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| Pride & Prejudice | 
 enlarge | Artists: Caroline Dale, Benjamin Wallfisch, William Lyons, English Chamber Orchestra, Jean-yves Thibaudet, Aidan Broadbridge
Creator: Dario Marianelli
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (132 reviews)
Sales Rank: 747
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 000562002
UPC: 028947630913
EAN: 0028947630913
ASIN: B000BEZQ0Y
Release Date: November 15, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Dawn | | • | Stars And Butterflies | | • | The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley | | • | Meryton Townhall | | • | The Militia Marches In | | • | Georgiana | | • | Arrival At Netherfield | | • | A Postcard To Henry Purcell | | • | Liz On Top Of The World | | • | Leaving Netherfield | | • | Another Dance | | • | The Secret Life Of Daydreams | | • | Darcy's Letter | | • | Can't Slow Down | | • | Your Hands Are Cold | | • | Mrs. Darcy | | • | Credits |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The year 2005 was big for Italian composer Dario Marianelli. His score for The Brothers Grimm received much applause (probably more than the film itself) and a few months later he came back with another batch of compositions for a period film. This time around, the plaudits are reversed: The film is better than the score. And that's not the only reversal: Since several of his compositions were to be performed by some of the characters on screen, Marianelli wrote parts of the music before the movie was shot, switching the order in which these things are usually done. The onscreen pieces are for solo piano, and Marianelli got a huge leg up by having them played by famed classical performer Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Marianelli was instructed by director Joe Wright to think along the lines of Beethoven (tall order!) but unlike The Brothers Grimm, which cleverly mixed and matched its classical influences, Pride & Prejudice fails to acquire a personality of its own. A few tracks, such as "Arrival at Netherfield," even border on George Winston territory. The intervention of the English Chamber Orchestra usually helps, but overall the score's palette sticks too much to a monochromatic beige. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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| Customer Reviews: Read 127 more reviews...
A personality of its own June 21, 2008
I was slightly shocked when I read Amazon.com's review of this. "A monochromatic beige"? I think not. I have bought numerous other soundtracks in the past, hoping to love it as much as the movie it provided a background for; I have been, therefore, unhappily surprised when I couldn't even remember hearing the pieces from the soundtrack from the movie. This is what, to me, defines "failing to acquire a personality of its own." However, this soundtrack, I feel, is so integral to the beautiful spirit of the movie itself, one cannot help but be drawn back into the movie when they listen to it. I think it would be safe to say, though I am certainly not trying to put down any other part of this wholly fantastic movie, that the soundtrack made this movie what it was. It made the whole movie for me.
 Love the music - wish there were more June 14, 2008
I absolutely loved the music from the film, and I hardly ever buy soundtracks, but I had to have this one. The music seems too short, not that they cut any of the songs, but they are so good you wish there was more of it. It would have been nice to have all the music of the film on the track - you are just getting the original music made specifically for this film. The authentic music of the time (such as Mr. Belvedere's Maggot), most of what they dance to in the movie, are not included.
Awestruck June 3, 2008
I love Jane Austen and this portrayal is packed with beautiful scenery and people, but after listening to the soundtrack I realized that's what I loved so much about the movie. Unlike so many soundtracks out there, this work really stands alone, taking on a life beyond the movie. I've bought it as a gift for anyone who loves beautiful music and I rate it as my favorite album of the year!
One of the best soundtracks May 28, 2008
I was completely captivated with this soundtrack. The piano music was superb and dance numbers utterly delightful. Each time I listen and close my eyes I feel completely transported. With all due respect to the editorial review...I must ardently disagree with the description "monochromatic beige." It might seem that way if your sensibilities tend toward the overstimulation of the senses but there is such beauty found in the simplest melodies ("Dawn") and soaring polyphonies. I could not ask for anything better.
wonderful soundtrack May 1, 2008
I simply love this soundtrack.It is the most romantic music to the most romantic scene in a touching film.The emotion and sensibility is probable!
Dawn, A postcard to Henry Purcell,Liz on top the world, Leaving Netherfield,Darcy's Letter,Your hands are cold and Mrs.Darcy are my favorite songs!
Beautiful moving inspiring beautiful classical music performed by an excellent pianist.
I love this music.It's really reflects the feelings in the movie, which by the way is my favorite movie ,performed by my favorite actor Matthew Macfadyen.
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