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Mansfield Park: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture (1999 Film)

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I bought Mansfield Park completely on whim and chance. I haven't even seen the film yet but I liked what I heard in the trailer and other previews. This score has beautiful orchestration it it, with special attention placed it the strings section. Many parts of the cd remind me of the score to to the film Jude. This is a much better pick than Shakespeare in Love or other current popular film scores but not as good as Sense and Sensibility, my all time favorite. This composer is one to watch for and I thoroughly recomend this cd to lovers of sweeping film scores that go beyond "oh this is pretty" and long for ones of substance. I just hope the film in as great as the music.

One of the many things I admired about the movie 'MANSFIELD PARK' was how beautiful the score was. The score stands out, is very original, very beautiful-and at the same time fits the film perfectly. Lesley Barber uses Piano heavily, with swells of orchestra, which is very affecting. Stand Out Tracks are: Mansfield Park ,Fireworks,I Missed You , and Through The Rain. I would definantly say that this is one of the best film scores of the year, and that this composer is one to watch. Oh- and go see the film!

Have you ever thought if you could write a simple piano piece that would always move you, what would it sound like? Look no further. The music from the film "Mansfield Park" is haunting beautiful, yet so simple, if you could see the notes of the score, even a beginner could play it & impress everyone. At times this simple core moves on to classic heights yet never loses its innocence. There is also the water glass harmonic section which is rather unique. Another highlight is the "lost in a dream while the Uncle reveals all your defects" section which drones you with its penning doom. The last song "Djonga (Slavery)" reveals the freedom which most of the characters finally attain. Try this CD if your a Movie Theme collector or into Classic Minimalism.

Mansfield Park is a brillant film in every sense, the score is no exception! It captures the attitude and depth of this wonderful, little masterpiece. It goes from pain, to joy, and the final moment were love is truely revelled and embraced. It goes even deeper to bring across the under current of slavery in the film, by having "Djonja." Which is a song about slavery that is uplifting and sad at the same time. Mansfield Park is a masterpiece in everyway possible!

The soundtrack from "Mansfield Park" is as beautifully done as the movie itself. It provides for beautiful background music, for whatever occasion you would need it. The original song regarding slavery on the disc is hauntingly beautiful. On the soundtrack it is given full treatment,whereas in the movie it is only an small excerpt.

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Pick this one up.

Well, everytime I put the tape into the VCR I can't await the first notes of "Paper and Pen", it just gives you this sweet promise of the most romantic movie ever. And all through the movie there's this very moving, romantic and overwhelming music. "Paper and Pen" gets a bright smile onto my face everytime I hear it, and "As a Man Loves a Woman" and "Run Mad" are just as moving. And of course there's the brilliant "Theme from Mansfield Park" which automatically reminds you of the parts of the movie that are comedy and of the beautiful landscape captures. "Djonga (Slavery)", the only original song, makes a perfect end title. All in all, the movie is my favorite movie and the soundtrack my favorite soundtrack because the movie makes me want to listen to the soundtrack and the soundtrack makes me want to watch the movie over and over. It's like they both are having a romance themselves . . . well, okay. It's definitely a beautiful piece of music!

Absolute favorite movie of all time. I've bought a copy for a friend and for myself. I've done the same for the soundtrack. The violinists and oboists are phenomenas to hear. I recommend this as well as Andrea Bocelli's CDs. Soothing music.

I just got the cd and love it. The Music to Mansfield Park truly stands out in the movie. I would definately watch for the artist of the music. The movie was great too. Some of my favorite tracks are Theme from Mansfield Park, I missed you, Fireworks,Keep your wig on, and Leaving Portsmouth. I recomend this cd to everyone of all ages , the movie also.

Although the film was great, it wasn't very memorable. However, years after watching it I still remembered the recurrent theme of Lesley Barber's score.....pizzicato in the bass line, etc. There are some great pieces which fit the activity on screen. Barber's simple and repetitive melodies work very well. Although not on the level of Philip Glass (The Hours) or Michael Nyman (Gattaca), Lesley Barber is a proving to be a great film composer, as shown by her work for Mansfield Park.

First and foremost Mansfield Park is my absolute favorite movie i watch it all the time and i never cease to be completly amazed by the music the acting and of course the captivating story needless to say i favor the soundtrack because the music its self is captivating and portrays a very unique beauty. I highly recommend this movie, soundtrack, and of course book to any person (especially helpless romantics such as myself) who enjoys to enjoy.