The Gift [Soundtrack]

the gift [soundtrack]

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This is a carefully conceived and skillfully executed collection of country music in all its many forms--from classic to countrypolitan and alt to outlaw. The disc is an aptly atmospheric companion to the film (for which roots-music fan Billy Bob Thornton shared screenwriting credit), but it's much more than that. At first glance, the 15 tracks (including two brief snippets from Christopher Young's instrumental score) may seem utterly disparate. But together they make an extraordinarily cohesive collection--and are much closer kin than one might think. Two cuts from the young singer Neko Case--the title track of her outstanding sophomore album Furnace Room Lullaby and the previously unreleased tune "Pretty Girls"--rub elbows with a pair of 1960s classics by her role model, Loretta Lynn. Willie Nelson, who chips in with the exclusive original "Great Divide," shares space with his daughter Amy (singing her self-penned "In Case We Die") as well as old pals Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Also appearing are the neo-traditionalist Seattle quintet the Souvenirs, who sound at home among such diverse and distinguished company as fabled wild man Hasil Adkins; the unclassifiable, oft-overlooked Lee Hazlewood; and the legendary George Jones. --Anders Smith-Lindall

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The Gift [Soundtrack]
Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A good value
  • The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann
  • Good mix of film music
  • A mixed collection of movie music
  • Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens
 Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008WI90
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

  1. The Man from Snowy River (Bruce Rowland)
  2. The Winds of War (Bob Cobert)
  3. Blue Velvet (Angelo Badalamenti)
  4. Witness (Maurice Jarre)
  5. Raising Arizona (Carter Burwell)
  6. Pee Wees Big Adventure (Danny Elfman)
  7. Halloween (John Carpenter)
  8. A Nightmare On Elm Street (Charles Bernstein)
  9. The Fly (Howard Shore)
  10. RoboCop (Basil Poledouris)
  11. The Empire Strikes Back (John Williams)
  12. The Right Stuff (Bill Conti)
  13. The Final Conflict (Jerry Goldsmith)
  14. The Abyss (Alan Silvestri)
  15. Brainstorm (James Horner)
  16. Peggy Sue Got Married (John Barry)
  17. My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
  18. The Dead (Alex North)
  19. Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
  20. The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
  21. Driving Miss Daisy (Hans Zimmer)

Tracks:

  1. Steel Magnolias (Georges Delerue)
  2. Unforgiven (Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood)
  3. Raggedy Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
  4. The Grifters (Elmer Bernstein)
  5. Green Card (Hans Zimmer)
  6. City Slickers (Marc Shaiman)
  7. Father Of The Bride (Alan Silvestri)
  8. While You Were Sleeping (Randy Edelman)
  9. Babe (Nigel Westlake)
  10. The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective (Henry Mancini)
  11. The Adventures of Robin Hood (Erich Wolfgang Korngold)
  12. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Laurence Rosenthal)
  13. The Secret Garden (Zbigniew Preisner)
  14. A Little Princess (Patrick Doyle)
  15. Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
  16. Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
  17. Memphis Belle (George Fenton)
  18. Eye Of The Needle (Mikl)
  19. Total Recall (Jerry Goldsmith)
  20. Back To The Future Part III (Alan Silvestri)

Tracks:

  1. To Die For (Danny Elfman)
  2. The Player (Thomas Newman)
  3. Black Robe (Georges Delerue)
  4. Medicine Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
  5. 2001 (Alex North)
  6. Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Joel McNeely)
  7. The Crow (Graeme Revell)
  8. Blade (Mark Isham)
  9. The Omen (Jerry Goldsmith)
  10. Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann)
  11. Scream (Marco Beltrami)
  12. The Sixth Sense (James Newton Howard)
  13. Xena: Warrior Princess (Joseph LoDuca)
  14. Air Force One (Jerry Goldsmith)
  15. Starship Troopers (Basil Poledouris)
  16. The Matrix (Don Davis)
  17. The Iron Giant (Michael Kamen)
  18. Youve Got Mail (George Fenton)
  19. A Little Romance (Georges Delerue)
  20. Pleasantville (Randy Newman)

Tracks:

  1. Sunset Boulevard (Franz Waxman)
  2. L.A. Confidential (Jerry Goldsmith)
  3. Rounders (Christopher Young)
  4. The Score (Howard Shore)
  5. The Replacements (John Debney)
  6. Gone In 60 Seconds (Trevor Rabin)
  7. The Bourne Identity (John Powell)
  8. Rush Hour 2 (Lalo Schifrin)
  9. XXX (Randy Edelman)
  10. Die Hard (Michael Kamen)
  11. The Last of the Mohicans (Trevor Jones)
  12. Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon)
  13. The Mists Of Avalon (Lee Holdridge)
  14. Cleopatra (Alex North)
  15. Life As A House (Mark Isham)
  16. Emma (Rachel Portman)
  17. In The Bedroom (Thomas Newman)
  18. Cast Away (Alan Silvestri)
  19. One True Thing (Cliff Eidelman)
  20. Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
  21. Far From Heaven (Elmer Bernstein)
  22. Ice Age (David Newman)
  23. Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A good value.......2007-05-17

I wasn't expecting to have 4 discs for this price, and the music is a quality selection of film music, giving a good scope of the genre, and a very listenable transfer.

4 out of 5 stars The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25

This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.

4 out of 5 stars Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02

Good mix of films!
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.

4 out of 5 stars A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23

For the price, this CD is a great bargain. The musical selections, as you might expect, are mixed in quality ranging from extraordinary to so so, the balance being worthwhile and interesting. Sonically the CD is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens.......2006-01-06

I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up
The Pink Panther
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Warning ! This is not the original sound track !!
  • Like The Movie, Only Better
  • Cool and Blissful Soundtrack
  • Fran Jeffries Sang "It had Better be Tonight" in the film
  • Missing the best part!
 The Pink Panther

Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056NN6
Release Date: 2001-03-12

Tracks:

  1. The Pink Panther Theme
  2. It Had Better Be Tonight (Instrumental)
  3. Royal Blue
  4. Champagne And Quail
  5. Village Inn
  6. The Tiber Twist
  7. It Had Better Be Tonight (Vocal)
  8. Cortina
  9. The Lonely Princess
  10. Something For Sellers
  11. Piano And Strings
  12. Shades Of Sennett
  13. The Return Of The Pink Panther (Parts I & II)
  14. The Greatest Gift (Instrumental)
  15. Here's Looking At You Kid
  16. Dreamy

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Warning ! This is not the original sound track !!.......2006-08-03

Bear in mind this is not the original Pink Panther sound track, even though they deceptively make it look as if it is. I purchased this CD specifically for the number Claudia Cardinale sings, but to my great disappointment her song is not included and they substitute the corny instrumental in it's place. I feel cheated, and believe they should make it clear that this CD may not contain the tracks one may be looking for...

5 out of 5 stars Like The Movie, Only Better.......2006-05-23

The Pink Panther became a "property" for Peter Sellers and many other writers and actors - and it's not hard to imagine how they came to dislike the many limitations of character and comic possibilities.

However, the first movie showed the most originality and life. And the same could be said for Henry Mancini's score. Before the Inspector becomes a complete buffoon, the storyline called for a great deal of sophistication, mystery and intrigue, and Mancini delivered it all and more.

There are many great tracks here, foremost of which was the theme itself. However, "Meglio Stasera" stands as a great hallmark of this mid-1960s era.

"If you're ever gonna kiss me - it had better be tonight."

Go - go - GO!

5 out of 5 stars Cool and Blissful Soundtrack.......2006-03-07

Henry Mancini's classic soundtrack to THE PINK PANTHER is very timely for the carefree period in which it was released and captures the feel of this film and those great times that still resonate in the mind. THE PINK PANTHER theme is an endearing and enduring melody that has become instantly identifiable with both the cartoon character and the film series. The soundtrack captures a lot of source music that was certainly in vogue and has captured that tantalizing cocktail jet set quality in the numerous compositions especially in IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT. The aplomb and easy nature of this recording is on target capturing the great feel of this film giving the listener the chance to relive the experience.

2 out of 5 stars Fran Jeffries Sang "It had Better be Tonight" in the film.......2004-10-07

Actually, that was Fran Jeffries who sang that version of "It Had Better be Tonight" in the film. She played the role of the "Greek" Cousin. Visit this link for an excellent biography and discography:

http://www.swinginchicks.com/workinitfordaddy.htm

It received a lot of top 40 radio play after the film release. Don't know why it has not appeared on any of the compilations.

3 out of 5 stars Missing the best part!.......2004-07-24

Overall, this cd is good. But there is a MAJOR part missing. "It Had Better Be Tonight" was a highlight of the movie; presented like a music video, it featured a fabulous performer (Fran Jefferies, I have now been informed) all swinging sixties & mod loveliness, singing in ITALIAN. So, where is she on this re-released cd? She contributed quite alot to the film and to be left off the soundtrack is a big let down. I bought this hoping to hear her singing and was left with a chorus singing in English...So, besides that, the cd is as fun as everything Mancini should be.
Dances with Wolves: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SACD]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The movie it ain't!
  • Dances With Wolves
  • Dances With Wolves Soundtrack
  • not all SACD are surround
  • SACD, but NO surround sound
 Dances with Wolves: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SACD]

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004THDI
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Main Title - Looks Like a Suicide
  2. John Dunbar Theme
  3. Journey to Fort Sedgewick
  4. Ride to Fort Hays
  5. Death of Timmons
  6. Two Socks - The Wolf Theme
  7. Pawnee Attack
  8. Kicking Bird's Gift
  9. Journey to the Buffalo Killing Ground
  10. Buffalo Hunt
  11. Stands With a Fist Remembers
  12. Love Theme
  13. John Dunbar Theme
  14. Two Socks at Play
  15. Death of Cisco
  16. Rescue of Dances With Wolves
  17. Loss of the Journal/The Return to Winter Camp
  18. Farewell and End Title

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars The movie it ain't!.......2007-06-21

I purchased this SACD after reading the glowing reviews and was disappointed when I listened to the recording. Despite being the soundtrack to a VERY LONG film, there was very little contrast in the 18 offerings on the disc. Unlike numerous classical SACDs that have greatly moved me, "Dances With Wolves" merely lulled me to sleep.

5 out of 5 stars Dances With Wolves.......2006-03-03

this wonderfull score is the bast score of all time. You must have this score in your movie music collection.

5 out of 5 stars Dances With Wolves Soundtrack.......2005-09-23

This is beautiful haunting music. One of the best all-time movie scores.

5 out of 5 stars not all SACD are surround.......2005-05-05

I just wanted to let everyone know who read that review that he doesnt know what he is talking about. Yes this is a STEREO only SACD. SACD was first made only in stereo. There was no surround or hybrid SACD. And if you listen to SACD dont buy the regular CD this will blow it away.Im not trying to be mean just stating the facts. Ive been listining to SACD since 1999 when sony released this format and when I heard Billy Joel I was hooked. Have fun and buy them all because Sony is thinking of not doing SACD anymore and that would be awful.

2 out of 5 stars SACD, but NO surround sound.......2005-02-13

Very nice music - nothing wrong with that.
But.... this is a stereo CD. It has SACD written all over it and my new Denon DVD-3910 DVD player does recognise this as an SACD, but it only has 2 channels, instead of 5.1. I do own several other SACD's and these DO play 5.1 channel. Very strange....
So perhaps it's smarter to order the Stereo CD, the one with the special bonus tracks (Dances with Wolves (Special Extended Edition).
Papillon (Dig)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Introspective music that makes you think
 Papillon (Dig)
Jerry Goldsmith
Manufacturer: Sunny Side
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ASIN: B000069LE2
Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

  1. Theme From Papillon
  2. The Camp
  3. Reunion
  4. New Friend
  5. The Dream
  6. Freedom
  7. Catching Butterflies
  8. Gift From The Sea
  9. Arrest
  10. Theme From Papillon (Short Version)
  11. Antonios Death
  12. Cruel Sea
  13. Hospital
  14. Survival
  15. Toi Qui Regarde La Mer Par Nicoletta (Bonus)

Album Description

French exclusive 24-bit remastered reissue of Jerry Goldsmith's 1973 Academy Award nominated score. Includes the bonus Track 'Toi Qui Regarde La Mer, Par Nicoletta'. Digipak. Universal. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Introspective music that makes you think.......2003-12-19

Whoever has read Henry Charriere's best selling book- Papilon will sure love this soundtrack.The tracks are simple at the same time provocative and brings to life the pain and sufferings endured by Henry in the french penal settlements.The music can become at times very dark and sullen, that might make more sense in the movie. But the soundtrack does make a standalone statement and Jerry goldsmith proves that he is the king of orchestra and melody. In summary, this soundtrack will give you a totally new listening experience that will force you to think inwards and ponder about the very meaning of human existence. Advice: if you want to add a unique and a rare piece of music to your collection..then go for it.
Music for Stage and Screen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Somewhat Esoteric but Very Satisfying
  • Excellent Copland; the very best "Quiet City."
  • A shining star!
  • This is a must-have CD for fans of John Williams!
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ASIN: B000002A2O
Release Date: 1994-04-05

Tracks:

  1. Morning On The Ranch
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Somewhat Esoteric but Very Satisfying.......2004-06-02

This is an interesting CD. The mix of Aaron Copland's and John Williams' compositions was quite unique. It took me by surprise the first time I listened to it. I love Copland's THE RED PONY suite, especially "Walk to the Bunkhouse". Williams' BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY was amazingly innovative and a much more serious composition than I had imagined. Copland's QUIET CITY was interestingly very moving. Again innovative and well conceived was Williams' THE REIVERS. The narration on this piece complemented the music extremely well after several times listening to it. This is an excellent CD. It really grew on me.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Copland; the very best "Quiet City.".......2003-07-05

I can't really count myself among the many fans of the Boston Pops, whether under the direction of Arthur Fiedler, John Williams or Keith Lockhart. This is not meant as any sort of elitism on my part, but, simply, generally speaking, my classical music tastes lie elsewhere. Probably, all told, I have barely a dozen CDs representing these conductors' efforts. But this "Music for Stage and Screen" CD is special among my rather smallish Boston Pops collection for a number of reasons, and it is easily one of my favorite Boston Pops CDs as a result.

In a nutshell, what makes this recording special is the "spotlighting" that the choice of works gives to Tim Morrison, the principal trumpeter at the time the recording was made. (As far as I know, Tim Morrison had this role for a number of years, although I haven't seen his presence in recent TV broadcasts of either the Pops or the Boston Symphony, so either he has "moved on" or is perhaps on an extended sabbatical.)

Aaron Copland's "Quiet City" is one of his smaller masterpieces. Scored for chamber orchestra with trumpet and English horn soloists, it provides a nice interplay between these two instruments, with the trumpet getting somewhat the larger role. I must have a half-dozen or more performances of this work, all in anthologies that are in whole or in part made up of the music of Copland, including one in which Wynton Marsalis is the soloist (on the same Sony label, for that matter). But, as much as it's difficult for me to state this, or for readers to accept it, Morrison trumps Marsalis quite handily. His tone is simply gorgeous: full and with a nice "bloom" to it, much like Harry James on his best day. To my taste, this approach meshes perfectly with the work.

Morrison shines again in one of the best-known excerpts - the main theme - from Williams's score for "Born on the Fourth of July" (a score that is far different from what we usually associate with Williams's pen, and one of my favorite Williams scores). The other two excerpts from this film score are "Williams at his atmospheric best": again, something quite different from "usual Williams."

This fine album is rounded out with a nice performance of another lesser-known Copland gem, his suite for "The Red Pony," and a very early Williams score for the film "The Reivers," not at all well-known and so a pleasant surprise with its inclusion. The work includes whimsical narration of the tale by the late Burgess Meredith, having as distinctive (and perfect) a voice for this narration as could be imagined.

This is creative programming at its best, giving us excellent but lesser-known works of both composers. The album sound is terrific, and the Boston Pops musicians - obviously including Morrison - are on the top of their game throughout. A very easy recommendation, deserving perhaps only a slightly more creative title for the album.

Bob Zeidler

5 out of 5 stars A shining star!.......2001-09-16

The selections of music that are most memorable on this CD belong to John Williams. The Copland selections are wonderful, but are available elsewhere. Williams' "Suite from 'Born On the Fourth of July'" is a stunning musical achievement. The trumpet and English horn solos are exquisite. However, the crown jewel of this release is "The Reivers." It is based on selections from the William Faulkner novel of the same name. It is a breath of fresh air, a narrative piece of small town Americana brought to life by the magical voice of Burgess Meredith. This is a wonderful release, destined to become a classic.

5 out of 5 stars This is a must-have CD for fans of John Williams!.......2001-09-14

This release features some great Copland material, but the gems on this recording are some obscure works by John Williams. The "Suite from 'Born on the Fourth of July'" is superbly written and beautifully played. The solo trumpet and English horn playing is stunning. This "Suite" is a fabulous collection. However, it is "The Reivers" that is the crowning achievement on this CD. The piece is a musical narrative based on selections of William Faulkner's novel of the same name. An Americana setting in the deep south during the turn of the century sets the stage for a heart-warming "coming of age" story. What gives this recording more credence is the narration, performed by Burgess Meredith. The music is descriptive, powerful and emotional. Five very unique stars!!!!
The Gift
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Furnace Room Lullaby is mesmerizing
  • Beautiful and Haunting Soundtrack!
  • OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL-WONERFUL!!!
 The Gift
Loretta Lynn , Hasil Adkins , Lee Hazlewood , and Amy Nelson
Manufacturer: Will Records
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ASIN: B000056MR9
Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

  1. The Gift (Score)- Christopher Young
  2. Furnace Room Lullaby- Neko Case
  3. Great Divide- Willie Nelson
  4. Wastin' Time- Waylon Jennings
  5. Mama Why- Loretta Lynn
  6. Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven- Loretta Lynn
  7. All Alone (Score)- Christopher Young
  8. Beautiful Hills- Hasil Adkins
  9. Trouble Is A Lonesome Town- Lee Hazlewood
  10. In Case We Die- Amy Nelson
  11. I'm Alright- The Souvenirs
  12. If I Could Only Fly- Merle Haggard
  13. Pretty Girls- Neko Case
  14. A Picture Of Me (Without You)- George Jones
  15. Bonus Track - The Gift ST

Amazon.com

This is a carefully conceived and skillfully executed collection of country music in all its many forms--from classic to countrypolitan and alt to outlaw. The disc is an aptly atmospheric companion to the film (for which roots-music fan Billy Bob Thornton shared screenwriting credit), but it's much more than that. At first glance, the 15 tracks (including two brief snippets from Christopher Young's instrumental score) may seem utterly disparate. But together they make an extraordinarily cohesive collection--and are much closer kin than one might think. Two cuts from the young singer Neko Case--the title track of her outstanding sophomore album Furnace Room Lullaby and the previously unreleased tune "Pretty Girls"--rub elbows with a pair of 1960s classics by her role model, Loretta Lynn. Willie Nelson, who chips in with the exclusive original "Great Divide," shares space with his daughter Amy (singing her self-penned "In Case We Die") as well as old pals Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Also appearing are the neo-traditionalist Seattle quintet the Souvenirs, who sound at home among such diverse and distinguished company as fabled wild man Hasil Adkins; the unclassifiable, oft-overlooked Lee Hazlewood; and the legendary George Jones. --Anders Smith-Lindall

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Furnace Room Lullaby is mesmerizing.......2004-05-17

This was a good movie - kind of slow but thought provoking. To me this is definitely a case where the soundtrack improves the movie. It introduced me to Cate Blanchett and also Neko Case. I bought this soundtrack CD specifically for the song "Furnace Room Lullaby". The DVD has a video of this song as an added bonus. I played it over and over again but wanted something to take in the car. I'm not a huge country western fan but if the music is good, I'll listen to it. I like most of the songs on this compilation. "I'm Alright" by The Souvenirs was a nice surprise too. My CD has another song on it which is not listed on the CD jacket's table of contents. It is song #10 but definitely is not the # 10 which is listed on the CD jacket's table of contents - the remainder of songs on the table of contents are correct - they just have the wrong number assigned to them which is annoying when you reference the CD jacket as you are playing it. I don't know for sure but it sounds like Los Lobos and the name of the song sounds like it should be titled "Heart On A Chain".

This CD is a good cross section of mostly country tunes. I wouldn't go out and buy a Merle Haggard or Waylon Jennings CD but I really enjoy listening to this compilation.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Haunting Soundtrack!.......2001-02-02

This is a soundtrack for real music lovers. I had not heard of all the artists but almost every song is wonderful. The best surprises were Neko Case and Hasil Adkins. Also the new song by Willie Nelson is fantastic.

5 out of 5 stars OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL-WONERFUL!!!.......2001-01-25

This is one of the best country soundtracks I've ever heard. This and the O'Brother soundtrack in the same year! The new Willie Nelson song is gorgous and the new Neko Case is a new level of beauty for the next REAL country diva. To have Merle, Waylon, Willie, Loretta, and George on the same album is a true pleasure. I don't think some of the songs were in the film, but the album is a nice reflection of the film.
A Tribute To Jacques Cousteau: Original Soundtrack Recordings - The Great White Shark: Lonely Lord Of The Sea / Mekong: The Gift Of Water
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    		A Tribute To Jacques Cousteau: Original Soundtrack Recordings - The Great White Shark: Lonely Lord Of The Sea / Mekong: The Gift Of Water

    Manufacturer: M.I.L. Multimedia
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000005X5E
    Release Date: 1997-10-28

    Tracks:

    1. Great White Shark Main Title
    2. The Voyage
    3. The Open Sea
    4. On The Surface: Beneath The Sea
    5. Seeking And Finding: The Soul Of The Great White
    6. Underwater Interaction
    7. Lonely Lord Of The Sea
    8. Anticipation & Attack
    9. The Voyage Reflected
    10. Sea Magic
    11. Encounter & Transition
    12. Ocean Calm
    13. Darkness To Light
    14. Towards The Sunset
    15. Epilogue
    16. Mekong Overture
    17. On The River
    18. People Of The River
    19. The Boat And The Sand Bar
    20. The Temple And The River
    21. Dusk
    22. Dawn: The River Lives
    23. Meditation
    24. Boat Races/Floating Candles
    25. Farewell
    Before the Rainbow : The Original Music of Oz
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Wonderful Restorations
    • What?
    • Excellent, historical, entertaining
    		 Before the Rainbow : The Original Music of Oz
    L. Frank Baum , Frederic Chapin , Louis F. Gottschalk , Paul Tietjens , James Patrick Doyle , and The Utensia Ensemble
    Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. The Wizard of Oz - Vintage Recordings from the 1903 Broadway Musical

    ASIN: B00003WGP2
    Release Date: 1999-12-06

    Tracks:

    1. The Wizard of Oz Opening Pantomime (Paul Tietjens)
    2. The Wizard of Oz Phantom Patrol (Paul Tietjens)
    3. The Wizard of Oz Waltz & Grand March (Paul Tietjens)
    4. The Wizard of Oz Finale Act I (Paul Tietjens)
    5. The Woggle-bug Selection (Frederic Chapin)
    6. Down Among the Marshes (L. Frank Baum)
    7. The Tik-Tok Man of Oz (Louis F. Gottschalk)
    8. The Maid of Arran (L. Frank Baum)
    9. Prelude/Ojo's Theme - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    10. Dr. Pipt/Jesseva & Danx - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    11. The Patchwork Girl Theme (Gottschalk)
    12. Munchkin Waltz - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottscahlk)
    13. Soldier with the Green Whiskers - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    14. The Woozy - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    15. The Hoppers - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    16. The Tottenhots - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    17. Horners/Lonesome Zoop - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    18. The Dark Well - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)
    19. Royal March - Patchwork Girl of Oz (Gottschalk)

    Album Description

    Rebuilding the Lost Oz Before Judy Garland sang Over the Rainbow, Oz had inspired over 200 songs. This CD provides an overview of the rich early musical legacy of Oz. Most of the original music of Oz is associated with Baums stage works: The Wizard of Oz (1902), The Woggle-Bug (1905), and The Tik-Tok Man of Oz (1913). In the absence of published vocal scores, music was gathered in the form of published songs, piano or orchestral medley arrangements, and manuscripts. For the Wizard suite, I drew upon Tietjens own manuscript indications and a 1902 orchestral selection by Hilding Anderson, who would later orchestrate for Gershwin shows. The Tik-Tok Man selection is a 1913 orchestral arrangement by J. Bodewalt Lampe, who, like Gottschalk, was a pioneering film composer. From these scores, it was a matter of laying down the parts track by track; fortunately, advances in digital sampling synthesis have allowed me to record this music within a reasonable budget without sounding like Switched-on-Baum. The scores and parts are available for performance. The Cowardly Lions share of this collaboration was done before David and I met, through hours of on-line conversation. The audience for The Wizard of Oz in 1902 largely arrived in horse drawn carriages to see the first stage show in history with electrically controlled lighting. For this project to have been coordinated through the internet and realized digitally is a wonder worthy of Baums imagination.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Restorations.......2006-06-04

    James Doyle does a wonderful job restoring and re-creating these early scores which would otherwise be lost to time. You should also check out his recording "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Toronto Cast Recording", a completely new musical production which is extremely faithful to Baum's original book.

    5 out of 5 stars What?.......2000-07-20

    Can someone PLEASE help me? I love the story of The Wizard of Oz. I'm sure this is a great CD, but does it have any words or is it just music. If some one can help me I would be vary thankful!

    4 out of 5 stars Excellent, historical, entertaining.......2000-01-01

    The Hungry Tiger CD _Before the Rainbow_ is excellent and I recommend it highly. I might (or might not) have preferred "period instruments" to the synthesizer, but then it would have cost too much to produce and we'd be without anything. My roommate/landlady said the final grand march from Patchwork Girl sounded like "roller skating music." But that was intended as a compliment. No Oz fan can live without this recording.
    The Gift: Score from the Motion Picture
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • lilmama
    • Misinformed
    		 The Gift: Score from the Motion Picture
    Christopher Young , and Various Artists - Soundtracks - 2001
    Manufacturer: Will Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    4. The Gift

    ASIN: B0000589FO
    Release Date: 2001-02-06

    Tracks:

    1. The Gift
    2. She Was A Friend To Me
    3. Use Your Instincts
    4. Blue Diamond
    5. Cryptomnesia
    6. Predictions
    7. Clear Sensing
    8. Fiddler Dream
    9. Scottoma
    10. Banshee
    11. Ignis Fatuus
    12. Empathy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars lilmama.......2003-04-08

    I saw this movie last night for the first time. It was hauntingly wonderful. And the music (the original score, not the country western singers)just added to the movie! I highly recommend this movie/original score...

    5 out of 5 stars Misinformed.......2001-11-24

    I didn't realize at the time when I wrote the last review that there were 2 cds to this movie. I bought the the music which featured the country western singers. So folks I am hoping the next order will deliver me the music that was throughout the background.
    The Gift
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      		The Gift
      Andre Nickatina
      Manufacturer: Fillmoe Coleman
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00079Z9PU
      Release Date: 2005-01-25

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