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The Illusionist
Philip Glass
The Illusionist
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
 
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Music From The Film The Illusionist features an original score by acclained modern minimalist composer Philip Glass. Glass? renowned restrained, yet elegant style has captivated audiences around the world for years. "The s...  more »

     
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All Artists: Philip Glass
Title: The Illusionist
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rykodisc
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 8/15/2006
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 014431088421

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Music From The Film The Illusionist features an original score by acclained modern minimalist composer Philip Glass. Glass? renowned restrained, yet elegant style has captivated audiences around the world for years. "The soundtrack to The Illusionist is a driving force to the movie," comments director Neil Burger. "There are many scenes and sequences without dialogue and it falls to the music to tell the story." Glass recorded the original score with a large orchestra, which results in an emotionally driven and epic soundtrack. Glass? sophisticated music has been featured in numerous movies throughout his career, earning him many awards and critical praise. Award winning writer/director/actor Edward Norton stars alongside Jessica Biel and Paul Giamatti in The Illusionist.

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Philip glass has done it again-simply amazing!!!!
Batur Guney | Ankara,Turkey | 08/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have just seen the wonderful new movie "The Illusionist" which was amazing in its own right. However I must say that the new score by Philip Glass enhances its impact considerably. For many, the genius composer has already produced his masterpiece with "The Hours" score. That is a wonderful work of art but I always felt his music suited better to period pieces, the only example of which up until now was his score for "The Secret Agent". Returning home I immediately played that album and I was sure of my opinion. Both his scores for The Secret Agent and The Illusionist have a grand baroque feeling in them, incredibly operatic and sensual as well. They sweep the listener effortlessly into a bygone area and almost tell the story of the film by themselves. One could watch both films without any dialogue and effects and can still feel satisfied with the end result. I take my hat off to the directors of the aforementioned films for their willingness to put aside all their egocentrical concerns and submit the outcomes of their months-spanning efforts to a man who obviously goes and tells the story of their films with music once again. Bravo Mr. Glass for this amazing new score!!!!







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Beautiful
Robert Howard | Laramie, Wy USA | 08/29/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"In the 80's Phillip Glass's music seemed destined to be a one trick pony. Useful in documentaries and small concert halls and not much else. The Illusionist is an amazing example of adaptability and versitility. This, while retaining familiar minimalistic features, sounds like it came from the world of the 1890's. There are moments I could hear Schubert in the mix. There are moments of counterpoint that show that Mr. Glass has been growing as an artist as well. An oft quoted review of the Voyage states that Phillips Glass music either hits or misses, but when it hits its magic. This ones a hit, both powerful and beautiful. Hopefully one remembered at awards time."
Beautiful and very fitting.
Ian M. Berreitter | Santa Cruz, CA United States | 09/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those of you who frequently dislike Glass's work, don't be too quick to judge this one. For those who love his work, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Glass has taken a healthily large step outside of his esteemed minimilism style and brought about a wonderful score that fits the movie perfectly. While maintaining his personal touch as a composer with his repeated arpeggios, complex rhythmic and metrical elements and brilliant use or orchestration, he manages to weave colorful melodies and dramatic builds that, after having seen the movie, I could not imagine any other composer providing as well adept or fitting a score. Quite possibly one his best works to date and I cannot stress enough how perfect it is for this movie."