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| 1. Sebastian | |||
| 2. Memory | |||
| 3. Guilt | |||
| 4. Oxford | |||
| 5. A crock of gold | |||
| 6. Arcadia | |||
| 7. Gravely injured | |||
| 8. That first visit | |||
| 9. Faith | |||
| 10. Wise old wine | |||
| 11. Venice | |||
| 12. The Lido | |||
| 13. Carnival | |||
| 14. Desire | |||
| 15. Contramundum | |||
| 16. Mid-Atlantic jungle | |||
| 17. Between dreaming and walking | |||
| 18. Orphans of the storm | |||
| 19. Rex | |||
| 20. Near escape | |||
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Chandos is delighted to have been given the opportunity to record Adrian Johnston's soundtrack, the first original film score on Chandos Movies. Having won both BAFTA and Emmy Awards for his scores, Adrian Johnston has had an impressive career in television and film to date including Becoming Jane, Kinky Boots, The Mayor of Casterbridge and White Teeth. Adrian Johnston writes of the Brideshead Revisited recording ''I was thrilled to have an opportunity to work with Chandos - a label whose philosophy I have always liked, and whose CDs of Philip Lane's fine film score reconstruction I have particularly admired. I know that to release a 'non historical' film score was somewhat of a departure for the label, but I hope that Brideshead Revisited can somehow exist as a Chandos product, and perhaps open up the way for future film music collaborations.'' The BBC Philharmonic is conducted by Olivier Award winner Terry Davies who has a wide range of credits in film, theatre and TV including Shakespeare in Love, Becoming Jane, House of Mirth and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I love this score for its grandeur and beauty. One would imagine big pieces like those lushly Hollywood histrionics production, but it is not. The overall impression is very subtle, just the right note here and there. I do beg your pardon as I can't write about music, but I like the world to share my joy for this album. There is no one important piece here, but collectively, they take my mind away and send me back to old English charm in the countryside, on a late summer evening. Love it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The theme for this movie is absolutely stunning - and cleverly incorporated throughout the score. It is simple, but has a certain playful (yet melancholic) flow that makes you think of flickering sunlight over water and the passing of youth and time. I bought this after reading the previous review and agree that this absolutely well worth the money, I received it earlier today and have been listening to it since. It is the perfect background music for reading, cooking etc. The only thing that annoys me is that track 10 is completely out of sync with the intense feelings on the other tracks (completely different style and too happy), but that is probably just me. "Always summer" is the perfect ending and so movingly beautiful - it sends you off with the desire to come back for more. I am no music pro, but I have to say that I absolutely adore this!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Lovely
28 July 2008
Format:Audio CD
I have to admitt to being somwhat of a film score snob, it takes a lot to impress me,that being said I have only praise for this score. Like most people I go and see a movie and if I like the score I buy it. But on occasion I take a chance and get the score before viewing the film. This was the case the Brideshead Revisted score, and basicly I coudn't be happier with it. Simply put, the music is gorgeous, I love CD's that you can play straight through without having to skip tracks to get to the songs you enjoy. And the Brideshead Revisted score to me is one of these. it has sort of an enchanted quality that pulls at you. With a kind of elegent melancholy that is all at once sad, beautiful, and comforting. I find this to be very relaxing, great for reading of going to sleep to. There's nothing here that I found the need to skip over, but I would have to say that my least favorite tracks are
10 Wise Old Wine used, I supose to add a sense of period to the mix. to me though it seemed a little out of place.
and
19 Rex which takes away somwhat from the overall flowing dream-like
feel.
But no real complaints, I really think the test of a good film score is 1, can the music stand apart from the film and still be worth hearing. And 2 once you've got it home,will it gather dust in your collection, or will you go back to it again and again. I think the Brideshead Revited score is both of these and more. Push play, sit back, and take a 47 Min. and 21 Sec. vaction.
10 Wise Old Wine used, I supose to add a sense of period to the mix. to me though it seemed a little out of place.
and
19 Rex which takes away somwhat from the overall flowing dream-like
feel.
But no real complaints, I really think the test of a good film score is 1, can the music stand apart from the film and still be worth hearing. And 2 once you've got it home,will it gather dust in your collection, or will you go back to it again and again. I think the Brideshead Revited score is both of these and more. Push play, sit back, and take a 47 Min. and 21 Sec. vaction.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely Bloody Fantastic - Oscar worthy!
10 Sep 2008
Absolutely beautifully done. Not since the ENGLISH PATIENT or THE HOURS have I shelled out dough for a soundtrack. Composed by Adrian Johnston and splendidly performed by Terry Davies, this soundtrack had better win the Oscar this year. Glorious and novel as anything that has not come out this year.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Enchanting with touches of the sublime
5 July 2009
Format:Audio CD
I often buy film soundtracks or scores to be able to relive some of the experience and emotion of a film if I truly loved it. This new version of 'Brideshead Revisited' captured succinctly, and in many ways, more effectively than the famous Granada Television serial, the wit and melancholy of Evelyn Waugh's book.
The soundtrack is a stand-alone masterpiece. You do not need to have seen the film to enjoy this music. It somehow manages to convey a yearning, melancholy and beautiful stillness. I would say it is up there with the most soothing music I own.
Obviously it does help to have watched the film to enjoy that extra level of understanding of the music and I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a beautifully made period/ literary production. Having watched the film does especially assist with appreciating the track, 'A Small Red Flame', which honestly touches upon the sublime.
The soundtrack is a stand-alone masterpiece. You do not need to have seen the film to enjoy this music. It somehow manages to convey a yearning, melancholy and beautiful stillness. I would say it is up there with the most soothing music I own.
Obviously it does help to have watched the film to enjoy that extra level of understanding of the music and I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a beautifully made period/ literary production. Having watched the film does especially assist with appreciating the track, 'A Small Red Flame', which honestly touches upon the sublime.
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