1: Waterfall (Cucurrucucu Paloma) () 2: Bar Sur I (Live Recording 18/9/96) () 3: Chunga's Revenge () 4: Bar Sur II (Live Recording 18/9/96) () 5: Prologue (Tango Apasionado) () 6: 3 Amigos III (Live Recording 18/9/96) () 7: Milonga For Three () 8: I Have Been In You () 9: Finale (Tango Apasionado) Wing's Dialogue () 10: Happy Together () 11: Live Recording (18/9/96) ()
Description:
Hong Kong exclusive soundtrack reissue from the popular Wong Kar Wai film. Remastered in 2021 at Abbey Road. Universal. 2021.
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- Released with wrap-around Obi and slipcase
- Manufactured in Germany
The CD "Happy Together / O.s.t. (Jet Tone 30th Anniv)" is a special anniversary edition of the original motion picture soundtrack, celebrating 30 years of Wong Kar-wai's influential Jet Tone brand. This release pays tribute to the atmospheric sound world of the acclaimed film "Happy Together", blending melancholic, romantic and introspective moods into a coherent listening experience. The tracks are carefully sequenced to mirror the emotional arc of the movie, moving from moments of fragile intimacy to more restless, searching passages, and back to quiet reflection. The result is a soundtrack that works both as a companion to the film and as a standalone musical journey for attentive listeners.
Stylistically, this CD offers a rich and varied selection: you can expect a mix of evocative instrumentals, jazz-tinged pieces, bittersweet ballads and classic songs that underline the film's themes of love, loss and longing. The music is characterized by a timeless quality - it feels rooted in the era of the movie, yet remains fresh and relevant, making this anniversary edition an ideal choice for cinephiles, collectors and fans of sophisticated, emotional film music. The "Jet Tone 30th Anniv" label signals a particular focus on sound quality and presentation, positioning this release as a must-have collectible within the Wong Kar-wai and Jet Tone legacy.
The artist entry "Happy Together / O.s.t. (Jet Tone 30th Anniv)" reflects the fact that this is a mixed-artist soundtrack rather than a single-band album. Instead of focusing on one performer, the emphasis is on the carefully curated selection of songs and compositions that together build the distinctive sonic atmosphere of the film. Listeners will appreciate how the different pieces interact, creating contrasts between quiet, introspective tracks and more dynamic, rhythm-driven moments. This diversity makes the CD suitable both for deep, focused listening and for setting a refined background mood.
Universal Import, listed as the manufacturer, is known for making international catalog titles and special editions available to a broader audience. As a distributor and manufacturer, Universal Import often focuses on imports, reissues and regionally specific versions of albums and soundtracks, helping collectors obtain editions that might otherwise be difficult to find. Their involvement here underlines the character of this release as a collectible import edition, bringing the Jet Tone 30th anniversary version of "Happy Together" to fans and soundtrack enthusiasts outside its original territory, while emphasizing reliable production standards and careful handling of licensed content.
