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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguing soundtrack highlighting some quality music,
By M. Shankland (Hove) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last King of Scotland (Audio CD)
Whilst watching this film, I was struck by the diversity and strength of the soundtrack. Alex Heffes, true to form, composed some quite brooding and reflective electronic pieces but also included contributions from Ugandan artists in a bid to evoke the atmosphere of the rule of Idi Amin's regime in the 1970's. 'Toko' by Momo Wandel opens the release, a mesmerising piece of acoustic African jazz. 'Fever' from Jingo, and 'Bukum Mashie' Oscar Sulley and the Uhuru Dance Band, are vibrant and dynamic slices of African funk. One outfit featured on this CD, Afrigo, were a favourite of Idi Amin, and are still performing today. A couple of tracks are curiosities, 'The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' by the Nyzinka Singers (well used in the film to illustrate Idi Amin's taste for Scottish culture) and a moving version of Kris Kristofferson's 'Me and Bobby McGee' by Ugandan singer Angela Kalule; the latter, a well known ode to freewheeling individualism, is particularly poignant when contrasted with life in a military dictatorship. The CD finishes with 'Voice of the Forgotten ' featuring the vocals of African activist Kawesa, a reminder of the many people who unlike the lead character of the movie, did not survive the horrors of Amin's Uganda. Highly worth checking out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely excellent!,
By Petal (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last King of Scotland (Audio CD)
When I watched this film recently, I was immediately struck by the music. At moments it was uplifting, beautifully capturing the celebration of African culture, and in other moments it was haunting, exquisitely expressing the dark, brooding and at times terrifying aspects of the story. I decided almost right away that I would purchase the soundtrack, and my decision was final once I heard 'Fever' by Jingo in the early part of the film. African music is the heartbeat of so many musical genres. It is such a pleasure to enjoy it in its pure form, so full of heart, soul, passion and rawness. And the use of these particular tracks during the film do a wonderful job of reflecting African music of the 70s, which I especially enjoy because of the extraordinary use of horns. I've been dancing around the house with my daughter all weekend! Great soundtrack, would recommend to anyone with an interest in African or world music.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Wee Jazzy,
By Stuart Farmery - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last King of Scotland (Audio CD)
The 7 tracks ( of 18 ) written especially for the film by Alex Heffes make no further listening sense outside of the movie - they are very boring - but the other tracks are pretty good. I especially like 'Fever' by Jingo. By Jingo I wish there were more tracks by them! Also the goofy Afro Reaggie Jazz on Afro Disco Beat is good. I love the raw recording and energy of many of the songs 'Love is You' is great. I could though live without 'The Bonnie Banks O'Lock Lomond'
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and out-of-the ordinary collection of African music,
By GGW - Published on Amazon.com
It goes without saying that the film was excellent, and I've always believed a soundtrack is half of the movie. What's amazing is how the soundtrack for such a dark film can be so listenable when kicking back and thinking about things other than murderous African Big Men. My favorite has to be Nakawunde, which sadly I cannot find any other music by Percussion Discussion Afrika. They are a small Ugandan group it seems. They're on MySpace now, at least so hopefully they'll be heard from more. The film was that authentic in its search for real Ugandan sounds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC,
By CAILíN "SLáN" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last King of Scotland (Audio CD)
THIS CD IS EXCELLENT. VERY UPLIFTING AND THE SONGS AND TUNES ARE VERY ACCESSIBLE, THE VERSION OF ME AND BOBBY MCGEE IS GREAT A REAL AFRICAN TWIST ON A VERY OLD CLASSIC BUT I THING THE VERSION OF THE SCOTTISH SONG IS REALLY AMAZING AND IT SAYS MORE ABOUT THE THE LIFE AND THE INFLUENCE OF THE COLONIZER ON AFRICA THAN ANY AMOUNT OF BOOKS I THINK TO HEAR AN AFRICAN VERSION OF A VERY TRADITIONAL SONG. ALL IN ALL I AM GLAD I PURCHASED IT AND THE FILM IS ALSO FANTASIC IF A BIT GRISLY AT TIMES.
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