In The Mood For Love [Soundtrack]

1. Yumeji's Theme

2. Mo-Wan's Dialogue - Nat King Cole

3. Angkor Wat Theme I - Zhou Xuan

4. In the Mood for Love, I - Nat King Cole

5. Aquellos Ojos Verdes

6. Shuang Shuang Yan

7. In the Mood for Love, II

8. Radio Zhou Xuan Announcement/Hua Yang de Nian Hua

9. Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)

10. Bengawan Solo

11. In the Mood for Love, III

12. Si Lang Tan Mu

13. Shuang Ma Hui

14. Blue [*]

15. Hong Niang Hui Zhang Sheng

16. Li-Zhen's Dialogue/Te Quiero Dijste [Magic in the Moonlight] - Nat King Cole

17. Angkor Wat Theme II

18. Yue Er Wan Wan Zhao Jiu Zhou

19. Cassanova's Flute [*]

20. Yumeji's Theme/Li-Zhen's Dialogue

See all 21 tracks on this disc

From Amazon.com
Soundtracks are a mixed bag at best. Some are little more than an assortment of pieces, but others hang together effectively on their own, like this one. The idea of Chinese music--both popular and operatic--juxtaposed with the sounds of Nat King Cole performing Latin music might seem bizarre, but it works beautifully, sustaining a lush, romantic mood created both by the strings and the '40s Chinese music, itself a tinkling Hollywood pastiche. But as atmospheric as all this is, one track stands out above the others: "Blue," actually a version of the classic "St. James' Infirmary," takes on another dimension in Chinese hands. While familiar but completely alien at the same time, the slithering Asian sonorities mesh perfectly with the African-American form to create something evocative but with a sadness that goes beyond blues. The movie is of a time and place; the soundtrack is of a mood and yearning. Listen at night, with someone you love close by. --Chris Nickson

Chronique amazon.fr
S'il est des partitions qui donnent envie de découvrir l'Asie, alors In The Mood Of Love est de celles-ci. Pour narrer les aventures romantiques de ses deux protagonistes – Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung – le metteur en scène Wong Kar-Wai a choisi comme soutien sonore le folklore tel qu'on l'entend de Hong Kong à Singapour, en passant par le Cambodge. Cela donne une bande originale éclectique, où se mélangent des titres comme "Shuang Ma Hui" et "Angkor Wat Theme", connus jusque dans nos contrées européennes. Mais c'est avec le folklore pur que In The Mood Of Love devient un délice asiatique. Du traditionnel "Yumeji's Theme" en passant par les moments intimes de "Si Lang Tan Mu", c'est toute une culture que nous découvrons et comprenons. Loin des clichés et proche de la réalité, cette B.O.F propose en vingt et un titres, un dépaysement en même temps qu'une retranscription fidèle des musiques régionales et populaires d'un Hong Kong révolu. --Didier Leprêtre

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Most helpful customer reviews   Marvelous!, Jun 28 2004 By  Elizabeth Hoffman (L.A.) - See all my reviews    The movie is...in a word...exquisite. The music is marvelous. It captures the spirit of the early sixties, which, mucially is so COOL. This soundtrack is great background music for our lives. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Very Romantic, Jan 23 2004 By  Angel (Albany NY) - See all my reviews This is a very romantic CD. I thought that the movie was very moving and the CD is just as moving. The first track is the absolute best. You will not regret buying this CD. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Amazingly Beautiful, Jan 23 2004 By  Susan Shams (West Des Moines, IA) - See all my reviews    If you have seen the unbelievably good movie 'In The Mood For Love' then you know what a great soundtrack it had. The movie is not just dialogue, it is the MUSIC that sets the 'mood'. My favorite track in the entire movie is Yumiji's theme. Oh my, it is so beautiful that it will make you weep. I absolutely adored the movie, and while I cannot watch it everyday, I can definately listen to its soundtrack and feel that I have. This soundtrack sets the mood perfectly and is quite superb. I recommend it immensely. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 21 customer reviews...		Most recent customer reviews Soulful Longing The music in this soundtrack is so fitting for the pace of this beautiful but sad love story told to us at a slow easy going pace. Read more Published on Oct 23 2003 Amazing soundtrack With the declining quality of soundtracks these days where most of the tracks are not even heard in the film but put on there for the sake of having a hit single, this soundtrack... Read more Published on Oct 2 2003 by sherbertrose Unique East-meet-West scores, beautiful in a despairing way The soundtrack is not only magnificient but significant, in the way it suggests the mood and aides in the story-telling. Read more Published on Mar 23 2003 by Matthew M. Yau Languid and beautiful The opening song is the ultimate mood music for falling in love. The rest of the album is an eclectic mix of the slow-paced and romantic Nat King Cole, with his American-accented... Read more Published on Nov 6 2002 by Amelia Ann Favere The thought of reviewing it brings tears to my eyes If you have seen the film, I don't know why you're bothering to read these reviews; you already know you can't live without this CD. Read more Published on Jul 10 2002 by V. Alexander a romantic music from the past this is a romantic songs that I ever heard. A journey to the 60's era. Everytimes I hear this cd, I remember the past, the world in the 60's...beautiful. Published on Mar 24 2002 by Faozan Rizal A Great Super-Romantic Film; Even Better Soundtrack This is the first truly great Wong Kar-Wai film, in that he doesn't need a gun or martial arts or even sex to express himself magnificently. Read more Published on Nov 11 2001 by TUCO H. A sensual pleasure Ever felt alone in the night, blue and gray weather outside, smoking, slowly sipping your coffee, staring at the window? Just wishing to have the right music to listen to? Read more Published on Oct 8 2001 by G.S. Got to have it! Just saw the movie. Logged on to buy this CD. A very compelling movie and equally compelling soundtrack. You have to go rent this movie and watch it. Published on Sep 17 2001 by kwk20 Beautiful movie and soundtrack The CD is great. And the film is even better. The movie is very subtle and sensuous from the colors, the gestures and the cinematography. Read more Published on Sep 12 2001 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 21 customer reviews...

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