Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Import, Soundtrack]

Various Artists - Soundtracks (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 10, 1999)
• Original Release Date: August 10, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: Fontana Island
• ASIN: B00000JSB5
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,525 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #24 in Music > Imports > Soundtracks

Track Listings

1. Silence - Delerium

2. Party's Just Begun - Nelly Furtado

3. Policeman Skank - Audioweb

4. Rock The Casbah - Solar Twins

5. Damaged - Plumb

6. Fingers - Joi

7. Contradictive - Tricky/DJ Muggs

8. Leave It Alone - Moist

9. Naxalite - Asian Dub Foundation

10. Even When I'm Sleeping - Leonardo's Bride

11. Bangkok - Brother Sun Sister Moon

12. The Wind - PJ Harvey

13. Deliver Me - Sarah Brightman

14. The Arrest/Darlene Goes Home (Score) - David Newman

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Rather than settle on a standard vacation to Hawaii, the two young friends in Brokedown Palace--played by Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale--pick a more exotic locale: Bangkok. A few thrills later, the trip proves to be more than they ever imagined. The soundtrack for this messy adventure? Thankfully, it's just as exotic as the South Pacific. Filled with dreamy dance tunes with a dark underside, this disc is a compelling mix of mostly undiscovered tunes from the worlds of alt-rock and DJ cultures. Nelly Furtado's "Party's Just Begun" is a beat-driven folk tune, perfect for lovers of Ani DiFranco. Solar Twins contribute a perfect techno cover of the Clash's "Rock the Casbah" with dance beats, while Joi's "Fingers" is another East-meets-beats hybrid. Tricky with DJ Muggs, the Asian Dub Foundation, P.J. Harvey, and even Sarah Brightman round out this solid collection. David Newman's morsel of a score is equally globetrotting, with everything from conch shell atmospherics to dance floor rhythms. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delerium (w/Sarah Mclachlan), Plumb, Brightman highlight CD, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

It's hard to imagine the original soundtrack to "Brokedown Palace" (originally titled "Two Girls") sounding any more fitting than this collection of post-modern artists punctuating a storyline working on many levels.

The lead track "Silence" (Delerium featuring vocals by Sarah Mclachlan) is featured here in its full version with sweeping chants and haunting vocals. Why it's taken over two years to reach a mass audience is anyone's guess.

The other obvious choice for single release is "Damaged" by Plumb. This slice of ambient pop catches you from the moment you first hear it on film. You'll find yourself playing this cut over and over.

Other notable tracks include Sarah Brightman's anthemic, inspiring "Deliver Me", and PJ Harvey's "The Wind" (taken from her critically acclaimed disc, "is this desire?")

Often soundtracks are an afterthought to a film whereas this album only complements a well thought out movie.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark,techno dance tunes;brilliant calm pieces get you moving, November 23, 2000

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"joycephil" (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

When I first heard this soundtrack I was at a friends house just lounging on the furniture. I heard the first few songs and I didn't know what the music playing was, but I was very intrigued. After about the seventh song, I sat straight up and asked her, "What is this? It's so captivating?". When she told me that it was Brokedown Palace, I was surprised because I had really liked the movie and I usually buy the soundtracks to the movies I like. So I went out and bought it right away, and I am so glad I did. I could go through the songs and their merits one by one, but there are a few that especially make this album great. With it's asian inspired melodies and techno beats (but sometimes soft and piercing) it can't miss. The best song on the album is "Deliver Me", sung by Sarah Brightman (of Phantom og the Opera fame as Christine). It is powerful and beautiful. Other great songs include the Solar Twin's version of Rock the Casbah(great to dance to!), Leonardo's Bride' song (a sweet folky love tune with a voice and guitar), Plumb's song ( soft and haunting), and Delirium's song with Sarah MacLachlan. I suggest thjat you go out and buy it, and maybe someday you will have people over who will be enchanted by the CD as much as I was.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly great soundtrack!, June 21, 2000

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"nesquik" (Johannesburg , South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I bought this soundtrack before watching the movie as I thought the song from the trailer "Silence" by Delirium was amazing and I could not find any other cd with it.To my suprise I found the whole cd to be pretty good except for one or two songs.I especially liked it because it is very different from my other cds. It has an light ambient, exotic sound to it which very much suits the movie and is great for chilling out to. I really liked Solar Twins " Rock the Casbah ", the way the haunting melody blends into the heavier chorus. I can honestly say this is the first soundtrack I have bought that made me want to see the movie and not vice versa. So if u are looking for something different get this CD. U wont regret it!