The Practical Magic Original Soundtrack is a compilation of songs that perfectly capture the whimsical and enchanting atmosphere of the beloved film. Released in 1998, the soundtrack features an eclectic mix of artists, including Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, Faith Hill, and Joni Mitchell. One of the standout tracks on the album is the hauntingly beautiful "Amas Veritas" by Alan Silvestri, which serves as the film's main theme. The song's ethereal vocals and delicate piano melody evoke a sense of magic and mystery, perfectly setting the tone for the story that unfolds onscreen. Stevie Nicks's "If You Ever Did Believe" is another standout song on the soundtrack. Nicks's signature raspy voice and poetic lyrics create a sense of longing and yearning that encapsulates the film's themes of love and fate.
She searched the shores by day and night, a vain attempt to make things right.
And then one early morning dawn, she was found her spirit gone.
All summer long small children played in the swimming pool watched over by Life Guards as older kids swam in the lake, young lovers could be seen walking along the sandy beach in the summer sun. Early one summer morning; the park was cordoned off by police, the police were tight lipped about what happened and rumours began to run like wild fire; someone died in the park.
Nicks's signature raspy voice and poetic lyrics create a sense of longing and yearning that encapsulates the film's themes of love and fate. The song perfectly captures the essence of the film and is a favorite among fans. Other notable songs on the soundtrack include "Put the Lime in the Coconut" by Harry Nilsson, a light-hearted and fun tune that highlights the film's quirky nature, and "Crystal" by Stevie Nicks, a hauntingly beautiful song that further enhances the magical atmosphere of the film.
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D TS-HD Master Audio English 1636 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1636 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit)
Commentary:
Dolby Digital Audio English 256 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 256 kbps )
• Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Historian Chris Alexander
• Trailers (Invisible Invaders - 2:00, The Monster That Challenged The World - 1:35)
Description: Entombed for eons and turned to stone. the Volcano Man of 2,000 years ago stalks the earth to claim his woman! A team of archeologists, led by Dr. Paul Mallon (Richard Anderson, TV s The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman) excavates a perfectly preserved faceless man of stone encased in lava from a site at ancient Pompeii. Mallon begins to piece together the history and identity of the stone figure, he uncovers the story of Quintillus Aurelius, an Etruscan gladiator-slave who was tortured and sentenced to death for daring to love a noblewoman, but the eruption of the Vesuvius Volcano destroyed the city and buried the jailed Quintilus Aurelius. But when dead bodies with smashed skulls begin to pile up, not only do the scientists believe that the faceless man is still alive, but bent to carrying out his final wish, rescuing his beloved - reincarnated as Tina Enright (Elaine Edwards, The Bat), Mallon's fianc�e. Directed by cult-great Edward L. Cahn (It! The Terror from Beyond Space).
On its face, Curse of the Faceless Man is a retelling of The Mummy, incorporating elements familiar from both the Karloff film and from one or more of the Lon Chaney Jr. B-movie entries from the early to mid-'40s. Screenwriter Jerome Bixby, however, has added enough creepy details and personality to the characters to give this film an immediacy that The Mummy movies mostly lacked. We know far more about the city of Pompeii and the way its people lived and died than we do about religious rituals in ancient Egypt, and Bixby employs the richer, more detailed picture that he can draw from this material to great effect. Additionally, director Edward L. Cahn who also helmed the companion feature with which Curse of the Faceless Man was released, It! The Terror from Beyond Space , which was also written by Bixby paced the movie for just the right level of suspense, and got convincing performances out of his cast. Gerald Fried's music, especially the twisting suspense theme accompanying Quintilus' awakening and wanderings, keeps the tension high, and the costuming and special effects make the picture work far better than its budget or its reputation would lead one to expect. (The frozen stone figure of Quintilus later reappeared in United Artists' Invisible Invaders, also directed by Cahn and sharing the same production designer, representing a captured and immobilized alien.).
Archeologists excavating the ruins of Pompeii discover what seems to be a perfectly preserved human figure, encased in lava. A scientific team led by Dr. Paul Mallon (Richard Anderson) begins to piece together the history and identity of the stone figure. Using surviving records from the city and the location where the figure was found as a starting point, the archeologists uncover the story of Quintilus, an Etruscan gladiator-slave who was tortured and sentenced to death for daring to love a noblewoman. He vowed to kill anyone who kept him from the woman he loved, and was in the process of being executed when the eruption of Vesuvius destroyed the city and buried Quintilus in molten lava. Their research takes on tremendous urgency when evidence -- in the form of a rising number of dead bodies -- begins to show that Quintilus may not only still be alive, in some impossible-to-fathom manner, but bent on carrying out his final wish, of rescuing and escaping with his beloved, and that the woman he loved has been reincarnated, in some manner, in the person of Mallon's fianc�e.
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The single-layered Kino Lorber Blu-ray of Curse of the Faceless Man is about what you might expect in 1080P - even occasionally a notch higher. My only minor issue is that the visuals are fairly inconsistent - at times looking hazier and then extremely crisp in the 1.85:1 frame. More the source than the transfer. The HD rendered contrast accentuates the appealing shadows and lighting (cinematography by Kenneth Peach). The source is clean, and I noticed no predominant noise - not even in the darker night sequences. This Blu-ray gave me a very watchable, and pleasurable, viewing in regards to the picture quality.
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It’s the first day of fall and she is found sitting on a bench over looking the lake, still, cold, and pale. The police came and the park closed for several days as the police investigated her death. Some say she died of a broken heart others say she was taken by the ones that took her daughter, no one knows for sure.
The Practical Magic Original Soundtrack is a delightful collection of songs that transport listeners to the world of the film. Each song contributes to the overall atmosphere and storytelling, making it an essential part of the movie experience. Whether you are a fan of the film or simply in search of enchanting and mystical music, this soundtrack is sure to captivate and delight..
Reviews for "Captivating Coven: The Music that Sets the Scene in Practical Magic"
1. Lisa - 2 out of 5 stars
I found the Practical Magic Original Soundtrack to be quite disappointing. While the movie itself is a magical and whimsical experience, the soundtrack failed to capture that essence. The songs felt generic and unmemorable, and I found myself skipping through most of them. I was hoping for enchanting melodies that would transport me back to the beautiful world of Practical Magic, but unfortunately, this soundtrack fell short.
2. John - 1 out of 5 stars
I was highly disappointed with the Practical Magic Original Soundtrack. It felt like a jumbled mix of uninspired songs that did not add anything to the movie or enhance the overall experience. The music lacked depth and failed to evoke any emotions within me. I expected a soundtrack that would transport me into the enchanting world of the movie, but instead, I was left feeling indifferent. I would not recommend this soundtrack to anyone seeking a magical and immersive musical experience.
3. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars
The Practical Magic Original Soundtrack was a letdown for me. The songs did not resonate with the mood or theme of the movie. It seemed like a mishmash of random tracks that did not mesh well together. None of the songs stood out or left a lasting impression. Overall, I found the soundtrack to be forgettable and lacking the magical charm that the movie possessed. I was hoping for a captivating auditory experience, but sadly, this soundtrack fell short of my expectations.
4. Brian - 1 out of 5 stars
I found the Practical Magic Original Soundtrack to be underwhelming and forgettable. The music felt generic and uninspired, and I struggled to connect with any of the songs. I was expecting a captivating and enchanting soundtrack that would transport me to the mystical world of the movie, but instead, I was left feeling detached and uninterested. The lack of memorable melodies and captivating arrangements made this soundtrack a disappointment for me.