To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday Soundtrack (

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday Soundtrack (1996) cover

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Rating: 5.80/10 from 5100 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Feliz cumpleaños, amor mío
Title in Italiano:

A Gillian, per il suo compleanno
Title in Português:

A Magia de Gillian

Synopsis

David Lewis is affected by the death of his wife Gillian, who fell from the mast pole of their boat on a sailing trip two years ago. David deals with his grief by continuing his romance with Gillian during walks with her ghost on the beach at night.

While David lives in the past, other family problems crop up in the present in the real world. He neglects his teenage daughter Rachel and his in-laws come for a weekend visit to help her. Rachel has lost her mother and needs her father to snap back into the real world and help her.

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To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
After The Loving
Billy, Don't Be Hero
Mitch Murray: Writer
Heartbeat Crazy
Lori Carson: Writer
Let's Go
Some Kind Of Wonderful
This Is How We Do It
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
A Far Away Time/Main Title
James Horner: Performer
The Boating Accident
James Horner: Performer
Gillian
James Horner: Performer
The Lighthouse
James Horner: Performer
Fond Hopes... Distant Memories
James Horner: Performer
Rachel's Dream/Gillian's Visit
James Horner: Performer
The Decision To Leave Home
James Horner: Performer
Saying Goodbye/End Title
James Horner: Performer

User reviews

James Martinez
10/10

The soundtrack of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday beautifully captures the emotional depth and poignant themes of the film. Each musical piece enhances the narrative, evoking feelings of loss, love, and longing.

Ronald Thompson
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the ethereal connection between David and Gillian, especially during their walks on the beach at night, adding a touch of magic to their bond.

Amanda Hernandez
10/10

The haunting melodies perfectly complement the ghostly presence of Gillian, creating a sense of ethereal connection between the characters. The music adds a layer of melancholy and nostalgia that enhances the viewer's emotional experience.

Joseph Garcia
6/10

The soundtrack of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday perfectly captures the bittersweet emotions of loss and longing felt by the main character, David, as he grieves the death of his wife.

George Brown
7/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack perfectly captures the melancholy and longing felt by David as he continues his romance with Gillian's ghost on the beach at night.

Timothy Baker
7/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of loss and grief, mirroring David's struggle to come to terms with Gillian's death and his inability to move on.

Carol Wright
7/10

The music enhances the film's themes of family, love, and healing, adding a layer of poignancy to the complex relationships portrayed on screen.

Daniel Evans
7/10

The score's delicate piano arrangements and ethereal vocals create a sense of intimacy and connection, drawing the audience into David's world of memories and regrets.

Ashley Baker
9/10

The soundtrack's ability to convey the complex emotions of grief and healing is truly remarkable. It serves as a powerful storytelling tool, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their journey of coming to terms with loss and moving forward.

Sarah Allen
4/10

The soundtrack of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the necessary gravitas to convey the protagonist's grief and inner turmoil effectively.

Amanda Turner
5/10

Overall, the musical score of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday is a vital component of the film's emotional resonance, weaving a tapestry of sound that enriches the narrative and highlights the human experience of grief and healing.

Stephanie Gonzalez
3/10

The choice of music in the film often felt jarring and disconnected from the scenes, undermining the audience's ability to immerse themselves fully in the narrative. This inconsistency in tone made it difficult to connect with the characters on a deeper level and detracted from the overall viewing experience.

Karen Hernandez
6/10

The music helps to underscore the complexities of family relationships and the importance of facing reality, as David's neglect of his daughter Rachel is highlighted through subtle cues in the score.

Mark Martinez
5/10

The soundtrack's poignant melodies linger in the mind long after the movie ends, leaving a lasting impression of the film's emotional journey and the power of love and loss.

Deborah King
5/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of melancholy that mirrors David's struggle to move on from his wife's tragic accident, adding depth to the narrative.

Donald Jackson
5/10

The use of music in key emotional moments enhances the storytelling, creating a poignant atmosphere that resonates with the themes of love, loss, and healing.

Thomas Martinez
6/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack enhances the audience's empathy towards the characters, drawing them into the intimate struggles and personal growth portrayed in the film.

George Thomas
2/10

The repetitive use of certain musical motifs throughout the movie became tiresome and predictable, diminishing the impact of key emotional moments. Instead of enhancing the storytelling, the soundtrack felt like a distracting background noise that failed to elevate the film to its full potential.