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Fargo (1996 Film)/Barton Fink (1991 Film) [Soundtrack]

Carter Burwell
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listen  1. Fargo, North DakotaCarter Burwell 2:48Album Only
listen  2. Moose LakeCarter Burwell0:41Album Only
listen  3. A Lot Of WoeCarter Burwell0:52Album Only
listen  4. Forced EntryCarter Burwell 1:23Album Only
listen  5. The OzoneCarter Burwell0:58Album Only
listen  6. The Trooper's EndCarter Burwell 1:04Album Only
listen  7. Chewing On ItCarter Burwell0:53Album Only
listen  8. RubberneckingCarter Burwell 2:05Album Only
listen  9. Dance Of The SierraCarter Burwell 1:25Album Only
listen10. The MallardCarter Burwell 1:02Album Only
listen11. DeliveryCarter Burwell 4:47Album Only
listen12. Bismarck, North DakotaCarter Burwell 1:04Album Only
listen13. Paul BunyonCarter Burwell0:34Album Only
listen14. The Eager BeaverCarter Burwell 3:13Album Only
listen15. Brainerd, MinnesotaCarter Burwell 2:41Album Only
listen16. Safe KeepingCarter Burwell 1:45Album Only
listen17. Fade InCarter Burwell 1:08Album Only
listen18. Big ShoesCarter Burwell 1:33Album Only
listen19. Love Theme From Barton FinkCarter Burwell 1:21Album Only
listen20. Barton In ShockCarter Burwell 1:57Album Only
listen21. Typing MontageCarter Burwell 2:11Album Only
listen22. The BoxCarter Burwell 3:06Album Only
listen23. Barton In FlamesCarter Burwell0:57Album Only
listen24. Fade Out-The EndCarter Burwell 3:37Album Only

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Probably one of a very few soundtrack composers to idolize Iggy Pop, Carter Burwell is best known for his work with the Coen Brothers, having scored every one of their films through the year 2009. By turns haunting and dark or quirky and experimental, Burwell's eclectic music has graced films in a wide variety of genres, and he's used the occasional big-studio project to finance his work on a… Read more in Amazon's Carter Burwell Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 28, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: March 8, 1996
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Tvt
  • ASIN: B000000GTE
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,121 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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This disc combines two of Carter Burwell's best soundtrack efforts for the Coen brothers, Fargo and Barton Fink. It's a study of contrasts: Fargo is filled with somber string arrangements and a full orchestra playing in minor keys. Barton Fink, meanwhile, sounds more adventurous with offbeat instrumentation (a very gamelan-sounding keyboard prevails) and a simple score that Burwell recycles into different arrangements. Fargo, especially, sounds dark and reserved--"The Ozone" and "Chewing on It" are both underlined by melancholy--while Barton Fink is just as lyrical but more mysterious. Many of these tracks are short--the two soundtracks together add up to less than 45 minutes of music--but all are poignant, and some of Burwell's best. --Jason Verlinde
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4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling.............., October 27, 2003
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I saw Fargo in the theater and was immmediately struck by the music that perfectly accompanied the film. The opening track I don't think I will ever forget. Plus "Ozone" is a fantastic song, I just wish it was longer. The Barton Fink material isn't as great, but also isn't as prevelent on the disc. I love listening to this while doing homework or just writing. The music sets the tone and the atmosphere.....the album just cannot be played in the summer.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete and no credit given, December 27, 2007
By L. Benjamin (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews
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Not a complete soundtrack, the Country/Western song at the beginning when William H. Macy first meets Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare in the bar, and the Jose Feliciano number, are inexplicably omitted. Apparently, any music that could not be credited to Carter Burwell had no place here. The chilling opening sequence was not "inspired by" or "based on," but lifted, note for note, from the traditional Norwegian hardanger fiddle tune "The Lost Sheep." The original may be heard on Annbjorg Lien's "Felefeber" (Shanachie).
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3.0 out of 5 stars Slim Pickins', January 10, 2008
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To be perfectly clear on this point, the music is superb; evocative of the desolate and haunting Winter wastes of the Northern Midwest and the despair that accompanies the somber crimes depicted the Coen's film. (I can still hear Frances McDormand's sparse soliloquy to the unresponsive Peter Stormare about what a tragic waste the killings were; the main theme playing in the background.)

My objection is that, I was expecting a smorgasbord and ended up with some skimpy appetizers. Many of the cuts (at least six) are under a minute long -- barely more than a musical "sting" -- and those that are longer are either a minute or two. Additionally, a number of these are derivatives of the original melodies.

So, load up before you come to this party; the pickins are pretty slim.

..oh, yeah, Barton Fink's tacked on too.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poor packaging
This CD arrived promptly. Before I opened it and found out that the jewel cover was smashed I noticed that the packaging seemed flimsy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by plow girl

1.0 out of 5 stars One Half Shot Pony
Absolutely BAD. Just like the In Bruges Carter Burwell Soundtrack. Miserably short takes on the tunes you want to hear more of, followed by cacaphonous space fillers. A WASTE.
Published 9 months ago by C. Rhoades

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a listen
I really only wanted this combined collection for the Fargo soundtrack (I am sure fans will recall the music accompanying the shots of the cars moving across the icy highway) -... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shopperinus Compulsicus

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is the soundtrack I was looking for. It was a little expensive but only available as a package deal with "Barton Fink".
Published on October 11, 2007 by T. M. Clancy

5.0 out of 5 stars Grade A mood music.
Writers will love these two scores, particularly the one for Fargo. Enjoy writing horror, morbid, or gothic tales? Than this is the perfect cd to write to. Enjoy.
Published on August 29, 2002 by Joel Munyon

5.0 out of 5 stars I saw the movie too! 1
what the other two guys said.

Aka: p-->q ~p _____ ~

Published on December 13, 1999 by LILY DANCER TUNE-DE-DUNE

5.0 out of 5 stars Burwell's pure surreal winter glorification for us in hell
Rich cool music without any limits. It's gothic and modern at the same time. It spans Fargo and Findadia in an earthy genuity.
Published on December 12, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
the fargo soundtrack is one of the best i own my fave track being no,16, safe keeping.
Published on October 9, 1998

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