Volver [SOUNDTRACK]

Soundtrack (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B000IONL7M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,538 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. La Vecinas

2. Volver [As Used in the Film Vulver] - Estrella Morente

3. Titulos

4. Dicen Que La Han Visto

5. Irene Bajo La Cama

6. El Ańo Seco

7. Arrastran el Cadáver

8. Paco Congelado

9. Tema Llorón

10. Dos en La Furgoneta

11. Irene y Agustina

12. Se Aparece + Trabajo

13. Las Vecinas, Variación

14. En el Hospital

15. Ferretería

16. El Polvo del Tractor

17. La Bicicleta Estática

18. Comida Casera

19. Espigadoras (La Rosa del Azafrán) [As Used in the Film Vulver] - Conchita Panadés

20. Good Thing [As Used in the Film Vulver] - Saint Etienne

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

When he makes a movie, Pedro Almodovar builds a consistent aesthetic universe, and that of course extends to the music. His close, enduring collaboration with composer Alberto Iglesias is as artistically fruitful as the one between director Douglas Sirk (a strong influence on Almodovar) and composer Frank Skinner in the 1950s. The work of Iglesias (who was nominated for an Oscar for The Constant Gardener) is just perfect for melodrama, and it easily stands on its own--a must-buy for fans of 1950s-style scores. Check out "Dicen Que La Han Visto" or "Tema Lloron," for instance, which are like stepping on a time machineset to 1955 (in sensibility rather than strict form). But Almodovar also has a keen ear for songs, and three excellent ones are included. Estrella Morante, daughter of flamenco legend Enrique Morente, is the singing voice of Penelope Cruz, and her performance of the title track (cowritten by tango icon Carlos Gardel) gives the movie its sonic identity. The CD also includes the crackly (it sounds as if it was transferred from a 78 record) "Las Espigadoras," performed by Conchita Panades, and a complete (but somehow convincing) change of mood in the shape of the heady, breezy "A Good Thing," by London indie-popsters Saint Etienne. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

Soundtrack to Pedro Almodovar's "Volver"-

Estrella Morente, chosen by director Pedro Almodovar, performs the main theme of the original soundtrack for his new movie "Volver" (featuring Penelope Cruz). Almodovar, a Spanish director who takes great care in the music of his films, wanted Morente to sing the tango (made famous by renown Argentinean singer Carlos Gardel) with Spanish influences.

Almodovar is one of the few Spanish directors who understands the importance of a solid soundtrack in the success of a film. "In my movies, the songs are an active part of the screenplay. They form part of the dialogue and tell us a lot of things about the characters. They are not just sung because they are beautiful. I choose the music directly from the heart. These songs appear because I like them and at the same time reflect and speak about the characters".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Iglesias Does It Again, January 7, 2007

By	J. Schober "a tragicomedy of words" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Volver was narratively and stylistically a tremendous film, but as with all movies, the full effect can be sealed with the musical score. Here, Alberto Iglesias once again delivers. After his haunting, noirish feel to Bad Education, his efforts on Volver create a beautiful and bittersweet world that describes every moment of the film. Standouts include "Las Vecinas", a catchy theme which I find myself going back to time and again, the title track, "Volver" which is emotionally stirring and hits all the right notes and feelings, "Paco Congelado" which humorously, yet darkly portrays Raimunda's husband, "Comida Casera", rich in pizzacato and a great clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone trio, and the song found in the opening credits to the movie, "Las Espigadoras" seems like a trip back in time. Overall, this album is highly listenable-- after all, I'm on my third time in just a few hours. The score accompanies the movie very well but stands even better on its own, something that many soundtracks struggle to do.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack, March 9, 2007

By	A. Rivas "Almodovar Fan" (Merida, Yuc. MEX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The music of Alberto Iglesias, who's worked in most of Almodovar's films, always brings an extra, very important, element to the feeling to the movie. And in "Volver" is no exception.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Done., September 20, 2009

By	Adrien Caldwell (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This movie was cleverly achieved by Almodóvar. I have nearly all of his movies. He truly is very creative in the stories that he writes. I see a theme with him and how he showcases women as the valiant courageous survivors and the men as ....well..basically cowardly, bastardly trash. :)

I enjoyed seeing Carmen Maura back on screen in Almodóvar's films. From what I heard Maura and Almodóvar had a disagreement and for that reason she was not in any of his movies for a long time. I believe Maura was a favorite of his. Their prior, recent reconciliation would explain her return to his cast of stars, of which includes Penélope Cruz in "Volver."

The acting is all quite good in my opinion, the story is a tad bit fantastic but still very believable. Almodóvar is one of my favorite directors and in this movie, as per usual, he doesn't disappoint.