O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? ~ MOVIE SOUNDTRACK ~ CD
'In order to capture the sound of Mississippi circa 1932, the Coen Brothers commissioned T-Bone Burnett, a masterful producer whose work has earned him a special place in the folk-rock hall of fame, to research and re-create the country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, and blues of the era. The Coens were so taken with Burnett's discoveries that the film became a unique sort of musical revue. There are no original compositions here, and the characters do not generally break into stylized song and dance numbers. But nearly every scene is set to a period song, and the music frequently drives and defines the action. With two exceptions - a stunning 1955 Alan Lomax recording of a black prison chain gang singing "Po Lazarus", and Harry McClintock's "Big Rock Candy Mountain" - every song was recorded for the film by an impressive assembly of old-time country veterans and talented newcomers. These recordings, which were made without the meddling clarity of digital technology, give the film much of its power and authenticity. A significant segment of the plot hinges on the (utterly plausible) notion that Dan Tyminksi's ebullient rendition of "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" could be a runaway hit. A memorable sequence involving three riverside sirens centers around an eerie version of "Didn't Leave Nobody But the Baby." And Stanley's a cappella performance of "O Death" sets a chilling tone for a climactic struggle at a Ku Klux Klan rally. Throughout, Burnett's steady guiding hand is evident - this soundtrack is a powerful tribute not only to the time-honored but commercially ignored genres of bluegrass and mountain music but also to his remarkable skills as a producer...'
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- CD album.
- Playtested, definitely 100%
- In very good condition, and there are no playback problems, it's all good!
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- The digipak case is in very good condition and is in good working order.
- The 24 page inlay booklet is in excellent condition and includes historical analysis, movie relevance, musical personnel and, of course, Dapper Dan,,,
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19 tracks and 61 minutes.
Enhanced CD, with some extra features. I've not accessed them, so can't comment.
On Lost Highway, catalog number 088 170-069-2 DG02
2000 CD album release.
Tracklisting -
See picture uploaded of rear of jewel case, tracks shown.
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$8.75
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