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5.0 out of 5 stars
Diverse And Interesting., December 15, 1999
This review is from: Stone, Oliver Conne-Ction (Audio CD)
"The Oliver Stone Connection" is an interesting collage of the different styles and songs one finds in Stone's films. Obviously he is one of the great directors of our time, or at least one of the most controversial. Yet behind the controversy behind such films as "JFK," "Natural Born Killers," "Talk Radio" and "Born On The Fourth Of July," there lies some great classical melodies, World Music sounds and some great rock n' roll. We get some great tunes from the likes of Leonard Cohen, composer John Williams, The Doors and even Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn. Along with the great music there are some interesting, fascinating commentary tracks where Stone talks about music, the impact of music along with movies and tells stories about the hassels of finding music by obscure artists for a movie such as "Salvador" where a song by a guerrilla group was used. We also find out about the unique techniques used in "The Doors" where Val Kilmer's vocals are mixed together with Jim Morrison's (sometimes a scream would be lifted from either vocalist). Of course, there is controversy and debate as there will always be when it comes to the subject of the art of Oliver Stone. He discusses how purists attacked his use of Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn's music in "Natural Born Killers." And there is the great music, the theme from "Heaven And Earth" is especially grand and beautiful while the music for "JFK" and "Born On The Fourth Of July" have an American, edgy feel which reflects the feelings of the movies that beneath the American dream like dark truths. Few directors are as diverse and brilliant as Stone and this is a great collection for those who admire the craft of his films and the selection of music found in them.
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