• The River (1984) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.30/10 from 7500 votes

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Synopsis

Tom and Mae Garvey are a hard working farming couple living with their two children on the east Tennessee farm owned by Tom's family for generations.

They and many of their neighbors have hit hard times of late. A downturn in the economy has led to dwindling land prices. But the biggest problem of late has been that their crop land has been prone to flooding as the property is adjacent to a river.

Manipulating the powers that be including a local senator and the local bank, Joe Wade, who also grew up in the area and now runs the local milling company that sets the local grain prices, is working behind the scenes to buy up the properties along the river for a song as he wants to build a dam which would flood the Garvey's and others riverfront properties.

The dam would generate electricity, but more importantly for Joe it would provide irrigation opportunities for farm properties away from the river, such as his own.

Tom already intensely dislikes Joe as he and Mae used to go together. Joe's behind-the-scenes manoeuvrings coupled with the continuation of these and many other farming problems makes it increasingly difficult for the Garveys to hold onto their farm, Tom who seems determined at any cost to stay on the land of his ancestors.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The River
	The Fireman
	Rock-A-Billy
	A Little Heaven's Rubbing Off On Me
	Radio Lover
	A Little Heaven's Rubbing Off On Me	Gene Dobbins: Performer

User reviews

Brian Adams

3/10

Overall, The River soundtrack falls short in evoking the necessary emotions to fully immerse the audience in the hardships faced by the characters. It ultimately feels like a forgettable addition to the film rather than a powerful companion to the narrative.

Sarah Harris

4/10

The use of repetitive motifs throughout the soundtrack becomes tiresome and does not effectively convey the tension and drama of the plot. It feels like a missed opportunity to enhance the storytelling through music.

Karen Roberts

1/10

The River soundtrack fails to capture the emotional depth of the struggles faced by the Garvey family and their neighbors. The music feels generic and uninspired, lacking any real connection to the story and characters.

Thomas Robinson

5/10

The subtle use of recurring motifs throughout the soundtrack helps to unify the film's narrative and evoke a sense of continuity. The music serves as a powerful storytelling tool, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their challenges.

Betty Gonzalez

6/10

The melancholic tones in some tracks reflect the struggles faced by the farming community in the movie, adding depth and emotion to key scenes. The music effectively conveys the sense of loss and desperation experienced by the Garvey family and their neighbors.

Brian Miller

6/10

The River's soundtrack perfectly captures the rural and emotional essence of the film. The use of acoustic instruments and folk melodies creates a sense of authenticity that enhances the storytelling.

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