Title: Beautiful, Quirky Soundtrack
Review: When saw this movie, I was blown away at how strangely beautiful the score was. I ran right out and bought the soundtrack, and it's one of the treasures of my collection. Newman builds his music with unusual instruments like zithers, a pedal steel guitar, and an Indian banjo, along with more conventional ones like piano and flute, and produces a sound that's unlike anything I've ever heard. I will confess, though, that when I play it for my friends, they ask me "Do you actually listen to this stuff?" When it's filled with life, energy, and such beauty, I certainly do.The movie is about a family of misfits, some of whom are somewhat disturbed, and you may think the music was written to take us into those dark places, but that's not where it takes me. To me, it feels like a celebration of the character's quirky obsessions, fears, and ultimately discovers their warmth. This sound track isn't for everyone, but I love it.
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