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Alberto Iglesias
The Kite Runner
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks

Track Listings (21) - Disc #1
1. Opening Titles
2. The The Call, Kabul 1978
3. The He Hates Me
4. The Kite Shop
5. The Sin
6. Tanha Shudam Tanha, song - Alberto Iglesias, Zahir, Ahmad
7. The Kite Tournament
8. The Hassan Theme
9. Az Man Begurezed, song - Alberto Iglesias, Zahir, Ahmad
10. The Plant The Watch
11. The Russians Invade
12. The The Truth
13. Omaid e Man, song - Alberto Iglesias, Aman, Ehsan
14. The Fule Tanker
15. The End Phone Call
16. The The Stadium
17. The Escape
18. Dukhtare Darya, song - Alberto Iglesias, Aman, Ehsan
19. The Fly A Kite
20. The Reading The Letter
21. Supplication, song - Alberto Iglesias, Kherigi, Bara

CD Details

All Artists: Alberto Iglesias
Title: The Kite Runner
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 11/20/2007
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 028947773337, 0028947773337

Synopsis

Album Description

ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK THE KITE RUNNER ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY ALBERTO IGLESIAS Directed by Golden Globe® nominee Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball), THE KITE RUNNER is the epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy to the atrocities of the Taliban reign. This unforgettable story of redemption is based on the international, best-selling phenomena "The Kite Runner," by Afghan-American writer Khaled Hosseini. The soundtrack features original music written by Spanish composer Alberto Iglesias. The Academy® Award-nominated composer (The Constant Gardener) is also highly-acclaimed for a number of soundtracks he wrote for Academy® Award-winning director Pedro Almodovar's films, including Hable Con Ella. In addition to the original orchestral music by Iglesias, the soundtrack includes original songs by legendary 70s Afghan singer Ahmad Zahir, Ehsan Aman and the world-renowned British singer of Iranian-Azerbaijanian background Sami Yusuf. THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful movie that has all the necessary elements, including the compellingly beautiful soundtrack, that will make this a hit film as well as one of the best-selling soundtrack albums of the year. Paramount Vantage and DreamWorks Pictures present THE KITE RUNNER, opening November 2 in select theatres. The Edge soundtrack will be released on October 30.

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CD Reviews

Exotic and powerful

Jeri Sabo | New York | 01/18/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Kite Runner moved me to tears. I was always aware of the music sound track and had to have it. I have it three days after seeing the movie! It is a winner!!"

Beautiful music

Muhammad | 01/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this is now one of my favorate CDs it takes you to a deifferent world!"

Enchanting Middle Eastern inspired orchestral music

The Delite Rancher | Phoenix, Arizona | 07/23/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The soundtrack to "Kite Runner" is as compelling as the story. The score for Marc Forster's big screen adaptation is a synthesis of various styles. While the Western symphony orchestra is the primary vehicle, it is adorned with Middle Eastern and Asian esthetics. Composer Alberto Iglesias admits that the score does not play authentic Afghan music. Instead, Eastern flavored World Music is infused with regional elements like the Tablas from India and the Persian Santoor. While the Hollywood Studio Symphony may perform Iglesias' compositions, songs by Ahmad Zahir and Ehsan Aman contribute music by Afghanis. In a soundtrack that is dominated by serious acoustic music, Ahman Zahir's 'Tanha Shudam Tanha' adds a delightfully kitschy jam. A problem with orchestral soundtracks is that for everyday listening, listeners don't necessarily want to relive a story's panic stricken moments during the morning commute. As a musical postcard, the temperament to this soundtrack is unexpectedly even-keeled. It is surprising that 'Escape' is the only high-strung composition given the story's dark themes. Indeed, most of these compositions bring back whimsical memories of two friends playing with kites on a cobblestone street. Aside from the film, this music will appeal to anyone with an appreciation of Middle Eastern inspired orchestral music. For good reasons, this music was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. While bringing honor to Khaled Hosseini's book, "Kite Runner" is a soundtrack that stands on its own."