ToTW 4/11/2010

Track of the Week: "The Gravel Road" by James Newton Howard, from The Village



While James Newton Howard can deliver on the grand, sweeping side of things (see Waterworld, Snow Falling on Cedars, etc.), he can also deliver soft and lyrical as well. The Village is a case in point: though featuring some eerie suspense and horror cues, it also has this lovely rolling violin theme played by Hilary Hahn. It's incredibly sweet and gentle, and a welcome relief from the more atmospheric music that peppers the album.

 - 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!