Sense and Sensibility

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Patrick Doyle eats classic literature adaptations for breakfast. The talented Scots composer was clearly born to write for this medium after his many Shakespearean collaborations for Kenneth Brannagh. His first dip into the world of Jane Austen is as much a joy as any of those. The two songs opening and closing the disc immediately make it an essential. Soprano Jane Eaglen's performances of "Weep You No More Sad Fountains" and "The Dreame" are light years from that of Kate Winslet on film, though. Elsewhere the evocation of the English countryside seems effortless on Doyle's part. He does it with a little wit and a lot of tempered romantic sentiment, thankfully preventing his portrayal from tipping into either classical or farmyard cliché. His overall theme for the crossed love lines (nicely presented in "Devonshire") is yet another fabulous string piece to add to his concert repertoire. It may not quite be the album to ensure you swoon into the arms of your most-dreamed-of desirable, but it certainly made it possible for Ang Lee's superbly cast ensemble. I--Paul Tonks/I

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Customer reviews

review by: Taz8661 date: 2009-05-22 rating:
My Father's Favourite
I bought this CD as I loved the music Marianne played, "my father's favourite". The only thing is, on the CD it has a full orchestra and I have come to realise I actually love the piano on it's own. Still lovely though.

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review by: date: 2009-02-07 rating:
Sense and Sensibility CD
Pat Boyle's musical talent is food for the soul.It spans an exceptionally wide range of tastes, interests and indeed decades.I particularly enjoy reading the insights into, the germination of his pieces.Having received no training in music whatsoever,I find he tutors me,gifts me with insight.The fruits of his dedication and openness are a wider audience of appreciation of his deeply moving music.Sense and Sensibility - Original Soundtrack

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review by: date: 2007-09-24 rating:
Just delicious
I know I am just echoing previous reviews, but this is a delicious soundtrack. Patrick Doyle is such a gifted and sensitive composer, adding depth and richness to films without detracting from the visual drama. Like other people, I found Jane Eaglen's version beautiful, but ultimately too rich for the musical genre. Such a pity that Kate Winslett's pure rendition was not captured for this recording.

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review by: date: 2005-07-06 rating:
Vocal Sublimity
I have been compelled to write this review as a reply to those who say that Jane Eaglen's voice does not sit right on this compact disc. Miss Eaglen's voice is the icing on what is already an absolutely delightful and well produced cake. Patrick Doyle's music is stunning and is made even more stunning by the slightly ethereal voice of Jane Eaglen. In her last song 'The Dreame' she represents and older, more mature Marianne. Those who do not see this are missing the point. A brilliant disc.


review by: date: 2005-07-06 rating:
Vocal Sublimity
I have been compelled to write this review as a reply to those who say that Jane Eaglen's voice does not sit right on this compact disc. Miss Eaglen's voice is the icing on what is already an absolutely delightful and well produced cake. Patrick Doyle's music is stunning and is made even more stunning by the slightly ethereal voice of Jane Eaglen. In her last song 'The Dreame' she represents and older, more mature Marianne. Those who do not see this are missing the point. A brilliant disc.

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