Memphis Belle (1990)

Few modern-era Hollywood composers are more effective at writing period scores than George Fenton, and Memphis Belle represents his most complete and stirring work to date -- not only does the music conjure the heroism and danger of World War II in vivid detail, but its artful appropriation of '40s pop and swing idioms perfectly captures the musical spirit of the times as well. Fenton instills Memphis Belle with a sweeping romanticism that perfectly complements the music's classical sensibilities -- its adventure themes and ... Read More

Few modern-era Hollywood composers are more effective at writing period scores than George Fenton, and Memphis Belle represents his most complete and stirring work to date -- not only does the music conjure the heroism and danger of World War II in vivid detail, but its artful appropriation of '40s pop and swing idioms perfectly captures the musical spirit of the times as well. Fenton instills Memphis Belle with a sweeping romanticism that perfectly complements the music's classical sensibilities -- its adventure themes and motifs positively soar, while its jazzy accents communicate the boyishness and recklessness of the young men who took to the skies to combat the Axis forces. Best of all, Memphis Belle is emotional but never manipulative -- Fenton respects his music and his listeners too much to rely on cheap tricks. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi Read Less

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  	Edition: 1990, Varese Sarabande CD, Fair	Details: UPC: 030206529326 Discs: 1 Label: Varese Sarabande Released: 1990 Alibris ID: 18034473233	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.46 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
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  	Edition: 1990, Varese Sarabande CD, Very Good	Details: UPC: 030206529326 Discs: 1 Label: Varese Sarabande Released: 1990 Alibris ID: 17750332243	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.46 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
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