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The War: A Ken Burns Film (Audio CD)
by Original TV Soundtrack

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THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. The series explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history a worldwide catastrophe that touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrates that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.

This box set companion to the film includes the stunning soundtrack, as well as three additional compilations of his and war-era favorites featuring recordings from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Also included are new tracks from Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones.

Product Details:

Audio CD Release Date:	September 11, 2007
Studio:	Sony Music Distribution
Number Of Discs:	4
Format:	Soundtrack
Average Customer Rating:	based on 10 reviews

Track Listing:

Disc: 1
1.	AMERICAN ANTHEM-Norah Jones
2.	TWO PIECES FOR STRINGS-William Walton
3.	THE WANG WANG BLUES-Benny Goodman Sextet
4.	MOVIN' BACK-Wynton Marsalis
5.	HOW LONG BLUES-Count Basie
6.	IN THE NICK OF TIME-Edgar Meyer, Joshua Bell, Sam Bush, Mike Marshall
7.	IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME-Bing Crosby
8.	AMERICA MY HOME-Wynton Marsalis
9.	IF I COULD BE WITH YOU (ONE HOUR TONIGHT)-Kay Starr
10.	BLUE AS THE TURQUOISE NIGHT OF NEYSHABUR-Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble
11.	UNTIL I'M IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN-Wynton Marsalis
12.	VARIATIONS FOR THE HEALING OF ARINUSKA-Kalle Randalu
13.	BASIE BOOGIE -Count Basie
14.	SOLITUDE-Duke Ellington
15.	CONCERTO FOR CLARINET & STRING ORCHESTRA -Aaron Copland
16.	IF YOU CAN'T SMILE AND SAY YES-Nat King Cole
17.	AMERICAN ANTHEM-Amanda Forsythe/Bill Charlap

Disc: 2
1.	WE'LL MEET AGAIN - Benny Goodman
2.	DANCING IN THE DARK - Artie Shaw
3.	LITTLE BROWN JUG - Glenn Miller
4.	I'LL BE SEEING YOU - Tommy Dorsey
5.	MOONGLOW - Artie Shaw
6.	MEMORIES OF YOU - Louis Armstrong
7.	I'LL GET BY - Harry James with vocal by Dick Haymes
8.	ON THE ALAMO - Benny Goodman & His Sextet
9.	PENNIES FROM HEAVEN - Teddy Wilson with vocal by Billie Holiday
10.	BODY & SOUL - Coleman Hawkins
11.	LET'S GET LOST - Frank Sinatra
12.	BLUES IN THE NIGHT - Cab Calloway
13.	THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT - Duke Ellington vocal by Herb Jeffries
14.	ECHOES OF HARLEM - Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters'
15.	SKYLARK - Earl Hines with vocal by Billy Eckstine
16.	SATURDAY NIGHT IS THE LONELIESTNIGHT OF THE WEEK - Frank Sinatra
17.	PAPER DOLL - The Mills Brothers
18.	LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY - Frank Sinatra
19.	SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY - Les Brown with vocal by Doris Day
20.	WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO COME IN - Harry James with vocal by Kitty Kallen

Disc: 3
1.	IN THE MOOD - Glenn Miller
2.	FRENESI - Artie Shaw
3.	C JAM BLUES - Duke Ellington
4.	LET ME OFF UPTOWN - Gene Krupawith vocal by Anita O'Day & Roy Eldridge
5.	TAXI WAR DANCE - Count Basie
6.	THE SHEIK OF ARABY - Benny Goodman
7.	PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA - Al Dexter & His Troopers with vocal by Al Dexter
8.	AMERICAN PATROL - Glenn Miller
9.	FOR THE GOOD OF YOUR COUNTRY - Count with vocal by Jimmy Rushing
10.	CHEROKEE - Charlie Barnet
11.	ROSE ROOM - Benny Goodman Sextet
12.	OPUS # 1 -Tommy Dorsey
13.	I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT - Harry with vocal by Kitty Kallen
14.	TUXEDO JUNCTION - Erskine Hawkins
15.	ONE O'CLOCK JUMP - Count Basie
16.	I'M CONFESSIN' - Artie Shaw
17.	(I'VE GOT A GAL IN) KALAMAZOO - Glenn with vocal by Tex Beneke & The Modernaires
18.	BOOGIE WOOGIE - Tommy Dorsey
19.	TAIN'T WHAT YOU DO - Jimmie Lunceford with vocal by Trummy Young
20.	SING, SING, SING - Benny Goodman

Disc: 4
1.	Walton: "The Death of Falstaff" (Passacaglia) from Henry
2.	Dvofiák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 II. Adagio ma non troppo
3.	Copland: Concerto for Clarinet, Strings, Harp and Piano
4.	Ligeti: Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano (1982)"Hommage à Brahms" - IV. Lamento. Adagio
5.	Fauré: Elegie, Op. 24
6.	Liszt: Nuages gris, S199
7.	Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps/Quartet for the End of Time - III. Abime des oiseaux
8.	Copland: Music for Movies - IV. Grovers Corners from Our
9.	Mendelssohn: Song Without Words, Op. 109
10.	Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme,Op. 36 "Enigma" - Variation IX (Nimrod) : Adagio

Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Great for the Money Apr 19, 2009
I bought this with the expectation that it would not be as complete as I was hoping, however this turns out to be a more comprehensive guide to music and attitudes of America during the Second World War than anything I was expecting.

A Touching, Haunting Score Jul 18, 2008
This soundtrack for Ken Burn's "The War" documentary can be evaluated on two different criteria:

First, there is the period music (mostly jazz). I did not buy the soundtrack for this reason, but for those older than I it will likely bring back many great memories of times gone by.

Secondly, however, there are the haunting melodies that are the undercurrent of the entire film. Whether it be the soothing voice of Norah Jones, the aching violin, or the soft, solo piano, this soundtrack perfectly blends the music to fit the tone of the material. Each time I listen to these tracks, it makes me remember watching the film, along with all the sadness and joy that came with that experience.

If you enjoyed "The War", you will more than likely also enjoy this collection of songs.

Ken Burns: The War Nov 26, 2007
Two of the four volumes were excellent -- Hits From The Second World War, Dance Hits From The Second World War. The other were not, at least according to my tastes.

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Very nice compilation of music Nov 15, 2007
Though laborious at times, most of the music in this 4 cd set is exceptional.

just great Nov 02, 2007
I purchased the cd collection of the music from "The War" this month as it was the perfect companion to the film. I really think the music enhanced the experience and it fit well. The big band music of the era evoked memories of my mothers childhood and the stories that she shared with my sisters and me about the war. Nora Jones haunting american anthem is a classic and contrast to the somber funeral of falstaff. I feel that the entire project is the best american documentary I have seen.
J.W. Larrick

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The War: A Ken Burns Film (Audio CD) by Original TV Soundtrack

The War: A Ken Burns Film (Audio CD)
by Original TV Soundtrack