Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Soundtracks Editor, Jason Verlinde FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: Philip Glass * New and Notable Soundtracks: "An American Love Story," "The Acid House," "Mickey Blue Eyes," "The Iron Giant," and "Brokedown Palace" * Digital Download: Brad Mehldau and "Run Lola Run" * New and Notable Musicals: "The Grass Harp," "The Nightingale," and "Promises, Promises" * Artist Essentials: The Best of Ennio Morricone WORD FOR WORD: AN INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER PHILIP GLASS ****************************************************** "I know when the music should be far from the image, when it should be behind the image, when it should be underneath it. When it should be on top of it. All the physical relationships of place can be translated into a relationship of music to image. Any spatial relationship that you can imagine, I can make, in music, an image." --composer Philip Glass on his new score for Bela Lugosi's "Dracula" Read more of Amazon.com's interview at Soundtracks You can find the Kronos Quartet performing Philip Glass's "Dracula" at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JZCI/entertainmentsit NEW AND NOTABLE SOUNDTRACKS *************************** "An American Love Story" Original Television Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JQZA/entertainmentsit The forthcoming public television series "An American Love Story" follows the life of an interracial couple, Bill Sims and Karen Wilson, for more than a year. Its soundtrack? The music of Sims--a smoking blend of R&B, blues, and jazz--and a host of Motown greats. If love is in the air, this is a great soundtrack for it. "The Acid House" Original Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000I5RV/entertainmentsit "The Acid House" is based on three short stories from Irvine Welsh, the author of "Trainspotting." Not surprisingly, drugs and youth culture find their way into this movie, but so does some great alt-rock. The Chemical Brothers, Oasis, Nick Cave, Beth Orton, and even Oasis lend cuts to this moody compilation. "Mickey Blue Eyes" Original Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JMGM/entertainmentsit Mobster flicks are pretty predictable in concept: throw in a few vintage tunes from Louis Prima and Dean Martin and you're set. "Mickey Blue Eyes" isn't too different from that mold, but Basil Poledouris does lend it a great score that keeps the Italian theme going strong. If you're looking for some lounge music, this is your soundtrack. "The Iron Giant" Original Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JNIY/entertainmentsit Animated film "The Iron Giant" features a soundtrack that seems straight out of a John Waters movie. Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, Jimmie Haskell, and the Nutty Squirrels all sound like thrift-store record finds of the century, while the Ames Brothers and Mel Torme add some star appeal. Fun and funny. "Brokedown Palace" Original Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JSB5/entertainmentsit They said it couldn't be done, but here we have--finally--a compilation soundtrack filled with alt-rock that actually has a theme. Nelly Furtado, Solar Twins, Joi, Asian Dub Foundation, and even P.J. Harvey all lend credibility to this dark collection of tunes that combines the sounds of the Far East with those of the West. Even if these aren't household names, the music is moody and great. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD **************** Brad Mehldau was last heard on the soundtrack for "Eyes Wide Shut." But now, in our Free Downloads area, you can download two of his tunes and hear what he's been up to when he's not contributing cuts to Kubrick films. While you're there, be sure to check out "Believe" from "Run Lola Run," also available for download. We currently offer more than 20 free digital downloads from more than a dozen major artists. Soundtracks NEW AND NOTABLE MUSICALS ************************ "The Grass Harp" Original Broadway Cast http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JMKR/entertainmentsit Based on a novella by Truman Capote, "The Grass Harp" features a solid score written by Claibe Richardson with lyrics by Kenward Elmslie. The show only lasted for a week on Broadway in 1971, but it's still a worthy musical to own, with catchy tunes and some great vocalists. "The Nightingale" Original London Cast (1982) with Sarah Brightman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JT5X/entertainmentsit In the early '80s, before Sarah Brightman found fame working with--and wedding-- Andrew Lloyd Webber, she performed the title role in "The Nightingale." Based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale, "The Nightingale" features music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. But let's face it: the real reason to buy this London cast recording is to hear Brightman in her youth, performing as a high-trilling bird. It's a disc Brightman fans shouldn't pass up. "Promises, Promises" Original MGM Broadway Cast Recording http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JRM6/entertainmentsit Hal David and Burt Bacharch produced a ton of great music we're still trying to get out of our heads, but the musical "Promises, Promises" is unfortunately one of their less- remembered projects. The 1968 Broadway production features Jerry Orbach in his prime (he won a Tony for his portrayal of Chuck Baxter here) and at least one tune nobody has forgotten--"I'll Never Fall in Love Again," which was a hit for Dionne Warwick. ARTIST ESSENTIALS: THE BEST OF ENNIO MORRICONE ********************************************** Looking for the essential albums of composer Ennio Morricone? We've chosen them: everything from "Once Upon a Time in the West" to "The Mission." Soundtracks ****** You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Soundtracks section at Soundtracks
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