| | Meet Joe Black Soundtrack CD (12 Customer Reviews)
Original score composed by Thomas Newman.
Producers include: Thomas Newman, Bill Bernstein.
Engineers include: Dennis Sands.
All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
As modern soundtrack scores go, the quality can be hit or miss, but Thomas Newman's work is almost always something to get excited about, as evidenced in the Oscar-nominated The Shawshank Redemption, Road to Perdition, and the title theme for Six Feet Under. His score for Meet Joe Black contains the seeds of beauty that would fully flower on his score for American Beauty, the next film he scored and a high point of his career. "Whisper of a Thrill," the soaring romantic theme, is a perfect distillation of the film's emotional plot, its yearning melody shadowing Joe Black's (Brad Pitt) love for the beautiful Susan (played by Claire Forlani) and its ultimate futility. As romantic themes go, Newman's ranks as a recent classic that captures both the initial rush of love and also the devastating crush of its leaving. Newman skillfully weaves this theme into the rest of the score, and its sweeping sentimentality is flexible enough to be incorporated into other melodic themes, such as the denouement of "Someone Else." For the most part, gentle strings and woodwinds dominate, with gentle piano work reserved for special, heart-tugging moments. But the score is also quite playful, as on "Peanut Butter Man," where a flute meanders over bouncing strings, and also in the quick, percussive staccato of the middle-eight. This is an excellent score, an achievement from any composer, and something that ranks up near the top of Thomas Newman's work. ~ James Mason
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Meet Joe Black Soundtrack Music Meet Joe Black Soundtrack Songs Meet Joe Black Soundtrack Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Meet Joe Black...music capturing emotions
It has been some time since I was enraptured my the glorious music of this movie. It is so utterly fitting, and quite possibly hard-wired to my heart for the rest of my days.
Submitted by margotmaines53 (Duncan, BC Canada)
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Soft and Relaxing
This expansive collection of background music from the movie is a perfect fit for those who want to disappear into a realm of love and passion, intrigue and suspicion, and the delicate sounds of intimate pulchritude.
Submitted by a reviewer (San Diego, CA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Truly Moving Music - A Real Jewel !!!
When I first saw the Meet Joe Black in the theatre, I remember not wanting to go! Seemed a silly thing....till I saw it. This movie was deeply moving - in part because of the exquisitely done music. This cd brings back all of the nuances that made the movie come alive - I can picture each scene named in the tracks. Each track is so delicious that it's hard to choose favorites. I don't normally buy soundtracks or have a spiritual experience when attending a movie, but this music speaks on a soul level and made that movie the work of art that it truly is. I give it my highest praise!
Submitted by Annie (Federal Way, WA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Good Movie, Great CD
After watching the movie,I did not notice the music at first. But, After watching the movie many more times I started to pick up on the emotions of the movie together with the music. Makes for a beautiful partnership.
Submitted by angelius316 (A small place between Haven and Hell)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  A sublime pleasure
Although 'Meet Joe Black' did not achieve great box office success, the soundtrack to this movie is delightful. I don't generally buy soundtrack albums, but this is in my collection. Beautifully recorded and produced, it's wonderfully emotional and I use it to audition high end audio equipment.
Submitted by BearUK aka Steve (London England)
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Personnel: Muddy Waters (vocals, guitar); Mike Bloomfield, Paul Asbell (guitar); Paul Butterfield, Jeff Carp (harmonica); Otis Spann (piano); Donald "Duck" Dunn, Phil Upchurch (bass); Buddy Miles, Sam Lay (drums).
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Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on April 21-23, 1969 and live at the Super Cosmic Joy-Scout Jamboree, Chicago, Illinois on April 24, 1969. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl.
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