The Mexican [Music from the Motion Picture] [Soundtrack]

Alan Silvestri (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Alan Silvestri
• Audio CD (February 27, 2001)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B000059T84
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,906 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title

2. Blame Shifting

3. Oye

4. These Boots are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra

5. 10% Clint

6. Leroy's Morning

7. Why Can't We Be Friends

8. Want Our Life Back

9. Frank's Dead

10. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin

11. Jerry & Ted To Pawn

12. The Mexican

13. Airport

14. The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats

15. El Cable

16. Margolese Compound

17. Where's My Stuff

18. Thieves

19. A Good F'ing Reason

20. It's Cursed, that Gun

See all 39 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Having pulled often-stellar duty in both genres for many a year, film-scoring vet Alan Silvestri should know if the show-biz adage that drama is easy, it's comedy that's hard is true. For the Brad Pitt/Julia Roberts comic-romantic adventure The Mexican (the title refers to an antique pistol that must be smuggled back across the border), Silvestri taps a little of his recent history--and some sage genre insight--to conjure up a breezy, playful score that evokes everything from Leone's Dollars trilogy and traditional Mexican folk music to pastoral jazz flourishes and club kitsch. But a decidedly Morricone-meets-Bacharach sensibility prevails throughout, with the composer often lovingly tweaking the familiar banjo, harmonica, and choral clichés of the spaghetti Western into music that is refreshing even as it is strangely familiar. A handful of pop songs adds another layer of loopiness to the proceedings--especially the remix of Men Without Hats' chestnut from the early 1980s, "The Safety Dance," and the sprightly "El Cable" by Mexican exotica master Esquivel. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A complement to the movie which does not stand alone so well, May 27, 2002

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earle richmond (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mexican [Music from the Motion Picture] (Audio CD)

I thought the sound track to the movie was a great complement to it but after I bought it I felt that it did not stand up by itself very well. Its themes seemed too short and disjointed. But, I plan to play it on my CD player in random mode along with other CD's. Then I think it can complement the music it is interspersed with - depending on the music.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Fun, March 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mexican [Music from the Motion Picture] (Audio CD)

Hot Fun is the best way to describe the soundtrack to The Mexican. It's fast paced, boisterous, and makes for great listening on any type of trip. Be prepared for drives to the grocery store to become a lot more exciting! The mix of vocal and instrumental selections add to the versatility of the disk and give it a unique flavor. Even if you haven't seen the movie, this CD would be a great addition to any CD collection!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack for a good movie, March 5, 2001

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J.R. (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mexican [Music from the Motion Picture] (Audio CD)

The Soundtrack for "The Mexican" is not necessarily one of the greatest soundtracks ever made, but it does capture the essence of the movie. The distinguishable guitar plucks and the internitten catchy songs are great. Overall...if you liked the movie, you should like the soundtrack.