Benny & Joon: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Rachel Portman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 1993)
• Original Release Date: May 11, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B0000015GJ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,997 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Benny & Joon ST: Have a Little Faith in Me, November 6, 2001

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This review is from: Benny & Joon: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Great soundtrack; minor correction: The song "Have a Little Faith in Me" in the movie is the version written and performed by John Hiatt. (check out the soundtrack information for the movie at imdb.com.)

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still coming into her own, December 30, 2003

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Leigh A. Barrett "LeighBeeSM" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Benny & Joon: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Rachel Portman has a knack for creating themes that tie perfectly with the characters. This soundtrack is flavored beautifully with the innocence and whimsy of the title characters, and I find myself able to easily recall moments of the film in her memorable tone poems of the included scenes. As for "stand alone" quality, this soundtrack is best for those who regularly listen to and appreciate film scores as opposed to soundtrack compilations. Portman's best stand-alone score for me is still "Chocolat," which not only conjures up the moods and flavors of the story, but also is a collection of very fun and interesting pieces that I could listen to even if I hadn't seen the movie.

If you're more a fan of the songs that were borrowed for the film, then you should buy the works of those included artists. If, however, you are looking for a score from one of our most gifted film composers, "Benny and Joon" will not disappoint.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun album, January 13, 2001

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G. Sawaged - See all my reviews
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I haven't seen the movie, so cannot relate on how this music fares to the film. But I think this album is terrific. The music is fun and creates a nice atmosphere. It makes me think of a circus or a fun fair. I originally bought it for the song "I'm gonna be (500 miles)" by The Proclaimers as I loved that song and at the time, couldn't find the album by them that it was featured on, so I bought this. And I am glad I did. It's wonderful. Track #5, "Hubcaps", although short, makes me also think of Charlie Chaplin. This album is fun and a treat to listen to. Rachel Portman is a fine composer.