August Rush: Music From The Motion Picture
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Free Music Notes for August Rush: Music From The Motion Picture
Free Music Review: One of the Best Movies and Soundtracks of the Last Ten Years.
Hit: 5 Stars
Having watched August Rush at least 15-20 times, the music is forever ingrained in my memory. I saw it three times in the theatre and bought it immediately when it came out on DVD. It took me the better part of a year to buy the soundtrack, but once I did (last week), I have not stopped playing it!!!
I will at the outset, just get my minor complaints out. On the second track "Bach/Break" the beautiful cello that is interspersed throughout the track in the movie is missing. There is only cello in the beginning on the soundtrack version, which is very disapointing because it was was made the track so good!!! I also have the same feeling for "Elger/Something Inside". Also missing is the beautiful organ piece in the film where August is experiementing and composing on an organ. A few version of Jonathan Rhys Meyeres singing "Moondance" would have been nice too, but oh well.
Other than those very minor quibbles, this soundtrack is leaps and bounds ahead of 99% of the movie soundtracks that come out in that this soundtrack is consistently good. From the music taken straight out of the film tracks 1-10, to the music that fills the end credits, tracks 11-14; every single track is solid. The accoustic instrumentals "Bari Improv" and "Ritual Dance" by Kaki King are absolutely superb! Also, the beautiful "Raise it Up" is a very encouraging piece of gospel music with the lovely voice of Jamila Simone Nash. Although it would have been preferable to hear Leon Thomas III sing "La Bamba" accoustically like he does in the movie, rather than a full instrumental version.
Regardless of my minor complaints, this is a soundtrack that will be enhanced by seeing the movie, but it is not necassary to have seen the movie to enjoy this music, it is just flat out great music.
God Bless ~Amy
Free Music Review: Blissfully Delivers
Hit: 5 Stars
A movie about the power of music should have a delightful soundtrack; & "August Rush" blissfully delivers. Because of the style, my favorites are the Jonathan Rhys Meyers' numbers "This Time" & "Something Inside." "This Time" builds beautifully with an emotional delivery, "I been singing, watching life pass from the sidelines; Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds; I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind, Would the wind be at my back? Could I get you off my mind?" It's lovely. "Something Inside/Elgar" combines the classical and pop performances in a lovely combination, "You wish you could find something warm 'cause you're shivering cold." The two Kaki King tracks are delicious, partly because of the sweet scenes from the film. "August's Rhapsody" is lovely with the sonic input August observes in the film and the insertion of the instrumental take on Van Morrison's "Moondance." Paula Cole is a delightful vocalist whose CD Courage had my #1 favorite song from last year, "Safe In My Arms." She has done duets with Chris Botti on several discs. Their teaming on the famous Billie Holiday number "God Bless the Child" that was also a Blood, Sweat & Tears centerpiece is moving & gorgeous. This is one of the best soundtrack CDs because the music is stylistically varied & consistently excellent. Enjoy!Free Music Review: Besides being a strong addition to the movie, music that stands on its own, lovely!
Hit: 5 Stars
. This was a delight to listen to and our whole family loves this CD. Most of the songs are favorites, from the main title featuring Marn Mancina, with spoken excerpts from the movie itself, a common practice for many movie soundtracks - and just fine by me - to the variations on the classic Moondance, one featuring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and the other showcasing the talents of Chris Botti.
Even weakest pieces here are very listenable (is that a word?) In any case, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a revelation and John Legend's Someday has become a real staple on my CD player. You'll find Dueling Guitars to be a contrast to any earlier version you might have heard, an improvisation and interpretation which I found intriguing.
If I had to sum up the "feel" of this CD, I'd say it is a blend of jazz, pop and relatively easy listening music but it is NOT Muzak. Don't assume that. It goes nicely with a glass of red wine, roaring fire and a good book.
Artists featured include: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Steve Erdody, Kaki King, John Legend, Heitor Pereira and Doug Smith, Mark Mancina and Chris Botti, among others.
As always, I do suggest you listen to the music samples at Amazon or other sites before purchasing this, although they'll give you only a taste of the entire piece.
Free Music Review: A classic, give or take a few tracks.
Hit: 5 Stars
For entirely sentimental reasons I am going to dismiss the three average pop tunes at the end and label this one of my favorite albums.
Mark Mancina's "Main Title", "August's Rhapsody" and the 8 tracks in between are actually music featured in the motion picture. In a nutshell, you get an Oscar-nominated gospel song (Raise it Up), a striking lone harmonica soliloquy (Moondance by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, harmonica reportedly performed by Robin Williams even though the linear notes soley credits Rhys Meyers for the song), a folk-rock masterpiece (This Time), classical/rock crossovers (Bach/Break, Elgar/Something Inside), slapping guitar solos (Bari Improv, Ritual Dance), and of course the compositional talent of Mark Mancina on the epic "August's Rhapsody."
Jonathan Rhys Meyers' sentimental rendering of "This Time", an ode to folk-rock perfection that blends his achingly tortured disposition with subtle guitars and a mournful cello solo, is the song that culminates all that is right about the soundtrack to August Rush. Passion, melancholy, musical reverence, contrite longing are all present yet the humility and painfully honest delivery prevent the song (and the album) from appearing too wrapped up in its own angst.
Free Music Review: perfect rush
Hit: 5 Stars
an entire album filling my heart.as everything i am feeling starts releasing,,,melodies easing as mediation gradually filling your soul tuning in with a calling chello soothing you into hard passionate guitar as singer cries heartfelt...i put this on and let my whole being melt fulfilling every moods needs to relax or rock n roll.. car rides anywhere... this cd fits all aspects of rides from peace to attitudes.. bringing out the best feeling you require at the time. i fall asleep listening to it when i need a babysitter (for myself) to relax. i've watched the movie so many times just to hear vibrations my heart requires..
my granddaughter is 6 and she makes me play one song over and over so she can learn the words speaking to her innocence clearly not always heard everyday. what a wonderful feeling to be touched so much by a whole cd...i would give enough stars to fill eternity, if amazon's rating would allow ;)
any sweetheart searching for cds...please try this one for me ;) you'll love it i guarantee! xxx