Music from the Motion Picture

EVELYN

Features Exclusive Performances By Legendary Singer VAN MORRISON,

Lead Actor PIERCE BROSNAN and Scandinavian Sensation SISSEL

Original Music Composed By STEPHEN ENDELMAN

CD Released November 26, 2002 From Decca Records/UMG Soundtracks

(New York, NY – November 12, 2002) – Fresh off the success of his legendary role as James Bond, Pierce Brosnan stars in the irresistibly heartwarming drama, Evelyn. In keeping with the spirit of the holiday season, the film centers around Desmond Doyle (played by Brosnan), a man desperate to get his children home in time for Christmas after a prolonged custody battle with the Catholic Church. Highlighting the film’s emotional pull, the soundtrack features exclusive, inspired performances from legendary singer Van Morrison, film star Pierce Brosnan and the sublime, haunting vocalist Sissel. In addition, the film and disc feature original music written by acclaimed composer Stephen Endelman. Music From The Motion Picture Evelyn will be released November 26, 2002 from Decca Records/UMG Soundtracks.

Evelyn was a labor of love for all of those involved in the evolution of the film and its music. A treat for movie-goers, the CD package contains special liner notes written by Pierce Brosnan, who comments, “The story had a heart-felt meaning to it that we all could relate to, and above all else… it had humor.” Brosnan performs on two tracks, including “On The Banks Of the Roses” and “The Parting Glass,” illustrating his character’s complexity through song. The unmistakable vocals on “Sitting On Top of the World” are that of multi-Grammy ® winner Van Morrison. A celebrated singer and songwriter, Morrison’s career is stronger than ever with the release of his latest album earlier this year, Down the Road on Universal Records.

Remarkable musician and composer Stephen Endelman lends his talents in multiple ways to the soundtrack. He penned a new song “Angel Eyes” especially for Evelyn, performed by the ethereal vocalist Sissel who the Associated Press recently called “a lyric soprano.” No stranger to the world of film, Sissel was also featured on the blockbuster Titanic soundtrack, and has just released her self-titled US debut on Decca Records. Endelman also composed the original music that so dramatically lends itself to the emotional tone of the film, while also acting as orchestrator and conductor. Drawing inspiration from many aspects of life, he composes for film, opera, and a variety of other musical collaborations covering a wide range of genres. His past film projects include the score for Flirting with Disaster and Bride of the Wind, as well as collaborating with Robert DeNiro on the music for “A Bronx Tale.” Currently, he is re-teaming with Evelyn director, Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy) on their third collaboration, Pancho Villa, due for release on HBO in early 2003.

Set in Ireland in 1953, Evelyn is the true story of Desmond Doyle, a father who fought a prolonged legal battle with the Irish government and the Catholic Church to overturn an arcane custody law that deprived him of access to his four children, including his daughter Evelyn, after his wife ran away and he lost his job. The film co-stars Julianna Margulies, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Bates and nine-year old newcomer Sophie Vavasseur as Evelyn.

An MGM film, Evelyn opens on December 13 at select theatres in New York and Los Angeles, and opens wide by December 25th.

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