Moonrise Kingdom...original soundtrack..music by Mark Mothersbaugh, Alexandre Desplat and Various Artists

Following the much acclaimed-animated feature FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Wes Anderson returns to live-action film making with MOONRISE KINGDOM. Set amongst the widow's walks and Yankee traditions of 1965 New England, Anderson and co-screenwriter Roman Coppola create an incomparable tale of romance between rogue Khaki Scout Sam and the beautiful and troubled Suzy.

Grounded in the elegiac compositions of classical composer Benjamin Britten, whose majestic choral NOYES FLUDDE ignites the film's young lovers, MOONRISE KINGDOM features masterworks performed by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic as well as popular gems performed by French chanteuse Françoise Hardy and the legendary country troubadour Hank Williams.

As in all of Anderson's previous films, music is an essential element and once again it is used to masterful effect. MOONRISE KINGDOM includes an original suite by renowned film composer Alexandre Desplat as well as percussion compositions by longtime Anderson collaborator and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh. One of the most interesting and compelling releases of recent times.


1. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34: Themes A-F - Leonard Bernstein & The New York Philharmonic
2. Camp Ivanhoe Cadence Medley - Peter Jarvis and His Drum Corps
3. Playful Pizzicato from Simple Symphony, Op. 4 - English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten
4. Kaw-Liga - Hank Williams
5. Noye's Fludde, Op. 59: Noye, Noye, Take Thou Thy Company - Trevor Anthony, Owen Brannigan, David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, Caroline Clack, Marie-Therese Pinto, Eileen O'Donovan, Chorus Of Animals, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar
6. The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 1: A Veiled Mist - Alexandre Desplat
7. The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 2: Smoke/Fire - Alexandre Desplat
8. The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 3: The Salt Air - Alexandre Desplat
9. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2: On The Ground, Sleep Sound - Choir Of Downside School, Purley, Emanuel School Wandsworth, Boys' Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten
10. Long Gone Lonesome Blues - Hank Williams
11. Le Carnaval des Animaux: Volière - Leonard Bernstein & The New York Philharmonic
12. Le Temps de l'Amour - Françoise Hardy
13. An die Musik - Vocalist: Alexandra Rubner Pianist: Christopher Manien
14. Ramblin' Man - Hank Williams
15. Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: Old Abram Brown - Choir Of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten
16. The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe Parts 4-6: Thunder, Lightning, and Rain - Alexandre Desplat
17. Noye's Fludde, Op. 59: The Spacious Firmament On High - David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, Owen Brannigan, Sheila Rex, Caroline Clack, Marie-Therese Pinto, Eileen O'Donovan, Patricia Garrod, Margaret Hawes, Kathleen Petch, Gillian Saunders, Trevor Anthony, Chorus Of Animals, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar
18. Noye's Fludde, Op. 59: Noye, Take Thy Wife Anone - Trevor Anthony, Chorus Of Animals, Sheila Rex, David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar
19. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34 Fugue: Allegro Motto - Leonard Bernstein & The New York Philharmonic
20. Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: Cuckoo! - Choir Of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten
21. The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 7: After The Storm - Alexandre Desplat

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button..music from the motion picture

This soundtrack is over 2 discs. Disc 1 is composer Alexandre Desplat's score which is just so beautiful and has a delicate quality about the music. Early tracks play a little more upbeat and almost have a mysterious quality to them, like the track 'Love in Mourmansk." As the story of Benjamin and Daisy unfolds, the music grows more complex and sad - in parallel to the emotional journey that the two lovers go through. There are many great tracks throughout, such as "Meeting Again" which is a simply beautiful track with intricate piano work, also 'Sunrise on Lake Pontchartrain', 'Benjamin and Daisy', 'Love in Mourmansk', 'Postcards' and 'Alone at Night' are achingly wistful, exquisite pieces. Such beauty should not be overlooked.

Whether or not you have seen the movie, which is also beautiful, this soundtrack must be heard. It is delicious and splendid with delicate, yet powerful, tones on each instrument. You will find yourself softly humming the haunting theme over and over. This is a masterpiece.

Disc 2 contains music from the different eras of the movie with includes classic music by Louis Armstrong, The Platters and Bix Beiderbecke, plus dialogue from several scenes.

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