The Shipping News
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Free Music Review: Lovely soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Very soothing music -- have put this CD on and put it on repeat to have it play over and over again.Free Music Review: "Christopher Young delivers a compassionate score"
Hit: 4 Stars
Some heavy weights on the casting line up of "The Shipping News"...leading the pack is Kevin Spacey(Quoyle), Judi Dench(Agnis Hamm), Cate Blanchett(Petal Bear), Julianne Moore(Wavey), Pete Postlethwaite(Tert Card) and Scott Glenn(Jack Buggit), who happens to be one of my favorite actors from "Backdraft", "Silverado" and "The Right Stuff"...filmed inNewfoundland and based on the E. Annie Proulx novel(Pulitzer Prize winner) and the gifted director Lasse Hallstrom("The Cider House" and "Chocolat"), both wonderful films...even with this cast and director, the film falls short of what we've come to expect from all concerned in the past.
However, the music is first class...as Christopher Young captures the landscape and the lives of the people on the island...each cue sets the tone and mood for every scene...Young has come of age, belongs to one of Hollywood's busiest composers.
A few stand outs come to mind ~ "ALWYN SPIRES", almost a lullaby with solo guitar and counterpoints from the string section..."SAIL ON", lonely guitar strings open with Celtic
sounding flutes answering the string sections, beautiful colors of each theme transpire blending percussion creeps into the melodic symphony, giving you the satisfaction of life starting over.
Much credit to Milan Entertainment, The Philharmonia Orchestra, Allan Wilson(conductor) and our composer Christopher Young...the opening track "SHIPPING NEWS", sets the stage for a compelling drama and the score adds another character to the cast of
players...once again brilliant arrangements, orchestration and performance from this haunting cue...stays with you for days, gotta love it!
Total Time: 46:12 on 16 Tracks ~ Milan 35983 ~ (2002)
Free Music Review: Haunting Soundtrack to an Excellent Film
Hit: 4 Stars
Contrary to some reviews that I have read, having now seen it twice, I think The Shipping News is an excellent film. It tells a good tale, is extremely well acted, and is very atmospheric. One of the great things about the film is the music. It features the Uilean Pipes, Penny Whistle, Hurdy Gurdy, Fiddle, Harps, as well as Guitars, and creates a haunting backdrop to the film. You could almost imagine you were there in Newfoundland. I like this soundtrack CD - very much - what more can I say?Free Music Review: The Shipping News
Hit: 4 Stars
I enjoyed the movie so much and loved the sound track, which I have really enjoyed and would recommend it to everyone who enjoys music with a Celtic sound.Free Music Review: Shipping News
Hit: 4 Stars
I thought I was purchasing a sound track from the movie, not the book on tape. My mistake. I will listen to the book on my next trip.