Miss Potter [SOUNDTRACK]

Nigel Westlake (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: January 8, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Dramatico
• ASIN: B000LRZ0OS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,975 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Echoing the intents of the successful James Barrie biopic Neverland, the tale of fellow Victorian children's author Beatrix Potter frames her life through a distinctly modern prism. In this telling, the creator of Peter Rabbit shrugs off provincial restraints to become something akin to a feminist environmentalist, a notion that's deftly underscored in this hybrid orchestral soundtrack by Australian Nigel Westlake and Oscar-winning vet Rachel Portman. The former's cues tend towards shimmering washes of strings and winds, weaving a wintry atmosphere that's more wondrous than treacly, while Portman's three contributions are cast in more shaded, autumnal arrangements that suggest the interior struggles of Potter herself. The coda to this delicate, compelling suite is Katie Melua's haunting ballad "When You Taught Me How to Dance," a slice of gentle melancholy that serves the score well. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
Dramatico are proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack to Miss Potter, on which Katie Melua performs "When You Taught Me How to Dance," the vocal adaptation of the orchestral theme tune. The soundtrack is an orchestral score composed by the award-winning Nigel Westlake (Babe) with additional music by Rachel Portman (Oliver Twist, Benny & Joon, Chocolat). The lush, romantic and beautiful score takes the listener on a journey through Beatrix Potter's life, the creation of her much-loved characters, her personal turmoil and the beauty of the Cumbrian countryside (where the film is predominantly set).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Missing a very important piece..., September 25, 2007

By	Limary Gutierrez (MIAMI, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The soundtrack is missing "Will you teach me how to dance?" which is a key song in one of the most beautiful parts of the film.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Miss Potter Soundtrack, January 27, 2007

By	Mrs. A. Munger - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I saw the cd on amazon and liked the samples I heard. It does tend to sound very much like you're listening to a movie without dialogue, which is probably what most people expect. I had hoped it would stand on its own a little stronger based on the samples I heard. The total playtime is shorter than I expected (42 minutes)for 15 tracks.
I like it and I am glad to have it, but I may have been slightly disappointed if I had paid more than $10 (I only paid around $6 including shipping).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, March 4, 2008

By	K. Ann Jorgensen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This music is so Relaxing to listen to over and over, I will Never get tired of listening to it! I cry when comes to the When You Taught Me How To Dance song, it is So Beautiful!