Various Artists, Gustavo Santaolalla - The Motorcycle Diaries

Beautiful music

This soundtrack is so beautiful. Each piece is better than the other. It's fun, romantic, relaxing, and just a wonderful addition to any collection. We definitely enjoy it! January 18, 2008

Great music to drive by

Perfect CD to bring along for a long drive when you want to relax and not let the outside world (traffic etc) bother you. Perfect for the summer or anytime of year. Even if you didn't see the film you would still enjoy this. Also nice for background party music. June 16, 2007

The Motorcycle Diaries - Soundtrack

I was initially impressed by the number of tracks on the CD, however on further inspection I noticed this was achieved due to the length (or lack thereof) of tracks and an appropriate "Ah Ha!" response was emitted.

To use the old addage "It's not quantity, it's quality" in this case would be an understatement.

The talent of the various artists, variety and complexity of the music, and the authenticity created an imaginitive atmosphere that had me sitting in an Argentinian (or Peruvian) bar drinking organic coffee whilst patting a llama, after a hard day spent on the back of a Norton 500. (You get the idea anyhow).

It is equally enjoyable played loudly enough to share with a city block, so you can hear it while mowing the lawn, or quietly as background music (watching someone else mow your lawn).

An excellent soundtrack, to accompany an excellent film, is money well spent. January 16, 2007

Sountrack for South America

I just recently went to Peru and Bolivia for a month, and this soundtrack was on my iPod. I'm so happy it was on there.
On the breath-taking bus ride to Machu Picchu, the tourists next to me kept yammering on about shampoo. I turned on this soundtrack to drown them out, and the spiritual experience was salvaged.This is the first time I've every truly felt indebted to a CD.
While some of the music I heard while travelling was truly amazing, at the same time there is only so many times you can hear "El Condor Pasa" before you want to stuff cotton in your ears. This gorgeous soundtrack was a great relief. It takes the traditional sounds of South American music and makes them sound modern. Occasionally minimalist, occasionally wild, but always very polished and haunting. Don't go to South America without it. August 13, 2006

Very much Music ! ...melodic and passionate (more below)

This is indeed a great effort by this very talented composer. The music never gets boring, it's always shifting gears, which it's not surprising , since it is -after all- the original Soundtrack for the equally original movie. At times becomes similar to middle eastern pieces, at others undoubtedly South-American. This is a classic example of what one might call 'evolutionary' music which by no means should be confused with a revolutionary kind. Tune your ear, earn some peace for yourself and if you can use your HEADPHONES for a better effect.

yours truly,

Rene April 13, 2006

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