1987 Soundtrack – Promised Land

Promised Land is a 1987 drama film written and directed by Michael Hoffman and starring Kiefer Sutherland and Meg Ryan. The film is set in Utah. It was the first film to be commissioned by the Sundance Film Festival, and uses the drama over economic class and manhood to critique the Reagan Administration. The soundtrack was composed by James Newton Howard.

Tracks

1  Plymouth Waltz (James Newton Howard) 04:09
2  Winter Scene (James Newton Howard) 04:15
3  Promised Land Suite (James Newton Howard) 06:13
4  O Magnum Mysterium (James Newton Howard) 06:25
5  Main Titles (James Newton Howard) 02:06
6  Danny & His Dad (James Newton Howard) 02:03
7  The Hot Springs (James Newton Howard) 01:44
8  Circle K Shooting (James Newton Howard) 04:06
9  Ice Skating (James Newton Howard) 01:44
10  Telephone Call (James Newton Howard) 01:14
11  Bev Cuts Danny’s Hair (James Newton Howard) 01:37
12  Leaving Knolls (James Newton Howard) 01:20
13  3-4 #1 (James Newton Howard) 01:19
14  Dreams & Promises (James Newton Howard; Janey Street) 05:03

Musicians

BassNeil Stubenhaus
GuitarDean Parks
MandolinDavid Grisman
KeyboardsJames Newton Howard
SynthesizerJames Newton Howard
ProgrammingJames Newton Howard
ProgrammingRobbie Weaver
PercussionMike Fisher

Other Musicians

Choir – King’s College Choir (Track 4)

Liner Notes

Producer – James Newton Howard
Producer (Executive) – Ronald Goldstein
Arranged By – James Newton Howard
Conductor – Philip Ledger (Track 4)
Coordinator – JoAnn Tominaga, Shari Sutcliffe
Engineer – Ross Pallone
Mastered By – Doug Sax
Mixed By – Ross Pallone
Mixed By – John Vigran, Ross Pallone (Track 1)
Recorded By (Piano) – Bill Schnee (Track 3)

Art Direction – JoAnn Green, Pamela Rodi
Photography – Chris Cuffaro

Mastered At The Mastering Lab
Recorded At Circle Seven Recording
Recorded At Bill Schnee Studios
Recorded At The Studio, Woodland Hills, CA
Recorded At Baby’O Recorders
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