Search - Graeme Revell, Various Artists :: Open Water

Thoughtful, Insightful, Creative, Collaborative Soundtrack.

A. Palacio | New York | 12/15/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Wonderful, though almost too-brief, selection of a-cappella and band recordings spanning 30 years of traditional, folk and contemporary music from the West Indies included along with the film score. If you enjoyed the music found in the motion picture, you will not be disappointed. This is not simply the score by Graeme Revell if that was your concern. If you have a taste for New Orleans, as well you will not be let down.



You will hear the beautiful a-cappella sounds of The Pupils of The Adi Cokabau; the gospel of the Swain Family; the guitar Folk of Joseph Spence; something to dance to, something to sing-along to, and many emotions to ponder.



The motion picture itself was filmed quite well in my opinion, one that few appear to share. One can not dispute however, that the music heard throughout is weaved well within the images on screen and provide several memorable highlights. This leaves us with a thoughtful, insightful, and creative, collaborative soundtrack worthy of repeated listening."

A Gateway Album

Bernie Hackensaw | Los Angeles, CA USA | 03/17/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I don't leave many reviews but this soundtrack deserves a better review than the one it's got. Ignoring the score, every song on this album is singular and incredibly compelling. It's really turned me on to Calypso and for that I'll be forever grateful.



Great boat music...though if you see the movie you probably won't want to get on a boat anytime soon."