The End of the Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999 Film) [Soundtrack]

the end of the affair: original motion picture soundtrack (1999 film) [soundtrack]

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Brooding, modern, and introspective, Michael Nyman's score for Neil Jordan's screen adaptation of Graham Greene's dark, postwar drama largely eschews melodic accessibility and convention. Instead, much as frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Howard Shore (and the great Bernard Herrmann before them), Nyman utilizes subtly shifting minimalist motifs (played by his namesake string and wind ensemble) to underscore the film's moods and amplify its drama. Though the result may not be memorable from a traditional melodic sense, many will find it an emotionally commanding soundscape that's as challenging as it is rewarding. --Jerry McCulley

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The End of the Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999 Film) [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

High Romantic Melancholy!
AMAZING
Couldn't help but notice the score
Not top-quality Nyman, maybe, but still a class act
Mediocre

The End of the Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999 Film)
Michael Nyman , and Michael Nyman
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000034CZI
Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

Diary Of Hate
Henry
The First Time
Vigo Passage
Jealous Of The Rain
The Party In Question
Intimacy
Smythe With A 'Y'
Dispossessed
Love Doesn't End
Diary Of Love
Breaking The Spell
I Know Your Voice, Sarah
Sarah Dies
The End Of The Affair

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Brooding, modern, and introspective, Michael Nyman's score for Neil Jordan's screen adaptation of Graham Greene's dark, postwar drama largely eschews melodic accessibility and convention. Instead, much as frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Howard Shore (and the great Bernard Herrmann before them), Nyman utilizes subtly shifting minimalist motifs (played by his namesake string and wind ensemble) to underscore the film's moods and amplify its drama. Though the result may not be memorable from a traditional melodic sense, many will find it an emotionally commanding soundscape that's as challenging as it is rewarding. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

High Romantic Melancholy!.......2002-04-25

Michael Nyman's film score for "The End Of The Affair" is a stunning and remarkably beautiful release. The music is dominated by lush string arrangements and moody piano passages. A thoroughly engrossing and melancholic CD, it may be one of the most delicate and romantic scores I have ever heard. I cannot recommend this enough, for it captures both the forbidden passion and profound sadness of Graham Greene's characters. I never get tired of this disc and it is perfect for those rainy Sunday afternoons.

AMAZING.......2001-04-14

I am an avid collector of classical soundtracks. "The End of the Affair" is definitely among my favourites. Good films are always memorable though after a while, the effect they had on you, fades. However, this score captures the essence of the film so brilliantly, it is impossible to forget. Romantic, poignant, fluent, it never dwindles into those tracks you can never hear because the note is so low and sombre. "Jealous of the Rain" and "Love Doesn't End" are particularly beautiful. For anyone thats ever been in love (or not), this almost flawless and heartbreaking soundtrack will leave you breathless.

Couldn't help but notice the score.......2000-06-12

It's not too often that I write a review. In this case, I am writing a review of a soundtrack for the very first time. While watching this movie last night, I could not help but notice the score. Actually, I think the score might have made the movie. It reminds me of the soundtrack to "The English Patient." Not that it is musically alike, but that it somehow evokes an emotional, passionate response as one watches the film. Bravo, Nyman!

Not top-quality Nyman, maybe, but still a class act.......2000-03-13

This score is an example of the warmer, more extrovert style the Nyman began to adopt in the past few years, against his "trademark" style (chugging rythms, saturated strings etc.), now used principally in concert works. "The end of the affair" reminded me of the wonderful "Gattaca", but on a lesser level: the orchestral palette is less varied and the inspiration level is not so exceptionally high. So, while this music works wonderfully with the (very good) movie, it's less

successful as a piece of music in itself. Still,it's music-making of a pretty high order, which effectively evokes the feelings of an ill-fated love story ,and Nyman fans should not hesitate. Also, given that nowadays the average level of soundtracks is usually miserable (you know, 10 min. of music and the rest is a bunch of second-hand pop-rap songs not even heard in the movie!) this is a release to enjoy for everybody.

Mediocre.......2000-02-29

THE END OF THE AFFAIR is not a bad film score. It has its flashes of intrigue ... and then disappears again. This is rather flustering. Plus the fact that much of it is repetitive does nothing to influence a recommendation. For diehard Michael Nyman buffs only.

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