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Out of Africa

Out of Africa

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Label: MCA Records
Released: 1985
Barcode: 008811909222
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: John Barry

"Out of Africa" is a romantic drama film released in 1985, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Based on the autobiographical book by Isak Dinesen (a pseudonym for the Danish author Karen Blixen), the film is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of Karen Blixen, who moves to colonial Kenya to join her husband and run a coffee plantation. 

The film explores her struggles with her failing marriage, the management of the plantation, and her evolving relationship with the enigmatic big-game hunter Denys Finch Hatton, played by Redford. The narrative is marked by breathtaking African landscapes and themes of love, loss, and Blixen's deep connection with the land and the people of Kenya. It is a story of personal growth, resilience, and the complexity of human relationships, set against the backdrop of significant historical changes.

The score of "Out of Africa" is composed by John Barry, renowned for his work in composing film music, including several James Bond movies. The score is celebrated for its lush, sweeping orchestral arrangements that evoke the vast beauty and majesty of the African landscape. 

The main theme is particularly famous, featuring a memorable and romantic melody that captures the essence of the film's epic, yet intimate, narrative. Barry's music is integral to the film's emotional depth and helps to underscore the story's themes of love, adventure, and nostalgia. The score received critical acclaim, contributing significantly to the film's atmosphere and emotional impact, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1986.

Track Listing

  1. Main Title
  2. I'm Better At Hello
  3. Have You Got A Story For Me?
  4. Concerto For Clarinet
  5. Safari
  6. Karen's Journey/Siyawe
  7. Flying Over Africa
  8. I Had A Compass From Deny's
  9. Alone On The Farm
  10. Let The Rest Of The World Go By
  11. If I Know A Song Of Africa
  12. End Title
  13. The Music Of Goodbye

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