

Fantastic movie and soundtrack.......2005-11-21

I found the entire package wonderful, and Sean Connery does a good job of not overpowering Rob Brown's character.

The one song I wish they had included in the soundtrack that I found missing has been used in one shape or form across many movies (Badlands, True Romance, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) entitled "Your So Cool" or "Musica Poetica," depending on which composer you reference.

This can be found under either Hans Zimmer when wanting "Your So Cool," or under Carl Orff when seeking "Musica Poetica." What a shame to miss this piece. It is referenced in the credits twice though, which is nice to give it justice.

BEST SOUNDTRACK I'VE HEARD IN A WHILE.......2005-07-15

IZ tune Somewhere over the rainbow is beautiful. Miles Davis songs are beautiful, and actually the entire CD is beautiful. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is because people expecting more popular fare were dissapointed. But if you have an open mind and want to hear new sounds that really take you to the best states possible by the artists on this soundtrack, buy the soundtrack. Buy IZ' cd later. You'll be glad you discovered ALL the great Jazz artistry on this cd. It is more atmospheric than swinging. It is more meditative than dance-oriented jazz.

Great Sound, great movie.......2005-05-13

I think Finding Forrester is a great movie and the sound plays a main part in creating the cool atmosphere. There is a song in the middle of the movie that i couldn't find anywhere though. It's during the party after the basketball game, at the girl's house.
Sort of a deep flute tune. Anybody have a clue?

If you want the track by Iz, by his album!!!.......2004-11-30

Instead of buying this album and getting a bunch of other songs you don't want, just buy:

"Facing Future" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

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and get a whole CD packed full of songs that will touch your heart.

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