Murderball [Soundtrack]

murderball [soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
The Hollywood Reporter, January 28, 2005
"...a jaunty musical score by Jamie Saft make(s) this a most polished work."

Product Description
Commanded by tracks from Ministry, Ween, The Moldy Peaches and Sam Prekop, and woven together by a striking score by composer Jamie Saft, Music from the Film Murderball captures all the grit and emotion of the award-winning, action-packed documentary.

Both intimate and adrenaline-filled, music fuels the tale of the U.S. Paraplegic Rugby Team's quest for gold in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. Mirroring the range of emotions in the film, this highly listenable collection of songs features two churning tracks from Ministry, electronic jam from guitar gurus Ween, a sweetly satirical tune from The Moldy Peaches, as well as a track from Chicago icon/The Sea and Cake's Sam Prekop. Keyboardist Jamie Saft lays down a stunning score to round out the album.

Full-contact wheelchair rugby, a cut-throat rivalry between the U.S. and Canada, and compelling personal on and off-the-court stories are the thrust of the film by Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro and Jeff Mandel. The filmmakers smash stereotypes about the handicapped, exploring the lives of men who have to redefine for themselves what it is to be a winner, what it is to be a man, and what it is to live a full life.

MURDERBALL has earned tremendous early success. The documentary garnered the Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Editing at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, screened at the prestigious New Directors/New Films series, and is already generating a lot of critical acclaim. Praise for MURDERBALL includes rave reviews in Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Chicago Sun-Times and more.

Murderball [Soundtrack]

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Murderball [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

Solid Soundtrack
Needs more Jamie Saft
Great movie, cool soundtrack

Murderball
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Commotion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Murderball

ASIN: B0009UC7D4
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

Thieves by Ministry
Murderball Remix by Jamie Saft
The F**ked Jam by Ween
Light & Day by The Polyphonic Spree
Something by Sam Prekop
Robert's Theme by Jamie Saft
Anyone Else But You by The Moldy Peaches
Song For Jerry by The Whiles
Follow Me Home by Chessie
Penultimatum by Jamie Saft
Keep On Workin' (Live Version) by Scratch Massive
Dungeonous Warfare by Jamie Saft
Waiting by Ministry

Album Description

Commanded by tracks from Ministry, Ween, The Moldy Peaches and Sam Prekop, and woven together by a striking score by composer Jamie Saft, Music from the Film Murderball captures all the grit and emotion of the award-winning, action-packed documentary.

MURDERBALL has earned tremendous early success. The documentary garnered the Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Editing at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, screened at the prestigious New Directors/New Films series, and is already generating a lot of critical acclaim. Praise for MURDERBALL includes rave reviews in Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Chicago Sun-Times and more.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Soundtrack.......2005-08-07

Like the multi-dimensional lives of the characters in the film, this soundtrack reaches into different tones -- and like the film, this album comes together into an amazing piece.

The Polyphonic Spree, The Moldy Peaches and The Whiles seduce us into softer moods, while kicking Ministry tracks open and close the album and keep the adrenaline pumping.

I agree that Jamie Saft's score is an intergral part of the soundtrack, but the other tunes on the album compliment Saft's tracks well to make a great and solid CD.

Needs more Jamie Saft.......2005-07-27

I'll second the opinion of previous reviewer 'sac' who has hit the nail on the head when he says that he wishes there was more of composer Jamie Saft's efforts on here.

Exactly.

The soundtrack of the movie itself is a five-star effort. It's an integral part of the intense, visceral feel of the film. But the soundtrack as released on CD gets docked a star. It's Saft's compositions that drive the film. There simply has to be more of it on here, even if it meant pushing out some of the other works to get it done. I realize that's probably not the most commercial thinking in the world, but...that's two of us so far registering the same disappointment.

Great movie, cool soundtrack.......2005-07-13

Murderball is a kick-ass movie with an awesome variety of music. The music plays such an important role in the film, I was glad to see the soundtrack for sale. Ministry and Polyphonic Spree on the same CD, and it totally works! This is the kind of CD that will get you inspired, just like the movie does. I am taking away one star because I really do wish the soundtrack featured more of the amazing score from the film (composed by Jamie Saft, which I can't buy elsewhere). Maybe a second cd to be released with the whole score? Otherwise very cool collection.

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