Track Listing

1. May - The Ink Spots, Thomas Newman
2. Shawshank Prison [Stoic Theme] - The Ink Spots, Thomas Newman
3. New Fish - The Ink Spots, Thomas Newman
4. Rock Hammer - The Ink Spots, Thomas Newman
5. Inch of His Life - The Ink Spots, Thomas Newman
6. If I Didn't Care - The Ink Spots
7. Brooks Was Here - Thomas Newman, Hank Williams
8. His Judgement Cometh - Thomas Newman, Hank Williams
9. Suds on the Roof - Thomas Newman, Hank Williams
10. Workfield - Thomas Newman, Hank Williams
11. Shawshank Redemption - Thomas Newman, Hank Williams
12. Lovesick Blues - Hank Williams
13. Elmo Blatch - Deutsche Opera Berlin, Thomas Newman
14. Sisters - Deutsche Opera Berlin, Thomas Newman
15. Zihuatanejo - Deutsche Opera Berlin, Thomas Newman
16. Marriage of Figaro: Duetto-Sul Aria - Deutsche Opera Berlin
17. Lovely Raquel - Thomas Newman
18. And That Right Soon - Thomas Newman
19. Compass and Guns - Thomas Newman
20. So Was Red - Thomas Newman
21. End Title - Thomas Newman

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20006 in Music
• Released on: 1999-12-23
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Original language: English, Italian
• Dimensions: .21 pounds
• Running time: 142 minutes

Customer Reviews

A CD that enables you to reminisce about a magnificent film!
The cd enables you to conjure in your mind the very images of the movie the songs were accompanying. Atmospheric and emotional, the oppression of the prison is captured in track 3: Shawshank Prison(Stoic Theme) and the tragedy of Brooks in track 7. You can feel the triumph of Andy's escape and the new chapter Red must face in his life as he embarks to find Andy.

This is a superb compilation which succeeds where many soundtracks have failed, for it includes all the essential tracks that created the very mood and essence of this truly amazing film.

Even if you have not seen the movie this is a superb compilation of original instrumental, classic opera and popular music which can be appreciated for simply what it is, great music!

Excellent soundtrack to a remarkable film!
Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's short story is one of the greatest movies of all time, and a major contribution to it's success was Thomas Newman's atmospheric Oscar nominated score.
The overall feel of this set is melancholy and thoughtful, a perfect description of Tim Robbin's central character Andy Dufresne! However, both the 'Stoic Theme' and in particular 'End Titles' are two of the most noble, uplifting and memorable pieces of music ever written for the big screen. Both are regularly used as backing tracks in trailers for other films (the trailer on commercial radio for Brokeback Mountain being one example).
The inspired use of 'The Marriage of Figaro', as played over the prison tannoy by Dufresne, is included along with the lightweight but amusing 'Lovesick Blues' by Hank Williams, a massive Stateside hit in 1949.
If you loved the film and enjoy soundtrack albums this is a must have.

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