The Piano [Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Michael Nyman (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Michael Nyman
• Audio CD (May 18, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B0001FUHV6
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,680 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. To The Edge Of The Earth

2. Big My Secret

3. Wild & Distant Shore

4. Heart Asks Pleasure First

5. Here To There

6. Promise

7. Bed Of Ferns

8. Fling

9. Scent Of Love

10. Deep Into The Forest

11. Mood That Passes Through You

12. Lost & Found

13. Embrace

14. Little Impulse

15. Sacrifice

16. I Clipped Your Wing

17. Wounded

18. All Imperfect Things

19. Dreams Of A Journey

Editorial Reviews

2004 saw the celebratory release of the special 'Nyman at 60' digipak editions of six of his most popular soundtracks. With stock of these limited editions now depleted, the albums will be made available as jewel case (remastered) editions. To begin with, his most successful soundtrack 'The Piano' jewel case version will still include the extra track 'The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise (Edit).' EMI. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Background music to a haunting dream, October 20, 2004

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ophelia99 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Piano (Audio CD)

The composer managed to write original music that sounds as if if could have been written in the mid-19th century by an gifted, highly original, yet still Scottish woman, and make it sound contemporary at the same time. I don't know how he pulled it off. It worked wonderfully with the film and conveyed a sense of passion, fun, tragedy, and romance. Do yourself a favor and see the video or listen to this.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the Original 1993 Soundtrack, July 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Piano (MP3 Download)

I was deeply disappointed with this version of the soundtrack. I have the original soundtrack on tape, but I wanted to put it on my ipod so I bought this digital CD. I have to give it a sharp boo. Many of the songs are played completely different. However, the worst thing in my opinion is that the songs on this CD do not have nearly as much dimension and emotion as the original CD. I would say buy the original from someone and load it to your MP3 player manually. Note: if you are looking for something more conventional the newer version might be for you. If you want the music that you listened to over 15 years ago you will probably be disappointed with the new version.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the movie; love the music, March 22, 2006

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Jennifer Mendoza (Lemon Grove, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Piano (Audio CD)

I think there are very few film scores that make a lot of sense without the movie. This music is beautiful and timeless whether you have seen the movie or not. But you should see the movie!