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POSTED 4 JUNE 2001
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track from Nine Inch Nails, and singles from Moby, Fatboy Slim, the
Chemical Brothers, and Groove Armada, the high-octane soundtrack to
"Tomb Raider" is the biggest kick in the pants since "The Matrix."
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"The Natural"
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...more here.
Critics of the movie adaptation of Bernard Malamud's "The Natural"
point to the grandstanding finale, which departs sharply from the
novel. But what 1984's movie audience needed was a hero, and Robert
Redford's gilded incarnation of Roy Hobbs delivered. This beautiful
(and influential) film should have won the technical Oscars® it
was nominated for but did not win: Caleb Deschanel's cinematography,
Mel Bourne and Angelo Graham's art direction, and (especially) Randy
Newman's score are superb.
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Alan Silvestri
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"Moulin Rouge [SOUNDTRACK]"
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soundtracks, it features a Missy Elliott-produced cover of Patti
LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" pumped up with a quartet of impressive
belters composed of Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and rapper Lil'
Kim.
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"Pearl Harbor [SOUNDTRACK]"
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"Superman - The Movie (Special Edition)"
Richard Donner
...more here.
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"Superman." This is the only film that infuses the Superman legend
(including life on planet Krypton and Clark Kent's early years) with
an epic sweep. And of the four features, this is the only DVD that
has been released in a remastered, special-edition form. Added
footage from TV airings has been incorporated into the film along
with three documentaries, commentary, and some wonderful screen
tests. Here we can see how Christopher Reeve grew into the role and
learn which other actresses might have been Lois Lane (including
Anne Archer and Stockard Channing).
Visit our DVD store
...more here.
Check out the Superman deluxe-edition soundtrack
...more here.
...Score "The Mummy Returns"
Alan Silvestri did the score to The Mummy Returns, not Jerry Goldsmith, who did the first one.
The Sinfonia of London Chorus and The Sinfonia of London Orchestra
accent the adventure as it is reborn with this great new score by
Silvestri in the latest incarnation of the MUMMY movie from
Decca Records. Order Here
Director Stephen Sommers is at the
helm
once more for The Mummy Returns, the eagerly anticipated sequel to
1999's
worldwide blockbuster The Mummy. Brendan Fraser reprises his role as
adventurer Rick O'Connell. Also returning are co-stars Rachel Weisz (as
Evelyn), John Hannah (as Evelyn's brother, Jonathan) and Arnold Vosloo
(as
Imhotep). The soundtrack includes the exclusive new song "Forever May
Not Be
Long Enough," performed by LIVE and co-written by Glen Ballard. The
score
was written by composer Alan Silvestri, and will be released May 1,
2001
from Decca Records.
POSTED 4 JUNE 2001
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"A Knight's Tale [SOUNDTRACK]"
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"The Man Who Cried [SOUNDTRACK]"
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...more here.
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"Soundtrack"
Tomb Raider
Our price: $14.99 | You save: $3.98
...more here.
Featuring an exclusive remix of U2's single "Elevation," a brand-new
track from Nine Inch Nails, and singles from Moby, Fatboy Slim, the
Chemical Brothers, and Groove Armada, the high-octane soundtrack to
"Tomb Raider" is the biggest kick in the pants since "The Matrix."
IN DVD
"The Natural"
Barry Levinson
Our price: $18.71 | You save: $6.24
...more here.
Critics of the movie adaptation of Bernard Malamud's "The Natural"
point to the grandstanding finale, which departs sharply from the
novel. But what 1984's movie audience needed was a hero, and Robert
Redford's gilded incarnation of Roy Hobbs delivered. This beautiful
(and influential) film should have won the technical Oscars® it
was nominated for but did not win: Caleb Deschanel's cinematography,
Mel Bourne and Angelo Graham's art direction, and (especially) Randy
Newman's score are superb.
RECENT THEATER RELEASES, POSTED 16 MAY 2001
"The Mummy Returns: Original Motion Picture Score [SOUNDTRACK]"
Alan Silvestri
Our price: $13.28 | You save: $5.69
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"A Knight's Tale [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists - Soundtracks
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"Queer As Folk [SOUNDTRACK]"
Television Soundtrack
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...more here.
"Ally McBeal: For Once in My Life Featuring Vonda Shepard
[SOUNDTRACK]"
Television Soundtrack
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...more here.
ROUGE HOT
"Moulin Rouge [SOUNDTRACK]"
Moulin Rouge
Our price: $13.28 | You save: $5.69
...more here.
The film doesn't premiere until May 25, but you won't want to wait
that long to pick up "Moulin Rouge." One of the year's hottest
soundtracks, it features a Missy Elliott-produced cover of Patti
LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" pumped up with a quartet of impressive
belters composed of Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and rapper Lil'
Kim.
"PEARL HARBOR" STORE
"Pearl Harbor [SOUNDTRACK]"
Pearl Harbor
Our price: $14.99 | You save: $3.98
...more here.
Pre-order the Hans Zimmer-composed score to the inevitable summer
blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" and explore our "Pearl Harbor" Store,
which includes the movie trailer, links to the official Web site,
and much more.
Visit our Pearl Harbor Store
...more here.
RECENT THEATER RELEASES Posted 3 MAY 2001
"One Night at McCool's [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists - Soundtracks
...more here.
"Town & Country [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Driven"
Various Artists - Soundtracks
...more here.
"Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]"
Luzhin Defence
...more here.
"Center of the World [SOUNDTRACK]"
Center of the World
...more here.
More new releases
...more here.
TOP SELLERS
"Bridget Jones's Diary [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists
...more here.
"Queer As Folk [SOUNDTRACK]"
Television Soundtrack
...more here.
EVERYTHING NICE
"Miss Congeniality: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2000 Film)
[SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists - Soundtracks
...more here.
Featuring irresistible dance-pop tracks by BT, Groove Armada, and
A*Teens, the "Miss Congeniality" soundtrack is a great choice for
driving or jogging music. Pop it in, get outdoors, and move.
IN DVD
"Superman - The Movie (Special Edition)"
Richard Donner
...more here.
Though many prefer the sequel, our heart belongs to the first
"Superman." This is the only film that infuses the Superman legend
(including life on planet Krypton and Clark Kent's early years) with
an epic sweep. And of the four features, this is the only DVD that
has been released in a remastered, special-edition form. Added
footage from TV airings has been incorporated into the film along
with three documentaries, commentary, and some wonderful screen
tests. Here we can see how Christopher Reeve grew into the role and
learn which other actresses might have been Lois Lane (including
Anne Archer and Stockard Channing).
Visit our DVD store
...more here.
Check out the Superman deluxe-edition soundtrack
...more here.
...Score "The Mummy Returns"
Alan Silvestri did the score to The Mummy Returns, not Jerry Goldsmith, who did the first one.
The Sinfonia of London Chorus and The Sinfonia of London Orchestra
accent the adventure as it is reborn with this great new score by
Silvestri in the latest incarnation of the MUMMY movie from
Decca Records. Order Here
Set in 1935, ten years after the events of The Mummy, a band of treasure hunters seeking artifacts to sell to the British Museum unearth the remains of the high priest Imhotep. Transported to London, Imhotep is resurrected and once more embarks on his quest for immortality. But another force has also been set loose in the world - one born of the darkest rituals of ancient Egyptian mysticism, and even more powerful than Imhotep. When these two forces clash, the fate of the world will hang in the balance, sending Rick and Evelyn on a desperate race to save the world from unspeakable evil. The Decca soundtrack album features the epic original score by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Alan Silvestri (Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, What Lies Beneath, The Mexican). It also includes a brand new track by the powerful rock band LIVE, whose four MCA/Radioactive albums have sold millions of copies worldwide. The track, "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," is co-written and produced by five-time Grammy winner Glen Ballard, known for his chart-topping successes with Alanis Morissette, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson and most recently the Dave Matthews Band. This track, played over the end credits of the film, is exclusively available on The Mummy Returns soundtrack album until LIVE's next studio album is released by MCA/Radioactive on July 31.
Universal Pictures and Alphaville Productions present The Mummy Returns, the first blockbuster release of the summer. The film opens May 4 in theaters everywhere and features groundbreaking visual effects by the Oscar-winning Industrial Light & Magic.
"Someone Like You (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
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"The Brothers (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Blow (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
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"Heartbreakers (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]" Original Soundtrack
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"Along Came A Spider (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]" Jerry Goldsmith
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"Music From the Motion Picture Josie And The Pussycats"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Bridget Jones's Diary [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists
...more here.
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000 Film)" Various Artists -
Soundtracks
...more here.
"Wonder Boys: Music from the Motion Picture (2000 Film)
[SOUNDTRACK]" Various Artists - Soundtrack
...more here.
ARTICLE: ENNIO MORRICONE
A Winner on All Counts... Except One
Ennio Morricone's score for "Malena" went relatively unnoticed until it was nominated for an Academy Award(R) for Best Score. Yet the award again eluded the esteemed score composer. Amazon.com contributor Jerry McCulley spoke with Morricone and captured Il Maestro philosophizing on the importance of score compositions in modern classical music, reflecting on his partnership with Italian filmmakers, and musing on his work ethic.
...more here.
You'll find more of the hottest-selling music in Amazon.com's Soundtracks section.
...more here.
Alan Campbell, editor:
New Companion CD To The Oscar Winning Movie,
Original Score
Soundtrack
Featuring Music Composed By Hans Zimmer And Lisa Gerrard
GLADIATOR, MORE MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
From Decca Records
An epic story of courage and revenge
set
against the splendor and barbarity of the Roman Empire, Ridley Scott's
Gladiator has been hailed as one of the best films of 2000 by critics
nationwide, and recently won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. The
original
soundtrack was released April 25, 2000 on Decca Records, and has
subsequently received a Golden Globe win for Best Original Score as
well as
Oscar and Grammy nominations for Best Score Soundtrack Album From a
Motion
Picture. On the heels of this acclaimed first release, Gladiator -
More
Music From the Motion Picture, is the official must-have companion to
the
original soundtrack, featuring music previously unavailable from
Academy
Award winning composer Hans Zimmer and collaborator Lisa Gerrard. The
CD from Decca Records is now available .
A treat for Gladiator fans everywhere, this new companion CD contains
even
more spectacular music written for the film that was not featured on
the
original soundtrack. The album also contains classic dialogue from the
movie, which starred Russell Crowe in the pivotal leading role of
Maximus.
Crowe was recently nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor - Drama.
Added bonuses in the package include a Gladiator screen saver, as well
as
the international dance hit "Now We Are Free" (Maximus Mix), featuring
Lisa
Gerrard on vocals. Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard - having worked
together
for the first time on the original score -- once again display their
unique
collaborative talent for crafting majestic and powerful music The New
York
Times described as "a state of mind that isn't limited to one
generation."
The original Decca soundtrack album was a staple of Billboard's Top 200
and
Top Soundtracks Charts, and was the best-selling film score of 2000
having
sold one million units worldwide. Hans Zimmer is one of the most
prolific
composers in Hollywood who has penned scores to numerous films
including
Mission: Impossible 2, The Lion King, Rain Man and The Thin Red Line.
He
also scored Hannibal, the upcoming sequel to The Silence of the Lambs
and
Pearl Harbor. In late January, he was awarded with the Broadcast Film
Critic's Best Original Score trophy for Gladiator in addition to his
Golden
Globe win. Lisa Gerrard, formerly of the groundbreaking group Dead Can
Dance, burst upon the film scoring scene after composing music to The
Insider, which garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original
Score.
She also made Entertainment Weekly's latest "It List"; an annual issue
comprised of the 100 most creative people in entertainment.
Music from Oscar winner Gladiator. Relive the passion and excitement of the epic blockbuster
with
all of the powerful music from the film, now on two breathtaking CDs.
The Silence Is Broken With
HANNIBAL
Decca Records Releases Hans Zimmer Score From The Eagerly
Anticipated Sequel To The Silence Of The Lambs
Based on the best-selling novel by
Thomas
Harris, Hannibal is the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Silence of
the
Lambs - winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Directed by
Ridley Scott, the film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as the sinister Dr.
Hannibal Lecter and Julianne Moore as FBI Agent Clarice Starling. The
hauntingly romantic score was written by Academy Award winning composer
Hans
Zimmer, and is to be released February 6, 2001 from Decca Records.
Seven years have passed since Dr. Hannibal Lecter escaped from custody
and
seven years since FBI Agent Clarice Starling interviewed him in a
maximum-security hospital for the criminally insane. The doctor is now
at
large in Europe, pursuing his own interests, savoring the scents, the
essences of an unguarded world. But Starling has never forgotten her
encounters with Dr. Lecter - his seldom-used voice still haunts her
dreams.
Mason Verger remembers Dr. Lecter too, and is obsessed with revenge.
Verger
was Dr. Lecter's sixth victim, and, though hideously disfigured, has
survived. Verger soon realizes that in order to draw the doctor out
into
the open, he must use someone Lecter cannot resist as bait: Clarice
Starling.
Hannibal reunites acclaimed director Ridley Scott and Academy Award
winning
composer Hans Zimmer -- both of whom lent their talents to last year's
epic,
Gladiator. One of the most prolific composers in Hollywood, Zimmer has
garnered multiple Oscar nominations for his film scores -- including
Rain
Man and As Good As It Gets. His music for The Lion King earned him a
Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Original Score. Most
recently,
his music for Gladiator won a Golden Globe Award and received a Grammy
nomination for Best Original Score.
"This is the best love theme I've ever written," Zimmer says of his
music
for Hannibal. "I keep telling everyone this is a romantic comedy, but
nobody believes me." In addition to Zimmer's score, the soundtrack
album
also includes a classic performance from Bach's "Goldberg Variations"
by
Glenn Gould and a dramatic, new mini-opera featuring 21-year-old
soprano
Danielle de Niese. Her career is off to a prodigious start with
operatic
debuts scheduled in Amsterdam, Paris and Tokyo, as well as engagements
with
the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony and an upcoming title
role
appearance at the Metropolitan Opera. As a finishing touch, three
tracks
feature the chilling voice of Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter himself!
A joint production of MGM, Universal Pictures and DEG, Hannibal opens
in
theaters everywhere on February 9, 2001 -- ten years after the release
of
The Silence of the Lambs. Hans Zimmer's hauntingly romantic score
perfectly
fits the mood of the film and dramatically recreates the excitement and
suspense of the screen.
THE MEXICAN
MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
INCLUDES ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY ALAN SILVESTRI
PLUS CLASSIC HITS BY NANCY SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN AND
MEN WITHOUT HATS
CD RELEASED FEBRUARY 27, 2001 ON DECCA RECORDS
Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich)
and
Brad Pitt (Fight Club) star together for the first time in the romantic
action comedy The Mexican, also starring James Gandolfini (The
Sopranos).
The soundtrack for the film is a winning combination of original music
composed by Alan Silvestri, coupled with classic pop tracks spanning
the
past few decades. The CD will be released February 27, 2001 from Decca
Records in anticipation of one of the most talked about movies to open
this
spring.
Well suited for the film's fast-paced action, the free-wheeling,
Mexican-flavored soundtrack features original music by Alan Silvestri,
who
has composed film scores for such blockbusters as Back To The Future,
Forrest Gump and What Lies Beneath. Peppered with hits including Nancy
Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," Dean Martin's "You're
Nobody
'Til Somebody Loves You," War's "Why Can't We Be Friends" and Men
Without
Hats "Safety Dance," the record is as a rollicking good time as the
film.
In The Mexican, Brad Pitt stars as Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman
who has
been given two ultimatums. The first is from his mob boss to travel to
Mexico to retrieve a priceless antique pistol known as "the Mexican"...
or
to suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend,
Samantha
(Julia Roberts), to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures
alive
and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent
alternative,
so he heads south of the border.
Finding the pistol proves easy. Getting it home is another matter.
The
pistol supposedly carries a legendary curse - a legend Jerry is given
every
reason to believe, especially when Samantha is taken hostage by a hit
man
(James Gandolfini) to ensure the safe return of the pistol.
DreamWorks Pictures and Pistolero Productions presents The Mexican,
directed
by Gore Verbinski (Mouse Hunt).
"Someone Like You (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"The Brothers (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Blow (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Heartbreakers (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]" Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Along Came A Spider (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]" Jerry Goldsmith
...more here.
More new releases
...more here.
WHY WAIT FOR THE FILM?
"Music From the Motion Picture Josie And The Pussycats"
Original Soundtrack
...more here.
"Bridget Jones's Diary [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists
...more here.
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000 Film)" Various Artists -
Soundtracks
...more here.
"Wonder Boys: Music from the Motion Picture (2000 Film)
[SOUNDTRACK]" Various Artists - Soundtrack
...more here.
ARTICLE: ENNIO MORRICONE
A Winner on All Counts... Except One
Ennio Morricone's score for "Malena" went relatively unnoticed until it was nominated for an Academy Award(R) for Best Score. Yet the award again eluded the esteemed score composer. Amazon.com contributor Jerry McCulley spoke with Morricone and captured Il Maestro philosophizing on the importance of score compositions in modern classical music, reflecting on his partnership with Italian filmmakers, and musing on his work ethic.
...more here.
You'll find more of the hottest-selling music in Amazon.com's Soundtracks section.
...more here.
Alan Campbell, editor:
Oscar winning score...New Companion CD To The Oscar Winning Movie,
Original Score
Soundtrack
Featuring Music Composed By Hans Zimmer And Lisa Gerrard
GLADIATOR, MORE MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
From Decca Records
An epic story of courage and revenge
set
against the splendor and barbarity of the Roman Empire, Ridley Scott's
Gladiator has been hailed as one of the best films of 2000 by critics
nationwide, and recently won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. The
original
soundtrack was released April 25, 2000 on Decca Records, and has
subsequently received a Golden Globe win for Best Original Score as
well as
Oscar and Grammy nominations for Best Score Soundtrack Album From a
Motion
Picture. On the heels of this acclaimed first release, Gladiator -
More
Music From the Motion Picture, is the official must-have companion to
the
original soundtrack, featuring music previously unavailable from
Academy
Award winning composer Hans Zimmer and collaborator Lisa Gerrard. The
CD from Decca Records is now available .
A treat for Gladiator fans everywhere, this new companion CD contains
even
more spectacular music written for the film that was not featured on
the
original soundtrack. The album also contains classic dialogue from the
movie, which starred Russell Crowe in the pivotal leading role of
Maximus.
Crowe was recently nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor - Drama.
Added bonuses in the package include a Gladiator screen saver, as well
as
the international dance hit "Now We Are Free" (Maximus Mix), featuring
Lisa
Gerrard on vocals. Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard - having worked
together
for the first time on the original score -- once again display their
unique
collaborative talent for crafting majestic and powerful music The New
York
Times described as "a state of mind that isn't limited to one
generation."
The original Decca soundtrack album was a staple of Billboard's Top 200
and
Top Soundtracks Charts, and was the best-selling film score of 2000
having
sold one million units worldwide. Hans Zimmer is one of the most
prolific
composers in Hollywood who has penned scores to numerous films
including
Mission: Impossible 2, The Lion King, Rain Man and The Thin Red Line.
He
also scored Hannibal, the upcoming sequel to The Silence of the Lambs
and
Pearl Harbor. In late January, he was awarded with the Broadcast Film
Critic's Best Original Score trophy for Gladiator in addition to his
Golden
Globe win. Lisa Gerrard, formerly of the groundbreaking group Dead Can
Dance, burst upon the film scoring scene after composing music to The
Insider, which garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original
Score.
She also made Entertainment Weekly's latest "It List"; an annual issue
comprised of the 100 most creative people in entertainment.
Music from Oscar winner Gladiator. Relive the passion and excitement of the epic blockbuster
with
all of the powerful music from the film, now on two breathtaking CDs.
The Silence Is Broken With
HANNIBAL
Decca Records Releases Hans Zimmer Score From The Eagerly
Anticipated Sequel To The Silence Of The Lambs
Based on the best-selling novel by
Thomas
Harris, Hannibal is the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Silence of
the
Lambs - winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Directed by
Ridley Scott, the film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as the sinister Dr.
Hannibal Lecter and Julianne Moore as FBI Agent Clarice Starling. The
hauntingly romantic score was written by Academy Award winning composer
Hans
Zimmer, and is to be released February 6, 2001 from Decca Records.
Seven years have passed since Dr. Hannibal Lecter escaped from custody
and
seven years since FBI Agent Clarice Starling interviewed him in a
maximum-security hospital for the criminally insane. The doctor is now
at
large in Europe, pursuing his own interests, savoring the scents, the
essences of an unguarded world. But Starling has never forgotten her
encounters with Dr. Lecter - his seldom-used voice still haunts her
dreams.
Mason Verger remembers Dr. Lecter too, and is obsessed with revenge.
Verger
was Dr. Lecter's sixth victim, and, though hideously disfigured, has
survived. Verger soon realizes that in order to draw the doctor out
into
the open, he must use someone Lecter cannot resist as bait: Clarice
Starling.
Hannibal reunites acclaimed director Ridley Scott and Academy Award
winning
composer Hans Zimmer -- both of whom lent their talents to last year's
epic,
Gladiator. One of the most prolific composers in Hollywood, Zimmer has
garnered multiple Oscar nominations for his film scores -- including
Rain
Man and As Good As It Gets. His music for The Lion King earned him a
Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Original Score. Most
recently,
his music for Gladiator won a Golden Globe Award and received a Grammy
nomination for Best Original Score.
"This is the best love theme I've ever written," Zimmer says of his
music
for Hannibal. "I keep telling everyone this is a romantic comedy, but
nobody believes me." In addition to Zimmer's score, the soundtrack
album
also includes a classic performance from Bach's "Goldberg Variations"
by
Glenn Gould and a dramatic, new mini-opera featuring 21-year-old
soprano
Danielle de Niese. Her career is off to a prodigious start with
operatic
debuts scheduled in Amsterdam, Paris and Tokyo, as well as engagements
with
the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony and an upcoming title
role
appearance at the Metropolitan Opera. As a finishing touch, three
tracks
feature the chilling voice of Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter himself!
A joint production of MGM, Universal Pictures and DEG, Hannibal opens
in
theaters everywhere on February 9, 2001 -- ten years after the release
of
The Silence of the Lambs. Hans Zimmer's hauntingly romantic score
perfectly
fits the mood of the film and dramatically recreates the excitement and
suspense of the screen.
THE MEXICAN
MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
INCLUDES ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY ALAN SILVESTRI
PLUS CLASSIC HITS BY NANCY SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN AND
MEN WITHOUT HATS
CD RELEASED FEBRUARY 27, 2001 ON DECCA RECORDS
Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich)
and
Brad Pitt (Fight Club) star together for the first time in the romantic
action comedy The Mexican, also starring James Gandolfini (The
Sopranos).
The soundtrack for the film is a winning combination of original music
composed by Alan Silvestri, coupled with classic pop tracks spanning
the
past few decades. The CD will be released February 27, 2001 from Decca
Records in anticipation of one of the most talked about movies to open
this
spring.
Well suited for the film's fast-paced action, the free-wheeling,
Mexican-flavored soundtrack features original music by Alan Silvestri,
who
has composed film scores for such blockbusters as Back To The Future,
Forrest Gump and What Lies Beneath. Peppered with hits including Nancy
Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," Dean Martin's "You're
Nobody
'Til Somebody Loves You," War's "Why Can't We Be Friends" and Men
Without
Hats "Safety Dance," the record is as a rollicking good time as the
film.
In The Mexican, Brad Pitt stars as Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman
who has
been given two ultimatums. The first is from his mob boss to travel to
Mexico to retrieve a priceless antique pistol known as "the Mexican"...
or
to suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend,
Samantha
(Julia Roberts), to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures
alive
and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent
alternative,
so he heads south of the border.
Finding the pistol proves easy. Getting it home is another matter.
The
pistol supposedly carries a legendary curse - a legend Jerry is given
every
reason to believe, especially when Samantha is taken hostage by a hit
man
(James Gandolfini) to ensure the safe return of the pistol.
DreamWorks Pictures and Pistolero Productions presents The Mexican,
directed
by Gore Verbinski (Mouse Hunt).
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Original Soundtrack
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"Music by... W.G. Snuffy Walden [SOUNDTRACK]"
Walden,W.G. Snuffy
...order it here. A customer from New Jersey says, "I bought this CD in large part due to W.G. Snuffy Walden's great music that he composes for "The West Wing." The entire CD is just a beautiful collection of music that instantly becomes the soundtrack to your entire life--it's joyful, playful, hopeful, and reverently heartbreaking."
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"Traffic: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]"
Original Soundtrack
...order here.
The Academy Awards have been put to bed, and "Traffic" took home four golden boys, but the film's soundtrack deserves a second glance. Composer Cliff Martinez delivers an outstanding work, filled with ambient soundscapes and an ever-pulsing sense of doom. The soundtrack mirrors the movie's complex pace, fleshed out with tracks from Morcheeba and Fatboy Slim.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT R&B
"The Gift [SOUNDTRACK]"
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...order here.
"The Gift"'s meticulously compiled soundtrack offers country tunes from all walks. Included are choice cuts from alt-country artists such as the Souvenirs and Neko Case, as well as selections from stalwarts Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and George Jones--the range of quality music here is a thrill.
"Save the Last Dance (2001 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"
Various Artists - Soundtracks
...order here.
Arm around neck, forehead to forehead--most of the tracks on "Save the Last Dance" are suited for dancing one-on-one with the lights turned down low. This soundtrack rides a slo-mo R&B groove with offerings from K-Ci & JoJo, Montell Jordan, and Lucy Pearl, but an all-star hip-hop contingent keeps the soundtrack's pulse steady.
You'll find more of the hottest-selling music in Amazon.com's Soundtracks section.
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