Original Soundtrack - The Descendants

Artist:

Original Soundtrack

UPC:

886979845626

Description:

Liner Note Author: Alexander Payne.
Alexander Payne`s 2011 family dramedy The Descendants takes place in Hawaii, so who better to occupy the film`s soundtrack than some of the region`s most notable musical icons. Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt) has always been one to cast the environment as one of the central characters in his films, and his choice to let island favorites from the likes of Gabby Pahinui, Ray Kane, Keola Beamer, Lena Machado, Sonny Chillingworth, Jeff Peterson, and Rev. Dennis Kamakahi shadow the narrative results in a far more inclusive experience for the audience. Like Portuguese fado, Hawaiian slack key guitar, by its very nature, is soulful, sweet, warm, and a bit sad, a notion that dutifully mirrors that of its protagonist, played by George Clooney, who portrays a father attempting to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife falls into a coma after a boating accident. Highly listenable and extremely likable, it`s a soundtrack that feels loved, much like the Italian folk/Louis Prima-heavy soundtrack to Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott`s 1996 period comedy-drama Big Night, and as an introduction to traditional Hawaiian music, it`s almost indispensable. ~ James Christopher Monger

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha
2. Kalena Kai
3. Hi`ilawe
4. `Ulili E
5. Ka Loke - (featuring Dennis Pavao)
6. Auwe
7. Leahi
8. Hawaiian Skies
9. He`eia
10. `Imi Au Ia `Oe
11. Kaua`i Beauty
12. Hi`ilawe
13. Wai O Ke Aniani
14. Paka Ua
15. Hapuna Sunset
16. Deep in an Ancient Hawaiian Forest
17. Mom
18. Ka Mele Oku`u Pu`uwai

Album Information

Release Date:

11/15/2011

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Film Composers

Label:

Masterworks

Catalog Number:

98456

Original Release Year:

2011

# of Discs:

1

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

65 : 42

Guest Artist:

Dennis Pavao

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