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If you like Miles Davis and all of the slow back ground music - then you will enjoy this Cd. Not sure why. The best song on the CD is the Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful Life. I loved this movie and wanted the song at the end of the movie when Sean Connery rides away o nhis bike. Unfortunately that upbeat song did not make the CD.
Its a interesting CD for a relax moment. It was a pleasure to hear Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World with Israel Kamakwiwo'ole and other musics from Miles Davis.
The CD is worth buying for that song alone.This is probably one for jazz lovers only but boy, what a collection it is. There's also music from Bill Frisell (his voice is so distinctive, I knew it was him as soon as the movie started and the theme music began), Ornette Coleman and last but by no means least, there's that beautiful version of "Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. This is a great soundtrack from a great (and very atypical) movie. There's music from Miles Davis' electric era featuring people like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and many others.
It is referenced in the credits twice though, which is nice to give it justice. I found the entire package wonderful, and Sean Connery does a good job of not overpowering Rob Brown's character.The one song I wish they had included in the soundtrack that I found missing has been used in one shape or form across many movies (Badlands, True Romance, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) entitled "Your So Cool" or "Musica Poetica," depending on which composer you reference.This can be found under either Hans Zimmer when wanting "Your So Cool," or under Carl Orff when seeking "Musica Poetica." What a shame to miss this piece.
It is more atmospheric than swinging. Buy IZ' cd later. You'll be glad you discovered ALL the great Jazz artistry on this cd. IZ tune Somewhere over the rainbow is beautiful. It is more meditative than dance-oriented jazz. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is because people expecting more popular fare were dissapointed. Miles Davis songs are beautiful, and actually the entire CD is beautiful. But if you have an open mind and want to hear new sounds that really take you to the best states possible by the artists on this soundtrack, buy the soundtrack.
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