A Price Above Rubies (Music From The Miramax Motion Picture)
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Lesley Barber's score for A Price Above Rubies is an intimate, character-driven work that mirrors the film's exploration of identity, family, and tradition. Barber composes with restraint, using solo instruments and small ensembles to create emotional immediacy rather than spectacle. Her approach emphasizes melody and emotional authenticity, letting musical themes do the storytelling work. The soundtrack captures both the beauty and tension of the world it portrays—music that's introspective yet engaging, accessible without being sentimental. Barber's style appeals to listeners who appreciate character-focused narratives and filmmaking that trusts the audience's intelligence. Whether you're drawn to the film or interested in contemporary film music that prioritizes emotional truth over dramatic bombast, this delivers a genuine gem for serious soundtrack enthusiasts.
Item Details+
| Genre | Stage and Screen |
| Style | Score |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Average VG+ condition. |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | USA and Canada |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Prelude 0:19
2. The Ring 0:56
3. Yitta's Story 2:14
4. Baby Bolero 1:25
5. A New Life 2:40
6. Mikvah 0:54
7. Sonia's Heart 0:35
8. Chamesh Avanim 1:17
9. Fire 1:01
10. Funeral 1:03
11. Boro Park 0:32
12. Family Business 1:38
13. Far Above Rubies 1:22
14. Beauty 0:56
15. Search 2:24
16. Ramon 3:06
17. Wild Bunch 0:34
18. The Ring (Reprise) 1:30
19. Nightfall 0:41
20. I'm Not Paying Anymore 1:34
21. Passage 0:39
22. Selling Ramon 0:40
23. Solitude 0:59
24. Chase 2:29
25. I Swam 2:20
26. You'll Know 1:10
27. The Ruby 1:47
28. Completing The Ring 2:29
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