16. Marriage of Figaro: Duetto-Sul Aria - Deutsche Opera Berlin
17. Lovely Raquel
18. And That Right Soon
19. Compass and Guns
20. So Was Red
21. End Title
Review
Ah, The Shawshank Redemption. It's one of those movies where you say its name and people who have seen it sigh with you. I've wanted this soundtrack ever since I first saw the movie years ago, and I just recently got it. The score composed by Thomas Newman is perfect for the film. There are scenes that stand out in my memory, where I can visualize Andy and Red talking, and remember clearly the music accompanying it. For example, as Andy speaks hopefully and bitterly of Zihuatanejo, the music in the background is haunting and deeply moving. I love every track on this CD. I can, and do, listen to it repeatedly. It's the kind of soundtrack that you can either have on in the background or you can shut your eyes, focus on the music and get completely lost in it. The score has all the emotion of the film, and listening to it makes me want to see the movie. Watching the movie makes me want to listen to the soundtrack. It's an unending and pleasing cycle. If you've seen and loved the movie, this CD will be perfect for you. If you haven't, but you appreciate fabulous composers, then it'll also be perfect. There's really no way to miss.
