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Nobody's Fool: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Those who are familiar with Howard Shore as the composer of two of the decades best and most disturbing thrillers (Silence of the Lambs and Seven) will no doubt be surprised by this sublime score. Simple, elegant, and melancholy; this music seems to seep right into you and imbue you with it's warmth and wistfulness. Nearly as perfect as Paul Newman was in his Oscar nominated role, this is music that is as comfortable as an old sweatshirt. Slip it on sometime. You'll want to wear it again and again.

Those who are familiar with Howard Shore as the composer of two of the decades best and most disturbing thrillers (Silence of the Lambs and Seven) will no doubt be surprised by this sublime score. Simple, elegant, and melancholy; this music seems to seep right into you and imbue you with it's warmth and wistfulness. Nearly as perfect as Paul Newman was in his Oscar nominated role, this is music that is as comfortable as an old sweatshirt. Slip it on sometime. You'll want to wear it again and again.

My husband and I have owned this movie and watched it 5-times. We originally had a TV copy, then we bought the VHS and DVD versions from Amazon.

This movie is simply one the best, most under rated movies to hit the screen. Aside from the sheer volume of acting talent, writing and atmosphere...the thing that hits you immediately during the opening scene is the music. It is plain, haunting, not intrusive and I would consider it an extra "character and actor" in its presence.

This movie is so moving, especially now that Paul Newman has passed. You owe it to yourself to see the movie and own the soundtrack to continue the warm feelings it leaves you with.

Simply speaking, the movie, the music..fits together like a glove. What a wonderful experience!!

Shore has been around Hollywood a while and composed scores for a variety of films but is probably best know for his - some would say bombastic, others full-blooded - music of the "Lord of the Rings" films. This is Shore working at the end of the spectrum, on a small, intimate scale. Beautifully orchestrated (with lovely penny-whistle solos), the music gives Robert Benton's film much of its wistful, well-worn charm. It's melodic, all-together beguiling music and one of the best and least-appreciated film scores of the 1990s.