• Signs of Life (1989) Soundtrack OST •

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Signs of Life

After generations of operation, family owned and operated Coughlin, a boat building business in a Maine fishing village, is closing for good. Much to the chagrin of the office manager Mrs. Wrangway, sixty-six year old Owen Coughlin, the current owner/operator, has not even started to pack up yet on the last day, it demonstrating that Owen really wants to remain in business, the issue being that customers are looking for fiberglass products rather than the old fashioned boats Coughlin solely builds. Owen, of late, has been dreaming in his sleep arguably a result of the end of the business, those dreams which may be creeping into his waking hours as he begins to wonder if certain things he sees are real or figments of his imagination.

The three who work in the garage are contemplating life post-Coughlin. Eddie Johnson and Daryl Monahan have made a deal with each other to work together as salvage divers in Florida, each needing to accomplish some tasks in preparation: Eddie has to fix up his car to get it in shape for the long drive, and he has to break up with his serious girlfriend, diner waitress Charlotte; Daryl has to tell his younger, mentally slow brother, Joey Monahan, a fixture at the garage in Daryl and Joey having no one else, that he cannot go to Florida with them. While Daryl has more difficulty in his task, what Eddie does with regard to Charlotte leads to Charlotte teetering on that fine line between love and hate for Eddie.

And John Alder, who sees his professional life as boat building despite the less than lucrative pay, is currently awaiting news from the hospital of his wife Mary Beth Alder giving birth to who will be their fifth child. While John wants to leave town to work at a boat yard in Maryland, Mary Beth, who does not want to leave town, is pressuring him to ask her brother, chain hardware store manager Ernie, who John does not get along with, for a job. What sticks in John's head as Mary Beth is rushed into the delivery room as their last discussion on the issue is her plea of "we need money".

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Play	Title	Artist
	Signs of Life
	The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)(Mbube)	Solomon Linda: Based on a song Hugo Peretti: Performer The Tokens: Performer
	Maiden's Prayer	Bob Willis: Writer
	Love Again	Eddie Cochran: Performer Sharon Sheeley: Writer
	Cry	Carlene Carter: Writer
	Let's Make The Most Of Summer	P.F. Sloan: Writer
	Whispering Pines
	Mr. Blue
	That's How The Yodel Was Born

User reviews

Margaret Roberts

1/10

The music choices in Signs of Life seemed repetitive and uninspired, lacking originality and failing to create a unique atmosphere for the audience to immerse themselves in the narrative.

Ronald Phillips

8/10

Overall, the Signs of Life soundtrack is a standout feature of the film, seamlessly weaving together emotions and storytelling through its beautiful compositions.

Thomas Wright

7/10

The use of instrumental arrangements in Signs of Life creates a cinematic atmosphere that immerses the audience in the world of the film.

Andrew Hill

2/10

The soundtrack of Signs of Life felt disconnected from the emotional depth of the storyline, failing to enhance the poignant moments and character struggles portrayed on screen.

Stephanie Lee

8/10

Each track in the Signs of Life soundtrack is carefully crafted to match the tone and mood of the scenes, showcasing the composer's attention to detail.

Ashley Wilson

6/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the audience's connection to the characters' struggles and decisions about their futures after the closure of Coughlin.

Emily Turner

6/10

The music in the film effectively conveys the sense of nostalgia and longing for the past that many of the characters experience as the boat building business comes to an end.

Robert Robinson

8/10

The musical score in Signs of Life enhances the character development and adds depth to the relationships portrayed on screen.

Edward Martin

8/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, adding layers of complexity to the characters' journeys.

David Martin

6/10

The soundtrack of Signs of Life perfectly captures the bittersweet emotions of closure and new beginnings in a small fishing village.

Steven Smith

5/10

The soundtrack of Signs of Life skillfully weaves together different musical motifs to reflect the intertwined destinies of the characters as they navigate their changing circumstances.

Jennifer Perez

5/10

Overall, the music in Signs of Life serves as a powerful storytelling tool, enriching the narrative with its evocative themes and enhancing the emotional impact of the characters' journeys.

Richard Perez

5/10

The use of subtle melodies and ambient sounds in the soundtrack mirrors Owen's dream-like state, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

Edward Harris

7/10

The music in Signs of Life effectively conveys the themes of loss, transition, and hope, resonating with the audience on a profound level.

Karen Anderson

5/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack linger long after the film ends, evoking a sense of melancholy and introspection about the passage of time and the inevitability of change.