He Got Game: The Music of Aaron Copland (Motion Picture Soundtrack) |  | Creators: Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra of London
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 187120
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.9 x 0.5
UPC: 074646059326
EAN: 0007464605932
ASIN: B0000062E0
Release Date: April 21, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | John Henry | | • | Appalachian Spring: Very Slowly | | • | Appalachian Spring: Calm and Flowing Shaker Melody: Simple Gifts | | • | Appalachian Spring: Moderato Coda | | • | Hoedown [From Rodeo] | | • | Lincoln Portrait [Without Narration] | | • | Interlude [Music for the Theatre] | | • | Fanfare for the Common Man | | • | Pas de Trois [From Dance Panels] | | • | Letter from Home | | • | Grovers Corner [From Our Town] | | • | The Open Prarie | | • | The Open Prarie Again |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Director Spike Lee states, "When I listen to Aaron Copland's music, I hear America, and basketball is America." That may be far-fetched for those who saw Lee's film, especially when the only other music in the film was that of Public Enemy. On its own, though, this album is a welcome "greatest hits" collection of Copland's Americana. The CD and the movie start off with John Henry, a slow-building, beguiling melody that works effortlessly with Lee's montage of basketball images. More spirited numbers such as "Hoe-Down" from Rodeo and Fanfare for the Common Man are also featured on the soundtrack. Unlike many Copland compilation CDs, this collection features abridged selections, allowing for more variety of source material: symphonies, soundtracks from movies (Of Mice and Men, Our Town), and ballets. Maybe not the CD for the purist, but a welcome first album for those who were introduced to Copland's music by the film. At over 60 minutes, it's a worthwhile investment. --Doug Thomas
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| Customer Reviews:
Best Soundtrack Ever August 15, 2009
Eric G. Bakke (Seattle, WA United States)
Other than Denzel Washington's performance, the movie is horrible, 1 star quality. However, the film score is amazing. This movie introduced me to Aaron Copland and I was blown away. Spike Lee does a fantastic job incorporating Copland's music into the film, without it I would of walked out of the theatre. The film is worth watching only to hear Coplands music in the backdrop.
 not the best February 24, 2009
LadyofArgonne (so ca USA)
i was looking for a copland compilation. not the best i've heard. plus i don't like spike lee and he doesn't like me either.
Love it! March 3, 2007
Steven Hunt (oklahoma city, ok)
Copland is awesome and Spike Lee has an amazing ability to find the perfect music for everything he does. Get this cd! Legitimate 5 stars!
Beautiful Music September 25, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Music of Aaron Copleand is timeless and purely Amerian. Thus, it is the best choice to be in a movie about basketball, one of America's favorite sports. This collection of Aaron Copland's music introduced me to this great composer and is a perfect start for new classical listeners. SUperb.
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