The Piano [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Michael Nyman

Overview

Six original compositions for solo piano, by Michael Nyman, from the award winning film by Jane Campion. English composer Michael Nyman has developed into one of the most popular, if not important, composers of film music, and his film score for the 1992 film The Piano is without doubt the most famous and familiar of his compositions. The tone of Campion's film is perfectly emphasised by Nyman's style and though much here is beautiful and rich, it is a haunting and foreboding sound picture that reflects the greys of sea, sky and spirit.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/2008
Label:	Mn Records / Nyman
UPC:	5060099970054

Tracks

1. The Piano/The Heart Asks Pleasure First
2. The Piano/To the Edge of the Earth
3. The Piano/A Wild and Distant Shore
4. The Piano/The Promise
5. The Piano/Here to There
6. The Piano/Big My Secret
7. The Piano/Silver-Fingered Fling
8. The Piano/Lost and Found
9. The Piano/The Embrace
10. The Piano/The Mood That Passes Through You
11. The Piano/All Imperfect Things
12. The Piano/The Wounded
13. The Piano/Dreams of a Journey
14. The Piano/The Heart Asks Pleasure First/The Promise

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Nyman   Primary Artist,Conductor,Ensemble,Director,Piano
Muenchner Philharmoniker   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
John Harle   Sax (Soprano),Sax (Alto)
Michael Nyman Band   Ensemble
Andy Findon   Sax (Baritone),Flute (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Flute
David Roach   Sax (Soprano),Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Michael Nyman   Composer,Photography,Liner Notes,Producer
Jamie Luker   Assistant Engineer
Malcolm Luker   Executive Engineer,Engineer
Grant Matthews   Photography,Photography
Dave McKean   Design
Declan Colgan   Producer
Russell Mills   Design
Austin Ince   Recording,Editing,Mixing
Michael Webster   Design
Michael J. Dutton   Engineer
Peter Mew   Mastering
Simon Heyworth   Remastering
Muenchner Philharmoniker   Performer