- Audio CD (Sep 30 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Virgin Records Us
- Run Time: 112 minutes
- ASIN: B000000WF4
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #51,938 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Product Details |
Track Listings
| 1. The Sweet Hereafter |
| 2. Procession |
| 3. One More Colour |
| 4. Bus |
| 5. Bus Stop |
| 6. Courage |
| 7. It's Important That We Talk |
| 8. Dog Track Drizzle |
| 9. Thin Ice |
| 10. It Was A Wonderful Time In Our Lives |
| 11. Pied Piper |
| 12. A Huge Wave |
| 13. Boy |
| 14. Why I Lied |
| 15. A Different Town |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Atom Egoyan's film merited every last award it received, and Mychael Danna's score is in the same wonderfully inventive mold as his work on Kama Sutra and Exotica. What sets this apart, though, is lead actress Sarah Polley's fragile, quite lovely vocals on Jane Siberry's "One More Colour," The Tragically Hip's "Courage," and the title track, which is based on a Robert Browning poem. --Jeff Bateman
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Customer Reviews
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Sarah Polley - A Hidden Gem
Mar 17 2004
Format:Audio CD
Although the instrumental score by Mychael Danna is admirable, it certainly doesn't have the zing of a score you will want to play over and over, like you would a Morricone, Williams, Goldsmith or Barry score - but nonetheless, you will be compelled to listen to the Celtic inspired score more than a few times for its haunting moody vibe. However, the real surprise and absolute beauty of this album are the vocal pieces by actress Sarah Polley (Dawn of the Dead remake). She proves that her singing ability is right on par with her acting talents. The five tracks are mainly cover tunes or have been written by other artists such as The Tragically Hip (Courage - best track on the score, and I am sure you will find them to be the kinds of tracks you will return to over the course of your life and will serve to be soothing when experiencing hardship or minor depressions - don't let this deter you, this kind of music is necessary in this age of anxiety and confusion. In the end, you will be asking yourself: "What the hell is Sarah Polley doing in movies like Dawn of the Dead 2004 (I am a huge fan of the original), she needs to be in the recording studio cutting an album!" Voices and artists like Polley would be so refreshing in this vapid musical landscape owned by the likes of girls named Brittany, Christina (good voice, bad songs and lyrics), and Hilary and many other one trick ponies. C'mon Sarah, smarten up the music scene putting all you activists talents into an album and give us another choice over all these bubble gum fades.
'Courage' is wonderful; the rest if forgettable
May 1 2003
Format:Audio CD
That sums it up. I saw the movie, heard the version of 'Courage', couldn't believe it was Sarah Polly singing it, and had to have it. I expected little from the rest of the CD -- sountrack music dissociated from watching the film is typically a 'glass-half-empty' experience for me -- but I was hopeful that the other Polly-vocaled tunes might be listenable. They came off as lightweight to me. But I can listen to that version of 'Courage' over and over again.
For me, this is one of those times where the one track is worth the price of the entire CD. I suggest you watch the movie (wonderful), and if the song is still swimming in your head weeks after you see it, then get this CD.
a review of the sweethereafter ost.
Mar 22 2003
Format:Audio CD
while the heartwrenching vocals of sarah polley are enough to make you weep while you listen i feel a few happy songs wouldn't go astray personnally having never seen the film if you were someone who was very emotional i would probably say dont go see it but definitly buythe soundtrack. i also feel that if you are unsure whether to buy it and want to listen to it a good song to preview would be number six 'courage'. because this song alone magnifies the beauty of this soundtrack. also the main reason to buy this album having never seen the film is 'courage'.for those die hard 'charmed' fans who've been searching the web for months looking for the name of this song! as i have heard many people have been! good luck and i hope you enjoy. sl signing off!
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Most recent customer reviews
A treat from Danna and Polley
I'm a fan of Mychael Danna's soundtracks (Lilies, Kama Sutra, etc.) and also a fan of actress Sarah Polley (the Ramona series, Baron Munchausen, the Road to Avonlea series,... Read more
Published on Sep 1 2001 by katelane
Sarah Polley the Delicate Hero
Sarah Polley is the heroine of this soundtrack. I don't necessarily feel that the soundtrack would be brilliant without her contributions as vocalist. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2000 by EriKa
Sweet Hereafter Provides Sweets For The Ear
Buying this recording based only on other listener's reviews on Amazon and my own familiarity with Danna's outstanding previous works, I was not to be disappointed! Read more
Published on July 7 2000 by "lustmord"
Absolutely Brilliant
A friend gave me the soundtrack after I had lost another friend--although the songs are not uplifting, I can't tell you how comforting they were. Read more
Published on April 19 2000 by "j_"
wonderful
Mychael Danna has created a beautiful, haunting, somewhat mystical score for The Sweet Hereafter. Every song is equally good as the rest. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2000 by anna
swept up in it
after seeing this movie and hearing the opening music accompanying Ian Holms journey through the car wash..I was never the same. This film comes back to me over and over... Read more
Published on Dec 8 1999 by Jonathan Levitt
Beautiful, haunting, melodic masterpiece.
As I watched the movie, "The Sweet Hereafter", I was completely captured by the music. It touched me deeply, and spoke to me of pain, loss, love, heartbreak and hope. Read more
Published on April 21 1999
An excellent CD
With striking melodies and harmonies, these compositions seductively pull you into their passionate, haunting world. Read more
Published on Jan 5 1999 by Michelle Volpe (mv263291@oak.cats.ohiou.edu)
Another fine piece from Mychael Danna
Mychael Danna is consistent when it comes to serving up exquisitely haunting music. His latest entry, soundtrack to the critically acclaimed movie "The Sweet Hereafter,"... Read more
Published on July 30 1998 by D. K. Heinemeyer
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