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| O Brother, Where Art Thou? | 
 enlarge | Creator: Various Artists - Soundtrack
Label: Buena Vista Pictures
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy Used: $3.18
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Avg. Customer Rating:  504 reviews
Sales Rank: 305
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 170069
UPC: 008817006925
EAN: 0008817006925
ASIN: B00004XQ83
Release Date: December 5, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Complete with original case, disc(s), and artwork. In stock and ships right now. 10% chance the case has small spider cracks in it.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fascinated, Soothed, and Tantalized by American Music Roots January 7, 2001
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
There are many, many of us who grew up with rock, from its birth to its prime, partial demise, and now resurgence as classic. We have developed notions that the only good music left is the music from the sixties, and even now we listen to those same songs or newer ones that capture that rock flavor. Now, through the soundtrack of this very interesting film, we have a chance to listen to the captivating lyrics and simple melodies of music that eminated from the heart, soul, and pain of the depression era. Unpretentious, sweet, truthful, and sometimes deeply sexy, this variety of songs can be mesmerizing to those of us who have kept an ear out for something worthwhile to listen to. Even though the qualities of rap, punk, Ska, or hip-hop have their places among the young masses, they somehow don't click with many of us a generation or two further along, particularly in the satisfying ways that we long for. This exposure to "new" music from very old sources finds here some very satisfied listeners. The siren song especially speaks in a subtle, powerfully seductive voice that befits the tale of the Argonauts. Many other songs simply find a comfortable, poetic, genuine sharing of human feelings. A passionate delight throughout.
Great "Old Time Music" to Quote the Movie January 14, 2001
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
T Bone Burnett, with the help of Gillian Welch, has created a masterful collection of roots music for this great movie.
From the archival recording of "Big Rock Candy Mountain" by Harry McLintock to the soulful "Down In The River To Pray" by Alison Krauss to the seductive "Didn't Leave Nobody But The Baby" by the sirens Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss & Emmylou Harris to the masterful feature song, "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys, this collection of music reminds us that beneath the glossy surface of the music worlds there is a rich hearitage at the foundation. As T Bone Burnett said in a recent interview on an LA Public Radio station, "This is music for those who like music." All that pop and fake country, etc. is for those people who don't like music; which the market that most record companies seem concerned with.
Thank you Mr. Burnett, and Ms. Welch for your efforts to find and write this wonderful music and to find the amazing musicians that performed. And thank you to the Coen Brothers make this a reality.
O Brother, Where Art Thou is probably one of the best soundtracks every put together in the history of cinema. You won't be disappointed!
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A Guide to my Music Rating System:
1 star = Not worth the blood dripping from your ears/
2 stars = Don't bother, clean your bathroom instead.
3 stars = Wasn't a waste of time, but it was time wasted.
4 stars = Good music, but not life altering.
5 stars = This music changed my world in at least some small way.
 Not a true soundtrack July 17, 2001
16 out of 23 found this review helpful
For the most part, the music on this CD is terrific. However, it isn't a true soundtrack from the film.To mention one example, "Down to the River to Pray" in the movie featured a Baptist church choir singing the song, and a terrific job they did. The CD has Alison Krauss instead. Her version is ok, but when I purchase a soundtrack, I expect to hear what I heard in the theatre. I preferred the choir version.
There is hope January 18, 2001
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
While noxious pablum continues to flow from Nashville, there are still people who try to remind us of how good it could be. This album contains some of the best of these of these artists. One of the finest compilations in years. Not to be missed.
Outstanding January 4, 2001
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
An excellent sampling of traditional southern music. This is a great introduction for those who aren't familiar with the music of Allison Kraus, Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch. Krauss' vocals on "Down to the River to Pray" are stunning. It is also a must own for fans of the genre for gems like the Alan Lomax recording of a chain gang singing Po Lazarus and Ralph Stanley's chilling acappella "O Death" It is not necessary to have seen the film to appreciate the soundtrack, although it is a good companion to it.
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