Customer Reviews

Sleeping With The Enemy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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The opening theme of this album ("Morning on the Beach") is quite simply one of the loveliest melodies I've ever heard. When I saw this movie for the first time, I heard the first few notes and knew that I would have to run out and buy the soundtrack as soon as I had the chance.

The album is a combination of soft, bittersweet, romantic melodies and dark, heart-thumping music that underscores the scenes with Julia Roberts' abusive, scheming husband. A recording of Van Morrison's "Brown-Eyed Girl" is thrown in for good measure, although I wish it was either at the very beginning or very end of the album; having it between two instrumental tracks interrupts the flow of the music, and I usually skip the track when I'm listening to the CD. Nevertheless, it's a beautiful album.

Jerry Goldsmith has been my favorite contemporary movie composer since the 60's (Lilies of the Field, The Blue Max)up until his last scores (Timeline). In retrospect the score to Sleeping With the Enemy should seem like a minor work among so many major masterpieces, but since his death I keep returning to this hauntingly beautiful music more than any of his others. The touching melody and the unique chord changes of the main theme move me immensely. I've had this soundtrack for years but it was only in the past year or so that I've started to repeatedly listen to it.
It's not a long score and it includes the Van Morrison classic Brown Eyed Girl, but the combination of the memorable theme and some throbbing piano driven suspense music make it a winner.
At first I wondered if I should write a review because when I started to read the previous entries I thought I had entered a chat room, finally I read a couple of actual reviews- something I think this music deserves.

I cannot write another review without re-stating what has already been said about this fantastic soundtrack. However to the reviewer on 7/7, I believe the track you are looking for is Berlioz' "Dream of a Sabbath".

This is one of the best soundtracks I've heard in years. By the way, a reviewer asked about "Run Around Sue." It was originally recorded by Dion and the Belmonts.
I am curious to know the title of the very dark, brooding piece that played whenever Patrick Bergen was in the scene, especially in the beginning of the film, when he and Julia Roberts were in their home. Is this a Goldsmith piece or is it a classical one?
The "Morning on the Beach" theme is so beautiful in all its variations. I can't get it out of my mind.

it is very uplifting loved the music especially berlioz. julia is an amazing actress. i could always watch it....

The clasical music you are looking for is Hector Berlioz' "Symphonie Fantastique". Good luck. Sorry for the low stars, I'm not that big a fan.

Que dire? It's outstanding! All the Goldsmith's tracks are good, espacially ''Morning on the beach'' and ''The Funeral''. I recommand this Beautyful score for the soundtrack Fan...

Un vrai bijou !

Absolutely love this CD and also have the DVD and love it as well! It is one of my favorite!

What is the song that plays at the opening of the movie when Laura is digging for clams?

The film has many great songs but this CD does not have them . The title music is pleasant and the CD has this with variations. Do not buy this.