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by: Elliot Goldenthal, Mexican Traditional, Luis Arcaraz Torras, Luis Mars, Harvey Estrin, Jamey Haddad, Valerie Naranjo, Bill Ruyle, Bruce Williamson

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Average Rating: Rating: - Outstanding The singing of the 82-year old Costa Rican / Mexican singer Chavela Vargas was a true revelation - both 'Paloma Negra' and 'La Lllorona' are exquisitely rendered. Chavela had been a part of the lives of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and is shown singing towards the end of the film. Great soundtrack overall - the theme music (tracks 2, 15) is beautiful. Rating: - Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful I suppose that I've given myself away with that title. This is an amazing collection of artists and music. The original music by Elliot Goldenthal is so fantastic. My favorite track is Paloma Negra...Chavela Vargas is heartwrenching in this sad but lovely song that completely represents Frida's love for Diego. As for Elliot Goldenthals explanation of Mexican music..."Mexican music can not be generalised...there is a certain harmonic fingerprint..and a proud avoidance of over-complex harmonies. Song is everywhere in Mexico, you sing and are sung to and you are expected to sing. Mexico is singing." He has hit it right on the money and I agree with him completely. Bravo to everyone involved in this film for their integrity with the Mexican history and the tragic tale of Frida Kahlo..in the telling via film and music. Rating: - Hypnotizing, beautiful and now, winner of a Golden Globe! Elliot Goldenthal, the scorer of movies such as "Heat" and "Titus," comes back with a brilliant blend of traditional Mexican and original latin music to go with one of the best movies of 2002: Julie Taymor's "Frida," which earned him a Golden Globe this year. The soundtrack as a whole is simply outstanding, yet it has some peak moments: Lila Downs' performances, most specifically the opening track, 'Benediction and Dream,' the sexy tango 'Alcoba Azul' and the theme that plays during the closing titles, 'Burn it blue' which she performs with Brazilian super-star, Caetano Veloso. Also the rendition of "La Llorona" by Chavela Vargas is outstanding. The tracks that are part of his score work are also outstanding, and reminded me a lot of the music from the album "Ronroco" by Argentinian composer and producer, Gustavo Santaolallas. All in all, a very eclectic and hypnotizingly beautiful soundtrack with supreme good taste.

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