Charlotte Gray (2001 film) [Soundtrack]

Stephen Warbeck | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 11, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005TP6J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,585 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

What would inspire a young Scottish woman to parachute into Europe and join the underground French Resistance during World War II's darkest hours? If we're to believe this tale, 'twas simply love for her captured boyfriend. While it boasts another stellar turn by star Cate Blanchett and the promising involvement of Oscar®-winning Shakespeare in Love composer Stephen Warbeck, the latter's orchestral score ultimately points up a sometimes troubling aspect of film projects: the brooding, subtly dramatic cues that work so well in a film can be a mighty dry 50-minute listen divorced from their imagery. The coloration of Warbeck's writing here is superb; it evokes period, place, and dangerous circumstance with a quiet grace. But the lack of strong melodic themes and, especially, a greater dynamic range hamper the soundtrack album's appeal. While some may find its quiet, autumnal tone a distinctly subdued mood setter, others may find its sharp contrast with Shakepeare's vigor a bit ponderous. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An achingly beautiful theme, January 18, 2003

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Malcolm Young "Malcolm Young" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charlotte Gray (2001 film) (Audio CD)

Stephen Warbeck has composed a masterpiece. His exquisite theme for Charlotte Gray bookends the CD and is woven into the cues throughout. This is romantic string music, and I heartily recommend the CD.