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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

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Label: Epic Soundtrax 
Release Year: 1994 
Barcode: 074646662120 
Country: USA 
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned) 
Score or Soundtrack: Hybrid
Composer: Thomas Newman

"The Shawshank Redemption," directed by Frank Darabont and released in 1994, is a powerful drama based on Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption." The story follows Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins, a banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Sentenced to life imprisonment at Shawshank State Penitentiary, Andy forms a close friendship with Ellis "Red" Redding, portrayed by Morgan Freeman, a long-term inmate known for procuring contraband. The film explores themes of hope, perseverance, and redemption as Andy subtly transforms the lives of his fellow inmates and the corrupt prison system over the course of decades. Notably, it culminates in a dramatic escape that underscores the narrative's underlying message of freedom and resilience against all odds.

The soundtrack of "The Shawshank Redemption," composed by Thomas Newman, plays a crucial role in underscoring the film's emotional and thematic elements. Newman's score is known for its subtlety and poignancy, using a mix of orchestral and ambient sounds to convey the stark realities of prison life and the underlying currents of hope. The music is minimalist yet evocative, with tracks like "Brooks Was Here" and "Suds on the Roof" capturing moments of introspection and quiet triumph. The film also features classical pieces, such as Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," which marks a pivotal scene where Andy defies the prison's oppressive atmosphere. The soundtrack enhances the film's narrative, enriching its exploration of human spirit and the quest for freedom.

Track Listing:

  1. May -1:33
  2. Shawshank Prison (Stoic Theme) - 1:53
  3. New Fish - 1:50
  4. Rock Hammer - 1:51
  5. An Inch of His Life - 2:48
  6. If I Didn't Care by The Ink Spots - 3:03
  7. Brooks Was Here - 5:06
  8. His Judgement Cometh - 2:00
  9. Suds on the Roof - 1:36
  10. Workfield - 1:10
  11. Shawshank Redemption - 4:26
  12. Lovesick Blues by Hank Williams - 2:42
  13. Elmo Blatch - 1:08
  14. Sisters - 1:18
  15. Zihuatanejo - 4:43
  16. The Marriage of Figaro: "Duettino - Sull'aria" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 3:32
  17. Lovely Raquel - 1:55
  18. And That Right Soon - 1:08
  19. Compass and Guns - 3:53
  20. So Was Red - 2:44
  21. End Title - 4:05

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