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The War: A Ken Burns Film  (Audio CD) 
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This stunning soundtrack recording to Ken Burns's epic series features seventeen pieces of music from the film. It includes war-era favorites from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby, and Nat 'King' Cole as well as music from Edgar Meyer, Aaron Copland and Yo-Yo Ma. The soundtrack also features new compositions from Wynton Marsalis, and Norah Jones's breathtaking performance of "American Anthem"- exclusive to this album.

The War Photos

Photos courtesy of the National Archives and Library of Congress
               

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Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: September 11, 2007
Studio: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Format: Soundtrack
Average Customer Rating: based on 11 reviews
Track Listing:
1. American Anthem - Norah Jones
2. Walton, The Death of Falstaff - Leonard Slotkin & London Philharmonic Orchestra
3. The Wang Wang Blues - Benny Goodman Sextet
4. Movin' Back - Wynton Marsalis (composer & arranger)
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, Long Time- Bing Crosby with Les Paul
8. America My Home (Excerpt) - Wynton Marsalis (composer & arranger)
9. If I could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) - Kay Starr, accompanied by the Capitol International Jazzmen
10. Blue As the Turquoise Night of Neyshabur (Excerpt) - Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble
11. Until I'm In Your Arms Again - Wynton Marsalis
12. Variations For the Healing of Arinushka - Kalle Randalu
13. Basie Boogie - Count Basie & His Orchestra
14. Solitude - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
15. Concerto for Clarinet, Strings, Harp and Piano (Excerpt) - Benny Goodman, Aaron Copland & Columbia Symphony Orchestra
16. If You Can't Smile and Say Yes - The King Cole Trio
17. American Anthem - Amanda Forsyth & Bill Charlap
 
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review:5.0
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5Need Help with the Monte Cassino Assault  Sep 14, 2009
I have searched far and wide but cant find any reference for this. During the bombing sequence of Monte Cassino, there is a beautiful "religious" piece playing in the background. Can anyone identify what piece it is? I would appreciate it..

5Great!  Jan 25, 2009
Stirs chilling memories of the documentary. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Ken Burns.

5wonderful music  Jan 06, 2009
Outstanding CD which combines some of the great instrumental and vocal music and performers of the World War II era with a wonderful theme song written for the PBS TV series. This is not "martial" war music at all. It has become one of my favorite CD's.

5Very Moving !  Oct 18, 2008
The previously unreleased American Anthem by Norah Jones is worth the price of the entire CD. I was a great tribute to the Greatest Generation !

The work by Wynton Marsalis is incredible & I really enjoy the tempo of the song In The Nick Of Time....

You will not be disappointed with this purchase.

5A Haunting, Touching 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.

 
 
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