The Joy Luck Club [Original Soundtrack] (1993)

Given the source novel's emphasis on the clash between traditional Asian values and modern American sensibilities, it's no shock that Rachel Portman's score for The Joy Luck Club employs both Western and Eastern instrumentation, but what is surprising is how effectively Portman navigates the complexities of so many contrasting sounds and approaches. The Joy Luck Club is by far the most ambitious score Portman has recorded to date, employing an orchestra far larger than any of her previous efforts -- its epic, sweeping ... Read More

Given the source novel's emphasis on the clash between traditional Asian values and modern American sensibilities, it's no shock that Rachel Portman's score for The Joy Luck Club employs both Western and Eastern instrumentation, but what is surprising is how effectively Portman navigates the complexities of so many contrasting sounds and approaches. The Joy Luck Club is by far the most ambitious score Portman has recorded to date, employing an orchestra far larger than any of her previous efforts -- its epic, sweeping strings evoke classic Hollywood but its tasteful appropriation of Chinese squeaking violin and bamboo flute conjure a time and place far more exotic and mysterious. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi Read Less

• All from $6.91
• Used Music from $6.91

• All Copies (2)
• CD (2)
• Choose Release (1)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort U.K./EUR Sellers Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• CD, Good 1993, Hollywood UPC: 720616156129 See Item Details ▾

  Goodwill BEST Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

  $6.91 $9.98 Add to Basket

  	Edition: 1993, Hollywood CD, Good	Details: UPC: 720616156129 Discs: 1 Label: Hollywood Released: 1993 Alibris ID: 17705910321	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.48 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Good. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

• CD, Good 1993, Hollywood UPC: 720616156129 See Item Details ▾

  Prime Goods Outlet BEST Troy, OH, USA

  $14.04 Add to Basket

  	Edition: 1993, Hollywood CD, Good	Details: UPC: 720616156129 Discs: 1 Label: Hollywood Released: 1993 Alibris ID: 17646482698	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.48 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Good. 1993
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

1993, Hollywood UPC: 720616156129 CD See All from $6.91