Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Review: 'Breaking Dawn' romantic but melancholy

Various artists, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 Original Soundtrack" (Atlantic Records)

Just about everyone is familiar with the "Twilight" tale of romantic woe between a vampire and a human. The first part of the fourth and final installment, "Breaking Dawn," out in theaters on Friday, finally sees the two star-crossed lovers, Bella and Edward, get married; hence, the soundtrack brings about a vibe of a love that has finally settled into something coherent. But along with fulfillment, the lyrics are touched by a strange sadness (Maybe they're just channeling werewolf Jacob's grief at being left out of this).

Bruno Mars, the most prominent name on the soundtrack, …

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