Brassed Off!: Original Soundtrack From The Miramax Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

brassed off!: original soundtrack from the miramax motion picture [soundtrack]

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Brassed Off covers some of the same subject matter as the more popular The Full Monty, released a year later in 1997, but the soundtracks are polar opposites. Brassed Off tells the story of a group of Yorkshire coal miners who face an end to their livelihood when it appears their mine is going to be shut down. To keep some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the miners play in the colliery band, and these performances make up the bulk of the soundtrack, a mix of traditional brass-band music, transcriptions (Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with a solo flügelhorn replacing the guitar), and orchestral selections. Alternately rousing and touching, the soundtrack is all the more poignant because the music is played by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a real-life ensemble that struggled to survive when its mine was closed. --David Horiuchi

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Brassed Off!: Original Soundtrack From The Miramax Motion Picture [Soundtrack]
Brassed Off!: Original Soundtrack From The Miramax Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Brassed Off soundtrack
  • Brings back old fond memories
  • Superb Recording
  • Excellent brass band review, from an equally great movie
  • No joke, these Blokes!
 Brassed Off!: Original Soundtrack From The Miramax Motion Picture
Trevor Jones
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003G8M
Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Death Or Glory - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  2. A Sad Old Day - Trevor Jones
  3. Floral Dance - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  4. Aforementioned Essential Items - Trevor Jones
  5. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor - Paul Hughes
  6. Years Of Coal - Trevor Jones
  7. March Of The Cobblers - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  8. There's More Important Things In Life - Trevor Jones
  9. Cross Of Honor - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  10. Jerusalem - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  11. Florentiner March - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  12. Danny Boy - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  13. We'll Find A Way - Trevor Jones
  14. Clog Dance - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  15. Colonel Bogey - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  16. All Things Bright And Beautiful - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
  17. William Tell Overture - Shaun Randall
  18. Honest Decent Human Beings - Trevor Jones
  19. Pomp And Circumstance - Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Amazon.com

Brassed Off covers some of the same subject matter as the more popular The Full Monty, released a year later in 1997, but the soundtracks are polar opposites. Brassed Off tells the story of a group of Yorkshire coal miners who face an end to their livelihood when it appears their mine is going to be shut down. To keep some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the miners play in the colliery band, and these performances make up the bulk of the soundtrack, a mix of traditional brass-band music, transcriptions (Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with a solo flügelhorn replacing the guitar), and orchestral selections. Alternately rousing and touching, the soundtrack is all the more poignant because the music is played by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a real-life ensemble that struggled to survive when its mine was closed. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brassed Off soundtrack.......2007-01-20

I bought the CD for my parents as a Christmas gift. They are from England and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. They listen to the soundtrack everyday and said that it brings back wonderful memories from when they were children growing up in the 30's and 40's.

5 out of 5 stars Brings back old fond memories.......2003-09-16

Being the son of a conductor, player and arranger during the struggling period of mine closures in the UK, I would have to say that this is an excellent CD to introduce the listener into the subtlety of brass music. From the striking arrangement of Jerusalem to the full-tilt of the William Tell Overture this CD gathers so much into such a small space. I am happy to add this to my collection of other Grimethorpe vinyl, and, even if you don't think you are a brass/silver band fan, I can GUARANTEE you that there is something on here you will love.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Recording.......2002-04-27

Even someone who doesn't like brass bands will like this
CD! It is an interesting mix of pieces, superbly recorded
with a great range from low to raucous! The movie was good,
it was on cable, and the music is great. You will enjoy it,
play it loud!

4 out of 5 stars Excellent brass band review, from an equally great movie.......2001-03-08

The movie BRASSED OFF! holds much to be applauded; characters who struggle with real issues, stars who fit the story rather than the reverse, and so on. The crowning achievement of BRASSED OFF!, however, might just be the soundtrack album.

Combining incidental music by Trevor Jones with a number of old 'war horse' numbers from the brass band repertoire, BRASSED OFF! is a soundtrack which actually contributes mightily to the story of the film, rather than being simply a collection of pop songs designed strictly for profit. The movie is, after all, about a brass band!

Tracks deserving special recognition are "March of the Cobblers," "Danny Boy," and "William Tell Overture." On an album of excellent music these three are particularly outstanding. "Danny Boy" of course carries the emotional baggage with which it is consistently associated AND the added weight of a particularly touching scene from the movie. "William Tell Overture" is the championship piece the brass band chooses to play, with much style and panache, and "March of the Cobblers" is just a fun little number that sticks in one's head.

My one problem is a question of tone quality on the part of the 1st cornet/trumpet, which at times seemed a bit heavy on vibrato and a bit overbearing. This, however, is a question of taste which is debatable, and the player in question doesn't miss a note, so it isn't completely distracting.

Overall, both the movie and the soundtrack are worthwhile additions to the collections of those who enjoy brass music.

5 out of 5 stars No joke, these Blokes!.......2000-09-23

Wonderful musicians who play with modesty belying their deep talent, but with knowing passion granted to the gifted few at any musical level able to grasp the true message of the composer, and pass it flawlessly to the listener on a silver platter.

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