The Postman (Il Postino): Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack (1994 Film)
I really appreciated the idea of matching poetry with music. Hearing the well-known personalities (from STing to Madonna to Julia Roberts) read Neruda's poems adds an extra level of enjoyment to the listening pleasure. --Reviewer: kramerizio from Austin, TX United States
Certain types of music evoke such powerful images of a specific time and place that the two are married forever; one doesn't exist without the other. The soundtrack to Il Postino is just such a CD. Every time I hear the second half of the disc, I'm reminded of crystal waters, seaside cliffs stippled with whitewashed houses, cobblestone streets, and the promise of a life that is unadorned. Readings of Pablo Neruda's romantic poetry by famous personalities lend a sort of beatnik edge to the soundtrack, but it's the second half that's really magical. Good music makes you forget your troubles, great music transports you. Whether you've seen the film or not, this CD will take you there. --: Jack Aiello from Bronx, New York United States
The Purity of Romantic Love
Have you ever listened to a CD that sent you off into blissful place of peaceful solitude? Then you will love the simple, yet astonishingly beautiful songs and poetic lyrics of this haunting soundtrack. Like discovering a quaint village frozen in time, the music and poetry will lift your spirits to a place of magical beauty, where love and romance reign eternal for those fortunate enough to taste its tender fruits. --Reviewer: Valiant from Bend, OR United States
