Saw the IMAX film three times and had to find this wonderful soundtrack. The music will simply transport you, it is so perfectly matched to the mood and feeling of the film. This is a heartfelt look at immigrants coming to New York in the early 1900's when my own grandfolks arrived from Europe. It is told via a narrator reading letters to his mama and papa back in Russia and the little boy who stars in this film is captivating in his expressions of joy, sadness, fear and anticipation. If you can get your hands on the tape, buy it! If not just enjoy this soundtrack -- truly beautiful music.