Thomas Newman's Fried Green Tomatoes balances precariously between lyricism and melodrama--a deeply personal symphonic score textured by the bluesy rhythms of the film's Depression-era Alabama setting, its creativity tempers its tendencies towards sentimentality. Its strong melodies and bold arrangements notwithstanding, what truly separates Fried Green Tomatoes is Newman's skillful implementation of Southern accents--for all its orchestral pomp and pageantry, the music bathes in the dust, heat and grime of post ...
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Thomas Newman's Fried Green Tomatoes balances precariously between lyricism and melodrama--a deeply personal symphonic score textured by the bluesy rhythms of the film's Depression-era Alabama setting, its creativity tempers its tendencies towards sentimentality. Its strong melodies and bold arrangements notwithstanding, what truly separates Fried Green Tomatoes is Newman's skillful implementation of Southern accents--for all its orchestral pomp and pageantry, the music bathes in the dust, heat and grime of post-reconstruction Dixieana, complete with slide guitar, barrelhouse piano and the intensely soulful vocals of gospel great Marion Williams. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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This is a USED ITEM. The CD is in nice condition but may have minor SCUFFS and or SCRATCHES on the DISC and PACKAGING. MAY NOT INCLUDE the CD insert booklet. Thank you for supporting Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara County in our mission to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families through education, skills training, and the power of employment. OUR MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. WE CLEAN OUR DISK FOR MINOR SCRACTHES.