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John Adams

John Adams

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Creators: Rob Lane, Joseph Vitarelli
Label: Varese Sarabande
Category: Music

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 17 reviews
Sales Rank: 1750

Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 066893
UPC: 030206689327
EAN: 0030206689327
ASIN: B0016AK0NA

Release Date: April 22, 2008
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Tracks:

  • Opening Titles (2:44)
  • Street Shanty / Finding Palmes (1:25)
  • Abigail (1:36)
  • Tarred & Feathered (2:20)
  • Leaving For Philadelphia (2:20)
  • Facing Defeat (2:56)
  • The Militia Passes By (2:48)
  • The Declaration Of Independence (6:05)
  • John and Abigail (1:12)
  • John Says Goodbye (3:26)
  • Battle at Sea (5:30)
  • No Letters (1:32)
  • Abigail in Paris (1:55)
  • The Villa (3:43)
  • Dressed for the Opera (1:09)
  • Hot Air Balloon (:51)
  • Meeting with the King (1:49)
  • The Oath (1:21)
  • First President (1:07)
  • Adams In The Cold (2:51)
  • Dissatisfaction (2:45)
  • Adams Resigns (2:08)
  • Wall of Strength (1:43)
  • Searching for Charles (1:44)
  • Abigail Leaves Farm (1:03)
  • Our Son Is Dead (3:20)
  • The White House (3:04)
  • Abigail Dies (5:00)
  • Letter To Jefferson (3:52)
  • Farewell to Adams (5:11)

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  • The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams

Editorial Reviews:

Album Description
Starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, executive produced by Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and directed by Emmy-winner Tom Hooper, JOHN ADAMS is a seven-part epic miniseries event that explores American history through the eyes of one of the greatest of the founding fathers, John Adams (Giamatti), a fiercely independent spirit whose unwavering vision steered America through a tumultuous period.

Based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the miniseries is produced for HBO Films by Playtone.


Customer Reviews:   Read 12 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars A Stirring, Emotional Score   September 30, 2008
After watching the excellent miniseries JOHN ADAMS on DVD, I knew I had to purchase the soundtrack. Rob Lane and Joseph Vitarelli have crafted a musical score for the film that packs the emotional power that was so much a part of David McCullough's book. From the patriotic "Opening Titles," a martial piece that somehow manages to convey that the drama it introduces is one of flesh and blood human beings, not wooden soldiers led by marble statues, to the soulful "Farewell to Adams," played in the film as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson lay dying on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the music proves itself as important a part of the overall quality of the film as the fine performances of the cast. Also notable are "John Says Goodbye" and "The Villa," which evoke the music of the period. I often listen to this disc in my workshop, which is perhaps the highest compliment I can pay to any piece of music.


1 out of 5 stars Main title track flawed   August 28, 2008
Be warned that the mixing for the title track on the CD isn't the same as what you here in the show.


5 out of 5 stars Music for John Adams - the Movie - Stands on It's Own and More   August 11, 2008
This sound track the work of composers Rob Lane and Joseph Vitarelli really evoke the emotions of the era and the people in their works.

Their work complements the efforts of David McCullough through his book and the people in the production of the movie, the actors, the cinematographers and all the others including Tom Hanks and the others in making of this series for which the soundtrack was created. John Adams (HBO Miniseries)

The music truly honors and complements the Founding Fathers, Founding Mothers and Founding Children for the sacrifices they made. Not only does the music accomplish these things, but it truly stands on its own.



5 out of 5 stars every american should watch and listen to this movie.   August 6, 2008
This was the best movie I've seen in a long time,ever since I saw The World's Fastest Indian, another good movie that movie critics missed. If it wasn't for John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, we'd probably still be a British Colony. This country needs a 21st Century John Adams or Thomas Jefferson to lead this country, this country has no leadership. Excellent movie, thank God for John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Have a box of kleenex ready for the last chapter. 5 star movie.


5 out of 5 stars Inspiring, Pensive. Melancholy. Superb.   July 30, 2008
The John Adams soundtrack is, in many ways as mercurial as the moods of the man portrayed in the HBO series. The tracks include inspirational, quick paced pieces leaving the listener determined. Many others offer a mix of variations on classical works (Schubert, Piano Trio in E-Flat), to slow-paced, quiet, meditative pieces for thoughtful contemplation or as background to a good book or a lazy afternoon. Lane and Vitarelli have put together an original score, and the Hollywood Studio Symphony's execution does it considerable justice. While not getting what I expected, I was nevertheless enthralled and pleased with the surprises. You will be too.

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