Charlotte Gray (2001 Film) [Soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
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What would inspire a young Scottish woman to parachute into Europe and join the underground French Resistance during World War II's darkest hours? If we're to believe this tale, 'twas simply love for her captured boyfriend. While it boasts another stellar turn by star Cate Blanchett and the promising involvement of Oscar®-winning Shakespeare in Love composer Stephen Warbeck, the latter's orchestral score ultimately points up a sometimes troubling aspect of film projects: the brooding, subtly dramatic cues that work so well in a film can be a mighty dry 50-minute listen divorced from their imagery. The coloration of Warbeck's writing here is superb; it evokes period, place, and dangerous circumstance with a quiet grace. But the lack of strong melodic themes and, especially, a greater dynamic range hamper the soundtrack album's appeal. While some may find its quiet, autumnal tone a distinctly subdued mood setter, others may find its sharp contrast with Shakepeare's vigor a bit ponderous. --Jerry McCulley

Tracks:

The Opening
Waiting
The Plane to France
The Germans Enter the Village
The Threat
The Boys Left Alone
The Decision
Nobody's Ordinary Now
You Don't Know My Name
After the Letter
The Gendames
The Boys
My Name is Charlotte Gray
The Tunnel
The Party

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What would inspire a young Scottish woman to parachute into Europe and join the underground French Resistance during World War II's darkest hours? If we're to believe this tale, 'twas simply love for her captured boyfriend. While it boasts another stellar turn by star Cate Blanchett and the promising involvement of Oscar®-winning Shakespeare in Love composer Stephen Warbeck, the latter's orchestral score ultimately points up a sometimes troubling aspect of film projects: the brooding, subtly dramatic cues that work so well in a film can be a mighty dry 50-minute listen divorced from their imagery. The coloration of Warbeck's writing here is superb; it evokes period, place, and dangerous circumstance with a quiet grace. But the lack of strong melodic themes and, especially, a greater dynamic range hamper the soundtrack album's appeal. While some may find its quiet, autumnal tone a distinctly subdued mood setter, others may find its sharp contrast with Shakepeare's vigor a bit ponderous. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

An achingly beautiful theme.......2003-01-19

Stephen Warbeck has composed a masterpiece. His exquisite theme for Charlotte Gray bookends the CD and is woven into the cues throughout. This is romantic string music, and I heartily recommend the CD.

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Charlotte Gray

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006GS7K8

Product Description

Track Listing: 1. The Train 2. Charlotte Gray 3. The Plane To France 4. The Village 5. The Threat 6. The Loft 7. The Decision 8. The Tunnel 9. The Field 10. Nobody's Ordinary Now 11. After The Letter 12. The Gendarmes 13. Waiting 14. I'll Find You 15. My Name Is Charlotte Gray

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