Stanley & Iris: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Stanley & Iris: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Artist: John Williams
Label: Varese Sarabande
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 030206525526
EAN: 0030206525526
ASIN: B0000014RE


Release Date: 1998-01-27

Stanley & Iris: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack


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Tracks:

  1. Stanley And Iris
  2. Reading Lessons
  3. The Bicycle
  4. Factory Work
  5. Finding A Family
  6. Stanley At Work
  7. Looking After Papa
  8. Stanley's Invention
  9. Night Visit
  10. Letters
  11. Putting It All Together
  12. End Credits

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A hidden Williams gem.......2003-02-17

John Williams is usually known for his loud, bombastic scores. This score is exactly not that. Rather, it's an intimate score for mainly pinao, strings, and winds.

There are two main themes, first appearing in 'Stanley and Iris' and 'Reading Lessons', respectively. Both are wonderful, and, for lack of a better term, very pretty. I'd say it sounds most similar to the music of Faure and other French late romantics -- fluffy, but very pleasent. These two themes are played somewhat often, in various similar, but not the same, incarnations. The flute and piano are the main stars here, however the clarinet and trumpet gets their dues as well.

What's more interesting about this score is that, as far as I've read, it's the entire thing. So while 29 minutes is short, there's an excuse this time. And frankly, as good as it is, it doesn't need to be longer -- it satisfies just fine.

So, if you're a Williams fan, or even if you're sick of Williams's bombast, this is great score to get. It's certainly a nice change of pace, and shows that Williams really is a master of his craft.

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Delicate Themes Interwoven.......2000-03-05

This is one of John Williams lesser known scores, but captures the mood of the film brilliantly. Williams orchestration with beautiful and delicate themes interwoven with piano, flute and clarinet is eloquently performed. The composer takes strokes of the piano keys and with flowing strings sets the mood of an endearing story. This score shows Williams true understanding of what a film needs musically to portray each character and what part they play in each others lives. Each track works well and is truly a great listen for all film collectors, which is much sought after.

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