True Blood

I'm a sucker for TV/Film soundtracks, and I was so satisfied by the "True Blood" soundtrack that I looked this one up. At first I was looking for the achingly beautiful ballad "Take Me Home" as performed by Lisbeth Scott, although I must admit the tantalizing acoustics of Bill & Sookie's love theme from the show were a bit of a draw. So, bearing this in mind, I purchased Nathan Barr's original score for "True Blood"...

And I was utterly blown away.

Barr is a unique composer in that his preferred method is stripped down, deconstructed acoustics. The entire score for "True Blood" is performed by three acoustic instruments (a cello, a guitar, and a bowed electric guitar) as well as a piano. Arising from these four simple instruments, Barr plucked complex melodies and soft stirrings of instrumentation from which arises all the feeling of the show: the romance, the soft, creeping horror, the overall feel of the deep south, the excitement, the drama...Read more

I knew people would be excited about this CD once its release was announced. Nathan Barr's haunting score to True Blood does not disappoint! And there are some lovely surprises - like the vocals on the opening track, "Take Me Home," and I was really moved by "Tara and Mother." My one quip is that I wish some of the tracks were longer. I LOVE "Bill's Lament" and wish it was longer, because it so beautifully captures the pathos that is Bill. Love love love it! And "Gran's Story" is wonderfully crafted. All these little musical hints of the characters we've come to know and love - from the TV show and the books!

There are a few nice long tracks (i.e. - Grieve to Grave to Groove, The Tribunal, and The Cabin) and Amy and Jason's themes are especially haunting.

Really beautiful stuff.

Love the delicacy that turns into the urgency of "Bill and Sookie Together" and their "Reunion" and "Love Theme." So romantic and sexy.

Bitter-sweetly...Read more

love the series....love the music....I am not a musicologist but I know what pleases me and this was altogether pleasing. Mellow cello and edgy piano cords and single notes well placed...creative in all aspects.The music, as applied to the show was not separate from the story, it totally accentuated the story telling and I never noticed the soundtrack but knew I would enjoy this cd separately and ....well, this is one soundtrack I will revisit frequently. Thank you Nathan Barr.