Dogma: Music from the Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

dogma: music from the motion picture [soundtrack]

On this CD:

    Still
    Composed by Alanis Morissette
    with Gary Novak

    Dogma, film score
    Composed by Howard Shore
    Performed by Howard Shore, Ryan Shore

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
In terms of gimmick appeal, what could be more absurd than casting Alanis Morissette as God? But that's exactly who Morissette plays in a cameo role for the latest Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) movie. In return for being cast as the highest deity, Morissette has contributed a previously unreleased track, "Still," that features all the hallmarks of her style, from multitracked vocals that whine and snarl around the melody to guitars and freaky electronic effects (electric sitar?) that shade the sound towards a very un-Catholic Middle Eastern groove. The remainder of the soundtrack features no such pop rewards. Instead, film scoring veteran Howard Shore (Philadelphia, Seven) contributes eight instrumental pieces that are far more playful than solemn, performed by a 30-piece version of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. One additional track, "Mooby the Golden Calf," features indecipherable lyrics by Kevin Smith and a children's choir clearly running amuck. --Rob O'Connor

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Dogma: Music from the Motion Picture [Soundtrack]
Dogma: Music from the Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Howard Shore,,,A Breath of fresh Air.
  • Howard Shore must have his own brilliant Muse!
  • No! No! No!
  • Still
  • The First Track is Amazing
 Dogma: Music from the Motion Picture

Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002SSQG
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Still - Alanis Morissette
  2. Dogma
  3. Behold The Metatron
  4. Mooby The Golden Calf
  5. The Golgathan
  6. The Last Scion
  7. Stygian Triplets
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  10. A Very Relieved Deity

Amazon.com

In terms of gimmick appeal, what could be more absurd than casting Alanis Morissette as God? But that's exactly who Morissette plays in a cameo role for the latest Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) movie. In return for being cast as the highest deity, Morissette has contributed a previously unreleased track, "Still," that features all the hallmarks of her style, from multitracked vocals that whine and snarl around the melody to guitars and freaky electronic effects (electric sitar?) that shade the sound towards a very un-Catholic Middle Eastern groove. The remainder of the soundtrack features no such pop rewards. Instead, film scoring veteran Howard Shore (Philadelphia, Seven) contributes eight instrumental pieces that are far more playful than solemn, performed by a 30-piece version of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. One additional track, "Mooby the Golden Calf," features indecipherable lyrics by Kevin Smith and a children's choir clearly running amuck. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Howard Shore,,,A Breath of fresh Air........2007-01-01

I like listening to Howard Shore, or Jerry Goldsmith, While I am Milking the Cows....You cannot go wrong with this Album.

5 out of 5 stars Howard Shore must have his own brilliant Muse!.......2002-05-18

When I learned that Kevin Smith's movie, DOGMA had a soundtrack that was all musical score, I didn't believe it until I listened. Just like the movie, all musical cues are there and a couple I guess I missed upon watching (and listening). Howard Shore has this way of giving music its own soul, like its a character in the film that changes emotion. The choral adds to the grandeur of the subject matter (God, angels, demons). An added bonus, Alanis Morrisette's "Still", which is "ironic" if you've seen the movie and listen to the lyrics. Smith has actually produced a G-rated soundtrack for an R-rated movie! That has to be some feat. When you listen to the last few beautiful tracks, take a look again at the cover to see Jay & Silent Bob (oh, my God, it's the same movie!)Absolutely breathtaking music! Religious folk and movie music enthusists will all be satisfied.

2 out of 5 stars No! No! No!.......2001-08-25

Y'want a review that's helpful? Here you go: Every review of this album goes like this: "I loved Alanis' song, Still". Loved it. As for the rest of the album...where was I? Oh yes, *Still* is a great song." Arrgh! But, if you scroll down a bit, you can get the lyrics to Mooby (the choir song), as written by Kevin Smith. At least that's something.

5 out of 5 stars Still.......2001-07-14

One of the best songs i ever heard by Alanis.

4 out of 5 stars The First Track is Amazing.......2000-12-20

The big attraction to this soundtrack is Alanis Morissette's previously unreleased track "STILL". The song itself is amazing. It encompasses the dark yet gentle far Eastern melodies that have become Morissette's trademark since the 1998 release "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie".

The song itself is extremely relaxing and thought provoking. It appeals to both religious and non-religious persons. As the film itself "DOGMA" indicates there aren't a number of God's that are delegated to different denominations. There is probabaly one higher force at work on everyones behalf (segregation is not necessary)

That is the message that I got through the song itself. Morissette's usual clever word use enriches the song and it is a pleasure to listen to. The tempo is also perfectly set the the end credits of the film.

In all I would say buy this soundtrack because the first track by itself is worth the money. The other tracks are extremely powerful however (all instrumental by the way). They are good back ground music.

Like I said if you are a Morissette fan then this soundtrack will defintely please you and if you are not it may not be the wisest choice. If you are unsure try and find the lyrics to "STILL" online and then make your judgement.

P.S It will be interesting to see if "STILL" makes it onto her new album.

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