In Good Company

Performer: Original Soundtrack
Producer: Kathy Nelson; Kathy Nelson (Compilation)...
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Lyle Workman (guitar); Katie Kirkpatrick (harp); Eun Mee Ahn, David Ewart, Tom Vos, Gil Romero, Katia Popov, Robin Olson, Mark Sazer, Phillip Levy , Joel Deroin, Lily Chen, Franklyn D'Antonio, Tamara Hatwan, Razdan Kuyumjian, Horia Moroaica, Mark Robertson , Julie Rogers, Richard Altenbach, Bruce Dukov, Natalie Leggett, Sara Parkins, Roger Wilkie, Darius Campo, Josefina Vergara, Mario Diaz de Leon (violin); Shawn Mann, Victoria Miskolczy, Matt Nabours, Marlow Fisher, Matthew Funes, John Scanlon, Brian Dembow, Harry Shirinian, Andrew Duckles, Shanti Randall (viola); Paula Hochhalter, Tina Soule, David Mergen, Ira Glansbeek, Paula Feherenbach, Larry Corbett, Stephen Erdody, Cecilia Tsan (cello); Julie Long, Louise di Tullio (flute); Phillip OConnor, Ralph Williams (clarinet); Rick Baptist (trumpet); Paul Klintworth, Kristy Morrell, Steven Becknell, Rick Todd (French horn); Charles Loper, William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. , Lori Stuntz (trombone); Justin Meldal-Johnsen (electric bass); Joey Waronker (drums); Dan Greco, Don Williams, Michael Fisher, Wade Culbreath, Robert Zimmitti (percussion). For the soundtrack to Paul Weitz's charming 2005 comedy, IN GOOD COMPANY, album producer Kathy Nelson brings in an eclectic mix that features Stephen Trask's score, along with a dynamic selection of pop tracks. Songs here range from vintage R&B (Aretha Franklin's funky "Chain of Fools") to classic rock (Steely Dan's contemplative "Reelin' in the Years") to indie folk (Iron & Wine's rural melancholia) to bossa nova (Diana Krall's breezy take on "Besame Mucho"). Trask's percussion-heavy compositions punctuate the proceedings with distinctive marimba melodies, while Iron & Wine steals the show with the nearly 10-minute "The Trapeze Swinger," a gorgeous previously unreleased tune that stands as one of the group's finest. For fans of the GARDEN STATE soundtrack and other similarly inspired collections, the IN GOOD COMPANY disc comes highly recommended.

Rolling Stone (No. 967, p.82) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[Features] three typically beautiful acoustic cuts from Iron & Wine's singer-songwriter Sam Beam..."

Shipping or Dimension weight in pounds: 0.3

Shipping Options and Policies