The Affair of the Necklace


Colosseum (4005939631826)
Varèse Sarabande (030206631821)
Movie | Released: 2001 | Film release: 2001 | Format: CD, Download
 

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# Track   Duration
1.Opening1:09
2.Jeanne's Theme1:05
3.Bohmer0:51
4.Jeanne Is Found Guilty2:56
5.Jeanne & Retaux0:40
6.Jeanne's Plan1:03
7.Rohan's Arrest3:12
8.In Court/Childhood3:48
9.Minister of Titles/On The Lake4:37
10.Jeanne & Retaux Love Scene1:13
11.Feast Of The Assumption1:26
12.Going to Meet Antoinette1:14
13.Communion2:06
14.Rohan Meets with Fake Antoinette2:59
15.Courtroom/Cagliostro Leaves Town2:51
16.Going Home3:18
17.Jeanne's Sentence/Antoinette2:28
18.Antoinette is Finished0:37
19.Arrival of the Necklace0:32
20.Jeanne & Retaux's Plan0:42
21.Jeanne Reads Her Memoirs1:17
 40:04
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The Affair of the Necklace - 06/10 - Review of Tom Daish, submitted at
Yet again I must lament the films that David Newman has the misfortune to be associated with. The Affair of the Necklace might have starred Oscar winner Hilary Swank, but it was a critical and financial flop. It is my estimation that nine times out of ten, period drama should be left to the BBC and the music left to Carl Davis, George Fenton or Patrick Doyle. Actually, that's a little unfair on David Newman's score, which if not great, is certainly diverse and fairly interesting.

Although constrained by the requirements of the genre - harpsichords abound - Newman actually doesn't stick too rigorously to formula, which at least makes it more interesting than it might have been. One of the major motifs is a piano melody which actually wouldn't sound out of place in a Thomas Newman score. Quite often, it is mixed in with the harpsichord which makes for an interesting counterpoint, keyboard instruments not often played alongside in such a fashion. Although generally quite active, most of the music is pretty low key, but the dramatic high points are taken to operatic proportions. Rohan's Arrest is an early highlight with some none too subtle choral writing which perhaps seems out of place, but presumably as a pivotal point in the story, can get away with such an outburst. The most wildly anachronistic cue is Rohan Meets with Fake Antoinette, with synthetic percussion against harpsichords, seemingly to achieve a most effective musical nightmare, even if the synths do seem very out of place.

Despite plenty of fine moments, album doesn't quite have the dramatic and narrative drive that perhaps it might. By keeping the orchestral palette quite varied, it gives the impression of never quite being able to settle on one idea. The fact that the core melodic material isn't particularly strong doesn't help - despite a clear presentation of Jeanne's Theme in the second track, I'd be hard pushed to recall it after the event. Another strike against coherence is the brevity of many of the tracks. However, despite all that, it's still worth a listen and yet another pretty good David Newman score for a crappy film. It does make one ponder what Newman might come up with if faced with a genuinely good film, I suspect we'd all be pleasantly surprised.
THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE is a breathtaking romantic drama based on the controversial true story of Jeanne De La Motte Valois, a countess whose title was stripped from her by the Royal Family during the late 18th Century. Left penniless by the political unrest in the country, she must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace.The story of her fight to restore her name and proper place in society is filled with mystery, intrigue and desire, with the infamous diamond necklace at the center of it all.

THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE stars Hilary Swank, Simon Baker, Adrien Brody, Jonathan Pryce and Christopher Walken and was directed by Charles Shyer (Father Of The Bride). This is the first top-notch, well-conceived and highly effective costume epic that has been produced in years and definitely has the potential of being a blockbuster.

David Newman has composed a lavish and gorgeous period score in the classic tradition of The Age of Innocence. Scored for orchestra and chorus, it is one of the composer's finest work. It's romantic and grand style makes for one of the most captivating soundtracks of the year.
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