An Education
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Free Music Review: The Oscar Goes To... Percy Faith!
Hit: 5 Stars
As a film, the central conceit of Nick Hornby's, An Education is, for an alleged piece of non-fiction, breathtakingly vacant - a 16 y/o Oxford-aspiring cellist in 1961 London lives under the suffocating authority of her provincial, dilatant father - who suddenly and inexplicably has very little to say when she takes up with a thirty, forty-something cad, cum playboy, creepily (and expertly) inhabited by Peter Skarsgard. At forty-five minutes in, while I became numb to the implausibility of the story-line, the absolutely sublime, pre-Mod, pre-Invasion soundtrack became more than ample consolation for the screenwriter's suspension of reality meanderings.
As with all great soundtracks, the meticulous fusion of jazz, R&B and French Torch creates an adrenaline-blues aerie that perfectly captures time, place and emotion. In the case of An Education it can certainly be argued that the all-star assemblage of Mel Torme, Brenda Lee, Juliette Greco, Ray Charles, Percy Faith and Madeline Peyroux may, in fact, be the story's most believable characters.
A stunner of a soundtrack and a must have!
Free Music Review: Old Cool Is New Cool Again
Hit: 5 Stars
Like the movie it comes from, this collection of various late mid-century era pop/jazz artists, sprinkled with a few contemporary ones, transports the listener back to a specific time, without seeming dated. Of course there are the atmospheric, 'Soundtrack sounding' Paul Englishby (The movie's music composer) insturmental tracks to enjoy or endure... depending on your tastes or IF you've seen the movie (Hey, It IS a soundtrack, after all!). But There IS Great Music here which sets both a retro & current sexy cool, 'Very Chill' mood. Nice musical background for a relaxed, mature yet trendy, group gathering or something more intimate. My Personal fav artist's tracks: Beth Rowley, Juliette Greco (2 tracks each) Mel Torme, Ray Charles & The Rayettes, The Hunters, Percy Faith, Melody Gardot, Madeline Peyroux & the current, talented & hot, Duffy (Who has a cameo appearance in the film & whos' song plays during the closing credits. My original reason for buying the CD)Free Music Review: "An Education" Movie Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
This motion picture sound track preludes the eve of the "Swingin" 60's" in Europe. Romantic French torch songs, British Invasion sounds and great jazz. It takes me back to an age of freedom and innocence. Days of backpacking across Europe. It feature Duffy, in my opinion the best singer of her generation.Free Music Review: Great Movie Soundtrack from "An Education" set in the early 60's
Hit: 5 Stars
This soundtrack is a great snapshot of early 60's music. (pre-British Invasion) I bought the soundtrack so that I could get the song by Duffy "Smoke Without Fire" which she wrote for this movie, but all the cuts are worth listening to over and over.Free Music Review: A Charmer for all Ages
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of the best soundtrack albums I've ever purchased. It's a combination of smart retro with a French vibe. I like it, my 25 year old daughter likes it, and my 15 year old god-daughter likes it. Something for everyone!