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"X-Men"
Michael Kamen
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Professor Xavier's enclave of genetically superior mutants
battles against bigotry and extermination in the comic book
brought to the big screen, "X-Men." With techno beats and
pulsing orchestral overdrive, Michael Kamen's rousing score
is as pumped up as Wolverine's biceps. Using the L.A.
All-star Orchestra at full throttle, Kamen is at his
Wagnerian best for "Museum Fight" and "The Final Showdown,"
and is noticeably more gentle with the epilogue, "Logan and
Rogue." Kamen knows how to action-pack a score for maximum
effect.
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
Various Artists
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Well, who doesn't? Cashing in on the runaway popularity of
the television series, this soundtrack from the show
includes all sorts of greenback-inspired tracks. Barrett
Strong's legendary Motown anthem to materialism, "Money,"
appropriately kicks things off. The O'Jays showcase
early-1970s Gamble & Huff Philly Soul with "For the Love of
Money." E.L.O., Blondie, and Manhattan Transfer work over
the lifeline motif with tunes about phone lines. As an added
novelty, show host Regis Philbin contributes a
straight-ahead interpretation of "Pennies from Heaven" that
ends with Griff's "Millionaire Mix," a dance-groove take on
the theme of the "Millionaire" TV show.
"Coyote Ugly"
Various Artists
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Girl moves to big city to make it as a singer. Instead, she
ends up slinging booze at a popular joint that features body
shots and table dancing. What saves this movie from its
puerile fate is a fantastic soundtrack, featuring tracks
from Leanne Rimes. She's singing for a character in the
movie, so she disguises her trademark twang with an exciting
husky edge. Also includes tracks from INXS, Don Henley, EMF,
and Snap, and a rendition of Charlie Daniel's "The Devil
Went Down to Georgia."
"Space Cowboys"
Various Artists
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Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this space-fueled drama
about four aging Air Force test pilots defying age and
expectation for one final blastoff into space. The music
that accompanies their trials is songs of experience, from
Paul Simon's tribute to aging, "Still Crazy After All These
Years," to the old standard "Young at Heart." Add in a few
excellent tracks by jazz pianist Brad Mehldau ("Still Crazy"
and Neil Young's "Old Man"), and you have a great soundtrack
devoted to the joys of getting better with age.
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"Pretty in Pink"
Various Artists
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From the title track, penned by Psychedelic Furs, to "Don't
You Forget About Me," written by Simple Minds, the
soundtrack to the 1980s teen-angst movie "Pretty in Pink"
defined a generation--and not just the brat pack. You can
get your copy for under $10.
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DANCE TRACKS
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The soundtrack to the film "Groove" is a continuous mix
masterminded by San Francisco DJ WishFM. It touches on
trance, house, and progressive techno, providing rhythmic
density and a pounding exploration of electronica's
underground. The disc features dance-floor perfection from
the likes of Orbital, DJ Garth, the Hardkiss Brothers, and
John Digweed (who makes a star turn in the film), among
others. Check out these other soundtracks sure to inspire
further groovin'.
"Groove"
Various Artists
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"Fight Club"
The Dust Brothers
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"Run Lola Run"
Various Artists
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"The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea"
Various Artists
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"Bring It On"
Various Artists
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"Ballad of Ramblin' Jack"
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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"Me, Myself & Irene"
Various Artists
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Farrelly brothers Bobby and Peter made imaginative use of
Jonathan Richman's music in "There's Something About Mary."
Now, another of their twisted romantic comedies, the Jim
Carrey vehicle "Me, Myself & Irene," arrives with a
soundtrack disc literally half-full of Steely Dan covers by
various modern-rockers and post-folkies.
"Shaft"
Various Artists
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Who better to reprise the role of Shaft than Samuel L.
Jackson? And who better to reprise the iconic theme song
than the man who created the original, Isaac Hayes? The
"Shaft" soundtrack also includes killer funk cuts from
R. Kelly, OutKast, Too $hort, Mystikal, and others.
"Groove"
Various Artists
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The soundtrack to the film "Groove" is a continuous mix
masterminded by San Francisco DJ WishFM. It touches on
trance, house, and progressive techno, providing rhythmic
density and a pounding exploration of electronica's
underground. The disc features dance floor perfection from
the likes of Orbital, DJ Garth, the Hardkiss Brothers, and
John Digweed (who makes a star turn in the film), among
others.
"The Patriot"
John Williams
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For his soundtrack to the revolutionary war blockbuster "The
Patriot," John Williams largely eschews typical bombastic
epic fodder for a mostly understated score rich in his
distinctive writing for brass and strings. His music seeks
out the story's emotional underpinnings as much as its
battle-scarred action sequences. Much as he did for the
Oscar-nominated "Saving Private Ryan" score, Williams paints
a mature, alternately abstract and pastoral portrait of
armed conflict, often as not reinventing the genre's heroic
traditions as he goes.
"The Perfect Storm"
James Horner
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It was an unprecedented meteorological event, the worst
storm in recorded history, with waves over 100 feet and
winds exceeding 100 miles per hour. James Horner's riveting
score to the movie "The Perfect Storm" recalls the storm's
bluster and devastation, as well as its heightened emotional
impact on those stranded at sea, their heroic would-be
rescuers, and the loved ones waiting on shore.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACKS 2000
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The great flicks of summer have a way of translating into
the great sounds of summer. Check out Amazon.com's list of
the best sizzling summer soundtracks of 2000!
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CLASSIC SUMMER SOUNDTRACKS
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Sharks lurking under the surface, cruising top-down on the
last night of summer freedom, the explosion of the Death
Star--certain cinematic images will forever be associated
with the summer of their debut. And so will the sounds that
accompanied them. Check out Amazon.com's list of classic
summer soundtracks.
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"Space Cowboys"
Various Artists
Available August 1
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"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
Various Artists
Available August 1
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"Pokemon 2000"
Various Artists
Available July 18
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"Mission: Impossible 2"
Various Artists
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With the powerhouse team of Tom Cruise and over-the-top
action director John Woo, "Mission: Impossible 2" deserves a
high-octane soundtrack. And this is it, with paint-peeling
tracks from Metallica, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit, and more.
"Love and Basketball"
Various Artists
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The soundtrack to "Love and Basketball" is a sharp mix of
new- and old-school R&B tracks--from the croon of Al Green
to the thump of Lucy Pearl--a perfect companion to this sexy
tale of on-court competition and off-court romance.
"Hamlet"
Various Artists
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This super-hip, urban update of the Shakespearean play
starring Gen-X poster boy Ethan Hawke is accompanied by an
appropriately and equally hip urban soundtrack. Primal
Scream and Morcheeba contribute slick beats and urbane
grooves, Josh Rouse hits with an introspective invective,
and best of all, The Birthday Party go over the top with the
rollicking, creepy-cool song "Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)."
"Committed"
Various Artists
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Two soundtracks in one! The first half of this soundtrack to
the movie starring the mercurial Heather Graham features
classic and eclectic cuts from seminal R&B, country, and pop
bands, including Glen Campbell's cover of "Wichita Lineman"
and Faron Young's "Hello Walls." If that ain't enough to
satisfy you, the second half of the disc features the
haunting score created by Calexico, a desert-fried,
countrified soundscape of cinematic proportions.
"Road Trip"
Various Artists
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No road trip is complete without music, as important as
gasoline to fuel the insanity of a cross-country drive. The
soundtrack to the movie "Road Trip" (highlighting the
brain-fried antics of comedian Tom Greene) features standout
cuts from some of today's most sizzling alt rock and hip-hop
stars, including Ween, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion,
Supergrass, Eels, Jungle Brothers, and the indomitable Run
D.M.C. Add the inspired inclusion of Twisted Sister's "I
Wanna Rock" and you have the perfect compilation for a road
trip of your own.
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Lalo Schifrin penned the original score to the "Mission:
Impossible" television series, creating a theme song forever
associated with spies, crime, and nefarious pursuits. Also,
check out these musical collections of the best spy themes
ever, from "The James Bond Theme" to "Peter Gunn."
"Mission: Impossible"
Lalo Schifrin
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"Mission Accomplished"
Various Artists
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"Mission Accomplished, Too"
Varioius Artists
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CUSACK TRACKS
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A pair of John Cusack starring vehicles resulted in two of
the best collections of rock songs in recent memory. The
soundtrack to "High Fidelity" is a record junkie's dream,
and the soundtrack to "Grosse Pointe Blank" spins you with
eclectic highlights from 1980s college radio.
"High Fidelity"
Various Artists
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"Grosse Pointe Blank"
Various Artists
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"Me, Myself and Irene"
Various Artists
releases June 13
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"Shaft"
Various Artists
releases June 13
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"Groove"
Various Artists
releases June 20
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"The Patriot"
Various Artists
releases June 27
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"The Perfect Storm"
James Horner
releases June 20
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Bonanza : Sin Verte, May 16
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Carousel (Soundtrack) : Soundtrack, May 16
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Hamlet (Soundtrack) : Soundtrack, May 16
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King & I (Soundtrack) : Soundtrack, May 16
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Oklahoma! (Soundtrack) : Soundtrack, May 16
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"Gladiator"
Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard
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The film "Gladiator" stars Russell Crowe and is directed by
Ridley Scott, telling the story of a famed general who is
condemned as slave and gladiator yet still manages to change
the course of a generation and a people. The soundtrack is a
collaboration between famed composer Hans Zimmer and Lisa
Gerrard. Zimmer provides a rousing and emotive score, and
Gerrard supplies haunting tunes and her ever-ethereal
vocals. Though this is fitting music for the action and
pathos of the movie, it also stands alone as an amazing and
evocative album.
"Heavy Metal 2000"
Various Artists
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The cinematic version of the ever-popular animated sci-fi
and fantasy magazine gets an update with "Heavy Metal 2000."
The soundtrack is appropriately chock full of the heaviest
stars of the current heavy-metal scene, including Pantera,
Monster Magnet, KMFDM, Queens of the Stone Age, Days of the
New, Full Devil Jacket, and Hate Dept. Rock on.
"Return to Me"
Various Artists
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David Duchovny and Minnie Driver are star-crossed lovers in
the charming romantic comedy "Return to Me." The soundtrack
captures the film's tenderhearted, slightly wacky grace with
tunes from Dean Martin and Jackie Gleason that hark back to
the 1950s and an age of courtly romance.
"Viva Rock Vegas"
Various Artists
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Sometimes dubious cinematic offerings can serve up great
soundtracks, and "Viva Rock Vegas" is such a case. What
could be passed off as a novelty ends up being an eclectic
collection of great tunes. Thirteen of the 15 songs here not
only share the word "rock" in their titles, they also share
it in attitude. The rockabilly and rock-steady tracks (from
Bill Haley's "Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie" to Rev. Horton Heat's
"Rock the Joint") add up to a fun whole and a great party
album.
SAVIOR SONGS
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Along with the epic event of the made-for-TV movie "Jesus"
comes a soundtrack inspired by the film, which includes
inspirational tracks by LeAnn Rimes, Sarah Brightman, and
Hootie and the Blowfish. Check out also the classic rock
opera "Jesus Christ Superstar," by Andrew Lloyd Webber and
Tim Rice, and Peter Gabriel's haunting and evocative score
to the Martin Scorsese film "The Last Temptation of Christ."
"Jesus"
Various Artists
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"Jesus Christ Superstar"
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
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"The Last Temptation of Christ"
Peter Gabriel
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FIGHT SONGS
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Two great R&B- and hip-hop-infused soundtracks inspire these
films of samurai style and kung-fu kicks: Jim Jarmusch's
"Ghost Dog" and Andrzej Bartkowiak's "Romeo Must Die."
"Ghost Dog"
Various Artists
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"Romeo Must Die"
Various Artists
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"Road Trip"
Various Artists
Release date: May 23
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"Grass"
Various Artists
Release date: May 16
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"The Filth and the Fury"
Various Artists
Release date: June 6
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"Hamlet"
Various Artists
Release date: May 9
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