Minor Swing [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Look In Your Eyes
2. We All Know
3. Luxury
4. Colour Of Stone
5. Beware
6. Goodbye
7. Henry
8. Way Out
9. Amazing
10. Life Is The Child
11. Somebody
12. Angel

Minor Swing,Da Capo,EMI Int'l,Acid Rock,Germany,Hard Rock,Pop,Psychedelic,Rock,World Music
Chocolat: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (2001 Film)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous! Thank you Rachel Portman.
  • As much of a treat as a mug of hot chocolate with a dash of chilli pepper!
  • Chocolat,Rachel Portman
  • Chocolat, The Soundtrack
  • Case cracked
Chocolat: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (2001 Film)

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000056O00
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

  1. Minor Swing
  2. Main Titles
  3. The Story of Grandmere
  4. Vianne Sets Up Shop
  5. Three Woman
  6. Vianne Confronts the Comte
  7. Other Possibilities
  8. Guillaume's Confession
  9. Passage of Time
  10. Boycott Immorality
  11. Party Preparations
  12. Chocolate Sauce
  13. Fire
  14. Vianne Gazes at the River
  15. Mayan Bowl Breaks
  16. Taste of Chocolate
  17. Ashes to the Wind/Roux Returns
  18. Caravan

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Director Lasse Hallstrom's recipe for Chocolat is bittersweet, a tale of human hope and frailty imbued with no small amount of symbolism. It's a story that requires a deft, sensitive musical touch, and Hallstrom has wisely turned again to English composer Rachel Portman for the honors. As she did on The Legend of Bagger Vance and her previous, Academy Award-nominated collaboration with Hallstrom, The Cider House Rules, Portman walks the fine line between preciousness and delicacy with grace and dignity. The gypsy flavor of Django Reinhardt's and Stephane Grappelli's "Minor Swing" sets the story's place and time, while Portman's gentle pastoral melodies outline its emotional core, with a few gratifying excursions into more Euro-ethnic music to keep it well-seasoned. The result is another quiet, powerful Portman masterpiece. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous! Thank you Rachel Portman........2007-06-09

The movie is pure magic and the Rachel Portman did not let us down. I can listen to this music again and again, never tiring of it's up lifting magical ability to transport me to the French countryside with a smile of delight.

5 out of 5 stars As much of a treat as a mug of hot chocolate with a dash of chilli pepper!.......2007-05-18

This is a powerful soundtrack with a meditteranean feel, an evocative reminder of an outstanding film. There is a wonderful mix of melodies - some beautiful, haunting, melancholic and intrigueing, others joyful and uplifting. It's a bit of classical mixed with a bit of latin guitar and a touch of gypsy. A couple of the tracks are Johnny Depp playing multi-layered ethnic guitar solo. Superb. I had to have it. Try it. You'll be glad you did.

5 out of 5 stars Chocolat,Rachel Portman.......2007-05-16

With out a doubt,this masterpiece is one of the greatest pieces of work on the planet, so far in this century. While Srticly for the experienced
connesurer of sophisticated pop classic this CD is heavenly and divine.
absolute must have. Perfect for ADULT ROMANCE evenings that include
potential making out and drinking alittle fine wine after dinner.

4 out of 5 stars Chocolat, The Soundtrack.......2007-05-12

An absolutely fabulous collection of music, we play it continuously, there is something organic about. Certain Tracks stir a very deep feeling and reminds me of picnics by the riverside. Whilst playing and reading to which section of the film each piece belongs, it brings back very clear images of the Actors and the part they played. A Great film and superb music.

3 out of 5 stars Case cracked.......2007-04-11

Love the music, but both were put in a simple padded envelope, consequently the CD case was cracked in a couple places.
Jacques Loussier Plays Bach
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Good but too literal and too classical
  • French Brubeck
  • BACH & JAZZ LOVERS
  • Treat yourself nice with Loussier's music...
  • An authentic masterpiece
Jacques Loussier Plays Bach

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000003D5Q
Release Date: 1996-08-27

Tracks:

  1. Fugue No.5 In D Major
  2. Italian Conerto: Allegro
  3. Italian Concerto: Andante
  4. Italian Concerto: Presto
  5. Pastorale In C Minor
  6. Air On A G String
  7. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor
  8. Gavotte In D Major
  9. Concerto In D Minor: Allegro
  10. Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
  11. Concerto In D Minor: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good but too literal and too classical.......2007-02-24

This, when you boil it down to its essence, pretty much sounds like classical music played with a jazz beat rather than any extended jazz improvisations on classical pieces akin to the Wayne Shorter band's interpretation of "Valse Triste" on the "Soothsayer" album. In fact, this sounds less jazzy than Brubeck's 1950s classical themed album "Jazz Impressions of Eurasia" or Stan Getz's interpretation of Michel Legrand's "Back to Bach" on "Communications '72."

This is more like a jazz version of what Emerson, Lake & Palmer do with rock music. Loussier's technique is formidable and his band are total virtuosos on their instruments and the album as a whole is impressive and fun to hear when you're in a more upbeat and non-introspective mood but the deepness of the Bach pieces are definitely trivialized by doing it in the jazz idiom this straight. Jazz gets deep through improvisation. I think Loussier needed to give himself freer rein to express himself and improvise. If I want straight Bach I can go listen to the original pieces done by the best classical players of all time.

Threfore, this is a higher-than-average recommendation only if you don't mind some high-energy classical-light with overtones of cool-jazz hipness but if you want something state-of-the-art that really digs deep go listen to Brad Mehldau's trio offerings.

5 out of 5 stars French Brubeck.......2005-09-25

If you like the fusion of classical with jazz(Forinstance"Jazz impressions of eurasia"you will love this disc.

5 out of 5 stars BACH & JAZZ LOVERS.......2000-12-31

Being a huge fan of Bach's (I could honestly listen to his piano and vocal music all day long!) this album was a natural for me. After reading the other reviews online and hearing two friends rave about it, I decided to buy this CD and am awfully glad I did. What wonderful arrangements! This is definitely an album for both Bach lovers and jazz lovers. The source music is, of course, powerful and innovative; Loussier takes Bach and doesn't so much "transform" him as he does take the music to another level...keeping all the beauty. My personal favorite would be the very familiar "Air On A G String." Not better, mind you. Simply wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars Treat yourself nice with Loussier's music..........2000-10-27

My best friend introduced this CD to me, the very first time for me to explore how fantastic someone can make for classic music! I am a lover for both classic and jazz music. Loussier is the master for this beautiful combination! Treat yourself nice every now and then, and enjoy this CD with friends or along with a good bottle of wine! I can't help it but fall in love with his music, eventually become a collector of Loussier's work. And I am glad to tell you that friends around me start to appreciate classic music because of the Loussier... You will love him too!

5 out of 5 stars An authentic masterpiece.......2000-05-21

If Bach himself could listen Loissier version of his music, he would say "he understood the escence". I'really enjoyed this cd, and I recommend it to every Bach lover, and to every good jazz lover.
Tenth Anniversary Special Edition
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • SO MUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC
Tenth Anniversary Special Edition

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ASIN: B000003GEU
Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

  1. Just Friends - Johnny Frigo/Bucky/John Pizzarelli
  2. Sugar Blues - Clark Terry
  3. Charles Christopher - Phil Woods
  4. Miss Bea - McCoy Tyner
  5. Congo Blues - Red Rodney
  6. Tricotism - Eddie Daniels
  7. I Love Lucy - Paquito D'Rivera
  8. Meditation - Ana Caram
  9. Grandma's Hands - Livingston Taylor
  10. What You Don't Know - Sara K.
  11. Mama Let Me Lay It On You - Cephas And Wiggins
  12. What Am I Gonna Do With You? - Kenny Rankin
  13. The Word Around Town - Rebecca Pidgeon
  14. Samba De Orfeo - Luiz Bonfa
  15. Caribbean Sunrise - Mongo Santamaria
  16. Rhythms - Badi Assad
  17. Rewind - Oregon
  18. No Quiero Verte - Carlos Heredia

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  1. Concerto No.2 In C Minor, Op.18: Moderato - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Jascha Horenstein/Earl Wild
  2. Symphony No.2 In D, Op.43: Allegretto - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli
  3. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op.98: Allegro Energico E Passionato - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Fritz Reiner
  4. The Four Seasons Concerto In G Minor 'L'Estate' (Summer), RV 315: Presto - The Connecticut Early Music Festival Ensemble/Igor Kipnis
  5. The Flute Quartets: No.4 In A, KV 298: Rondeau - Allegretto Grazioso - Gary Schocker/The Chester String Quartet
  6. Piano Concerto No.9 In E-flat, KV 271: I. Rondo - Presto - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg/Nicola Frisardi
  7. Goyescas: El Fandango De Candil - Benita Meshulam
  8. Piano Trio In A Minor: Final (Anime) - The Ahn Trio
  9. The Soldier's Tale For Three Actors & Instrumental Ensemble: The Soldier's March - Solisti New York/Ransom Wilson
  10. The Fantasias For Solo Piano: Choro No.21 - David Chesky
  11. Choro No.1 - Orquesta Nova/Carlos Franzetti
  12. Antiphon: Like As A Heart Psalms and Spiritual Songs - Westminster Chor/Joseph Flummerfelt

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars SO MUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC.......2004-08-09

Top notch performers, diverse musical genres,
expertly engineered recordings...a definate
must buy!!
Sonatas for Two Pianists
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • IL JAZZ "GIOIOSO" DI CLAUDE BOLLING
Sonatas for Two Pianists

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ASIN: B0000026YL
Release Date: 1989-11-20

Tracks:

  1. Sonata No. 1 In C Minor: Introduction
  2. Sonata No. 1 In C Minor: Swing Theme
  3. Sonata No. 1 In C Minor: Variations
  4. Sonata No. 1 In C Minor: Andante
  5. Sonata No. 1 In C Minor: Allegro
  6. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Classic Theme
  7. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Brazilian
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  11. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Drama
  12. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Schumania
  13. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Vivo
  14. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Stride
  15. Sonata No. 2 In G Sharp Minor: Con fuoco

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars IL JAZZ "GIOIOSO" DI CLAUDE BOLLING.......2000-06-19

DOPO AVER APPREZZATO,GIA'MOLTI ANNI FA,UN SUO CONCERTO PER PIANOFORTE ED ORCHESTRA ESEGUITO CON J.BERNARD POMMIER, HO ASCOLTATO CON VERO INTERESSE QUESTO CD CHE VA AD ARRICCHIRE LA NUMEROSA SERIE DI "SUITE" PER STRUMENTO SOLISTA E JAZZ PIANO TRIO, COMPOSTA DAL NOSTRO JAZZMAN-COMPOSITORE FRANCESE. QUI IL SEMPRE BRAVO BOLLING SI ESIBISCE CON UN ALTRO "MOSTRO SACRO" DEL PIANISMO INTERNAZIONALE, EMANUEL AX, DIPANANDO DUE SONATE DAVVERO STUPENDE, DALLE MELODIE E DALLA RITMICA TRASCINANTI. E'UNA VERA EMOZIONE ASCOLTARE LA SONATA N°1 IN C MINOR (...L'ALLEGRO IN 7/4)O L'ALLEGRO CON FUOCO DELLA SONATA N°2 IN G MINOR. DI CERTO UNO DEI DISCHI PIU' APPREZZATI DELLA MIA COLLEZIONE, CHE CONSIGLIEREI PROPRIO...A TUTTI!
Anything Goes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This is my idea of a fine saxophone quartet!!!
Anything Goes
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ASIN: B000056OE9
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Camelot
  2. Stella By Starlight
  3. Fur Elise
  4. Night And Day
  5. Begin The Beguine
  6. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
  7. Simple Gifts
  8. It Don't Mean A Thing
  9. Traumerei
  10. Sweet Georgia Brown
  11. Variations On 'I Got Rhythm'
  12. Pastorale
  13. Flight Of The Bumble Bee
  14. Fugue Well-Tampered
  15. Neverneverland
  16. Song For Margot
  17. Anything Goes
  18. When You Wish Upon A Star
  19. My Foolish Heart

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is my idea of a fine saxophone quartet!!!.......2004-07-01

A superb recording in every respect, from the perfect intonation, blend, and balance to the unique style and sound of this talented group! An array of tunes to delight the casual listener and music critic alike. Perhaps my best recording...certainly a favorite! As a saxophonist and teacher, I would like all my students to hear this fine recording.
Ravel: Bolero
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Music Only, Please!
  • The Jacques Loussier Trio continues to evolve
Ravel: Bolero

Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B00000J5Z4
Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

  1. Bolero
  2. I. Allegro
  3. II. Andante
  4. III. Vivace
  5. IV. Largo
  6. V. Presto
  7. VI. Cantabile
  8. VII. Prestissimo

Tracks:

  1. Introduction
  2. Prelude In C Major
  3. Air On A G String
  4. Toccata And Fugue in D Minor (Excerpt)
  5. Introduction
  6. Spring: II. Largo
  7. Summer: III. Presto
  8. Introduction
  9. Gymnopedie No. 1/Variation 1
  10. Gymnopedie No. 1/Variation 2 (Excerpt)
  11. Pas A Pas
  12. Introduction
  13. Bolero (Excerpt)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Music Only, Please!.......2000-07-28

The music on this CD is fantastic. But why the verbal introductions to selections on CD-2? I want to play the CD often, but don't want to hear the verbal intros each time. Why wasn't this text simply included in the album printed stuff?

5 out of 5 stars The Jacques Loussier Trio continues to evolve.......1999-09-22

I suppose it's only fair that someone should pare Ravel's sumptuous Bolero down to a piano trio, considering the considerable mileage that Ravel got out of doing the opposite (such as orchestrating Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition). Loussier and company do a sensational job, producing a riveting, swinging version that's got some genuinely mysterious and exotic moments. Drummer Arpino's extended solo about 2/3 of the way through deserves special attention for both its subtlety and intensity.

As if that wasn't enough, we finally get a chance to hear Jacques Loussier the composer. His wonderful harmonies are saturated with echoes of the great French (and Swiss) composers, but all of the pieces also have that wonderfully lilting spontaneous quality that he has brought to all of his previous recordings. Let's hope he keeps producing new material.
Music Box V. 2
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  • Great music/stories as well as sound quality
  • Fabulous for Kids
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ASIN: B00000212W
Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

  1. Lost In The Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  2. Papageno And The Birds: The Best Bird-Catcher (Der Voglefanger) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  3. The Queen Of The Night: You Must Journey (O Zitt're Nicht) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  4. Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Madchen) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  5. The Castle Of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  6. The Magic Flute: O Listen, Hear The Song (Wie Stark) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  7. The Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle Fusse)/What Twinkles So Brightly (Das Klinget)/Sarastro's ... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  8. Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  9. The Attack Of The Queen: The Powers Of Night (Der Holle Rache)/Tamino's Trial: This Path... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  10. Pamina's Lament: Oh My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich Fuhl's) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  11. In The Labyrinth: O Seekers Of The Light (Der, Welcher Wandert)/Tamino Mine/We Pass Proctected... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  12. Papageno And Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glockchen)/Pa-Pa-Papagena - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
  13. Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over (Bei Mannern)/Overture - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto #1, 1st Movt/Danse Napolitaine (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  2. Trepac (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  3. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/Turkey In The Straw/Waltzes (Serenade, And Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  4. Tea (Nutcracker)/Coffee (Nutcracker)/Chocolate (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  5. Danse Des Cygnes, Allegro (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  6. 1812 Overture (Excerpt) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  7. Silver (Sleeping Beauty)/Ragtime - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  8. Overture Act II (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  9. Girls' Chorus (Eugene Onegin) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  10. Coda, Act II (Nutcracker)/Rag On Tchaikovsky Theme - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  11. Marche Slav - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  12. Violente (Sleeping Beauty)/Sugar Plum Fairy (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  13. Le Sommeil, Panorama (Sleeping Beauty) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  14. Long, Long Ago/Onegin (Girls' Chorus)/Waltz Op.20 - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  15. Amazing Grace - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
  16. Serenade For Strings: Movt 1/Finale/1812 Overture: Finale - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak

Tracks:

  1. Orchestral Suite #3, Mvt. 1/Minuet In G/Gigue In G (French Suite #5) - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude In B Minor - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  3. Introducing The Orchestra/Organ Chorale Prelude: 'Allein Gott' - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  4. Brandenberg Concerto #5, Movt. 3 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  5. Flute Sonata in C, Mvt. 2/Organ: 'Es Ist Das Heil'/Orch Ste #2, Mvt. 6/Violin Sonata In E, Mvt. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  6. Prelude In C (Book 1 Of WTC)/Orchestral Suite #2, Mvt. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  7. Bist Du Bei Mir - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  8. Orchestral Suite #2, Badinerie - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  9. Orchestral Suite #3, Air For G String - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  10. Orchestral Suite #3, Gigue - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  11. 'Adventure In Music' - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  12. Goldberg Variations/Art Of Fugue - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  13. 'Liebster Jesu': Flute Sonata In C, Mvt. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
  14. 'We Hasten,' Cantata #78 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great music/stories as well as sound quality.......2004-02-11

The stories on CD are well written and very entertaining. I listened through all 3 CDs in one sitting when I got them! What's more, its sound quality is very good. I have other classical music CDs for kids and almost always I'm disappointed with the sound quality. (Violines sound like they have flu!)

This is a great buy for kids of all ages!!!

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for Kids.......2002-01-01

My two children, ages 7 and 5 received the Classical Kids Music Box, volumes 1 & 2 for Christmas this year and they can't seem to get enough of it! Each box contains 3 CD's, each on a different composer. Some are narrated by children and tell a story of the particular composer. Their popular compositions play in the background - this way the listener hears a partial biography of the composer as well as some music. Volume 1 contains stories of Handel, Beethoven and Vivaldi, and Volume 2 contains stories of Mozart, Bach and Tchaikovsky. I highly recommend this for all children who listed to music CD's, whether they're musically inclined or not.

5 out of 5 stars Music Box Series.......2001-04-23

To say this series of music is "CAPTIVATING" is a total understatement. We have enjoyed these immensely for 2 years now and are hoping they will continue to release more composers. These well-told stories will hold the interest of everyone at any age while introducing them to these brilliant composers. My son is a 12 year old AAA travel hockey player and listens to these CD's while going to sleep, every night, without fail! Last week he asked if he could go online to find music and I thought he was looking for something along the line of latest hits. What a surprise to find him looking for more of the Music Box Series. These collections are as valuable to classical music as Harry Potter has become to children's reading! The story of Beethoven is especially poignant, when you realize what he accomplished with his gift in spite of his many challenges. I won't give away the plots of these wonderful stories told in this series, however I will say they will be listened to over and over again! And just like Harry Potter, you can't wait for the next one!
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001 film)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • A solid score
  • re: Carter Burwell, Perfection, Disapointment, and Noir
  • Carter Burwell does another swell job on this one.
  • All the flavor, none of the calories
  • Beethoven & Billy Joel - Response to Andy Alabama
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001 film)
Carter Burwell , Ludwig van Beethoven , and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QK53
Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

  1. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor Op. 13 / Birdy's "Pathetique"
  2. Mozart: The Marriage Of Figaro: Che soave zeffiretto
  3. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major Op. 79 / Bringing Doris Home
  4. I Met Doris Blind
  5. Ed Visits Dave
  6. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor Op. 57 / Ed Returns Home
  7. I Love You Birdy Abundas!
  8. Nirdlinger's Swing
  9. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Op. 27
  10. The Fight
  11. The Bank
  12. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor Op. 13: Adagio Cantabile
  13. The Trial Of Ed Crane
  14. Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 7 in B Flat Op. 97: Andante Cantabile

Amazon.com

Twenty years after their accomplished and unsettling first feature film, Blood Simple, the brothers Coen have returned to their film noir roots with an ominous, monochromatic vengeance. As in all their films, music again plays a crucial supporting role and that means the sonic seasonings of career collaborator Carter Burwell, along with a slate of typically obtuse catalog choices. Though that latter music is hardly the sort of smoky urban jazz usually associated with the genre, its mood and composer are as brooding as they come: Ludwig van Beethoven.

New, abridged recordings of LvB's "Pathétique," "Appassionata," and "Moonlight" sonatas and Piano Sonata No. 25 set the tone, along with a Beaux Arts Trio version of Piano Trio No. 7 (and a brief excerpt of Karl Bohm's "Che soave zeffiretto" from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro). Burwell's original music is shaded similarly, subtly different yet equally somber in mood and character. The composer occasionally reprises his compelling, autumnal string writing from The General's Daughter, progressively darkening the atmosphere to great effect here. The urgent '40s romp "Nirdlinger's Swing" offers up the score's only bowing to period conventions, a brief shaft of light flickering among the shadows. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A solid score.......2005-03-09

I thought Burwell's contributions to this score were outstanding, although I agree with the criticisms of the classical recordings - not of the quality we've come to expect. Still I think the CD is well worth buying for another interesting Burwell score.

4 out of 5 stars re: Carter Burwell, Perfection, Disapointment, and Noir.......2003-05-05

If you can't seem to find enough merit to this soundtrack to label it impressive or at least concede that it has managed to weave film noir and classical music together in a tapestry of dark, rich, soulful bittersweetness, then you have obviously missed something. Let's not linger too long in thought on it.

Context, folks. Put it in context. Soundtracks are not composed and arranged as stand alone albums, but rather as the rhythm to which a movie is played out. Within the confines of these cinematic constraints, the album manages to wriggle and squirm enough to accomplish what other soundtracks fail to do: it becomes more than background noise, and writes itself into and becomes indispensable to the film.

I am not afraid that I must disagree with whomever contests that expecting only perfection, we are never disapointed. On the contrary, high hopes and high expectations lead mostly to disapointment, as anyone who has expected this much from anything could tell you.

The soundtrack has the flavor of noir, that mysterious, twisted edginess and allure. Burwell's contributions stand out. While acting as critic, please don't make the mistake of comparing this soundtrack to purely classical renderings. To do this would be like comparing great tea and excellent coffee and complaining that tea makes a horrible cup of joe. Classical musicians make their money by interpreting others' pieces and playing them with precision. This is not the case when arranging pieces and composing your own score. Hats off to Burwell.

If you enjoy the novelty of original and compelling music, buy this album now. Conventional classical enthusiasts beware.

4 out of 5 stars Carter Burwell does another swell job on this one........2002-08-15

You might know Burwell best for his score on Fargo but 'The Man Who Wasn't There' is another solid job by one of Hollywood's best composers.

While nearly half of this cd focuses on some songs by Mozart and Beethoven, the score is solid. You will hear the main theme played four different ways on this score but they are all splendid, a melody that is somewhere between the description of relaxing, beautiful, and dark.

Another Burwell cd I highly recommend is Hamlet. Hope you enjoy either of these cd's if you pick them up in the future. I know I have. Enjoy!

2 out of 5 stars All the flavor, none of the calories.......2002-05-29

This album creates an ambience that captures the film noir flavor of the film, yet lacks much of the substance that makes for a great film soundtrack. I must disagree with the opinion of Mr. Moodindigo2 when he asserts that you should not go looking for perfection in an album, rather accept it for what it's worth. Somebody once said, "If you only accept the best, you'll never be disappointed." Beyond the technical flaws discussed in other reviews, I found the choice of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8, (AKA The Pathatique) so hackneyed that I almost gave up on the soundtrack before the second track played. And then they went ahead and repeated it! Aaaaaaack!

To be fair, there is some very interesting music on this CD, especially the brief pieces specifically written for the movie by Carter Burwell. I found the songs compelling and beautiful. However I was very disappointed with the classical pieces interspersed throughout the album. I'm a bit of a completist when it comes to classical music, and because I'm so familiar with them, I found the Beethoven pieces distracting when they didn't transition into the next movements. One track infuriated me because it was cut off in mid-movement! Even if it didn't play all the way through in the movie, that's no reason to cut it short on a CD!

Also, since I'm being critical: I didn't find the phrasing or playing of the piano pieces especially moving. I guess I've been spoiled by far superior versions by Brendal, Kissin and others that I own. Again, why settle for less than the best?

Five stars for the music written by Carter, but minus three stars for the sound quality, editing and performances of the classical works. Look to THE RED VIOLIN, 2001, A SPACE ODYSSEY or even AMADAUS for a lesson on how classical music should be used in a movie soundtrack.

3 out of 5 stars Beethoven & Billy Joel - Response to Andy Alabama.......2002-05-28

Hi Andy,

Also noticed the similarity between This Night and Pathetique. Of course, if you read the liner notes to "An Innocent Man" by Billy Joel, you'll see he gives full credit to Ludwig Von Beethoven. Joel grew up playing classical piano...
Town & Country
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An interesting, unique soundtrack
Town & Country
Rolfe Kent , Hal / Willis, Ginger Willis , Thomas (Fats) Waller , Django / Grappelli, Stephane Reinhardt , Don (aka Malone, Deadric) Robey , Manuel Jimenez , Louis Armstrong , and Django Reinhardt
Manufacturer: New Line Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A0JU
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

  1. Walking Dream - Patsy Cline
  2. Ain't Misbehavin' - Louis Armstrong
  3. Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt
  4. Honey Child - Royal Crown Revue
  5. Donde Estas, Yolanda? - Pink Martini
  6. Opening Title
  7. An Affair
  8. Following Griffin
  9. Doors Slam
  10. Mona's Silent Treatment
  11. From The City To The Hamptons
  12. Arriving In Mississippi
  13. Porter And Mona Kiss
  14. Hiding At Mona's
  15. To Sun Valley
  16. The Claybornes
  17. Putoo Theme
  18. Who Are You/Putoo Attack
  19. Return To New York/The Awards
  20. Porter And Griffin Arrive
  21. Return To The Hamptons

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Actor-turned-director Peter Chelsom calls Town & Country the "story of a man who dips his toe in the water of extramarital activity and nearly drowns," but it is better described as a comedy of manners tailored to the talents of stars Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, and Gary Shandling. Chelsom wisely delegates the musical score to fellow Englishman Rolfe Kent, a musician who's become one of the foremost practitioners of sophisticated comedy scoring (see Slums of Beverly Hills, Election, Nurse Betty). This soundtrack kicks off with a slate of pop tunes--from Patsy Cline and Louis Armstrong to Django Reinhardt and the Royal Crown Revue--that set the film's screwball tone, and Kent manages to subtly evoke the same sentiments in his playful orchestral writing. The musical touchstones here are the European comedic scores of Rota, Piovani, and, especially, Morricone's rich '70s oeuvre, though Kent infuses his distinctive work with modern touches and imaginative instrument choices. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An interesting, unique soundtrack.......2002-02-08

O.K., O.K. I know the film bombed. Call me and my husband weird, but we enjoyed the film and we really like listening to the soundtrack. It has a great variety of music. It has moody stuff, dancing stuff, mysterious stuff, etc. If you have eclectic tastes, I think you'll like this soundtrack. I really do. If you're into hip-hop, rap, techno, or anything even approaching these genres, forget it. You'll hate this. This is good old fashioned MUSIC.
Bach Spectacular/The Romantic Rachmaninoff
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    Bach Spectacular/The Romantic Rachmaninoff

    Manufacturer: Dutton Labs UK
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    ASIN: B0006840F2
    Release Date: 2005-03-08

    Tracks:

    1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
    2. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Chorus)
    3. Ave Maria (Chorus)
    4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Allegro Assai
    5. St. Matthew Passion: No. 78 'Wir Setzun Uns' (Chorus)
    6. Air from Suite No. 3 in D Major
    7. Sleepers Awake: Cantata No. 140 (Chorus)
    8. Magnificat: No. 12 'Gloria Patri' (Chorus)
    9. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
    10. 'The Silver Sleigh Bells' from the Bells, Op. 35
    11. Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 Movement [Excerpt]
    12. Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5 [Militaire]
    13. Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 [Theme from Movement III][Excerpt]
    14. Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
    15. Scherzo from Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
    16. 'The Loud Alarum Bells' from the Bells, Op. 35

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