1994 Soundtrack – Hoop Dreams
Hoop Dreams is a 1994 American documentary film directed by Steve James, and produced by Frederick Marx, James, and Peter Gilbert, with Kartemquin Films. It follows the story of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, in Chicago and their dream of becoming professional basketball players. The music was composed by Ben Sidran.
Tracks
1 Hoop Dreams (Anthony Mosley; Ben Sidran; Paul Peterson) 04:38
2 Traveling Music (Ben Sidran; Ricky Peterson) 04:19
3 The Original Lesson (Ben Sidran; Gregory Jacobs; Paul Peterson) 04:34
4 The Float (Ben Sidran; Ricky Peterson) 02:09
5 The Tide (Keeps Lifting Me) (Ben Sidran; JD Steele; Phil Upchurch) 04:08
6 Above The Rim (Ben Sidran; Paul Peterson) 04:30
7 Low Post (Ben Sidran) 06:14
8 Fast Break (Anthony Mosley; Ben Sidran; Paul Peterson) 03:35
9 Under The Knife (Ben Sidran; Ricky Peterson) 04:29
10 Junior Moved (Ben Sidran; Jerry Alexander) 02:28
11 Walking The Walk (Ben Sidran; Ricky Peterson; Paul Peterson) 04:07
12 Face (Ben Sidran) 04:21
13 Sweet Dreams (Ben Sidran; Ricky Peterson) 03:45
Biography
Musicians
1 Hoop Dreams
| Bass | Paul Peterson |
| Drums (Linn) | Paul Peterson |
| Guitar | Paul Peterson |
| Rap | Tony-M |
2 Traveling Music
| Drums (Linn) | Ricky Peterson |
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
| Loops | Ricky Peterson |
| Sax | Bob Malach |
3 The Original Lesson
| Drums (Linn) | Paul Peterson |
| Synthesizer | Ben Sidran |
| Synthesizer | Paul Peterson |
| Sax | Bob Malach |
| Rap | Humpty Hump |
| Rap | Shock G |
4 The Float
| Synthesizer | Ben Sidran |
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
| Sax | Kenny Hollman |
5 The Tide (Keeps Lifting Me)
| Guitar | Phil Upchurch |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | The Steeles |
| Vocals | Mavis Staples |
| Vocals | Pops Staples |
6 Above The Rim
| Bass | Paul Peterson |
| Drums (Linn) | Ricky Peterson |
| Guitar | Paul Peterson |
| Synthesizer | Ben Sidran |
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
7 Low Post
| Bass | Rufus Reid |
| Drums | Carl Allen |
| Piano | Ben Sidran |
| Sax | Bob Malach |
8 Fast Break
| Guitar | Paul Peterson |
| Drums (Linn) | Paul Peterson |
| Programming | Paul Peterson |
| Sax | Eric Leeds |
| Rap | Tony-M |
9 Under The Knife
| Synthesizer | Ben Sidran |
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
| Trumpet | Billy Sheill |
10 Junior Moved
| Guitar | Jerry Alexander |
| Harmonica | Jerry Alexander |
11 Walking The Walk
| Bass | Paul Peterson |
| Drums (Linn) | Ricky Peterson |
| Guitar | Paul Peterson |
| Synthesizer | Paul Peterson |
| Synthesizer | Ben Sidran |
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
12 Face
| Bass | Rufus Reid |
| Drums | Carl Allen |
| Piano | Ben Sidran |
| Sax | Bob Malach |
13 Sweet Dreams
| Synthesizer | Ricky Peterson |
Liner Notes
Producer – Ben Sidran
Producer (Executive) – Tommy LiPuma
Edited By – Ben Sidran (Track 1)
Edited By (Digital) – Michael Landy
Engineer (Additional) – Dan Geocaris, Vincent Wojno, ave Friedlander
Mastered By – George Marino
Mixed By – Tom Tucker
Mixed By (Additional) – James Farber, Leo Sidran, Steve Wiese
Recorded By – Leo Sidran, Steve Wiese, Brian Poer, Tom Tucker, James Farber
Design – T Design Company
Edited At The Review Room
Engineered At Paisley Park Studios
Engineered At Fantasy Studios
Engineered At Concept Productions
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Mixed At Paisley Park Studios
Recorded At Creation Audio
Recorded At Skyline Studios
Recorded At Paisley Park Studios
Recorded At Bulldog Studio, Madison
Phonographic Copyright GRP Records Inc
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