Cider House Rules O.S.T. [Audio CD] Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Rachel Portman - Very Good

Very Good - USED Very Good: A well-cared-for video game, CD or DVD that has been played, but remains in great condition. The film is complete, without interruption, and does not skip. The box or jewel case may show limited signs of wear, as may the cover art, liner notes and inclusions. Please note that included codes (if applicable) may not be guaranteed to work.BOOK : This book is in very good condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The pages are clean with no markings, and the cover may have only slight shelf wear. There are no creases on the spine, and the book appears well cared for. It is a solid copy that presents well. Please note that included codes (if applicable) may not be guaranteed to work.

Amazon.ca With its idyllic New England locales and multiple themes, director Lasse Hallstrom's version of John Irving's book presented composer Rachel Portman with some challenging, if deceptively simple, choices. Portman's main theme (imagine a pastoral Copland waltz), stated by solo piano and then orchestra, sets us firmly in the tranquil Maine countryside, while permutations of it continually shade the film's various dramatic intentions. It's a simple, time-honored device, yet one that carries the implicit danger of Repetitive Schmaltz Syndrome. But Portman's melodic construction here is so strong, and her arranging skills so multihued, that she ultimately pulls off the tricky balancing act and delivers a rewarding listening experience. --Jerry McCulley

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