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Happy Endings | 
 enlarge | Artist: Original Soundtrack
Label: Commotion
Category: Music
Buy New: $8.98
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 122948
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 186961001024
EAN: 0186961001024
ASIN: B0009UC7CU
Release Date: August 2, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Tropics of Love by Black Heart Procession | | • | Glimpse by Calexico | | • | How Lucky Am I by Maggie Gyllenhaal | | • | Over Your Shoulder by Calexico | | • | I Can't Wait by Maggie Gyllenhaal | | • | Smokescreen by Greyboy | | • | Old Man Waltz by Calexico | | • | Just The Way You Are by Maggie Gyllenhaal |
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Album Description
The multi-talented Maggie Gyllenhaal makes her recording debut with several outstanding performances alongside tracks from Calexico for award-winning writer-director Don Roos' quirky new film HAPPY ENDINGS. The release also features songs by Greyboy and the Black Heart Procession. As intertwining storylines weave the lives of assorted characters together throughout the film, this eclectic line-up of music sets the stage for each story. Maggie Gyllenhaal, who also stars in HAPPY ENDINGS, sings three songs on the soundtrack including Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" plus two original tunes. Gyllenhaal's breakthrough performance in the provocative, controversial film SECRETARY earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, and put her on the map as a gifted and acclaimed talent. Since then, she has appeared a number of films including ADAPTATION, CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND and MONA LISA SMILE, as well as the Tony Kushner play Homebody/Kabul. Tucson, Arizona-based Calexico's musical roots are planted in Southwestern American and Mexican culture, and soak up influence through the Americas, Africa and around the world. Since 1996, their mellow, desert-rock sounds have found a growing fanbase, and collaborations include work with musicians such as Richard Buckner, Lisa Germano, Vic Chesnutt, Neko Case and Victoria Williams.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Review of Happy Endings August 4, 2008
I was disappointed with the cd because it has only half the number of songs in the movie :(
 disappointed December 8, 2007
I really loved this movie and a big reason was the music. I was going to buy this cd but then noticed my favorite song wasn't included so I didnt. "You are the Same" was the best and I cant find it anywhere.
Introducing Maggie Gyllenhaal... September 12, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, 'Tropics of Love' is a pretty decent track but we can all admit that the real draw to this very short soundtrack is the inclusion of three songs sung by Maggie Gyllenhaal, two originals as well as her haunting rendition of Billy Joel's 'Just the Way you Are'. My personal favorite is 'I Can't Wait' but 'How Lucky am I' is also a great track. I still can't believe that the acadamy didn't swallow up these tracks for their 'Best Original SOng' catagory last year. My only regret is that this CD is so short. With only eight tracks it leaves you a bit wanting...like I don't know, maybe another Maggie song!
Has a style, not enough polish... June 23, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoy the flow of the CD, the pieces fit well together. My only complaint, as minor as it may be, was I wanted more from Maggie's songs. The band was very sparse and muted behind her, and it made me struggle to enjoy swaying to the rhythm. If those three tracks had been recorded/mixed a bit better, I'd give this CD a 5. Very unique and fresh. I'd love to hear Maggie sing again.
Really fantastic May 3, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Maggie Gyllenhaal deserves to have her own solo album. She may not have the best voice around, but she infuses her lyric readings with a raw kinetic passion reminiscent of a young Patti Smith. Her rendition of "How Lucky Am I" is truly haunting. The album is a wonderful companion piece to the underrated film from which the music is culled.
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