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The Life of David Gale (Score) [ENHANCED] [SOUNDTRACK]

Alex Parker (Composer), Jake Parker (Artist)
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Product Details

  • Composer: Alex Parker
  • Audio CD (February 11, 2003)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
  • Label: Decca U.S.
  • ASIN: B000088E3X
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,075 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Another Bleeding Heart - Alex Parker
2. Almost Martyrs - Correo Aereo
3. Ominous Lacan
4. Ellis [Waterside Dub Mix]
5. Pascal/Shack 2 Cell/Ominous Lacan
6. Pena Huasteca
7. Life of David Gale
8. Arrest/Bitsey Runs/Hospital
9. Huntsville Epitaph
10. Media Frenzy
11. Motel/Houston - Toni Price
12. Just to Hear Your Voice
13. Ominous Drums/Ominous Pascal - Alex Parker
14. Waterside
15. Dusty's Cabin/Almost Martyrs - Janis Kelly, , Simon Preece, Mark Richardson
16. Tu Che Di Gel Sei Cinta
On this CD:
  1. The Life of David Gale, film score Another Bleeding Heart (Alex Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  2. The Life of David Gale, film score Almost Martyrs (Jake Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  3. The Life of David Gale, film score Ominous Lacan
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  4. The Life of David Gale, film score Ellis (Waterside Dub Mix) (Alex Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  5. The Life of David Gale, film score Pascal/Shack 2 Cell/Ominous Lacan
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  6. La Peña Huastican
    Composed by Rafael Samperio, Willy Samperio
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  7. The Life of David Gale, film score The Life of David Gale (Jake Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  8. The Life of David Gale, film score Arrest / Bitsey Runs / Hospital
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  9. The Life of David Gale, film score Huntsville Epitaph (Jake Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  10. The Life of David Gale, film score Media Frenzy (Alex Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  11. The Life of David Gale, film score Motel / Houston
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  12. Just to Hear Your Voice
    Composed by Monte Warden
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  13. The Life of David Gale, film score Ominous Drums / Ominous Pascal
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  14. The Life of David Gale, film score Waterside (Alex Parker)
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  15. The Life of David Gale, film score Dusty's Cabin / Almost Martyrs
    Composed by Alex Parker, Jake Parker
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    Conducted by Nick Ingman, Jake Parker

  16. Turandot, opera Tu Che Di Gel Sei Cinta
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Isobel Griffiths
    with Janis Kelly, Simon Preece, Mark Richardson, Justin Lavender
    Conducted by Alex Ingram, Jake Parker, Nick Ingman

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

While Hollywood's penchant for unbridled nepotism has produced its share of questionable career results, we're happy to report that this soundtrack collaboration by Alex and Jake Parker for their director father Alan Parker's morally charged courtroom thriller is a notable exception. The two young composers combine their disparate backgrounds--Alex is an engineer versed in electronic studio compositions; Jake a classically trained orchestral composer--to create a diverse score that's a compelling argument for the stylistic freedoms imparted by postmodernism. Alex's work veers from the alterna-electronica of the opening "Another Bleeding Heart" (reminiscent of Alabama 3's Sopranos title song, "Woke Up This Morning") and the even darker "Waterside" to dense electronic soundscapes propelled by tribal drums and punctuated with jarring, abrasive samples. By contrast, Jake evokes Samuel Barber in his melancholy, string-driven cues, occasionally combining his traditionalism with his brother's contemporary electronic bent to evoke music that's as forceful as it is mysterious. Their savvy musical instincts also include source music that ranges from Puccini's Turandot to the contemporary country of Toni Price's "Just to Hear Your Voice" and the plaintive Latino folk flourishes of Correo Aereo's "La Pena Huasteca." This enhanced CD also contains the film's international trailer as well as Web links. --Jerry McCulley

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A few great tracks!, August 6, 2007
By Showergel (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
I'm surprised nobody mentioned the best track in this score.. #7 The Life of David Gale.. its one of the best orchestral pieces that I have heard.. worth buying the CD just for it. Its one of those great movie themes that all composers try to create but few achieve. It was used in the trailers of WTC as well as the upcoming In the Valley of Elah. #12 Just to Hear Your Voice is pretty good too.. the rest is mostly techno and drums.. not bad.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars simple yet powerful, December 18, 2003
By Sarah (Bowie, MD USA) - See all my reviews
i just watched the movie, and i was so impressed. the music helped it along very well. although seemingly redundant, there was a successful purpose to it. the simplicity of the music is key in the relationship to the film. if the music was too active, it might've distracted the audience from the movie and wouldn't have had the same effect. the beat to me seemed like a rhythmic heartbeat, which helped the mood of the movie, given this man is on deathrow, and there's only a short amount of time left. coupling of music to films is an art for me, and i loved this one. i recommend it for anyone who loves simple, yet effective beats, and violins (my all-time favorite instrument).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! MOVING!, February 12, 2003
By Arthur (Washington) - See all my reviews
I can't wait for this movie. The soundtrack is awesome. Just To Hear Your Voice (track 12) is truly amazing. Alex and Jake Parker did a wondeful job. CHECK IT OUT!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Devastating and moving like the film
The music for this film is devastating, heartbreaking, and moving just like the film it represents. Both are loaded with emotion and power, and this is an example of what a film... Read more
Published on November 8, 2006 by Barry Shanley Jr.

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie But Below Average Soundtrack
Don't waste your money on this soundtrack. They left the best song off. The song where they are at the party, eating food. Read more
Published on June 27, 2006 by Machine Gun

3.0 out of 5 stars Leonard Cohen???
I bought the CD for the Leonard Cohen song Future, (played at the party) where is it ???so dissapointed.

Published on December 18, 2004 by S. Sparrow

1.0 out of 5 stars I loved the flick
but the CD soundtrack by itself is a major disappointment. a common thread of beat and sound links all the tracks with one drum and one cello. Read more
Published on April 5, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Harming!
Dear Mr. Parker,
if ANYthing did the "Life of David Gale" harm - apart from a script/story which is, unfortunately, too disbelievable for words - it is your... Read more
Published on March 27, 2003 by Anna

5.0 out of 5 stars great music!
Part of what kept me hooked into this film was the music. It was moody and riveting at the same time. Wonderful stuff! Read more
Published on February 24, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars good but missing the best song in the film
The score to this Kevin Spacey thriller is pretty good mix of strings and electronica. But the soundtrack CD lacks the best song in the movie. Read more
Published on February 22, 2003

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