ToTW 6/13/2010

Track of the Week: "Angels in America (Main Title)" by Thomas Newman, from Angels in America



Newman's signeture plinkety style and plaintive oboe line serve these main titles well, giving a sense of sadness that's in line with the work as a whole. Normally his eclectic percussion is along the lightly kooky side, think a toned down Elfman or Goldenthal trying to write listenable tunes (zing!), but it's innate gentleness is another point in it's favor. Newman's work may not be my kind of high energy, but it has a pensive quality that I really enjoy.

 - 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!