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Meet Joe Black [Soundtrack]

Thomas Newman (Composer) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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Meet Joe Black, director Martin Brest's remake of the '30s semiclassic Death Takes a Holiday, took widespread critical potshots for its three-hour length and laconic pace. Ironically, composer Thomas Newman's score is a compelling exercise in musical economy--spare, emotionally longing arrangements where the spaces resonate almost as much as the notes. The composer (youngest son of the great film scorer Alfred Newman and cousin to Randy Newman) shows the same deft handling of emotional nuance he displayed on The Shawshank Resemption, The Horse Whisperer, and Oscar and Lucinda (winner of Best Original Score at the 1998 Australian Film Awards), here underplaying the story's romance and otherworldly aspects with a few piano notes and a masterful use of strings and winds. Yet another tribute to the Newman gene pool and an impressively mature work from one of Hollywood's brightest young film composers. --Jerry McCulley

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Jun 10 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I never write reviews, but this CD is so captivating, so beautifully orchestrated, and so memorable, I simply had to
add my name to those who already gave it a five star rating.
I love soundtracks, but very often, you have a select favorite or two, and endure the rest. Not so with this track - truly extraordinary from beginning to end.,
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Nov 8 2003
By T. Jonas
Format:Audio CD
Stunning... elegant... a masterpiece! After purchasing this CD and listening to it for the first time, I scoured the music world for more of Thomas Newman's music, but none of his other work came close to this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! April 30 2011
By Véronique
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
La réputation de Thomas Newman n'est pas à faire et encore une fois, ceux qui l'apprécient aimerons aussi cette trame sonore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little-known gem in the Thomas Newman catalog
The score for "Meet Joe Black" is a perfect example of why Thomas Newman is one of my favorite composers. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004 by Richard Stoehr
5.0 out of 5 stars relaxxxx
Meet Joe Black is very boring, self-indulgent and hugely overlong film. However, it is redeemed by two things. Read more
Published on Sep 14 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of a complete masterpiece.
I first became interested with the music of Thomas Newman after seeing Road to Perdition (the movie has a heavily captivating soundtrack). Read more
Published on Aug 30 2003 by Lucas L.
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Journer. Newman Does it Again!
Thomas Newman has been the composer for a good number of my favorite movies. Meet Joe Black, American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption and most recently Road to Perdition. Read more
Published on July 17 2003 by Steven Sprunger
5.0 out of 5 stars Some of Thomas Newman's Best Work
I thouroughly enjoyed this entire CD. Ever since I saw this movie I just knew I had to get the soundtrack, and I wasn't in the least bit dissapointed. Read more
Published on April 3 2003 by Jimmy Verona
5.0 out of 5 stars Music that touches the Soul
I would like to tell everyone, that if you are a person who is detached from you emotions, this soundtrack will reconnect, you. Read more
Published on Feb 25 2003 by letecia
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid beautiful and lush score
This is without a doubt Thomas Newman's best work to date. He uses a full orchestra in this one and none of the unusual and quirky instruments that are in his other scores are... Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003 by Brandon Cutro
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Sensitive Score
I really loved this album. The piano parts that show up in most of the tracks are very well written, and the instrumentation is really ingenious. Read more
Published on Dec 21 2002 by L. Campbell
4.0 out of 5 stars "It's a Wonderful World" of Music (CD a little low)
There is no doubt that this is one beautiful album. I'm in total agreement with all the 5 star ratings for this perfect score of the "Meet Joe Black" film. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2002 by L. Shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Takes my breath away
If you liked the movie, you'll love the soundtrack! I received mine November 10th, I listen to it all day. I love it!
Published on Nov 16 2002 by Kari
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