Anywhere But Here – Music from the Motion Picture (Atlantic Records, 1999) CD

UPC: 075678323423 

MPN: 83234-2 

Brand Name: Atlantic Records / 20th Century Fox Film Corporation

Overview

Anywhere But Here – Music from the Motion Picture brings together an inspiring collection of female artists and songwriters whose music captures the emotional landscape of Wayne Wang’s 1999 film starring Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman. Based on Mona Simpson’s acclaimed novel, the film explores the complex bond between a mother and daughter searching for love, identity, and belonging.

This soundtrack showcases a diverse and empowering lineup of female voices from across the 1990s pop, folk, and alternative scenes — including k.d. lang, Sarah McLachlan, LeAnn Rimes, Carly Simon, Lisa Loeb, Poe, Patty Griffin, and Bif Naked. The mix of heartfelt ballads, indie charm, and introspective songwriting reflects both the film’s emotional core and its late-’90s cultural backdrop.

The album closes with an evocative original score suite by Danny Elfman, whose orchestral themes add cinematic warmth and introspection to this musically rich release.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Genre: Pop / Alternative / Folk / Film Soundtrack
• Label: Atlantic Records (A Time Warner Company)
• Producers: Darren Higman, Craig Kallman, Wayne Wang
• Music Supervisor: Deva Anderson
• Executive Music Supervisors for 20th Century Fox: Robert Kraft & Laura Ziffren
• Film Director: Wayne Wang
• Based on the Novel by: Mona Simpson
• Release Year: 1999
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Total Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
• Packaging: Standard jewel case with full-color insert featuring artist and production credits

Interesting Facts

• A Celebration of Female Voices: Every track on the album (except the orchestral finale) features a female artist or ensemble, creating one of the most empowering all-women soundtracks of the decade.

• Danny Elfman’s Delicate Score: Known for his grand, gothic style (Batman, Edward Scissorhands), Elfman’s Anywhere But Here Suite showcases his softer, emotional side — a subtle blend of piano and strings.

• Sarah McLachlan’s Contribution: McLachlan’s Amity and her involvement in this compilation reflect the era’s Lilith Fair influence, celebrating women’s artistry in music.

• Carly Simon and Sally Taylor: The mother-daughter duo’s collaboration, Amity, mirrors the film’s central relationship between Sarandon and Portman.

• Critical Reception: Reviewers praised the soundtrack’s emotional tone and thematic coherence, calling it a “graceful complement” to the film’s reflective storytelling.

Track Listing

1. k.d. lang – Anywhere But Here
2. Pocket Size – Walking
3. 21st Century Girls – Scream and Shout
4. LeAnn Rimes – Leaving’s Not Leaving
5. Lisa Loeb – Ice Cream
6. Marie Wilson – Free
7. Carly Simon & Sally Taylor – Amity
8. Sarah McLachlan – Amity
9. Poe – Strange Wind
10. Kacy Crowley – Furniture
11. Patty Griffin – Twisted Road
12. Sinéad Lohan – Everything Around Me Is Changing
13. Lili Haydn – Come Here
14. Bif Naked – Chotee
15. Danny Elfman – Anywhere But Here – Score Suite

Publishers

© & ℗ 1999 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Atlantic Recording Corporation. Manufactured and distributed in the USA by Atlantic Records, a division of Warner Music Group. Motion picture artwork © 1999 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited under federal law.

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