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Frida Music From The Motion [Enhanced, Soundtrack]

Elliot Goldenthal (Composer) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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3.0 out of 5 stars hmm, not what you'd expect... Feb 23 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Of course Goldenthal would win accolades for a film score which is pretty atypical for his body of work. Gone are the driving basses, the thunderous percusions, the Strussian strings. They're replaced with latin flavors and some great songs which, while wonderful, are not what a true fan of Goldenthal's work would expect. Perhaps he got the Oscar for his work the previous year for FINAL FANTASY, a much better work and vastly more representative of Goldenthal's style.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Jan 4 2004
By C. Cortino
Format:Audio CD
This is a great soundtrack. The tracks are dynamic and energetic, perfect for any day (or night). Would highly recomend for any lover of latin music. Very beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars would stand out even without the film Oct 18 2003
By Ulven
Format:Audio CD
Soundtracks are usually mood music, and would not stand out without attachment to images of their film.This music would stand out anyway.The compositions are impressive enough to be traditional mexican favourites(of the yurning kind), which is why it is hard to believe that a relatively young/modern-world or 'non-mexican village old man' person wrote them.
The instruments are crystal clear (some are actually made of glass)and combine well together.Modern ones fit emotionally satifyingly with the old ones.No culture is lost in the process.The singers are excellent at crying whilst still hitting the notes. As sadness and tragedy is its motif, this cd is "emotionally very heavy".
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOOOWWWWW BUY IT!!!!!
The entire CD is amazing. So passionate, it pains. The very last track, Burning Bed, sung by Caetano Veloso and Lila Downs is just so beautiful and what a way to end an album! Read more
Published on Sep 11 2003 by patagoniac57
5.0 out of 5 stars A life of it's own
While this award winning score exists on one level in a symbiotic relationship with the film (also HIGHLY recommended), this album stands on it's own beautifully. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003 by RICHARD THOMAS
4.0 out of 5 stars A Deserving Oscar Winner
Although I am a huge fan of Philip Glass' work, and I was very disappointed that his score for _The Hours_ did not win an Oscar, Eliot Goldenthal's score is a worthy competitor. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2003 by William Nicholas III
5.0 out of 5 stars Ah, Mexico
What a wonderful CD. I was pleasantly surprised by the music. Sometimes soundtracks sound so...soundtracky. This one is different, it makes me think of Mexico. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this CD...
I just watched the Frida movie and it was great. But what was even greater was the music.

I painted all day today listening to it on constant rotation. Read more

Published on July 7 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Effectively Captures the Spirit of Traditional Mexican Music
Besides being an excellent soundtrack, this album is also a perfect introduction to the music of Mexico. Read more
Published on July 4 2003 by James Lopez
4.0 out of 5 stars The Song El Gusto
Culture Project Reaction

Whenever I think about someone writing songs about their hometown or a place they love I can't help but think of Frank Sinatra's New York New York, but,... Read more

Published on April 30 2003 by "rixtyseven"
5.0 out of 5 stars Viva Frida !
There are musical soundtracks that are lost in celluloid after the movie experience is over and than there are soundtracks like this. Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by Enrique Torres
4.0 out of 5 stars i can't stop listening
it's funny, i bought this cd because i was so i love with the movie that i wanted to hold on to it as long as possible, to take it into my home and absorb it. Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by Bryna Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Burning in my mind
I was quite impressed when Elliot Goldenthal got the Golden Globe for original score, he was running against big composers such as Elmer Bernstein and Philip Glass. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2003 by Felipe Follador dos Santos
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