Brassed Off

Label: RCA Victor
Release Year: 1996
Barcode: 902668757268
Country: UK & Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

"Brassed Off," a film that artfully combines drama with a touch of comedy, is set against the backdrop of the struggles faced by a coal mining community in England. The soundtrack of this film is especially noteworthy for its poignant and uplifting use of brass band music, a choice that deeply resonates with the film’s setting and themes.  

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band, one of the finest brass bands in the world, performed the soundtrack, which includes a mix of traditional brass band music and classical compositions. 

The music beautifully captures the spirit of the community, their resilience, and the emotional rollercoaster they experience. The score's highlight is perhaps the stirring rendition of Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez," which serves as a powerful emotional climax in the film. This piece, in particular, has been praised for the way it conveys deep loss and hope, mirroring the struggles of the characters. The soundtrack of "Brassed Off" is not just a collection of music; it's an integral part of the story, adding depth and empathy to the narrative.

Track Listing

1. Death Or Glory - 2:49
2. A Sad Old Day - 0:48
3. Floral Dance - 2:59
4. Aforementioned Essential Items - 0:32
5. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor - 4:04
6. Years Of Coal - 0:35
7. March Of The Cobblers - 3:09
8. There's More Important Things In Life - 1:47
9. Cross Of Honour - 2:14
10. Jerusalem - 2:23
11. Florentiner March - 4:47
12. Danny Boy - 3:07
13. We'll Find A Way - 3:25
14. Clog Dance - 2:40
15. Colonel Bogey - 3:15
16. All Things Bright And Beautiful - 2:04
17. William Tell Overture - 3:23
18. Honest Decent Human Beings - 1:37
19. Pomp And Circumstance - 3:19

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