Reach The Rock: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

reach the rock: music from the motion picture [soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
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John McEntire of Chicago's Tortoise is riding the postrock wave for all it's worth. The soundtrack for director William Ryan's film features a sizable chunk of McEntire's instrumental work as well as contributions from a full-fledged Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Polvo, Dianogoh, and Bundy K. Brown. Don't expect much in the way of the bands' previous output. This is background music where, and atmosphere reigns supreme. A series of muted abstract pieces that veer dangerously close to New Age (as opposed to Tortoise's usual fusion), the music pulses to its own internal logic, dissolving in bursts of minimalist color and ambient layering. Nothing particularly substantial on their own terms, the pieces work as something more likely absorbed than listened to; the placid textures encourage a reflective, meditative state. --Rob O'Connor

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Reach The Rock: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]
Reach The Rock: Music From The Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Brilliant and Unique
  • Great Recording
  • Yawn.
  • in one word brilliant
 Reach The Rock: Music From The Motion Picture
John McEntire
Manufacturer: Hefty Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I5ZF
Release Date: 1999-03-16

Tracks:

  1. In A Thimble - Tortise
  2. Criminal Record
  3. Overview
  4. Stolen Car
  5. Drift - Bundy K. Brown
  6. Quinn Goes To Town
  7. Window Lights - Sea And Cake
  8. Reverse Migraine - Polvo
  9. Lise Arrives
  10. The Kiss
  11. Main Title
  12. Dreams Of Being King - Dianogah

Amazon.com

John McEntire of Chicago's Tortoise is riding the postrock wave for all it's worth. The soundtrack for director William Ryan's film features a sizable chunk of McEntire's instrumental work as well as contributions from a full-fledged Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Polvo, Dianogoh, and Bundy K. Brown. Don't expect much in the way of the bands' previous output. This is background music where, and atmosphere reigns supreme. A series of muted abstract pieces that veer dangerously close to New Age (as opposed to Tortoise's usual fusion), the music pulses to its own internal logic, dissolving in bursts of minimalist color and ambient layering. Nothing particularly substantial on their own terms, the pieces work as something more likely absorbed than listened to; the placid textures encourage a reflective, meditative state. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant and Unique.......2007-02-25

I absolutely love this album. I bought this album when it first came out because the record store I went to were out of the particular Tortoise record I was looking for. This album encapsulates a particular time in McEntire's work, filling the gap between Millions Now Living/ TNT/ Sea and Cake's the Fawn. This really is some of McEntire's best work, and I am still in awe of this album to this date. It also fits nicely with the Hefty Records catalogue making me wonder how much input John Hughes III had in it ( I mean that in a positive light). This album is an absolute must for anyone who is a fan of ANY of McEntire's work. Can't praise this one enough...

5 out of 5 stars Great Recording.......1999-08-16

This recording is phenomenal. Great for late night smoking, shrooming, or just chilling with friends. A must for all true Tortoise fans. But be prepared: It's mellow...

2 out of 5 stars Yawn........1999-06-23

I expected more from this CD. This is mostly instrumental mood music, just fine for a movie soundtrack, but pretty boring on its own. Tortoise's "Millions Now Living..." CD covers the same musical territory and is a real mind-blower. Buy that instead.

5 out of 5 stars in one word brilliant.......1999-04-19

the soundtrack for the film reach the rock has an excellent blend of mood, feeling, and mystery. i think that john mcentire did an amazing job on the whole project. i especially like the tenth song on the cd entitled the kiss. the song by dianogah entitled dreams of being king, has the must beautiful guitar parts. the polvo track, reverse migraine, with the piano, the rich and soothing piano. this release excites me about the future of music. YOU MUST BUY THIS CD

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