Ghost World

by GHOST WORLD / O.S.T.

Overview

In the era of soundtracks created more out of corporate synergy than artistic inspiration, the soundtrack to Ghost World is a wonderful treat. The music from the film based on the comic book by Daniel Clowes contains some great obscure blues and West Indian music transferred from vintage 78s as well as Indian film soundtrack music, new recordings of vintage jazz, and an original score by David Kitay, who also scored Clueless and Scary Movie. Standout tracks include the propulsive, rhythmic romp "Jaan Pehechaan Ho" by Mohammed Rafi, the humorous "C-h-i-c-k-e-n Spells Chicken" by McGee Bros, and the soulful "Bye Bye Baby Blues" by Little Hat Jones. Also of note is David Kitay's moody "Theme From Ghost World," which captures the bittersweet essence of the coming-of-age film perfectly. The songs chosen for Ghost World are obscure songs chosen clearly for their rarity and meaning, not commercial viability. The tenderness and appreciation with which each was selected can be heard in the subtle hisses and pops that remain from the original 78s. Ghost World is one of the most inspired and unique soundtracks in years. ~ JT Griffith

Product Details

Release Date:	08/14/2001
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351605627
Rank:	38494

Tracks

1. Jaan Pechechaan Ho  - Mohammed Rafi
2. Graduation Rap  -  Vanilla
3. Devil Got My Woman  - Skip James
4. I Must Have It  -  Giordano
5. Miranda  - Lionel Belasco
6. Pickin' Cotton Blues  -  Blueshammer
7. Let's Go Riding  -  Mr. Freddie
8. Georgia on My Mind  - Hoagy Carmichael  -  Giordano  - Stuart Gorrell
9. Las Palmas de Maracaibo  - Lionel Belasco
10. Clarice  -  Giordano
11. Scalding Hot Coffee Rag  - Craig Ventresco
12. You're Just My Type  -  Giordano
13. Venezuela  - Lionel Belasco  -  Traditional
14. Fare Thee Well Blues  - Joe Calicott
15. C.C. & O. Blues  - Pink Anderson  - Simmie Dooley  - Brownie McGhee
16. C-H-I-C-K-E-N Spells Chicken  -  The McGee Brothers
17. That's No Way to Get Along  - Robert Wilkins
18. So Tired  -  Dallas String Band
19. Bye Bye Baby Blues  - Little Hat Jones
20. Theme from Ghost World  - David Kitay

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks   Primary Artist
Mr. Freddie   Primary Artist
Vanilla, Jade & Ebony   Primary Artist
Pink Anderson   Primary Artist
Special EFX   Primary Artist
Blueshammer   Primary Artist
McGee Brothers   Primary Artist
Little Hat Jones   Primary Artist
David Kitay   Primary Artist
Joe Calicott   Primary Artist
Simmie Dooley   Primary Artist
Robert Wilkins   Primary Artist
Dallas String Band   Primary Artist
Craig Ventresco   Primary Artist
Skip James   Primary Artist
Lionel Belasco   Primary Artist
Mohammed Rafi   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Terry Zwigoff   Liner Notes
Anita Camarata   Executive
Skip James   Composer,Performer
Traditional   Composer
Craig Ventresco   Performer
David Kitay   Performer
Simmie Dooley   Performer
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Brownie McGhee   Composer
Stuart Gorrell   Composer
Little Hat Jones   Performer,Composer
Kaylin Frank   Music Supervisor
Lionel Belasco   Performer,Composer
Robert Wilkins   Performer,Composer
Joe Calicott   Performer,Composer
Dallas String Band   Performer
McGee Brothers   Performer
Pink Anderson   Performer
Mohammed Rafi   Performer