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Meet Joe Black: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK] [CD]

Thomas Newman | Format: Audio CD
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  • Orchestra: Original Soundtrack
  • Composer: Thomas Newman
  • Audio CD (20 Mar 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Universal Music International
  • ASIN: B00000DHZU
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. YesThomas Newman 2:04Album Only
Listen  2. Everywhere FreesiaThomas Newman 1:45Album Only
Listen  3. WalkawayThomas Newman 1:52Album Only
Listen  4. Meet Joe BlackThomas Newman 1:44Album Only
Listen  5. Peanut Butter ManThomas Newman 1:44Album Only
Listen  6. Whisper Of A ThrillThomas Newman 5:42Album Only
Listen  7. Cheek To CheekChris Boardman 1:25Album Only
Listen  8. Cold Lamb SandwichThomas Newman 1:44Album Only
Listen  9. Fifth AveThomas Newman 1:12Album Only
Listen10. A Frequent ThingThomas Newman0:55Album Only
Listen11. Death And TaxesThomas Newman 1:16Album Only
Listen12. Served It's PurposeThomas Newman 1:24Album Only
Listen13. Sorry For NothingThomas Newman0:47Album Only
Listen14. Mr. Bad NewsThomas Newman 1:36Album Only
Listen15. Let's Face The Music And DanceChris Boardman 1:23Album Only
Listen16. The QuestionThomas Newman 1:25Album Only
Listen17. Someone ElseThomas Newman 5:19Album Only
Listen18. What A Wonderful WorldThomas Newman 3:29Album Only
Listen19. That Next PlaceThomas Newman10:10Album Only
Listen20. Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful WorldIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole 4:55Album Only

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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Mmmmmmm... 18 Jan 2003
Format:Audio CD
I don't think words can describe the beauty of Thomas Newman's score for "Meet Joe Black". The themes within the score are varied, and some reccur more than others; safe to say that any fan of the film will instantly recognise them and be transported back to the atmosphere and emotions of the film. Which is odd, considering how subtle the music actually is.

Newman's style is simple regarding orchestration, but extremely effective, with his beautiful motifs combined with oodles of suspensions in the sweeping and yet mostly delicate strings interspersed designate the mood. The odder tracks are those of Joe Black comically meeting the world, such as the pizzicatoed "Peanut Butter Man" cue.

Variety is achieved through a selection of old style blues and jazz tracks which complement the album superbly, bringing back that melancholy final scenario at the party.

And you can't forget the credits roll of the relaxed, gentle, and extremely moving medly of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World".

So you may get this CD because you liked the film. You may get it because you're a fan of Thomas Newman. You may get it because you accidentally clicked on the wrong button and managed to order half the contents of amazon.co.uk in one very expensive moment of error. Otherwise, you get it for Track Number 6: Whisper Of A Thrill.

Well, that's why I bought it. I mean, I saw the film when it was on BBC1 however long that was ago now, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but didn't notice the music at all. (As I say, it is pretty subtle). Then those Government teaching recruitment adverts came on the TV... Remember those? The "Those Who Can, Teach" adverts? With the, "Can you spot the mean number?" lines, and a load of people dressed as numbers with one grabbing an ice-cream off another one? And annoying though it was, whenever the advert came on I would sit back and turn up the volume, and think, "Wow, whoever wrote the music to this advert is an absolute genius..."

And then I (quite by accident and luck) discovered that it was "Whisper Of a Thrill" from Meet Joe Black. So there you have it. That one track is possibly my favourite film music cue of all time, with its beautiful and haunting motif. I bet that Newman had a hard time refraining himself from peppering it throughout the score. Instead he saves it for key moments, and as such it never becomes overused and stale, but a fabulous gem. And that piano climax gets me every time. If you're a fan of the film it'll send you into goosepimples, I promise.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
thomas newman has created a soundtack so breathtakingly gorgeous it is hard to justify how good it is in words. whisper of a thrill and its refrains are chillingly good and walkaway can only be described as hauntingly beautiful. with the added bonus of a classy rendition of what a wonderful world, this is an essential piece of modern classical music.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Tigger
Format:Audio CD
I saw the film "Meet Joe Black a few years ago and apart from the powerful message of the film itself, the thing that most stayed with me was the soundtrack; it was breathtakingly haunting and beautiful. I found myself drifting away from the world and lift into a musical paradise. I have since brought the DVD and watched it twice more, just to hear the music. Now I have the soundtrack. If you like to hear real orchestrated music at is exquisite best then you simply MUST get this CD, it will leave you in a state of extreme bliss. Each track is impeccable and you find yourself reliving the film in your head. I cannot do without hearing it over and over again, it is music of which you can never tire. Newton is a genius!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Whisper Of A Thrill
Any review i do in this instance will only pale to the ones others have done below.

All i can say is one theme in particular 'Whisper Of A Thrill' gives me goosebumps... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. T. Evans
My favorite Soundtrack Of All Time!
I love the movie and the Soundtrack since over 10 years now, despite the fact that i never get tired of it and you find always something new to love,
this is definately my... Read more
Published 16 months ago by K. Holburg
If you're like me, a film score nut..
If like me you love films and especially the music you need to add this to your collection. Thankfully it's all there, they have not ommitted any of the music, it's just beautiful... Read more
Published 20 months ago by maldivegirl
meet joe black
Bought this mainly for whisper of a thrill but the version of wonderfull world/over the rainbow can make a grown man weep!!
Published 21 months ago by Dr. Robert J. Mockett
Meet Joe Black
This is an excellent soundtrack - the music is a joy to listen to and the 'Over the Rainbow' track is superb!
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by LAG
Superb
I bought this cd because Amazon offered it as a double deal for under a tenner! I loved the last song - Somewhere over the Rainbow and thought why not treat yourself to it, it... Read more
Published on 27 April 2008 by B. Kelly
Meet Joe Black Soundtrack Review
I bought this CD for one reason only Track 6 Whisper of a Thrill. It was used by BBC 1 Countryfile as background for a feature on a Scottish lighthouse. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2006 by Mark Bebbington
Calming, intense, ethereal, take your pick
Having just received the album this morning, I have to say that it was a delight to have my room filled with such a presonal collection of music. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2005 by asmsr
Meet Joe Black - simply takes you breath away
From start to finish the soundtrack is amazing and a must buy if you are feeling stressed or just want to relax with a glass of wine. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2003 by mark@careerintravel.
Hairs on the back of your neck
I cannot put it better than the previous reviewer: Nicholas Blake from Hull / Nottingham, England, who has put his thoughts so eloquently

I saw the film quite a few years ago at... Read more

Published on 8 Mar 2003 by Mrs B Cooper
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