4.0 out of 5 stars
Most Enjoyable, June 24, 2001
This review is from: Great Expectations (1999 Television Film) (Audio CD)
I bought this cd because, I'll admit, I am a big Ioan Gruffudd fan. I loved this movie, so, of course, I had to have the soundtrack! It has proved to be a great addition to my cd collection in it's own right.
The album tells the story of Great Expectations quite well. Each song is from a specific scene or moment that brings us through the story.The music itself is highly symbolic--with different sounds and melodies reminding us of the pasts our characters cannot escape. The liner notes by the composer are fascinating. He describes the symbolic meanings and threads of each different melody/theme.
There are several quite brilliant moments. Of note are, "Pip Becomes a Gentleman", "Gentlemen on the River", and "The Last Moments of Magwitch".
I have not taken this cd out of my cd player since it arrived. I would highly reccomend it to anyone with an ear for beautiful and unusual music. You won't be dissappointed!
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