• The Vietnam War (2017) Soundtrack OST •

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Title in Español:

La guerra del Vietnam: un film di Ken Burns e Lynn Novick

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Synopsis

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's ten-part, 18-hour documentary series, THE VIETNAM WAR, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. Visceral and immersive, the series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides-Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam.

Ten years in the making, the series includes rarely seen and digitally re-mastered archival footage from sources around the globe, photographs taken by some of the most celebrated photojournalists of the 20th Century, historic television broadcasts, evocative home movies, and secret audio recordings from inside the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations.

THE VIETNAM WAR features more than 100 iconic musical recordings from greatest artists of the era and haunting original music from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross as well as the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Vietnam War
	All Day and All of the Night - Live at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ - March 1979
	Fortunate Son
	Get Ready - Single Version
	Hush
	I Fought the Law - Single Version
	Nowhere To Run
	On the Road Again
	Psychotic Reaction
	Shakin' All Over
	Somebody to Love
	Surfin' Bird
	The Letter
	War
	Wild Thing
	You Really Got Me - Mono Mix
	White Rabbit
	Into Another Life (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Sun in a Noose (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Meditation 9 (The Roosevelts)	David Cieri: Performer
	Combustion (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Attis (Outtake - The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	For Sohn and the Red Dao (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Prohibition Ramble (Prohibition)	David Cieri: Performer
	Arc Light (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Temperance (Prohibition)	David Cieri: Performer
	Every Angel is Terrifying (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Hello Stars (Outtake - The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Raise the Wind in the Devils Name (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Leola (The National Parks)	David Cieri: Performer
	Politik (Outtake - Prohibition)	David Cieri: Performer
	Tet (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Osiris (The Vietnam War)	David Cieri: Performer
	Less Likely	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Four Enclosed Walls	Trent Reznor: Performer
	The Forever Rain	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Remnants	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Other Ways to Get to the Same Place	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Torn Polaroid	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Before Dawn	Trent Reznor: Performer
	What Comes Back	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Justified Response	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Counting Ticks	Trent Reznor: Performer
	A World Away	Trent Reznor: Performer
	The Right Things	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Passing the Point	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Strangers in Lockstep	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Before and After Faith	Trent Reznor: Performer
	The Same Dream	Trent Reznor: Performer
	Haunted	Trent Reznor: Performer

User reviews

Karen Parker

9/10

The inclusion of over 100 iconic musical recordings from the era adds depth and authenticity to the series, capturing the spirit and emotions of the time. The music selection is masterfully curated, enhancing the storytelling and creating a visceral connection to the events of the Vietnam War.

James Jackson

5/10

The mix of iconic musical recordings from the era with original compositions by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.

Kenneth Perez

9/10

The soundtrack of The Vietnam War is a powerful and emotional journey that perfectly complements the epic story being told. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, along with the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Yo Ma, create haunting and evocative original music that enhances the footage and testimonies in a truly immersive way.

Margaret Gonzalez

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Vietnam War serves as a vital and integral part of the storytelling, enriching the viewer's understanding of the war and its lasting impact on individuals and nations.

Carol Moore

8/10

Overall, the music in The Vietnam War is a powerful and integral component that enriches the viewing experience and helps to convey the impact of the war on all those involved.

Donald Parker

6/10

The soundtrack of The Vietnam War perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the era, offering a powerful backdrop to the documentary series.

Steven Taylor

8/10

The soundtrack succeeds in transporting the audience back in time and immersing them in the sights and sounds of the Vietnam War era.

Elizabeth Evans

6/10

The inclusion of music from artists of the time helps to transport the audience back to the 1960s and 1970s, immersing them in the cultural and political context of the Vietnam War.

Joseph Wright

3/10

Additionally, the original music composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, as well as the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Yo Ma, often felt out of place and disjointed from the overall narrative. This created a jarring experience for me as a viewer, detracting from my immersion in the documentary.

David Roberts

8/10

The soundtrack effectively complements the archival footage and testimonies, creating a truly immersive experience for viewers.

John Anderson

5/10

The soundtrack's combination of historical recordings, original music, and traditional Vietnamese sounds creates a rich tapestry of sound that mirrors the complexity of the war itself.

Stephanie White

8/10

The music selection enhances the storytelling by providing context, emotional depth, and a sense of time and place.

Laura Jackson

2/10

One aspect of the band soundtrack for The Vietnam War that I found disappointing was the choice of music. While the series boasts over 100 iconic musical recordings from the era, I felt that some of the selections did not effectively enhance the emotional impact of the storytelling.

Matthew Adams

7/10

The use of music from the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Yo Ma adds a unique and diverse sound to the overall soundtrack.

Sarah Wright

7/10

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' original music creates a haunting and evocative atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.

Margaret Baker

5/10

The use of music in The Vietnam War adds another layer of authenticity and resonance to the personal stories shared by the witnesses, making the viewing experience even more impactful.

Mary Clark

5/10

The music in The Vietnam War effectively underscores the tension, sorrow, and hope present in the documentary, enhancing the viewer's emotional connection to the subject matter.

Melissa Jones

8/10

The soundtrack of The Vietnam War perfectly captures the emotional intensity and complexity of such a pivotal moment in history.

Thomas Young

8/10

The variety of musical genres represented in the soundtrack reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of those involved in the Vietnam War.

Paul Turner

5/10

The collaboration with the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Yo Ma brings a unique and evocative musical perspective to the series, adding depth and texture to the overall soundtrack.