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Following the much acclaimed-animated feature FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Wes Anderson returns to live-action filmmaking with MOONRISE KINGDOM. Set amongst the widow's walks and Yankee traditions of 1965 New England, Anderson and co-screenwriter Roman Coppola create an incomparable tale of romance between rogue Khaki Scout Sam and the beautiful and troubled Suzy.
Grounded in the elegiac compositions of classical composer Benjamin Britten, whose majestic choral NOYES FLUDDE ignites the film's young lovers, MOONRISE KINGDOM features masterworks performed by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic as well as popular gems performed by French chanteuse Françoise Hardy and the legendary country troubadour Hank Williams.
As in all of Anderson's previous films, music is an essential element and once again it is used to masterful effect. MOONRISE KINGDOM includes an original suite by renowned film composer Alexandre Desplat as well as percussion compositions by longtime Anderson collaborator and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh. This soundtrack promises to be one of this year's most interesting and compelling releases.
Grounded in the elegiac compositions of classical composer Benjamin Britten, whose majestic choral NOYES FLUDDE ignites the film's young lovers, MOONRISE KINGDOM features masterworks performed by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic as well as popular gems performed by French chanteuse Françoise Hardy and the legendary country troubadour Hank Williams.
As in all of Anderson's previous films, music is an essential element and once again it is used to masterful effect. MOONRISE KINGDOM includes an original suite by renowned film composer Alexandre Desplat as well as percussion compositions by longtime Anderson collaborator and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh. This soundtrack promises to be one of this year's most interesting and compelling releases.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Chris
Format:Audio CD
This soundtrack is full of great music - Britten, Saint-Saens, Schubert, Francoise Hardy, Hank Williams, ... Period and classic music blend in a whirl of imaginative ideas. The mixture makes it very special and great to listen also apart from the movie.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My wife and I see a lot of movies. This is the first one in a long long time that we've both gushed over. So, I bought the CD. I've done this before, and found that the music without the pictures is just so-so. But here, both the older music (Hank Williams, etc) and the new are so good, they need no pictorial accompaniment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not much to say but this music perfectly compliments the movie. A touch of indie, a touch of classical/film score, and a few oldies mixed in. Just get it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
spot on
an awesome soundtrack to an awesome film. Wes Anderson has outdone himself yet again. This is a great soundtrack for chilling out at home on a lazy day.
Published 8 days ago by Boba Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than just a soundtrack
In many ways Moonrise Kingdom is built around the soundtrack, especially the music of Benjamin Britten. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ian R. Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Soundtrack
A quirky collection of fabulous music to complement a delightful movie. I recommend it to add to your collection...and see the movie if you haven't!
Published 2 months ago by V. Tyson
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUSIC TO MY EARS
Exactly what I expected when I received the CD. Just like the film, but not quite as unusual; the music is that of the film, and that is what I wanted and got. C6
Published 2 months ago by C6
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the movie, love the soundtrack
All the memories of the movie, in aural form. You'll like this soundtrack every bit as much as you loved the movie.
Published 3 months ago by Gary G. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Magical Journey, Revisited
I wasn't sure I was going to like the soundtrack as much as I liked the movie, but I bought it anyway, and I'm glad I did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Historyman
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Score Of 2012
Alexandre Desplat is the busiest composer in the industry without question. 2012 saw him reaching up to Ennio Morricone numbers in terms of projects released within a year. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kaya Savas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite film and soundtrack
A must have for all Wes Anderson fans. It is the cutest Christmas present i have received this year. I strongly suggest it to everyone.
Published 3 months ago by MorganWeasley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, but soundtrack doesn't work on its own.
Loved the movie, the best movie I've seen in a long time. I loved the music in the movie too. But the music, separate from the movie? It just doesn't do much for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Nguyen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Strange!
Was not what I expected and maybe not fair to rate this CD as such. Would never listen to it again. Will end up donating it. I had thought I was buying the DVD
Published 3 months ago by Susan T. Chatterton
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