- Audio CD (19 Mar 2007)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Rhino UK
- ASIN: B000N3TYNI
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 133,031 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Del Shannon - Runaway (Crime Story) | |||
| 2. Prime Movers - Strong As I Am (Manhunter) | |||
| 3. Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Manhunter) | |||
| 4. Shriekback - This Big Hush (Manhunter) | |||
| 5. Red 7 - Heartbeat (Manhunter) | |||
| 6. Blue Foundation - Sweep (Miami Vice) | |||
| 7. Nina Simone - Sinnerman (Miami Vice) | |||
| 8. Manzanita - Arranca (Miami Vice) | |||
| 9. Jan Hammer - Miami Vice (Miami Vice TV series) | |||
| 10. Clannad - Theme From The Last Of The Mohicans (The Last Of The | |||
See all 14 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. House Of Pain - Top Of The Mornin' To Ya (Heat) | |||
| 2. Michael Brook - Ultramarine (Heat) | |||
| 3. Moby - New Dawn Fades (Heat) | |||
| 4. Brian Eno - Force Marker (Heat) | |||
| 5. William Orbit - The Monkey King (Heat) | |||
| 6. Terje Rypdal & The Chasers - Mystery Man (Heat) | |||
| 7. Moby - God Moving The Face Of The Water (Heat) | |||
| 8. Calexico - Guero Canelo (Collateral) | |||
| 9. Groove Armada - Hands Of Time (Collateral) | |||
| 10. Miles Davis - Spanish Key (Collateral) | |||
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See all 14 tracks on this disc
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Product Description
Review
Imagine going back to your twenties, putting on those sleek white pants and those bordering-on-slimy sunglasses to once again impersonate the coolest of the cool. Yes you've guessed it, the man himself : Don Johnson. If you enjoy this idea then you will regard this as a truly mind-blowing compilation; a veritable time capsule which, for a Miami Vice fan or, in fact, any box office lover, is a must-have.
Of course, Michael Mann's career is a little more varied than this. His films range from historical reproductions such as The Last Of The Mohicans to recent action movies such as Collateral and Heat. With royal casts featuring the likes of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, he lately also produced the Aviator directed by Martin Scorsese - a man who also is a pretty good hand at compiling killer soundtracks.
This double CD lines up Iron Butterfly, Nina Simone, Manzanita, Clannad, Lisa Gerrard, House of Pain, Moby, Brian Eno, Miles Davis, Salif Keita, Aretha Franklin and Jan Hammer (literally hammering on that synthesiser as if it were the most sacred invention of mankind) - uneasy bedfellows, for sure, but all featured in peak form. This compilation will throw you from one legendary scene to another without warning, but then this man has been making movies for over 30 years. So relax and indulge in a little main character nostalgia, a little heroic moral dilemma, a little calm before the battle, the guns!the explosions. Music From The Films Of! will again take you through that scene in your mind's cinema when you killed that baddie or took home that nightingale on a dark blue street... all accompanied by bright pink flashlights and a warm breeze. Don't hold back! --Jasmine El Mulki
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Writer/Producer/Director and soundtrack virtuoso, Michael Mann, here presents us with a self compiled double CD of
songs and score pieces used in his films throughout his career. Like most of his film scores and soundtracks, Mann puts together
an eclectic selection, including material from the likes of Miles Davis, Del Shannon and Aretha Franklin to the dance beats of Massive Attack and House of Pain.
Naturally it makes for an interesting listen, which of course, fans of Mann and his soundtracks will certainly enjoy.
The inclusion of tracks from his TV work is a nice touch, such as the mentioned Del Shannon with the hit "Runaway" and Jan Hammer's
80's synth-heavy theme from the original "Miami Vice" series. The most appealing aspect of this collection is the inclusion
of tracks from the rare and much sought-after 'Manhunter' soundtrack, including a cut of the memorable "In-A-Gadd-Da-Vida".
Also represented here is the full version of Clannad's "I Wil Find You" from the excellent 'Last of the Mohicans' as well as some cues
from 'The Insider', 'Ali', 'Collateral' and his latest project - the updated feature film remake of'Miami Vice'. His landmark film 'Heat' is also
well represented with seven tracks, some of which were not included in the official soundtrack album release.
Die-hard fans however, perhaps may grumble at some of the song selections and the odd omission of any of Tangerine Dream's material
from his earlier film works, such as 'Thief' and 'The Keep' - but for the average cohort of film music, there is plenty here worth having.
PS - to the reviewer below who pointed out that CD1 only contains 13 tracks, the copy I listened to, only had 13 tracks also.
Whether this may be a listing error or just the UK edition is uncertain.
songs and score pieces used in his films throughout his career. Like most of his film scores and soundtracks, Mann puts together
an eclectic selection, including material from the likes of Miles Davis, Del Shannon and Aretha Franklin to the dance beats of Massive Attack and House of Pain.
Naturally it makes for an interesting listen, which of course, fans of Mann and his soundtracks will certainly enjoy.
The inclusion of tracks from his TV work is a nice touch, such as the mentioned Del Shannon with the hit "Runaway" and Jan Hammer's
80's synth-heavy theme from the original "Miami Vice" series. The most appealing aspect of this collection is the inclusion
of tracks from the rare and much sought-after 'Manhunter' soundtrack, including a cut of the memorable "In-A-Gadd-Da-Vida".
Also represented here is the full version of Clannad's "I Wil Find You" from the excellent 'Last of the Mohicans' as well as some cues
from 'The Insider', 'Ali', 'Collateral' and his latest project - the updated feature film remake of'Miami Vice'. His landmark film 'Heat' is also
well represented with seven tracks, some of which were not included in the official soundtrack album release.
Die-hard fans however, perhaps may grumble at some of the song selections and the odd omission of any of Tangerine Dream's material
from his earlier film works, such as 'Thief' and 'The Keep' - but for the average cohort of film music, there is plenty here worth having.
PS - to the reviewer below who pointed out that CD1 only contains 13 tracks, the copy I listened to, only had 13 tracks also.
Whether this may be a listing error or just the UK edition is uncertain.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a big fan of Mann's movies and owning most of the Soundtracks already I was unsure about getting this but at least half was not in my collection.
There are tracks from "Manhunter' which was never released on CD and tracks from 'Heat' that didn't make it onto the OST release.
The order whilst not chronological works well and this is well worth a purchase for those new to the musical cues of Mann and worth it for fans for the 'Manhunter' tracks and some of the unreleased tracks.
Although I seem to be missing track 14 on Disc 1 of my copy.
There are tracks from "Manhunter' which was never released on CD and tracks from 'Heat' that didn't make it onto the OST release.
The order whilst not chronological works well and this is well worth a purchase for those new to the musical cues of Mann and worth it for fans for the 'Manhunter' tracks and some of the unreleased tracks.
Although I seem to be missing track 14 on Disc 1 of my copy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a fantastic musical overview of director Michael Mann's illustrious career since the early 1980's. Both cds contain 28 fantastic tunes from films like Crime Story (TV) and all his great movies which includes cuts from Del Shannon, Moby, Massive Attack, Calexico, Iron Butterfly, Nina Simone, Brian Eno, House of Pain, and Groove Armada amongst others.
Clannad's album "Banba" is probably most famous for "I Will Find You" that became the theme to Mann's brilliant 'Last of the Mohicians'. If so, it's a real pity, because the surrounding material in that album is just as good, if not better, than the movie title. The song 'I will find you' is notably absent from the cd soundtrack of said movie, so obviously it is a welcome addition to this fine M.Michael collection.
Tis great to see/hear that four tracks from Manhunter are pesent on the first cd. "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida" plays during ManHunter's denouement, seamlessly synchronised with the antagonist's final ritual of evil and his ultimate downfall. Once you've seen the movie, its images are forever etched to this immortal rock standard. Michael Mann's visionary visuals and tense tunes are well represented on this 2 CD compilation.
9/10
Clannad's album "Banba" is probably most famous for "I Will Find You" that became the theme to Mann's brilliant 'Last of the Mohicians'. If so, it's a real pity, because the surrounding material in that album is just as good, if not better, than the movie title. The song 'I will find you' is notably absent from the cd soundtrack of said movie, so obviously it is a welcome addition to this fine M.Michael collection.
Tis great to see/hear that four tracks from Manhunter are pesent on the first cd. "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida" plays during ManHunter's denouement, seamlessly synchronised with the antagonist's final ritual of evil and his ultimate downfall. Once you've seen the movie, its images are forever etched to this immortal rock standard. Michael Mann's visionary visuals and tense tunes are well represented on this 2 CD compilation.
9/10
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Close....... But Not Close Enough
Ok, though the inclusion of ultra rare tracks from Manhunter are included, there is one glaring error. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Paul Chapman
Rather disappointing overall
I bought this review for a copy of the tracks "This big hush" and "Heartbeat" and the hope I'd like some of the other tracks - but I didn't. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by Nicholas Crowhurst
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