{"product_id":"the-national-parks-americas-best-idea-the-soundtrack","title":"The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Soundtrack","description":"The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Soundtrack MUSIC AUDIO CD SEALED  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e PBS Distribution \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2009 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eThe National Parks: America's Best Idea - The Soundtrack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eThe National Parks: America's Best Idea - The Soundtrack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003ePBS Distribution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eWRCB-7516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eSoundtrack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAmericana \/ Folk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe National Parks soundtrack accompanies Ken Burns' landmark documentary series and collects instrumental and traditional compositions that evoke the landscapes and histories featured in the film. The project brings together veteran roots and acoustic musicians who specialize in folk, Celtic, and Americana styles. Contributors such as Bobby Horton, Peter Ostroushko, Al Petteway, Will Duncan, and others provide instrumental storytelling that supports the film's narrative without overwhelming it. The soundtrack is curated to reflect the moods of the parks, from quiet reflection to sweeping, orchestral-like acoustic passages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an album, America's Best Idea presents a cohesive listening experience that mirrors the film's pacing and emotional range. Many tracks are arrangements of traditional tunes and original compositions arranged for fiddle, guitar, flute, and other acoustic instrumentation. The result is an intimate, timeless sound that underscores themes of nature, exploration, and American history. This soundtrack serves both as a companion to the documentary and as a standalone collection for fans of acoustic and folk-rooted instrumental music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. Co-producer: Julie Dunfey. Mastered by Dave Mast at Florentine Films. © 2009 The National Parks Film Project, LLC. 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