Carrie: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] [Original recording reissued, Soundtrack]

Pino Donaggio | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 1997)
• Original Release Date: November 3, 1976
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Soundtrack
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B0000009TW
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,542 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #90 in Music > Indie Music > Soundtracks > Movie Soundtracks

Track Listings

1. Theme From 'Carrie'

2. I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me

3. Telekinesis (Incidental Dialogue From The Film)

4. And God Made Eve

5. The Raven Was Called Sin (Incidental Dialogue From The Film)

6. At The Prom

7. Contest Winners

8. Born To Have It All

9. Bucket Of Blood

10. They're All Going To Laugh At You (Incidental Dialogue From The Film)

11. School In Flames

12. Mother At The Top Of The Stairs

13. For The Last Time We'll Pray

14. The Devil Has Come Home (Incidental Dialogue From The Film)

15. Collapse Of Carrie's Home

16. Sue's Dream

17. Powers (Incidental Dialogue From The Film)

18. Theme From 'Carrie'

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT SOUNDTRACK, December 28, 1999

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R. Penola (NYC, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carrie: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

The movie CARRIE is truly one of the best psychologically terrifying movies in recent history; part of its "get under your skin" power lies in Pino Donaggio's eccentric and transporting soundtrack. While it is not the kind of music you play for a candlelit dinner, if you want to evoke memories of the haunting film, this will more than do the trick. Mother At The Top Of The Stairs is perhaps the most artistically gratifying piece for me, with its perfect blend of suspense and unbearably sad chords repeated over and over. It captures, without fail, the specific moods and feelings of the characters and story brilliantly. There are pieces missing however -- as in the playful piece that underscores the girls' punishment-workout, and the guys' tuxedo shopping.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is a beautiful c.d...simply beautiful., December 9, 1999

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Brendon J. Wenzel (minneapolis, minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carrie: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

carrie is not only one of the best films of the 20th century; beneath each scene of the film seethes a stirring and evocative score. this is honestly one film that is, quite simply, inconceivable without the underlying propulsion of pino donaggio's remarkably breathtaking score. each note on this score brings forth intense visuals from the film in the listener's mind (i find carrie's theme to be one of the most succinctly enchanting melodies ever written). rarely is a score written that so effectively and astoundingly encompasses the depth and psychology of the film's characters. the lyrics to the two vocal tracks express intense longing and disillusionment, and are brought to life in a hauntingly bare style. i highly recommend this score for anyone who enjoyed the film. this is not a rushed collage of overtly mismatched songs; it is a painstakingly precise glimpse into the soul of the film.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who loves the film will also love the soundtrack!, October 21, 1999

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Robyn Fuller ([e-mail]) (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carrie: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] (Audio CD)

This album's excellent, but probably only fans of the film will think so. A lot of the music is very dark and conjurs images of isolation, but the two Katie Irving songs are beautiful, especially "...Someone Like Me". The inlay card is interesting and has a detailed write-up about the film and the score, as well as a film poster on the back. The only disappointing thing I found about the album is that songs like "Education Blues" and "Heatwave" aren't on it. These are just as much a part of the film as the rest of the tunes, and perhaps their lighter tone would have made the album more accessible. Still, never mind, it's definitely well worth the money in my opinion!