| Product Summary | | Label: Geffen/hollywood/thump/surfdog | | UPC: 00720616249722 | | Release Date: 1/11/2005 | | Buy.com Sku: 63938313 | | Item#: MG9JU2 | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25050 | Format:  CD |
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(P) 2005 Hollywood Records, Inc.
(C) 2005 Hollywood Records, Inc.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel: Lyle Workman (guitar); Katie Kirkpatrick (harp); Eun Mee Ahn, David Ewart, Tom Vos, Gil Romero, Katia Popov, Tamara L. Hatwan, Robin Olson, Mark Sazer, Razdan Kutumjain, Joel Deroin, Lily Chen, Horia Moroaica, Franklyn d'Antonio, Julie Rogers, Mark Robertson , Richard Altenbach, Bruce Dukov, Natalie Leggett, Phillipe Levy, Sara Parkins, Roger Wilkie, Darius Campo, Josephina Vergara, Mario Diaz de Leon (violin); Matt Funes, Marlo Fisher, Shawn Mann, Matt Nabours, Vicki Miskolczy, John Scanlon, Brian Dembow, Harry Shirinian, Andrew Duckles, Shanti Randall (viola); Paula Hochhalter, Tina Soule, David Mergen, Ira Glansbeek, Paula Feherenbach, Larry Corbett, Stephen Erdody, Cecilia Tsan (cello); Julie Long, Louise Di Tullio (flute); Phillip OConnor, Ralph Williams (clarinet); Rick Baptist (trumpet); Paul Klintworth, Kristy Morrell, Steve Becknell, Rick Todd (French horn); Bill Reichenbach Jr. , Charles Loper, Lori Stuntz (trombone); Justin Meldal-Johnsen (electric bass); Joey Waronker (drums); Dan Greco, Don Williams, Michael Fisher, Wade Culbreath, Robert Zimmitti (percussion). | | In Good Company, Paul Weitz's good-natured comedy about the generation gap and corporate and romantic politics, features an NPR-ish mix of understated indie rock, Stephen Trask's genteel score, and a handful of songs by veteran artists. Weitz has always had a sharp ear for the music in his films, especially About a Boy, which had a wonderful soundtrack by Badly Drawn Boy. On this album, Iron & Wine's three tracks provide a similarly winsome, wistful feel to Damon Gough's work, particularly on "The Trapeze Swinger." Though the Soundtrack of Our Lives' "Sister Surround" and "Ten Years Ahead" are a little more immediate, they're still pretty mellow, and at times In Good Company risks being too tasteful for its own good. Trask's delicately whimsical score features marimba and string-based cues like "The Chase" and "The Arrival," and has a subtle, percolating wit. David Byrne's "Glass, Concrete & Stone" echoes this sound and feel with added emotional depth; given the film's take on young upstarts and veteran workers, it's probably not a coincidence that the songs by established performers are the most vibrant and distinctive on the soundtrack. Though Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" and Steely Dan's "Reelin' in the Years" are maybe a bit predictable, they still work well with the themes and mood of the film, as do Peter Gabriel's joyous "Solsbury Hill" and Diana Krall's gently smoky rendition of "Besame Mucho." Overall, In Good Company might not be the most thrilling soundtrack, but it has its own quiet pleasures that fans of the film will appreciate. ~ Heather Phares | | For the soundtrack to Paul Weitz's charming 2005 comedy, IN GOOD COMPANY, album producer Kathy Nelson brings in an eclectic mix that features Stephen Trask's score, along with a dynamic selection of pop tracks. Songs here range from vintage R&B (Aretha Franklin's funky "Chain of Fools") to classic rock (Steely Dan's contemplative "Reelin' in the Years") to indie folk (Iron & Wine's rural melancholia) to bossa nova (Diana Krall's breezy take on "Besame Mucho"). Trask's percussion-heavy compositions punctuate the proceedings with distinctive marimba melodies, while Iron & Wine steals the show with the nearly 10-minute "The Trapeze Swinger," a gorgeous previously unreleased tune that stands as one of the group's finest. For fans of the GARDEN STATE soundtrack and other similarly inspired collections, the IN GOOD COMPANY disc comes highly recommended. |
Producer: Kathy Nelson; Kathy Nelson (Compilation) |
| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 01/11/2005 | | Original Release Date : 2005 | | Catalog ID : 162497 | | Label : Hollywood Records | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00720616249722 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Rolling Stone (No. 967, p.82)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "[Features] three typically beautiful acoustic cuts from Iron & Wine's singer-songwriter Sam Beam..." |
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