Afterglow: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

afterglow: music from the motion picture [soundtrack]

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Composer Mark Isham's growing shelf of soundtracks shows a range from orchestral tone poems to ambient soundscapes and shrewd combinations of score and source music cues. But the trumpeter and synthesizer sculptor remains an ardent Miles Davis fan, his penchant for serene horn lines and cool backdrops consistent since his days with the '70s acoustic fusion band Rubisa Patrol and in Van Morrison's band. Isham's long relationship with director Alan Rudolph provides a plum opportunity in the bittersweet context of this romantic feature, and Isham responds with this suave program of cool jazz originals abetted by a stellar band. Charles Lloyd's ripe tenor, Gary Burton's shimmering vibes, Geri Allen's delicate piano, and Sid Page's violin trade spare lines across the drums and bass of Billy Higgins and Jeff Littleton respectively, for a set that stands on its own as atmospheric, intelligent jazz. --Sam Sutherland

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Afterglow: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

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The foreign singer is...
Heads up to Jes (Miami Beach)
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Afterglow: Music From The Motion Picture
Mark Isham
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002BTH
Release Date: 1998-02-03

Tracks:

After The Glow Has Gone
Yeses, Noes And In-Betweens
A Life Suspended
Hope & Charity
For Charles
Yeses And Noes
Undecided
The Frenzy
Afterglow
Afterglow-Reprise

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Composer Mark Isham's growing shelf of soundtracks shows a range from orchestral tone poems to ambient soundscapes and shrewd combinations of score and source music cues. But the trumpeter and synthesizer sculptor remains an ardent Miles Davis fan, his penchant for serene horn lines and cool backdrops consistent since his days with the '70s acoustic fusion band Rubisa Patrol and in Van Morrison's band. Isham's long relationship with director Alan Rudolph provides a plum opportunity in the bittersweet context of this romantic feature, and Isham responds with this suave program of cool jazz originals abetted by a stellar band. Charles Lloyd's ripe tenor, Gary Burton's shimmering vibes, Geri Allen's delicate piano, and Sid Page's violin trade spare lines across the drums and bass of Billy Higgins and Jeff Littleton respectively, for a set that stands on its own as atmospheric, intelligent jazz. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

The foreign singer is..........2005-02-26

Gilbert Becaud. At least, I think that's who it is. He, of course, is a French singer and some of his work was produced by JC Vannier who co-produced and scored "L'Histoire de Melody Nelson" by Serge Gainsbourg.

Meanwhile, can ANYONE please tell me where the songs by Mr. Becaud from this movie can be found? I'm eager to locate them.

Heads up to Jes (Miami Beach).......2004-09-18

I know this is an old request but just saw your message yesterday along with the movie. I did a "Google" and FINALLY came up with what might be the answer to your quest. Try entering this in "Google"---"Non Credere" Fausto Leali. I'm pretty sure this is the guy, but so far not finding any audio. Anyway hope this helps and even more important hope this is the guy. I'm off to do more searching.

dissapointed.......2003-01-07

it does not include all the soundtrack. specifically,
it does not include Tom Waits singing of "Somewhere",
which was the main reason I wanted the album.

tom waits singing "somewhere" can be found at CDUNIVERSE.COM
look for the album "blue valentine". a great find!!

afterglow review.......2002-11-26

in response to the inquiry about the "guy with the husky voice":
It is Tom Waits. That is him singing "Somewhere" at the end.
He is fabulous.
The foreign singer remains a mystery to me. If anyone knows who that was...let us all know.

Elegant, Seductive, Cool.......2002-08-07

Deeply felt, impeccably played, at times heartrendingly lovely--Mark Isham has produced what may be his best soundtrack. This may be something of an homage to Miles Davis; if so, it is beautifully done. However, on a more immediate level, this is music for love, for losing, for hoping. The saxaphone and vibes are perfect. Isham's trumpet is cool, blue. The piano is neither overbearing nor invisible. each player has something to add conversationally to the overall scheme. It is a shame to me that this album is likely to be forgotton as the movie was not a large success; the soundtrack can stand on its own, and deserves to be heard by a wide audience, as it is accessable to non jazz fans yet truly appreciable by the jazz afficianado. Play on.

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