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Largely, er, "inspired" by German director Wim Wenders' classic fable Wings of Desire, this heavenly melodrama features a high watermark for overwrought modern pop-song scores. U2's "If God Will Send His Angels" might just certify their on-the-sleeve spirituality as moribund, while Alanis Morissette's radio hit "Uninvited" conjures the frightening spectre of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" (fronted by a teenage Celine Dion-in-training), making the efforts of vets Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, Peter Gabriel, and Eric Clapton sound downright Mancini-esque by comparison. Veteran composer Gabriel Yared finds himself ghettoized on the disc's final tracks, but then he only scored the film. --Jerry McCulley
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This soundtrack is so true to the story of the film , it also stands alone as a masterpiece as a sort of concept CD. Anyway the lowdown: Sarah Maclachlan's 'Angel' and Alanis Morissettes 'Uninvited' give virtuoso performances. It's a consistent CD every track is either cool, rocking, or melancholy. The last 4 tracks are my fave by Gabriel Yared who won an Oscar for his score on 'The English Patient' he also scored the music for 'Betty Blue' Message in A Bottle' and 'The Lover' , The 14th track ( City OF Angels ) is so emotive climaxing in a crescendo of Angels screaming in a mass falsetto of heartbreak and lament.
There is nothing to compare it to with exception to ' Passion / The Last Temptation Of Christ'.
I recommend this to anyone as its musical variation , lyrical consistency , and EFFECT is timeless , buy it today and I can guarantee you will be buying some of the other stuff from the compilation of artists who appear on this soundtrack.
There is nothing to compare it to with exception to ' Passion / The Last Temptation Of Christ'.
I recommend this to anyone as its musical variation , lyrical consistency , and EFFECT is timeless , buy it today and I can guarantee you will be buying some of the other stuff from the compilation of artists who appear on this soundtrack.
Someone once wrote of Guardian Angels , that it is the flapping of Angels wings that makes our heartbeat and when your heart is broken they take you soul to God so he can reincarnate you in to a new host so you have another chance of finding truelove.
Whoever wrote it must have had this CD.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A timeless album... I bought it for the song by Sarah McLachlan (Angel) and it was worth it for that one track which is so beautiful that it never fails to make me stop and stare. The rest of the album follows suit, particularly Peter Gabriel (I Grieve). If you like music to think to, this is for you.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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A superb album of great songs, many of which are epic 'reflective' songs.
One of the best has to be Angel which is so sad yet so amazing to listen to.
However this song i really do think is the best on the album and one of my favourite songs of all time. Before this album i had never heard of the Goo Goo Dolls.
Iris is a true classic
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Music From The City Of Angels Motion Picture Soundtrack
well pleased with the download and the sound quality of the cd however could still do with access to the covers for download as it makes for a lot of writing of track names
Published 3 months ago by Mr. William E. G. Reid
If you like the film have the music
If you like the film, which I have watched many times on dvd. Then have the music too. After browsing to see if this could be bought, I could not wait to download and play it.
Published 3 months ago by Liz
Fantastic selection of songs, really goes well with the movie
I saw the movie a long time ago and I remembered loving the soundtrack. After searching online to refresh my memory about the songs and then listening to them on Youtube, I decided... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ch.adamant
lovely music
easy listening,lovely music, great film!! arrived quick, would shop with company again :-) (this was one of the only places on-line i could track this cd down)
Published 5 months ago by j mitchell
City of Angels soundtrack.
Hi, I saw the film and fell in love with the music so I found it and ordered it. It came as usual in two days and was in the usual perfect condition. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. K. V. Hawkins
Not what I expected!
I wanted this cd for 1 track (Angels). This is the only song on it that I actually like. I have listened to this cd several times and my opinion is still the same. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Shielah Foulger
city of angels
I have wanted this track for a long time and i have finally got it ye ha! I couldn't beleive it was so cheap and i am really enjoying it especially in the car . Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by Veronique Henriksen
City of Angels Soundtrack
Excellent CD for easy listening from quite a range of artists, once you have seen the DVD it will bring tears to the eyes.
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by H. Mobbs
Excellent
This soundtrack is pure brilliance. From first class performers, like Alannis Morrisette, U2, Peter Gabrielle and many more. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2003 by "roaringlooney"
what a stunning soundtrack...
In the movie the soundtrack seems to be rather good. nothing really stunning... until you hear it in isolation. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2002 by phil holmes
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