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The War: A Ken Burns Film
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| Part No: | B000TSIJU6 |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| MFG Part: | 710203 |
| Customer Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
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The soundtrack for
The War, documentarian Ken Burns's 2007 PBS series on World War II, alternates between earlier, wartime, and postwar material, all designed to complement the narrative. The material was clearly selected to evoke the mood of the era: Benny Goodman's sextet tears off a hot 1942 "Wang Wang Blues," and Count Basie lets fly with "Basie Boogie" (1941) and the prewar "How Long Blues." Also evoking the war years are Bing Crosby's hit "It's Been a Long, Long Time" with the Les Paul Trio, "Solitude" (1934) by Duke Ellington's Orchestra, and Kay Starr's "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" and the Nat "King" Cole Trio's "If You Can't Smile and Say Yes" from a wartime V-Disc. Classical numbers include Leonard Slatkin and the London Philharmonic's 1989 version of "London: The Death of Falstaff" and an excerpt of Benny Goodman, in his spare time a respected classical clarinetist, performing "Concerto for Clarinet, Strings, Harp, and Piano" with Aaron Copland and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra in 1950. Newer recordings include Norah Jones's "American Anthem," reprised at the end by Amanda Forsyth and Bill Charlap, "Movin' Back," "Until You're in My Arms Again," and "America My Home" by Wynton Marsalis.
--Rich Kienzle
This stunning soundtrack recording to Ken Burns's epic series features seventeen pieces of music from the film. It includes war-era favorites from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby, and Nat 'King' Cole as well as music from Edgar Meyer, Aaron Copland and Yo-Yo Ma. The soundtrack also features new compositions from Wynton Marsalis, and Norah Jones's breathtaking performance of "American Anthem"- exclusive to this album.
The War Photos
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A new masterpiece, The War promises to be an unforgettable experience and could well rival Burn's breakthrough landmark The Civil War in its simple yet profound artistry and universal appeal.
| wonderful music | 2009-01-06 | 5 / 5 |
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| Outstanding CD which combines some of the great instrumental and vocal music and performers of the World War II era with a wonderful theme song written for the PBS TV series. This is not "martial" war music at all. It has become one of my favorite CD's. |
| Very Moving ! | 2008-10-18 | 5 / 5 |
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The previously unreleased American Anthem by Norah Jones is worth the price of the entire CD. I was a great tribute to the Greatest Generation !
The work by Wynton Marsalis is incredible & I really enjoy the tempo of the song In The Nick Of Time....
You will not be disappointed with this purchase. |
| A Haunting, Touching Score | 2008-07-18 | 5 / 5 |
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This soundtrack for Ken Burn's "The War" documentary can be evaluated on two different criteria:
First, there is the period music (mostly jazz). I did not buy the soundtrack for this reason, but for those older than I it will likely bring back many great memories of times gone by.
Secondly, however, there are the haunting melodies that are the undercurrent of the entire film. Whether it be the soothing voice of Norah Jones, the aching violin, or the soft, solo piano, this soundtrack perfectly blends the music to fit the tone of the material. Each time I listen to these tracks, it makes me remember watching the film, along with all the sadness and joy that came with that experience.
If you enjoyed "The War", you will more than likely also enjoy this collection of songs. |
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| Haunting sounds and lively music captured the time my parents met, married and had me. They music is great as a stand alone, but brings back images of the PBS special. I cannot believe it has been over 60 years since the war. My father, and uncles would sit in the livingroom of my grandparents house and discuss the better times of their military life. I never heard anything about the action that they experienced. My grandfather would add his experiences of his life in WWI. These are wars that changed the fabric of our lives and I wonder where we would be without the brave men who fought and died and the woman who stayed behind and worked and all the US who sacrificed with rationing, victory gardens, collecting scrap and other activities. It would be good if we as a country could participate in today's soldiers' experiences with some sort of sacrifice and unity. |
| Review: Audio CD; The War/ a Ken Burns film | 2008-04-06 | 5 / 5 |
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| Very moving; at times brings me to tears especially American Anthem performed by Miss Norah Jones; grateful this aired while my father was still here; I wanted to view it and have the CD as a tribute to him; may we never forget the sacrifices of that generation; watching the program should be required of every American; and the CD makes a wonderful momento.. |
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