Eve's Bayou (1997 Film) [Soundtrack]

eve's bayou (1997 film) [soundtrack]

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Renowned jazz artist Terence Blanchard gives his second career composing soundtracks a nice boost with the music for Eve's Bayou, seamlessly blending jazz and classical styles into a unified whole. This means that at times you hear a guitar taking the melody, backed up by a string section, or a main theme played first as a classical arrangement, then reworked into a jazz piece. The result is at times fast paced and tense, more often quiet and atmospheric, setting the mood for the film. There's a certain intimacy about this music that most orchestral soundtracks rarely capture; it's a testimony to Blanchard's skill as a composer that this works so well, without becoming sappy or maudlin. --Genevieve Williams

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Eve's Bayou (1997 Film) [Soundtrack]

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Great taste of Louisiana
A Child with the Blues
Terence Blanchard should be composing more scores
some of the best in blues

Eve's Bayou: The Collection
Jimmy Radcliffe , and Bobby "Blue" Bland
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002P7G
Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

A Child With The Blues - Erykah Badu
I Pretend I'm Loving You - Jimmy Radcliffe
Turn On Your Love Light - Bobby 'Blue' Bland
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying - Ray Charles
Anymore - Johnny Ace
Farther Up Down the Road - Bobby 'Blue' Bland
Overboard - Sugar Boy Crawford
C'est Pas La Peine Brailler - Geno Delafose
Sunday Kind Of Love - Etta James
Trouble In Mind - Louis Armstrong
Eve's Blossom - The Utah Film Orchestra/Terence Blanchard
A Child With The Blues (Izm Mix) - Erykah Badu

Amazon.com

Renowned jazz artist Terence Blanchard gives his second career composing soundtracks a nice boost with the music for Eve's Bayou, seamlessly blending jazz and classical styles into a unified whole. This means that at times you hear a guitar taking the melody, backed up by a string section, or a main theme played first as a classical arrangement, then reworked into a jazz piece. The result is at times fast paced and tense, more often quiet and atmospheric, setting the mood for the film. There's a certain intimacy about this music that most orchestral soundtracks rarely capture; it's a testimony to Blanchard's skill as a composer that this works so well, without becoming sappy or maudlin. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Great taste of Louisiana.......2002-10-12

I admit I bought this cd, because I love Erykah Badu. She has two songs on this cd(well, one is a remixed version.) But, actually I preferred the other cuts on the CD even more! You feel like you are in Louisiana when listening to this music. It has great Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Cajun songs. My favorite tracks are "Don't Let The Sun Catch you Crying" by the always soulful great, Ray Charles. Another fantastic singer featured on this Cd is the very talented Etta James. Her song, "Sunday Kind of Love," is an absolute classic. There are some great instumentals and Jazz music by the late genius, Louis Armstrong. I also loved the Cajun tune, "C'est Pas La Peine Brailler," by Geno Delafose. I don't usually buy soundtracks, but this one is definitely a keeper! It really expresses the feelings of the movie very well.

A Child with the Blues.......2001-03-05

Having never seen Eve's Bayou, I purchased this CD in a special deal. However, this beautiful collection of jazz and blues vocals and orchestration soon won me over. These songs, especially the score, paint a vivid picture of Eve's Bayou. A particular favorite is the soulful "A Child with the Blues," presented on this disc in two versions. I agree fully with the director Kasi Lennons when she calls Erykah Badu "contemporary yet timeless." With big names such as Etta James and Ray Charles, and a thoughtful choice of period-specific music, this collection is sure to please. My one complaint was that the CD covered too much ground, but I guess it would not be a soundtrack if it didn't.

Terence Blanchard should be composing more scores.......1999-08-17

FIVE STARS IS NOT ENOUGH

The main reason I watched this movie was to listen to Blanchard's score. I'm not a big jazz fan yet, but really like how he infuses jazz in this score and the one for "Malcolm X."

The movie was good, but Blanchard's score added more. I really like all the cues related to Mozelle - great melody.

This is a great score that I would recommend to anyone. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. A WORTHY BUY.

some of the best in blues.......1998-05-16

This CD has everything that Blues Brothers 2000 wish it had. Erykah Badu's very saucy "Child With the Blues" made me become an instant fan or hers. And the zestful creole music mixed with classics from the legendary Bobby Blue Bland and others makes this CD gold!