North & South Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.60/10 from 35000 votes
Tags: strike, industrial revolution, 19th century, union, textile worker
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Title in Español:

Norte y Sur

Synopsis

North & South is a splendid, four-hour adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 19th century novel about an unlikely, and somewhat star-crossed, love between a middle-class young woman from England's cultivated south and an intemperate if misunderstood industrialist in a hardscrabble, northern city.

Daniela Denby-Ashe plays Margaret Hale, forthright and strong-willed daughter of a former vicar (Tim Pigott-Smith) who relocates his family from a pastoral village outside London to unforgiving, largely illiterate Milton, a factory town where John Thornton (Richard Armitage) and his mother (Sinead Cusack), survivors of poverty, rule their cotton mill with an iron hand.

Thornton befriends Margaret's father but incurs her wrath for his severity with his workers. What she doesn't notice is Thornton's core sense of responsibility for his employees' welfare. On the other hand, he misinterprets some of Margaret's own actions and intentions. Equally stubborn, the two drag out their obvious attraction over many painful months and events.

North & South's two leads are both very good, though Armitage's brooding, penetrating performance may very well be considered a classic one day. There are other wonders in the cast: Cusack and Pigott-Smith are superb, and Brendan Coyle is memorable as a firebrand union organizer who ultimately becomes an ally to a softening Thornton.

The miniseries script by Sandy Welch is a persuasive mix of historical context and character study. Brian Percival's direction is full of moments that linger in the imagination, such as the winter-dream look of a busy cotton mill, with thousands of snowy fibers floating in the air.

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Play Title Artist
North & South
Factory
I've Seen Hell
Thornton's Walk
Milton
Boucher
Horseman
Watching
Beginning
She'll Take You From Me
Look Back
Opening
Martin Phipps: (episode 3)
Irishmen
Come Up Smiling
Northbound Train

User reviews

David Perez
8/10

The soundtrack of North & South perfectly captures the emotional depth and intensity of the story, enhancing every scene with its haunting melodies and stirring themes.

Thomas Martin
6/10

The musical choices in North & South are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve to immerse the audience in the setting and time period of the story, providing a sensory experience that resonates long after the miniseries ends.

Ronald Hernandez
8/10

The music beautifully complements the characters' inner struggles and the societal tensions of the time period, creating a rich and immersive listening experience that stays with you long after the series ends.

Elizabeth Johnson
6/10

The use of music in North & South is skillfully executed, creating a rich tapestry of sound that mirrors the contrasts and conflicts within the storyline, adding another layer of depth to the narrative.

Sarah Lee
7/10

Each track is masterfully composed to evoke a range of emotions, from heartbreak to hope, mirroring the complex relationships and conflicts portrayed on screen.

Nancy Thomas
6/10

The band soundtrack of North & South perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters, enhancing the viewing experience with its evocative melodies and harmonies.

Michael White
5/10

The score of North & South is a masterful blend of orchestral arrangements and thematic motifs that effectively underscore the tension and longing between the main characters, elevating the drama to new heights.

Lisa Allen
8/10

The soundtrack not only enhances the viewing experience but also stands on its own as a beautiful and evocative musical work that can be enjoyed independently.