Album Description: August Rush tells the story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist (Keri Russell) who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger (Robin Williams), August (Freddie Highmore) uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. Film Stars Robin Williams, Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Terrance Howard, and Mykelti Williamson.
Amazon.com: Who knew Jonathan Rhys Meyers had such an aching, lovely croon? In August Rush, he supplies his own vocals in the role of an Irish indie-rock singer, and it's a testament to his skill that he doesn't embarrass himself on Van Morrison's "Moondance." (He's even better on Lucas Reynolds' "Something Inside.") This is fairly representative of this CD's flavor: thoughtful, adult but not bland--typically, you hear a lot of cello throughout. John Ondrasik, stepping out from his Five for Fighting persona, wrote new material, though the best song, "King of the Earth," is an unreleased one by his main project that boasts superb, elegant production by Bill Bottrell. Intriguingly, guitar virtuoso Kaki King is the hand double for Freddie Highmore, who plays the film's child prodigy. Her two instrumentals, "Bari Improv" and "Ritual Dance," are treats for lovers of inventive acoustic playing, who should also enjoy the self-explanatory "Dueling Guitars." John Legend sounds aching on "Someday," though the cover of "God Bless the Child," by Chris Botti and Paula Cole, feels a little lite. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Disc 1:
Main Title - Mark Mancina
Bach / Break - Steve Erdody and Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Moondance - Featuring Jonathan Rhys Meyers
This Time - Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Bari Improv - Kaki King
Ritual Dance - Kaki King
Raise It Up - Jamia Simone Nash and Impact Repertory Theater
Dueling Guitars - Heitor Pereira and Doug Smith
Elgar / Something Inside - Steve Erdody and Jonathan Rhys Meyers
August's Rhapsody - Featuring Freddie Highmore - Mark Mancina
Once you see the movie you MUST have the soundtrack!! Within the first 20 minutes of the movie I knew I had to have the soundtrack!!! Phenomenal music for a phenomenal movie!!! A definite MUST HAVE!!
Fantastic! I can't get enough of this CD. I dropped off my car for repairs this morning and this was the only CD that I switched to the rental. This CD truly evokes the movie experience, and has a terrific blend of classical, rock, gospel and acoustic guitar. The last track is Leon Thomas III singing La Bamba, of which there was only a teasing snippit in the film. Great CD.
Awesome!! This is a fabulous cd--we all love it! The movie is just as awesome!! A must see!!
Incredible! The movie and the music is a must see and a must listen to! In the movie Robin illiams really makes a great bad guy.
I have recommened both to friends and family and they have now purchased both.
An Amazing Soundtrack The movie was great but what made the movie was the music. This soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks to come out in 2007. Jonathan Rhys Meyers voice is phenomenal. I believe they could have used Meyer's voice a little bit more in the movie.
Beyond the fact that Jonathan Meyer's has the voice. It also had a interesting variety of music. From Chris Botti to John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting). The blend of music fits perfectly. There were two different versions of Moondance one with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and the other with Chris Botti. The most underrated song from the soundtrack is from the Impact Repertory Theatre featuring Jamia Simone Nash. Overall no one song really disappoints.
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