Legacy Records presents the release of The War soundtrack in stores now in conjunction with the television premiere of the PBS documentary, The War on September 23rd! I have all four CDs available for review and giveaway, audio streams, a trailer, and other assets (album art and press releases) below.
The most eagerly awaited television event of the fall season premieres September 23rd on PBS, when The War, a Ken Burns film, begins its seven-part airing. In conjunction with the series, THE WAR soundtrack album will arrive in stores September 11th on Legacy Recordings, a division of
Sony BMG Music EntertainÂment.
The War tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. The series explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history, and demonstrates that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
Music is an integral element in the success of the award-winning documentary films produced and directed by Ken Burns, and three of his most recent projects have been accompanied by soundtrack albums released by Legacy Recordings: JAZZ (2001, certified multi-platinum), Mark Twain (2001), and Horatio’s Drive (2003).
Every musical track has been selected to underscore events or themes in the film. There is an eclectic mix of vintage era jazz (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Nat 'King’ Cole), popular singers (Kay Starr, Bing Crosby with guitarist Les Paul), classical works by composers Aaron Copland, Sir William Walton, and modernist Arvo Part, and evocative performances by Edgar Meyer (and friends) and Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble.
On the same date as the release of THE WAR soundtrack album, Legacy will also issue three companion collections:
Sentimental Journey: Hits From The Second World War I’m Beginning To See The Light: Dance Hits From The Second World War
Songs Without Words: Classical Music From The War
The War soundtrack album and the three companion albums will be sold individually. They will also be packaged together in a special commemorative box set featuring a 24-page booklet essay by Ken Burns interspersed with 17 rare and moving images from the period, and a PBS Series Viewers Guide.
The War Trailer: Windows Media, Quicktime.
