Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life

ayn rand: a sense of life

Track Listings
1. Main Title: ";A Sense of Life"; (Narration by Sharon Gless)
2. Family, Youth and Independence
3. An Adult Entity
4. ";Canadian Capers"; (Gus Chandler, Bert White and Henry Cohen)
5. Cyrus
6. Revolution, Victor Hugo and God
7. A Door Opening
8. Aristotle and Plato
9. Russia as Hell
10. A heart Skipping Beats
11. Arrival in America, Movies and DeMille
12. Her Ideal Face: Frank O'Connor
13. ";Benevolent Inevitability";
14. ";Writing Engine";
15. RKO and the Movie Diary
16. IDEAL: ";The Man on the Rock"; (Kay Gonda performed by Janne Peters)
17. The Match King
18. WOMAN ON TRIAL
19. WE THE LIVING
20. Permission Denied, ANTHEM and the Birth of THE FOUNTAINHEAD
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Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Jeff Britting has composed music for theater, film and radio. He is presently working on an opera set in Los Angeles, as well as writing a series of instrumental and spoken word CDs.

Product Description
Music, narration and dialogue from the original motion picture soundtrack of the Oscar nominated feature documentary, AYN RAND: A SENSE OF LIFE. Original score composed by Jeff Britting with narration excerpts by Sharon Gless. Also included are dialogue excerpts from Ayn Rand's play, IDEAL, performed by Janne Peters and a rare archival recording of Ayn Rand's testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (1947). In addition, this soundtrack includes two vintage recordings taked directly from Ayn Rand's personal record collection, rare photos and extensive comments from the composer, Jeff Britting.

Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life,Jeff Britting & Various Artists

Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Sense of Contentment and Accomplishment
  • A sense of music
 Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000J70H
Release Date: 1999-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Main Title: ";A Sense of Life"; (Narration by Sharon Gless)
  2. Family, Youth and Independence
  3. An Adult Entity
  4. ";Canadian Capers"; (Gus Chandler, Bert White and Henry Cohen)
  5. Cyrus
  6. Revolution, Victor Hugo and God
  7. A Door Opening
  8. Aristotle and Plato
  9. Russia as Hell
  10. A heart Skipping Beats
  11. Arrival in America, Movies and DeMille
  12. Her Ideal Face: Frank O'Connor
  13. ";Benevolent Inevitability";
  14. ";Writing Engine";
  15. RKO and the Movie Diary
  16. IDEAL: ";The Man on the Rock"; (Kay Gonda performed by Janne Peters)
  17. The Match King
  18. WOMAN ON TRIAL
  19. WE THE LIVING
  20. Permission Denied, ANTHEM and the Birth of THE FOUNTAINHEAD
  21. Frank Lloyd Wright
  22. H.U.A.C.: ";A Dubious Undertaking"; (Testimony: Congressman John McDowell and Ayn Rand)
  23. THE FOUNTAINHEAD: Novel to Film
  24. Return to New York: Ayn and Frank's Theme
  25. ATLAS SHRUGGED: ";The Feminine Roark";
  26. America and ";The Problem of Universals";
  27. Non-fiction: Marilyn Monroe, Racism, Apollo 11
  28. Nora
  29. Man at his Best (Narration by Sharon Gless), End Credits, ";Will O' the Wisp"; (Music by Herbert Kurster)

Album Description

Music, narration and dialogue from the original motion picture soundtrack of the Oscar nominated feature documentary, AYN RAND: A SENSE OF LIFE. Original score composed by Jeff Britting with narration excerpts by Sharon Gless. Also included are dialogue excerpts from Ayn Rand's play, IDEAL, performed by Janne Peters and a rare archival recording of Ayn Rand's testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (1947). In addition, this soundtrack includes two vintage recordings taked directly from Ayn Rand's personal record collection, rare photos and extensive comments from the composer, Jeff Britting.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Sense of Contentment and Accomplishment.......2000-11-11

When I put in the CD and begin to listen to the music of Jeff Britting's soundtrack "A Sense of Life", I know that for the next hour or so I will have a feeling of contentment and well, basically, happiness. I can only describe the music as new age (for lack of a better description) with a purpose - and the purpose is what makes the music so unique and meaningful. The CDs brief initial voiceover sets one on the right track. Later, the inclusion of a scene from one of Ayn Rand's works helps remind me of my goals and philosophy of life. Finally, the addition of Ayn Rand's presentation to Congress reminds me of the times in which she lived and the importance of freedom and individuality. Overall, Jeff Britting's soundtrack takes me somewhere where I want to go - back to myself and my sense of purpose, and yes too, to my sense of life. Thank you.

5 out of 5 stars A sense of music.......2000-07-12

This CD is a good listen. I have seen the documentary, which was nominated for an Academy Award for 1998, and the CD successfully takes you on the same jouney as the film. The music is thought provoking, but non intrusive enough that you can work and listen at the same time or just sit back and relax and follow the journey. Enjoy!

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