The Shipping News [Soundtrack]

Christopher Young | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2002)
• Original Release Date: January 11, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B0000630U0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,280 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Great Big Sea?, March 12, 2002

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Phil Sandifer - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Shipping News (Audio CD)

I saw the movie, and was stunned by the soundtrack, particularly by the fact that it had five songs by Newfoundland band Great Big Sea in it (Generally played in the cafe). I was extremely disappointed, therefore, to discover that none of these songs made it onto the CD, as they are both fabulous songs, and songs that were a crucial part of the overall mood of the movie.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing and stimulating at the same time, September 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Shipping News (Audio CD)

Even if you haven't seen the movie, you will love this music--Celtic influences, rhythmic drumming, mood invoking -- consistently delivers.

I had it on as background music when I had company and everyone noticed and was raving about it. They hadn't heard of the movie but sure loved this CD.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Christopher Young delivers a compassionate score", March 4, 2002

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shipping News (Audio CD)

Some heavy weights on the casting line up of "The Shipping News"...leading the pack is Kevin Spacey(Quoyle), Judi Dench(Agnis Hamm), Cate Blanchett(Petal Bear), Julianne Moore(Wavey), Pete Postlethwaite(Tert Card) and Scott Glenn(Jack Buggit), who happens to be one of my favorite actors from "Backdraft", "Silverado" and "The Right Stuff"...filmed in
Newfoundland and based on the E. Annie Proulx novel(Pulitzer Prize winner) and the gifted director Lasse Hallstrom("The Cider House" and "Chocolat"), both wonderful films...even with this cast and director, the film falls short of what we've come to expect from all concerned in the past.

However, the music is first class...as Christopher Young captures the landscape and the lives of the people on the island...each cue sets the tone and mood for every scene...Young has come of age, belongs to one of Hollywood's busiest composers.

A few stand outs come to mind ~ "ALWYN SPIRES", almost a lullaby with solo guitar and counterpoints from the string section..."SAIL ON", lonely guitar strings open with Celtic
sounding flutes answering the string sections, beautiful colors of each theme transpire blending percussion creeps into the melodic symphony, giving you the satisfaction of life starting over.

Much credit to Milan Entertainment, The Philharmonia Orchestra, Allan Wilson(conductor) and our composer Christopher Young...the opening track "SHIPPING NEWS", sets the stage for a compelling drama and the score adds another character to the cast of
players...once again brilliant arrangements, orchestration and performance from this haunting cue...stays with you for days, gotta love it!

Total Time: 46:12 on 16 Tracks ~ Milan 35983 ~ (2002)