Hero image 0 of Danny Elfman – Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) / Decca Audio CD 2008 / 178 9598, 0 of 3

Danny Elfman – Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) / Decca Audio CD 2008 / 178 9598

Name: Danny Elfman – Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) / Decca Audio CD 2008 / 178 9598
Brand: Various
SKU: 10756887
Price: 27.93 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

(No ratings yet)

Key item features

Sean Penn's accurate and award-winning portrayal of Harvey Milk (the first openly gay elected public figure who served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and was assassinated by fellow commissioner Dan White in 1978) in the film Milk, features symphonic soundtrack music composed by Danny Elfman and a handful of popular songs that speak to how people of conscious choice and tolerance need to live together. The pieces Elfman has composed bear a strong resemblance to that of the minimalist music of Philip Glass, at times in melancholy preludes to dramatic circumstance, and eventually victory. A reserved mood is held throughout the film, as if anticipation of these breakthrough events is tempered by the feeling that battle lines are being drawn, and there are huge obstacles to overcome under a hopeful horizon. Elfman's music is at once serene, a bit ominous, foreboding, and marginally triumphant. The popular tunes signify a need to inform, accept, nurture, and encourage. It's interesting to note that the release of this film in 2008 coincided with the controversial 2008 vote on Proposition 8, a statute banning same sex marriage in California that, as of 2009, has been submitted to be overturned. Of the actual soundtrack score by Elfman, you hear the hymnal quality of "Harvey's Theme," the stark romanticism of "The Kiss," the "calm before..." waltz "Vote Passes," the sighing "Weepy Donuts," and requiem toned "Harvey's Last Day." Unmistakable echoes via the music of Glass comes out in the piano/cello waltz "Main Titles," shifting leads from instruments during "Politics Is Theater," baleful "Proposition 6," more dramatic "Gay Rights Now!" and static counterpointed phrases of "The Debates." An electric sounding jig, dour waltz, oom-pah-pah vocal, or flute creeps in, as well as pure symphonic horizons, space music, and the finale "Postscript" buzzing with marimba and vocals more in the Steve Reich style. Included is Sly & the Family Stone's "Everyday People," the perfect inclusive anthem. The Hues Corporation's "Rock the Boat" actually says "don't rock the boat," David Bowie's glam rock icon "Queen Bitch" represents the androgynous side, while the Swingle Singers contribute a vocalized la-la-la counterpoint version of Bach's "Prelude #7 in E Flat." The campy pop piano parlor rag "Hello Hello" by the Sopwith Camel is also included. For those who enjoy contemporary classical orchestra music, and a short stack of retro hits from the psychedelic '60s through the disco '70s, this soundtrack is a diverse backdrop to an important gay rights film that should appeal to many people, no matter your sexual orientation. You may also want to refer to Milk's biography by Randy Shilts, The Mayor of Castro Street. ~ Michael G. Nastos, Rovi

Specs

Performer
Score
Music genre
Soundtracks, Film Scores
Media format
CD
Original release date
October 3, 2008
Language
English
Number of discs
1

Current price is $27.93

Price when purchased online

Out of stock

How do you want your item?

Out of stock

Report an issue with this seller

About this item

Product details

Danny Elfman – Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) / Decca Audio CD 2008 / 178 9598 UPC 602517895980 "Danny Elfman's 'Milk' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) enriches the film's narrative with emotive compositions, capturing the essence of the story. Elfman's distinctive style, blending orchestral richness and thematic depth, creates a compelling sonic landscape. This soundtrack, seamlessly integrating with the film, offers an immersive and emotionally resonant experience for fans and movie enthusiasts alike." Label: Decca – 178 9598 Format: CD, Compilation Country: Europe Released: 2008 Genre: Electronic, Rock, Classical, Stage & Screen Style: Soundtrack, Score, Disco, Contemporary Tracklist: 1 David Bowie– Queen Bitch Written-By – David Bowie 3:14 2 Sly & The Family Stone– Everyday People Written-By – Sylvester Stewart 2:21 3 The Hues Corporation– Rock The Boat Written-By – Wally Holmes 3:18 4 Sylvester– You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Written-By – James Wirrick, Sylvester James 6:34 5 The Sopwith Camel*– Hello Hello Written-By – Peter Kraemer, Terry McNeil 2:24 6 The Swingle Singers*– Prelude No.7 In E Flat (The Well Tempered Clavier - Book 2 BWV 876) Arranged By – Ward Swingle Written-By – Johann Sebastian Bach 2:40 Danny Elfman Score 7 Danny Elfman– Harvey's Theme 1 1:11 8 Danny Elfman– Main Titles 3:06 9 Danny Elfman– Harvey's Will 1:41 10 Danny Elfman– The Castro 0:59 11 Danny Elfman– The Kiss 0:45 12 Danny Elfman– Politics Is Theater 3:15 13 Danny Elfman– New Hope 1:46 14 Danny Elfman– Harvey Wins 0:32 15 Danny Elfman– Proposition 6 1:25 16 Danny Elfman– Repealed Rights 1:04 17 Danny Elfman– Gay Rights Now! 2:20 18 Danny Elfman– Dog Poo 0:25 19 Danny Elfman– Vote Passes 0:54 20 Danny Elfman– Briggs Pushing 0:45 21 Danny Elfman– The Debates 2:49 22 Danny Elfman– Weepy Donuts 0:52 23 Danny Elfman– Harvey's Last Day 3:11 24 Danny Elfman– Give 'em Hope 4:42 25 Danny Elfman– Postscript 2:04 26 Danny Elfman– Harvey's Theme 2 1:00 A&R [Administration] – Evelyn Morgan A&R [Direction] – Brian Drutman Art Direction, Design – Carla Leighton Choir – Metro Voices (tracks: 7 to 24) Choir [Boys] – Reigate St. Mary's Choir School (tracks: 7 to 24) Composed By, Producer – Danny Elfman (tracks: 7 to 24) Conductor – Rick Wentworth (tracks: 7 to 24) Contractor – Isobel Griffiths (tracks: 7 to 24) Contractor [Assistant] – Charlotte Matthews (tracks: 7 to 24) Coordinator [Package] – Tom Arndt Coordinator [Soundtrack] – Paul Altomari Creative Director – Fanny Gotschall Directed By [Boys' Choir Director] – John Tobin (tracks: 7 to 24) Directed By [Choirmaster] – Jenny O'Grady (tracks: 7 to 24) Edited By – Bill Abbott (tracks: 7 to 24) Leader [Orchestra Leader] – Thomas Bowes (tracks: 7 to 24) Management [Music Business Affairs] – Sheryl Gold Mastered By – Patricia Sullivan Fourstar (tracks: 7 to 24) Mixed By – Dennis Sands (tracks: 7 to 24) Musician – Ian Balmain (tracks: 7 to 24), John Parricelli (tracks: 7 to 24), Nicholas Bucknall (tracks: 7 to 24), Phil Todd (tracks: 7 to 24) Orchestrated By – David Slonaker (tracks: 7 to 24), Edgardo Simone (tracks: 7 to 24), Jeff Atmajian (tracks: 7 to 24), Marc Mann (tracks: 7 to 24), Steve Bartek (tracks: 7 to 24) Photography By – Phil Bray Recorded By – Peter Cobbin (tracks: 7 to 24) Supervised By – Jill Meyers

info:

We aim to show you accurate product information. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it.

Specifications

Performer

Score

Music genre

Soundtracks, Film Scores

Media format

Original release date

October 3, 2008

Warranty

Warranty information

Please be aware that the warranty terms on items offered for sale by third party Marketplace sellers may differ from those displayed in this section (if any). To confirm warranty terms on an item offered for sale by a third party Marketplace seller, please use the 'Contact seller' feature on the third party Marketplace seller's information page and request the item's warranty terms prior to purchase.