• The Bay Boy (1984) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.30/10 from 752 votes

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Synopsis

It's 1937 in the coal mining town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Sixteen year old Donald Campbell is a good boy - attentive, polite and hard working, whether it be at home helping his father, Will Campbell, set up a bootleg soft drink bottling business in their basement, helping his mother, Jenny Campbell, attend to Donald's severely polio stricken older brother Joe, as an altar boy at the local Catholic church, or at school. Beyond financial issues associated with the Depression which have resulted in the family having a hard time trying to make ends meet, they have had their fair share of personal tragedies, including Joe's illness and the death of their only daughter Jean. Regardless, Jenny is a highly devout woman who wants Donald to become a priest. Although Donald does think about his mother's wishes, he thinks mostly about girls at this stage of his life. He is especially attracted to Saxon Coldwell, the daughter of one of the local police sergeants, although Saxon's sister, Diana Coldwell, is more open about her blossoming sexual desires for Donald. Donald's path into manhood and whether he will decide to enter the seminary are affected by these thoughts of the opposite sex, an encounter he has with a young visiting priest named Father Chaisson, and witnessing a murder committed by a person in authority.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Bay Boy
	Silent Night	Franz Xaver Gruber: Writer Men Of The Deeps: Performer
	Sobre las olas (Over the Waves)	Juventino Rosas: Performer
	Les patineurs (Skaters Waltz)	Emil Waldteufel: Performer
	Rustic Jig	Don Messer: Performer
	Gregorian Chant	Paul Salamunovich: Conducted

User reviews

Carol Jones

6/10

The soundtrack of The Bay Boy perfectly captures the nostalgic and melancholic atmosphere of a small coal mining town in Nova Scotia in 1937.

Patricia Mitchell

5/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of longing and sorrow, mirroring the family's personal tragedies and the harsh realities of the Great Depression.

Charles Martin

6/10

Overall, the music in The Bay Boy is a vital component of the film, adding depth, emotion, and authenticity to the narrative.

William Allen

9/10

The soundtrack of The Bay Boy truly captured the essence of the coal mining town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia in 1937. The music transported me to that era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and authenticity that enhanced the storytelling.

Carol Thomas

5/10

The use of traditional folk music in the soundtrack enhances the authenticity of the setting and time period, immersing the audience in the world of Glace Bay.

Michael Jackson

3/10

The soundtrack of The Bay Boy failed to capture the emotional depth of the storyline and characters. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the nuanced layers needed to enhance the viewing experience and evoke genuine empathy for the characters.

Steven Baker

3/10

Additionally, the choice of musical themes and motifs in the soundtrack often felt out of place or mismatched with the tone of the scenes. This inconsistency created a jarring effect, disrupting the flow of the narrative and detracting from the overall immersion in the story.

William Nelson

6/10

The music sets the tone for the struggles and challenges faced by the Campbell family, adding depth and emotion to their story.

Betty Scott

6/10

The music underscores the themes of innocence, loss, and coming of age, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments in the film.

Stephanie Roberts

5/10

The soundtrack's blend of traditional and original compositions creates a rich tapestry of sound that enhances the storytelling and character development.

Andrew Phillips

9/10

The emotional depth conveyed in the soundtrack of The Bay Boy was truly remarkable. The music perfectly complemented the complex themes of family struggles, personal tragedies, and the protagonist's journey into manhood. Each note seemed to resonate with the characters' inner turmoil and growth, making the viewing experience even more poignant and memorable.

Melissa Smith

6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the conflicted emotions of the protagonist, Donald, as he navigates the complexities of family expectations and his own desires.

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