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The great irony of John Barry's Academy Award-winning score for Out of Africa (which also took the Oscar as Best Picture) is that it almost never was; director Sydney Pollack had originally envisioned the film with native African music, going as far as laying the indigenous score down as he was editing. But the weight of John Barry's arguments--not to mention his considerable track record and composing gifts--held sway, and the composer delivered on his intent: a lush, romantic masterpiece for the ages. --Jerry McCulley
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SOUNDTRACK AFRICA MIA (OUT OF AFRICA)
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This review refers to the "Out Of Africa" Soundtrack CD by MCA Records....
Old Fashion phrases like "dreamy" and "makes me swoon" come to mind when I think of the beauty in this music. Composer John Barry has added his genius to many films,"Dances With Wolves" and "Indecent Proposal" just to name a couple, and this one is one of the most beautiful and dramatic examples.
There are 12 "dreamy" tracks. Opening with the "Main Title"(I Had A Farm In Africa"), and including three variations on "Karen's Theme"("I'm Better At Hello", "I Had A Compass From Denys", and "If I Know A Song of Africa"), Barry's genius captures Karen's emotions, her feelings for Denys and her passion for the country and people of Africa). "Flying Over Africa" and the "End Title", ("You Are Karen")..will at the very least evoke goose bumps,and if you have seen the film and remember those scenes, may even bring a little lump to your throat. There is also some tradtional African Music, "Siyawe" which is wonderful and then there's Mozart - "Concerto For Clarinet and Orchestra in A" performed by The Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields, and Directed by Neville Marriner(Jack Brymer, Clarinet).
The CD is an excellent quality. It sounds wonderful on the stereo. I like to turn it up quite a bit, so I think my neighbors must love it too, cause I haven't heard any complaints!
So, "Let The Rest of The World Go By" (also included), get ready to "swoon" and enjoy.....Laurie
also recommended:
Orchestral Album
Cinema Choral Classics
Native Land
Old Fashion phrases like "dreamy" and "makes me swoon" come to mind when I think of the beauty in this music. Composer John Barry has added his genius to many films,"Dances With Wolves" and "Indecent Proposal" just to name a couple, and this one is one of the most beautiful and dramatic examples.
There are 12 "dreamy" tracks. Opening with the "Main Title"(I Had A Farm In Africa"), and including three variations on "Karen's Theme"("I'm Better At Hello", "I Had A Compass From Denys", and "If I Know A Song of Africa"), Barry's genius captures Karen's emotions, her feelings for Denys and her passion for the country and people of Africa). "Flying Over Africa" and the "End Title", ("You Are Karen")..will at the very least evoke goose bumps,and if you have seen the film and remember those scenes, may even bring a little lump to your throat. There is also some tradtional African Music, "Siyawe" which is wonderful and then there's Mozart - "Concerto For Clarinet and Orchestra in A" performed by The Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields, and Directed by Neville Marriner(Jack Brymer, Clarinet).
The CD is an excellent quality. It sounds wonderful on the stereo. I like to turn it up quite a bit, so I think my neighbors must love it too, cause I haven't heard any complaints!
So, "Let The Rest of The World Go By" (also included), get ready to "swoon" and enjoy.....Laurie
also recommended:
Orchestral Album
Cinema Choral Classics
Native Land
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
John Barry has remarkable talent, and he is at his best on this soundtrack. The beauty of the music, the appropriateness of the match to the film, is remarkable. This is, however, an abbreviated version of the soundtrack. It's now available in a new recording (20-bit digital) on Amazon, with much more of the film's music added. You may want to look into that version as well, by the Royal Scottish N.O. The music itself is a wonderful way to recall the film, but it stands alone too as a beautiful orchestral composition.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John Barry won an Oscar for this score and it still holds up as a classic. Each selection is moving and heartfelt. Barry is at his best here, by pulling emotions out and just barely keeping under the radar of over-whelming emotional sweeps. There is only one drawback to this soundtrack and that is that it is only a little over (33) thirty-three minutes long. That's a tragedy. You might consider buying the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's recording. I found it to be nearly identical and it certainly does justice to Barry's work.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the movie, love the music!
The music brings back all the things I love about the movie!
What is not to love about the CD!
What is not to love about the CD!
Published 4 hours ago by Rebecca G. Prongos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music is gorgeous
I have seen the movie so many times and have admired the music so much, this is wonderful!
Glad that I made the purchase!
Glad that I made the purchase!
Published 2 days ago by primavera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional!
I really enjoyed it. I had just seen the movie again and felt the emotion of the music and the tragedy of her love.
Published 6 days ago by Martha Harrel
5.0 out of 5 stars
The music makes the movie and is great.
I just love the CD. It is some really great music. I put it on my MP3 Player. Wonderful to listen to.
Published 15 days ago by Susan McNair
5.0 out of 5 stars
Out Of Africa: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack John Barry
Again, these are great melodies, that have hauntingly beautiful appeal.
So romantic and I can picture myself reliving each scene, but now, I get to
hear the whole tune.
So romantic and I can picture myself reliving each scene, but now, I get to
hear the whole tune.
Published 17 days ago by Mary D. Willard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story
Great story based on real life. The dynamics between Redford and Streep is amazing - like the real characters which the movie is based on. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Jorge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great romantic music
I loved the film of out of Africa, and when I listen to the beautiful music that comes from this movie, I can remember all the scenes that I so much enjoyed watching.
Published 23 days ago by Saturnangel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous music
I listen in the car - what a relief from the humdrum radio music. I have lots to visualize while I'm listening.
Published 1 month ago by Barbara McArthur
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never old
This music is never old and always moves my heart when I need it most. I enjoy the beautiful swells that Barry puts into his scores.
Published 1 month ago by Hostess Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Beautifully done, great variety and not boring. Follows the movie nicely. I have worn my copy out playing it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rhoda M. Koehler
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