16. Marriage
of Figaro: Duetto-Sul Aria -
Deutsche Opera Berlin
17. Lovely
Raquel
18. And That
Right Soon
19. Compass
and Guns
20. So Was
Red
21. End Title
Review
Ah, The Shawshank
Redemption. It's one of those movies where you
say its name and people who have seen it sigh
with you. I've wanted this soundtrack ever since
I first saw the movie years ago, and I just
recently got it.
The score composed by Thomas Newman is perfect
for the film. There are scenes that stand out in
my memory, where I can visualize Andy and Red
talking, and remember clearly the music
accompanying it. For example, as Andy speaks
hopefully and bitterly of Zihuatanejo, the music
in the background is haunting and deeply moving.
I love every track on this CD. I can, and do,
listen to it repeatedly. It's the kind of
soundtrack that you can either have on in the
background or you can shut your eyes, focus on
the music and get completely lost in it. The
score has all the emotion of the film, and
listening to it makes me want to see the movie.
Watching the movie makes me want to listen to
the soundtrack. It's an unending and pleasing
cycle. If you've seen and loved the movie, this
CD will be perfect for you. If you haven't, but
you appreciate fabulous composers, then it'll
also be perfect. There's really no way to miss.
