She Hate Me [Soundtrack]

she hate me [soundtrack]

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In 2001, noted contemporary jazz composer-instrumentalist Terence Blanchard paid personal tribute to film scoring legend Elmer Bernstein's seminal jazz-influenced soundtracks at the Motion Picture Academy's celebration of the since passed away legend's 50th anniversary as a professional film composer. Released just after Bernstein's death, Blanchard's surprising score for Spike Lee's offbeat lesbian-impregnating comedy effectively offers up an even warmer tribute to his fallen hero: a fusion of cool urban jazz and occasionally Coplandesque modern classicism that's as intimate and engaging as it is flawlessly crafted. Distracted by only one pop-r&b affectation (Raul Midon's Caribbean-rhythmed ballad "Adam 'n Eve 'n Eve"), Blanchard's work here is also smartly informed by the evocative use of the DeFalla/Russ Latin classical standout "Will O' The Wisp," the perfect musical aperitif for the composer's own bracing cocktail of jazz-bluesy melancholy and sprightly elegant contemporary classical influences. Elmer would be proud, indeed. -- Jerry McCulley

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She Hate Me includes a sexy, modern jazz score by famed com-poser and conductor Terence Blanchard. Blanchard's hip, swinging score is a common choice for Lee, whose films often included his distinct compositions. Featured is the song "Adam 'N' Eve 'N' Eve" by Raul Midon and Terence Blanchard, as well as "Will O' The Wisp" by Matheu Manuel De Falla and Patrick Russ.

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She Hate Me [Soundtrack]

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Perhaps not *quite* what you want...
Nice imaginative collection

Film Noir

Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00081U78G
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

Turning Pages - Matthew Herbert Big Band
Godfather - Terence Blanchard
Silencio - Angelo Badalamenti
They Go Long - Edward Artemiev
Don't Be Worried - Cyril Morin
Suspense - Frederick Rousseau
Chop Shop - Alex Wurman
The Wrong Man - Bernard Herrmann
Simpatico/Misterioso - Ornette Coleman
House Of Silence - Angelo Badalamenti
Mansfield Crash - Howard Shore
Verbal Kint - John Ottman
The Swing - Hans Zimmer
Blues For Guylaine - Andre Hossein
Buckets Of Blood - Pino Donaggio
The Elephant Man - John Morris
Mourning - Claire David
Ballade - Joe Hisaishi
Taxi Driver Suite - Bernard Herrmann

Customer Reviews:

Perhaps not *quite* what you want..........2007-04-27

If you're like me and you have a hankering for "film noir music," you're probably thinking of a lonely sax playing an urban, 3 AM melodic line, backed by some bluesy chords from a small jazz ensemble. Like John Barry's excellent theme from "Body Heat," for example, or something like Jerry Goldsmith's theme for "Chinatown."

Never mind the fact that the great majority of films noir from the classic period (1941-1955) didn't have jazzy background music like that at all, but was usually scored with quasi-classical romantic string music (with a solo violin) or bombastic, brass-heavy instrumentals.

Anyway, this CD isn't the 3 AM sax stuff.

Not to say that there isn't some of that on here. You might like "Godfather" (not, however, the theme you're thinking of from the Francis Ford Coppola Godfather films), or "Blues for Guylaine," or even the bluesy passages from Bernard Herrmann's "Taxi Driver" suite.

But there's some odd stuff on here that causes me to wonder how, precisely, it qualifies as "film noir."

For instance, the dreamy carnival music from "The Elephant Man," or the angular string music in "Buckets of Blood" (from "Carrie," not the Roger Corman film). Seems like a reach. The first cut, "Turning Pages" had me unpleasantly surprised, and triggered my I've been ripped-off alarm. And "Chop Shop" has a wah guitar that sounds a lot more like a 70's blaxsploitation film than film noir.

The inclusion of Angelo Badalamenti helps redeem the collection; his music for "Twin Peaks," "Fire, Walk With Me" and "Mulholland Drive" redefines what a noir theme should sound like.

This CD is odd, no doubt about it. "Godfather," which sounds decidedly noirish, is from a comedy/drama film about a man who's paid to impregnate lesbians. "The Wrong Man" music is relentlessly perky but comes from a bona fide noir. (Okay, a Hitchcock noir, not quite the same thing.)

The key here, I guess, is to enlarge the scope of what you think noir film music ought to be... But perhaps a better title for this collection of music might have been "Neo-Noir!"

Still, credit must be given to liner notes writer Eddie Muller and his Film Noir Foundation for at least directing the current noir wave. His book "Dark City" turned me - and probably many others - to noir. Long may his tribe increase!

Summary: If you're looking for classic/sterotypical, 3 AM wet-pavements-in-the-Dark-City noirish stuff, try John Barry's "Body Heat," which I enthusiastically recommend. Barry practically *owns* that silky/sexy slow sax genre.

Nice imaginative collection.......2006-08-04

A collection of musical cues from various film noir scores, but imaginatively assembled to constitute a new score for a nonexistent movie. Cleverly done, choosing from excellent sources, and not going for the easy or the obvious. It's exciting to hear someone making a connection between Bernard Herrmann and Angelo Badalamenti.

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Me Like It
Terrence Blanchard Does It Again
If you love BIG Instrumental sweeps this CD is for you!

She Hate Me
Terence Blanchard
Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002IQC4I
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

Adam n' Eve n' Eve
She Hate Me
Dos Sperm
Snip
Will O The Wisp (Les B Friends)
Will O The Wips
Alex & Fatima Piano (Trumpet)
Godfather
Mafia
Bonin
Escalade
Whistle Blower
Solitude
Avgo
Have You Met Lorna?
John Henry Piano
You Are Frank Willis
Frozen Account
My Egg Your Sperm
Rough n' Ready
BBQ Up On The Hill
Could You Love Me Again
You Are Frank Willis
Oh Boy

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In 2001, noted contemporary jazz composer-instrumentalist Terence Blanchard paid personal tribute to film scoring legend Elmer Bernstein's seminal jazz-influenced soundtracks at the Motion Picture Academy's celebration of the since passed away legend's 50th anniversary as a professional film composer. Released just after Bernstein's death, Blanchard's surprising score for Spike Lee's offbeat lesbian-impregnating comedy effectively offers up an even warmer tribute to his fallen hero: a fusion of cool urban jazz and occasionally Coplandesque modern classicism that's as intimate and engaging as it is flawlessly crafted. Distracted by only one pop-r&b affectation (Raul Midon's Caribbean-rhythmed ballad "Adam 'n Eve 'n Eve"), Blanchard's work here is also smartly informed by the evocative use of the DeFalla/Russ Latin classical standout "Will O' The Wisp," the perfect musical aperitif for the composer's own bracing cocktail of jazz-bluesy melancholy and sprightly elegant contemporary classical influences. Elmer would be proud, indeed. -- Jerry McCulley

Album Description

She Hate Me includes a sexy, modern jazz score by famed com-poser and conductor Terence Blanchard. Blanchard's hip, swinging score is a common choice for Lee, whose films often included his distinct compositions. Featured is the song "Adam 'N' Eve 'N' Eve" by Raul Midon and Terence Blanchard, as well as "Will O' The Wisp" by Matheu Manuel De Falla and Patrick Russ.

Customer Reviews:

Me Like It.......2006-03-02

This was a case of, again, watching the movie first, and liking the music. Truth be told, I liked the music more when accompanied with the movie's visuals, but there are still some stand out tracks. My personal fave is the title track, everytime I hear that tune I get chills for some reason. This would be the perfect soundtrack to listen to while taking a long drive on a nice warm spring day down the coast. I'll have to do that when the weather warms up. I can't say that I love the CD, but I'm glad I own it. Even if there are a few tracks I'm not totally into, the ones I do like are tight, for real.

Terrence Blanchard Does It Again.......2005-04-16

On this dvd commentary, Spike mentions that when it's time to score a film, he Terrence, and a full-on symphony orchestra fly to Paris, in which there couldn't be a better spot to record such beautiful orchestrations. Blanchard has scored Spike's films for about 15 years, and they just keep getting better. Though mixed reviews haunted this film's box office, the score is a must-have for scored-soundtrack enthusiasts, and like the above reviewer, the music carries an ambience that would blend well with cross-country road trips by yourself, or with someone special. Do yourself a favor, and snatch this up, and head out for the coast; either one will do.

If you love BIG Instrumental sweeps this CD is for you!.......2005-02-23

I happen to be a big fan of sweeping instrumentals along the line of Earl Klugh. Although I was a bit confused by this movie... well actually I just think Spike went off in to many directions. My listening ear honed in on the music. Being a fan of Terence Blanchard already I was pleased to add this soundtrack to my collection.

I purchased this CD on this past Saturday and have not parted from it since, it has been raining all week long here in Sunny Southern California and this music was just right for the mood. The title track "She Hate Me" is continued in different variations on this CD but nicely done in each of its incantations.

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