Editorial Reviews
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The most well-known film on this collection is the 1993 adaptation of Paul Auster's novel Music of Chance, a title that aptly describes the tracks that make up its score. The lush, forlorn violins found on "Hymn of the Souls Who Are Passing" turn into dribbled tobacco juice and menacing banjo pluckings in "Atonal Hillbilly Music"--only to slurped up by "The Last Poker Game," which buzzes with guitar howls reminiscent of the noise the Birthday Party used to kick up. Other highlights include giddy gypsy-lounge elements found in the score from Geld and tender flute and harp duets from Umbrellas. An excellent chance to hear Johnston away from his bands the Microscopic Septet and the Transparent Quartet. --Michael Woodring
Music for Films,Phillip Johnston,Tzadik,Avant-Garde,Film Music,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Soundtracks
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