Fishing With John [Soundtrack]

Fishing With John [Soundtrack]

Fishing With John [Soundtrack]

ASIN: B000007NPS

Editorial Reviews
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Musically best known for his role as leader of the Monk- and Mingus-influenced Lounge Lizards, actor/musician/painter/director John Lurie brought his vision to the Independent Film Channel with Fishing with John. This deadpan comedy show has Lurie taking city-boy buddies Tom Waits, Dennis Hopper, and Matt Dillon out for fishing and wildlife experiences and celebrating manliness. Though the soundtrack rarely sounds like the Lounge Lizards, Lurie's wide range of influences is felt as he collaborates with various musicians. "Flutter" is strong, with Lurie at home on soprano sax backed by African percussion. "Fish Dance" is a pretty vocal workout conducted by Lizards trumpet player Steven Bernstein. "Freezing Guitar" is an Eastern-flavored piece that features Lurie solo. "River of Men" includes a fine vocal by Tom Waits, recorded as Lurie and Waits paddle down a Jamaican river. It all makes for a quirky journey. --Aaron Tassano

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Fishing With John
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing and beautiful
  • A must for fans
 Fishing With John
John Lurie
Manufacturer: Strange & Beautiful
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007NPS
Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Ahhh...Fishing
  2. Canoe
  3. The Beast
  4. Arriving At Kenny's
  5. Nana Jug
  6. Horse Guitar
  7. Fish Dance
  8. Backwards Flute
  9. Tugboat
  10. River Of Men
  11. Shark Drive
  12. Freezing Guitar
  13. Flutter
  14. Leon's House
  15. Revenge Of Fish Dance
  16. Ketchak
  17. Struggle Of Man
  18. Little
  19. Snowmobile Dismount
  20. Ignore The Giant
  21. World Of Adventure
  22. Long Walk Home
  23. Fishing With John

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Musically best known for his role as leader of the Monk- and Mingus-influenced Lounge Lizards, actor/musician/painter/director John Lurie brought his vision to the Independent Film Channel with Fishing with John. This deadpan comedy show has Lurie taking city-boy buddies Tom Waits, Dennis Hopper, and Matt Dillon out for fishing and wildlife experiences and celebrating manliness. Though the soundtrack rarely sounds like the Lounge Lizards, Lurie's wide range of influences is felt as he collaborates with various musicians. "Flutter" is strong, with Lurie at home on soprano sax backed by African percussion. "Fish Dance" is a pretty vocal workout conducted by Lizards trumpet player Steven Bernstein. "Freezing Guitar" is an Eastern-flavored piece that features Lurie solo. "River of Men" includes a fine vocal by Tom Waits, recorded as Lurie and Waits paddle down a Jamaican river. It all makes for a quirky journey. --Aaron Tassano

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing and beautiful.......2006-03-25

John Lurie's musical style is so unique, and so appealing. This soundtrack beautifully setts the tone for the show, which is also amazing. Even without knowledge of the show, this soundtrack can be enjoyed by all. It has an interesting and wide mix of different styles, some humorous and others whimsical and enchanting. Pick up this album.

4 out of 5 stars A must for fans.......2000-06-23

This is a must for fan of John Lurie. Up until recently I had never heard of Lurie nor his work with the Lounge Lizards. Simply put, it is facinating work. ``Fishing with John'' is a very very good album (I really liked #3) even if you are like me and have never seen the TV series. Is it on Video?
Jericho/The Ghostbreaker
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Jericho/The Ghostbreaker

    Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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