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Audio CD, Soundtrack, April 5, 2005
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1 | Cherry Blossoms |
2 | It's Magic |
3 | El Coto |
4 | Grasshopper |
5 | North Beach |
6 | Canary Wings |
7 | Canary Wings Two |
8 | Going Home |
9 | Connor Intro |
10 | The Gardens |
11 | Connor's Theme |
12 | One Whole |
13 | Connor and Sophie |
14 | Man of the Year |
15 | The Great |
16 | The Mansion |
17 | Sand Hill |
18 | The Flying Dutchman |
19 | Palo Alto |
20 | The Count |
21 | The Sanctuary/Take Me Alive |
The soundtrack, written and performed by Chris Michie, to the remarkable movie that is the true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark Bittner, a dharma bum, former street musician in San Francisco, falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the wild parrots will bring him everything he needs.
"I watched them for several years with tremendous curiosity. What were wild parrots doing in San Francisco? Then one day a few of them flew to my fire escape, and my whole life changed." From Mark Bittners memoir "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" Published in January, 2004 by Harmony Books.
"...romance, comedy and a surprise ending that makes you feel like you could fly out of the theater..." -- San Jose Mercury News
Lead guitarist, singer, songwriter Chris Michie has recorded or toured with Van Morrison, Link Wray, Stevie Wonder, Boz Scaggs, Jerry Garcia, The Pointer Sisters, Jesse Colin Young, and Maria Muldaur. He has shared the stage with Neil Young, B.B. King, Albert King, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishop.
In 1997 Chris was diagnosed with melanoma. He continued to work at his projects, including updating his book Name Droppings, to reflect his confidence that he would beat the cancer. Three years later, he had a recurrence. He began more aggressive treatment, and seemed to be winning the battle. It was during his work on the sound track for The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill that his final recurrence was discovered. He continued to work as long as he could, knowing that this would be his last project. Given the theme of the movie, the fact that he could work on it throughout this time is a testament to his belief in the film, and to his bravery about what the future held for him. Chris died peacefully in March of 2003.
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Customers enjoy the music quality, with one mentioning the evocative guitar playing and another noting it makes them smile while listening.
"...a more appropriate kind of music than this moving, serene yet evocative guitar playing that blends so well with the key elements of the film: a..." Read more
"...The film was dedicated to Chris Michie, who died after making this wonderful music...." Read more
"Saw the nice documentary. Was blown away by the instrumental soundtrack. Some of the pieces were majestic...." Read more
"...Prompt delivery and a very enjoyable transaction as well as good music. If you saw the movie you will enjoy the music." Read more
Customers praise the album's quality, with one describing it as wonderful and another finding it sublime.
"...the film to Chris Michie and his music says so much about the quality, the personification, and the magic the music brought into focus...." Read more
"...Was blown away by the instrumental soundtrack. Some of the pieces were majestic...." Read more
"...The music is gentle, easy listening. Chris Michie created wonderful pieces specifically for the film in additional to some of his other musical..." Read more
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