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LADY IN THE WATER (Soundtrack)

 ABOUT THE SOUNDTRACK

Composer: James Newton Howard
Label:
Universal/Deccs
Year Release: July 18 2006
Links: www.deccaclassics.com/soundtrack

www.ladyinthewater.com

 

 



TRACK LISTING
1
Prologue
2
The Party
3
Charades
4
Ripples In The Pool
5
The Blue World
6
Giving The Kii
7
Walkie Talkie
8
Cereal Boxes
9
Officer Jimbo
10
The Healing
11
The Great Eatlon
12
End Titles
13
The Times They Are A-Changing - A Whisper In The Noise
14
Every Grain Of Sand - Amanda Ghost
15
It Ain't Me Babe - Silvertide
16
Maggie's Farm - Silvertide

REVIEW

When was the last time you were truly moved by a film score? When was the last time you threw all your cynicism at the door and were touched by the mythical powers of music? With the release of this 60-minute soundtrack album from M. Night Shyamalan’s fifth full-length feature, be prepared to be enchanted – by the sheer lyrical moods of the score composed by the Indian-born director’s long-time collaborator, James Newton Howard.

We shall not touch on the debate of whether Shyamalan’s latest film should be applauded, and focus on the driving force of all his five movies – the film score.

Like his previous works (1999’s Snow Falling on the Cedar, 2000’s Dinosaur, 2005’s King Kong) Howard’s score for Shyamalan’s movies are the best examples of how music infuses seamlessly with the theme of the film, and complements the visuals perfectly.
With his latest composition, Howard has created a fantasy watery world where listeners will suspend their disbelief and travel on a musical journey that is worthy of an innocent bedtime story – true to the director’s intentions.

First, there are tracks like “Charades”, “Cereal Boxes” and “The Healing” which steadily plod along with a hypnotic rhythm, before more layers of distinctive thematic melody are gradually built on. The textures of the different layers are so distinct and tuneful; you’d find your enjoyment level escalating with the occasional oboe and piano solos.

Then there are the heavenly choir vocalists who provide the album with the most saintly and pure sounds we have ever heard in a while. Couple that with a lonely flute accompaniment in “Officer Jimbo”, and you’d have yourself one divine listening experience.

And like all bedtime stories, the album could do with some peril element. Tracks like “Walkie Talkie” and “The Great Eatlon” provide those atmospheres without being too harsh on the brass sections.

The decision to include four songs may be considered odd to fans of Howard - but the choice of these four covers of Bob Dylan songs would not kick you off track too much. The moody and somewhat feathery rendition of “The Times They Are A-Changin’” by A Whisper in the Dark is a nice contrast to the energetic “It Ain’t Me Babe” performed by Silvertide, who also sang and had cameo roles in the movie.

Zen and lusciously attractive - that’s the unassuming power of this soundtrack has on us. And if you are ready to immerse yourself in this beautifully elegant musical experience, we’d guarantee it would be one delight you’d never forget in a long time. Just like those memorable bedtime stories you’ve remembered since you were young.

 

SOUNDTRACK RATING:

Review by John Li

 

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