The Lost City [SOUNDTRACK]

Andy Garcia (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 13, 2007)
• Original Release Date: March 13, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Univision Music Grp
• ASIN: B000FKO5EC
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,945 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Andy Garcia directed, starred in and composed the score for this obvious labor of love movie, set in late-'50s Cuba. In his spare time, he also played the piano in the Lost City Orchestra, the de facto house band that performs Garcia's music as well as numbers by the likes of Ernesto Lecuona, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest Cuban composers ever ("A la Antigua," "Danza Lucumi," and "La Comparsa" unfurl glorious string charts). Garcia plays a nightclub owner in Havana right before and during the revolution, thus making music an integral aspect of the movie--no wonder this two-CD set features 45 tracks. In keeping with the movie's period feel, the non-score songs are made up of an array of amazing Cuban dance classics by the likes of Rolando Laserie, inspired player of boleros and guarachas, or mambo master Cachao López (the subject of a documentary directed by Garcia). The latter performs the instrumental version of the gorgeous "Si Me Pudieras Querer," the song that serves as the movie's love theme, while Bola de Nieve handles the vocal one. It was brave of Garcia to juxtapose his own compositions to such numbers, but it's also hard not to think they sound a little bland by comparison. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description
Andy Garcia's critically acclaimed film The Lost City is a personal and emotional story about a Havana family during the time of the Cuban Revolution. The impact of the historical events on their diverging lives is conveyed through this exceptional soundtrack. The two-disc soundtrack contains classic Cuban tracks from Cachao, Benny More, Chappottin, Omar Sosa, Ruben Gonzalez, and Bola de Nieve, plus Andy Garcia's own very personal score. The music plays an integral part in the film and many reviewers have raved about the significance of the music in the narrative of the story. This is a soundtrack for film aficionados as well as Cuban and world music fans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the way all film soundtracks should be made.., March 13, 2007

By	LPUIG73 (Union City, NJ) - See all my reviews

I just received my copy of The Lost City soundtrack and it is everything I had hoped it would be.. Every song used in the film has been included in this magnificant collection. The soundtrack is two CD's worth of listening pleasure - 45 songs in all! The audio quality is superb too - absolutely clear.. A fantastic job and a definite "must have" for anyone who loves Cuban music.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Soundtrack!!!, May 16, 2007

By	Mayra S. Washington (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had to wait almost a year to get this sensational soundtrack. It added so much to the movie, mixing old Cuban songs together with some new compositions that blended exquisitely with the story behind the movie.

I was born in Cuba, and the music brought back so many memories from my childhood. This album, however, will appeal to anyone that loves Cuban music and is worthy to be added to your music collection.
Mayra S. Washington

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of Cuban music, March 18, 2007

By	Lady Prudence (New York) - See all my reviews

What a wonderful soundtrack. There are original tracks plus music from the motion picture. There are re-recordings by the "Lost City Orchestra" of Lecuona -- one of Cuba's premier composers -- and of "La Bella Cubana" (a haunting piece -- though it's not complete here). This soundtrack serves a wonderful "history" of the golden age of Cuban music -- even if you didn't liek the film, you'll love the soundtrack!