Cry, The Beloved Country (1995 Film) [Soundtrack]

John Barry | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 21, 1995)
• Original Release Date: November 21, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002BC2
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,711 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title-The Letter

2. The Beginning Of The Journey

3. The Train To Johannesburg

4. You've Been Robbed

5. Emaxambeni - Havana Swingsters

6. I've Been A Bad Woman

7. Is It My Son?

8. He Was Our Only Child

9. What Sort Of Life Did They lead

10. Hamba Notsokolo - Dorothy Masuka

11. Bastards-Bloody Bastards

12. Did It Seem Heavy?

13. Cry, Cry The Beloved Country

14. Christ, Forsake Me Not

15. The Boys Club

16. We Taught Him Nothing

17. Amazing Grace - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

18. Go Well Umfundisi

19. Do Not Spoil My Pleasure

20. It Is My Son-That Killed Your Son

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Underrated Film and Score, February 18, 2000

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michael g. stathis (Cedar City, Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry, The Beloved Country (1995 Film) (Audio CD)

"Cry the Beloved Country" was quite possibly the most underrated film of 1995. It was well produced and directed with superbly acted leads by James Earl Jones and Richard Harris. The score by John Barry was vastly overlooked, as well. Africa has been good to Barry. One of his first chances to score a film was "Zulu"(1964), more of which must be said later. Barry also won Academy Awards for both the song and score for "Born Free" (1966), soon to be released in a new recording, and for the score for "Out of Africa" (1985). His music for "Cry the Beloved Country" is somber, dramatic and in places quite tragic, but like the story there is a claim to dignity and a quiet form of heroism. A main theme runs throughout the score with secondary themes emerging along the way, and they are all substantial. Barry also pulled a surprise by utilizing his main theme to "Zulu." This would seem, at first glance, to be a form of self-plagiarism, but it is not. The theme in question is a heroic standard in "Zulu." Here, it is haunting and subtle, but clearly was to remind one of the heroism of a people, not the heroism of spear and shield, but of their undying dignity which remains in spite of the troubles that engulf them. This theme is first heard as a train makes its way across the South African landscape to Johannesburg and appears again in serveral tracks. The temptation to complain about Barry stealing from his own music actually never emerges, instead one is amazed by how he integrated it into what must be regarded as one of his best scores, and that is high praise, indeed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An astonishing achievement., August 18, 2001

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007 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry, The Beloved Country (1995 Film) (Audio CD)

I waited a while until I found a copy of this CD and boy was I happy. This is one score that will touch the deep emotion nerves all over your body. One track in particular that will be played probabaly millions of times on my CD player is 21 (The marriage). John Barry understands what scoring is and it is such a shame that this score went unnoticed like this. For the people who were able to get a copy of this CD (the lucky ones I should add), enjoy every second of it. Keep it coming John.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, but make sure you watch the movie, July 23, 2000

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Jeff (Boiling Springs, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry, The Beloved Country (1995 Film) (Audio CD)

Cry, the Beloved Country, is a score that you have to get after you watch the movie MORE THAN ONCE. I have made this mistake with this CD. The theme which is played throughout the score, is one of pure beauty. It borders on the line of being played too much, but it deserves to be played a lot. The problem with the CD is the other music on this CD didn't help paint a mental picture of the film. At least not in my head. And I dont necessairly fault the composer John Barry for that. It is because to have that picture in your head, you must watch this movie multiple times. Unlike other movies, it is key to have watched the movie. If you do, then you will be treated with this fine work by John Barry.