An Education | 
| Artist: Various Artists
Label: Decca Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,689
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001341502
UPC: 602527082240
EAN: 0602527082240
ASIN: B002LIMN2M
Release Date: October 6, 2009
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| Tracks:
| • | You Got Me Wrapped Around Your Little Finger | | • | On the Rebound | | • | Sous le Ciel de Paris | | • | Comin' Home Baby | | • | Teen Scene | | • | Tell the Truth | | • | Sweet Nothin's | | • | Maybe Tomorrow | | • | Dave and Jenny | | • | Sur Les Quais du Vieux Paris | | • | Theme from "A Summer Place" | | • | A Sunday Kind of Love | | • | Since I Fell for You | | • | Waltz in the Street | | • | Smoke Without Fire | | • | Your Heart Is as Black as Night Bonus Track | | • | An Education | | • | The Letters | | • | Jenny's Theme | | • | J'Ai Deux Amours |
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Album Description
The Education score is by Paul Englishby. It features 'Smoke Without Fire' performed by Duffy 'Your Heart Is As Black As Night' performed by Melody Gardot and 'J'ai Deux Amours' performed by Madeleine Peyroux. The movie is set in 1960s London, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is a bright 17 year old preparing to go to Oxford. After she meets a much older man (Peter Saarsgard) who smoothly romances her with flattery, stories and weekends in Paris, Jenny abandons her University plans, to the horror and consternation of her hard working father (Alfred Molina) and a teacher (Emma Thompson). Jenny must come of age and decide what is her real education. Soundtrack is by noted composer Paul Englishby (Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day) and includes recognizable 60s pop songs performed by Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Juliette Greco and Percy Faith. Duffy will perform a new song written exclusively for this film. An Education is based on the novel by Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About A Boy) and is directed by Lone Scherfig. An Education received critical acclaim this past year when it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, as well as at the Berlin Film Festival. It opens in the U.S. on October 9 followed by releases in Europe and Australia.
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 Great movie with great music November 14, 2009
John Stodder (livin' just enough)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Hey, Amazon! "An Education" is not based on a novel by Nick Hornby. It's a screenplay by Nick Hornby based on a memoir -- a factual story, not a novel -- by the writer Lynn Barber. Moreover, Jenny's abandonment of her university plans is NOT meant with consternation by her father. I won't spoil the movie by saying what his reaction is, but your summary is incorrect on a pretty crucial plot point.
I didn't own the CD when I first wrote the review, but I bought it for my wife and it is extremely enjoyable. (So this is a revision.) The original soundtrack material reflects the moody disquiet that underlies the story, and the period music is wonderful, especially the opening theme, a Floyd Cramer instrumental. You will also enjoy Mel Torme, Ray Charles, Vince Guaraldi, Madeleine Peyroux and the new song by Duffy that runs over the credits. It's the kind of pop music that probably dominated the airwaves in London in the years just prior to the Liverpool explosion -- decidedly mature, as the main character hopes to be, rather than a celebration of brash youth, which is what the Beatles represented. This was when cool equalled jazz and chansons en Francais. Very strong.
A Charmer for all Ages January 22, 2010
cindy l (marlboro, ny United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the best soundtrack albums I've ever purchased. It's a combination of smart retro with a French vibe. I like it, my 25 year old daughter likes it, and my 15 year old god-daughter likes it. Something for everyone!
Great Movie Soundtrack from "An Education" set in the early 60's December 24, 2009
M. A. Deere
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This soundtrack is a great snapshot of early 60's music. (pre-British Invasion) I bought the soundtrack so that I could get the song by Duffy "Smoke Without Fire" which she wrote for this movie, but all the cuts are worth listening to over and over.
Great Soundtrack March 15, 2010
jtfreelancer (Tucson, AZ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well the movie really made my skin crawl, but the soundtrack is phenomenal. An excellent selection of songs and vocal artists.
The best movie soundtrack of 09 February 20, 2010
Michael H. Williams (Minneapolis, MN United States)
If you like the '60's genre music, you will love this soundtrack. It has amazing range and keeps you interested throughout the entire 20 songs. A must buy.
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