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We knew Thomas Newman was versatile (he's created gripping soundtracks for everything from The Shawshank Redemption to Desperately Seeking Susan), but his score for American Beauty is simply gorgeous and one his best. Filled with inventive instrumentation--tablas, bird calls, dulcimer, banjo, ukulele, detuned mandolin, and more--the score varies between highly rhythmic, world-music influenced passages ("Dead Already," "Lunch with the King") and the more subdued ("Mr. Smarty-Man," "American Beauty"). Throughout, Newman's score is inventive and a great complement to the dark comedy's numerous mood swings. The movie's other soundtrack--a collection of memorable alt-rock tracks--gave us just a sampling of this score. Here's the rest. It's short (37 minutes) but sweet. --Jason Verlinde
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having seen the film, and not really noticed the beautiful incidental music, I heard 'any other name' on JazzFM's Late Lounge show, and was captivated. I recently saw the film again, and this time I listened out for the soundtrack, and realised how great it was. I almost made the mistake of buying the OST version, though, so make sure it is the Thomas Newman score CD. It is the true essence of the film; tragic and beautiful.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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American Beauty as a peice of film drama is outstanding, I feel one of the best films ever made, but the original soundtrack by Thomas Newman is once heard , always played. Sound and vision in a symbiotic relationship. The Tracks are , beautiful, haunting , and able to stir memories of the film and it's characters as well as being a stand-alone work of genius in it's own right.
Please listen and you will not be disappointed,- or I will eat rose petals!!!!!
Please listen and you will not be disappointed,- or I will eat rose petals!!!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After Shawshank I didn't think Thomas Newman could possibly get any better. And when I saw the film I was just captivated by the film,and the score was so moving I was dying to get hold of a copy but it took me a lot of searching. I have had this CD for a week now and I haven't taken it out of my player yet. Unfortunatly it's a little short but short and sweet always leaves you wanting more I find! Also Check out Meet Joe Black which is a beautiful soundtrack by Newman. The guy is GOD!
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American Beauty OST
I own a number of OSTs created by Thomas Newman; the scores he creates are always captivating.
The work for American Beauty is no exception, haunting melodies and bleak moods... Read more
The work for American Beauty is no exception, haunting melodies and bleak moods... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Aimz
mesmerising music
Thomas Newman's stunning soundtrack, its like no other classical type music..so calming.I would recommend this as the perfect background music for relaxing, dinning, wine... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Laundry Lil
Beautiful!
I wasn't sure that the score would stand up on its own, as there are so many soundtracks that have been a bit of a let down when listened to without the film, but this is one I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by tryingtorulethebooks
American Beauty
Arrived on time. Hadn't realised it was coming from the States.Thanks. Excellent album had only heard American Beauty on Radio 2 but the rest are haunting.
Published 8 months ago by M. Jones
Hmmmmm...
Obviously I'm amongst the minority with regard to my opinion on this score... but that really doesn't bother me. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. J. Juden
superb soundtrack music
quirkey music which suited the film.it has a strange modern sound which i love.music to drown in.
Published 20 months ago by R. Shelley
stunning music.
although its cliche to call music "beautiful" i think it is. just anchor of film.
Published on 3 May 2010 by wolfgang
Life
We spend too much time caring and thinking about materialistic things that don't matter at all when we open our eyes and behold the beauty of a kiss, a tear, a heart. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by Simão Silva Fonseca
i haven't received yet this item
please,i sent an email 3 days ago because i have not received this item but the purchase was charged in my bank account..any idea about it?
thanks
thanks
Published on 6 April 2009 by Jaime Carlos Canabal Santa
god i love this music
what a film, but what a soundtrack.
if i could write music like this, I would. Alas I can't but i still try....
proper ambience/electronica. beautiful.
if i could write music like this, I would. Alas I can't but i still try....
proper ambience/electronica. beautiful.
Published on 14 Dec 2008 by T. M. Jones
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