Weiß Ferdl's Linie 8 [Import]

1. Linie 8

2. Hochzeitsreise Nach Venedig

3. Der Oberammergauer Fremdenführer

4. Nord und Süd Im Hofbräuhaus

5. Raschlebige Zeit

6. Der Alte Postillon

Weiß Ferdl's Linie 8,Weiß Ferdl,Ariola,World Music

Average customer rating: Love the Broadway Cast recording? Give this a second chance... Two Tons of Fun! DISAPPOINTED WEAK! Feel Good Soundtrack to Feel Good Film

Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture) Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast) The Pirate Queen (2007 Original Broadway Cast) Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) High School Musical 2 110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B000PUAID4 Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. "GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE" - Nikki Blonsky
2. "THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN" - James Marsden
3. "IT TAKES TWO" - Zac Efron
4. "(THE LEGEND OF) MISS BALTIMORE CRABS" - Michelle Pfeiffer
5. "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS" - Nikki Blonsky
6. "LADIES' CHOICE" - Zac Efron
7. "THE NEW GIRL IN TOWN" - Brittany Snow
8. "WELCOME TO THE 60's" - Nikki Blonsky & John Travolta
9. "RUN AND TELL THAT" - Elijah Kelley
10. "BIG, BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL" - Queen Latifah
11. "BIG, BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL reprise" - John Travolta & Michelle Pfeiffer
12. "(YOU'RE) TIMELESS TO ME" - John Travolta & Christopher Walken
13. "I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN" - Queen Latifah
14. "WITHOUT LOVE" - Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley & Amanda Bynes
15. "(IT'S) HAIRSPRAY" - James Marsden
16. "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT" - Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes,
17. "COME SO FAR (GOT SO FAR TO GO)" - Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Zac
18. "COOTIES" - Aimee Allen
19. "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW" - Nikki Blonsky, Marissa Jaret Winokur & Rikki Lake

Amazon.com

What fun! This soundtrack of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical overflows with glossy, ol' fashioned '60s-style pep. It won't win any awards for innovation, but it may well be one of the most feel-good releases of the year. While not quite as super-energetic as the original Broadway cast, the new crew ain't too shabby: Nikki Blonsky delivers as Tracy Turnblad and Zac Efron (High School Musical) makes for a devoted boyfriend, and the supporting cast gleefully embraces the show's silly-but-generous spirit. John Travolta (who gets to utter the particularly ironic line "it's been years since someone asked me to dance") goes drag as Tracy's mom, Edna, while Michelle Pfeiffer's slight stiffness is appropriate for her uptight character, especially on the cha-cha "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs." After Mama Morton in Chicago, Queen Latifah puts in another brassy turn as Motormouth Maybelle ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful," which is then reprised by Travolta and Pfeiffer). The show's authors, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, have written three new numbers for the movie: the rollicking (and first single) "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl in Town" and "Come So Far." In addition, the CD also includes two tracks that aren't in the film but were in the show: "Cooties," sung by Aimee Allen, and "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now," sung by all three Tracy Turnblads: Blonsky, Ricki Lake (from the source movie) and Marissa Jaret Winokur (from the original Broadway cast). --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

The Hairspray soundtrack will feature 17 songs from the film, including three original numbers that were created specifically for the film version of the hit Broadway musical - "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl In Town," and "Come So Far." Also featured on the soundtrack are the songs "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome to the `60s," "Nicest Kids In Town," and "You Can't Stop The Beat." The songs are performed by cast members John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow and Elijah Kelley among others.

The Hairspray soundtrack is produced by Marc Shaiman and features music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. It features tracks mixed by Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones, Bette Midler) and Peter Mokran (Pussycat Dolls, Christina Aguilera).

Sixteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hairspray to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago), and director Adam Shankman (Bringing Down The House). The new screenplay for Hairspray was written by Leslie Dixon (Freaky Friday, Outrageous Fortune).

Customer Reviews:

Love the Broadway Cast recording? Give this a second chance..........2007-07-14

When I first put in this CD and heard "Good Morning Baltimore", I was utterly disappointed. In fact, by the end of the first run-through I was almost prepared to write-off the movie. Almost.

If, like me, you're a fan of the stage production and the Broadway Cast recording, then you have to remember -- like I came to -- that this is the soundtrack to a movie (re-)adaptation.

You might, initially, be annoyed by the changes in the lyrics of certain songs, the addition of certain songs, the removal of "The Big Dollhouse", and the change in the order of songs. I still trying to get the putting of "Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now" at the end (since it was early on in the stage production)!

I think the movie is going to be great. But you can't compare the stage production and the movie directly -- it's really not fair, because they're entirely different mediums, and perhaps, more or less, aimed at different audiences (i.e., the movie is more for the masses).

You might need to listen to the CD a couple of times before you get into it. I'm on my third go-round now, and it's growing on me with every go (except for the song "Cooties"!).

Two Tons of Fun!.......2007-07-14

I thought "You Can't Stop the Beat" in the movie trailer sounded a bit lifeless but WOW! The soundtrack's ensemble sounds fantastic!
They POP! Tons of energy!
The chorus of "Beat" positively explodes at the end.

The new and augmented arrangements are dazzling also! Overall the soundtrack has much fuller sound over the original cast recording."Good Morning Baltimore" opens the cd, sounding much like "Be My Baby" with a big Phil Spector Wall of Sound...it just jumps out at'cha

Nicki Blonsky is a little less vocally demonstrative than the Broadway's Tracy, Marisa Winokur, but has a bright, appealing voice minus Winokur's more nasal quality.Michelle Pfeiffer's vocals doesn't match original cast member Linda Hart's growly belt but she has an interesting vibrato filled punch on her more sustained notes. Queen Latifah is not as dynamic or as powerful as Mary Bond Davis on the original but she sounds sassy on "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" and gives a understated performance on "I know Where I've Been". Travolta's renditions are lacking personality but he redeems himself on "Timeless to Me"

I don't know that this recording replaces the OBC (it doesn't feel quite as coherent or like a total experience) but it is very upbeat. The new songs are okay and totally fit in the style of the show. The score is reminiscent of 60s pop with lots of musical and vocal references to 60s hits (everything from "Wipe Out" to "Shout"),including an instrumental nod to "La Vie En Rose" during the charming Travolta/Walken "Timeless" duet.

My first listen gave me the same exultation and high I felt walking out of the theater after first seeing the show on Broadway!

DISAPPOINTED.......2007-07-13

Having just purchasesd and listened to the Hairspray soundtrack, I was very disappointed about how flat it all sounds? While the broadway show and the movie should be judged as two separate entities (due to casting), I enjoyed the broadway soundtrack because there was a sense of joy, enthusiasm and fun in the voices of the cast. This cast, however, only seems to be "singing" the songs, but the feeling just isnt there. While everyone is praising Queen Latifah, I found her renditions just lacking any emotion. Dont get me started on John Travolta...and Amanda Bynes? Michelle Pfeifers version is just too droll....but Zac Efron does a very good job of bringing his songs to life. If this is any indication of the movie, I might be avoiding it.

WEAK!.......2007-07-13

This is weak compared to the original broadway sdtk! I'm a huge Hairspray fan...There is a definate lack of energy on the movie sdtk...I hope the movie doesn't turn the same fate.

Feel Good Soundtrack to Feel Good Film.......2007-07-13

Saw a sneak preview last night of the film and it was fun! Did not have high expectations after seeing Hairspray on Broadway and again on a touring show but it was great. I like Nikki Blonsky's Tracy over Marissa Winokur's Tracy. This soundtrack as additional songs and sounds better than the orginal Broadway cast. Only wish Cooties was in the movie, hopefully it will be on the DVD version whenever. Glad it made it on the CD. See the movie, buy the soundtrack. John Travolta was OK as Edna, better than I expected but sometimes his voice reminded me of Mike Myers's Dr. Evil somehow. His dancing in "fat" costume was funny.

Average customer rating: Not a carbon copy Walk the line CD walk the line Walk the Line Great

Walk the Line Joaquin Phoenix , Reese Witherspoon , and Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Wind-Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: At Folsom Prison Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition) The Essential Johnny Cash At San Quentin Taking The Long Way ASIN: B000BM7YYW Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Get Rhythm -- Joaquin Phoenix
2. I Walk The Line -- Joaquin Phoenix
3. Wildwood Flower -- Reese Witherspoon
4. Lewis Boogie Blues -- Waylon Payne
5. Ring Of Fire -- Joaquin Phoenix
6. You're My Baby -- Johnathan Rice
7. Cry Cry Cry -- Joaquin Phoenix
8. Folsom Prison Blues-- Joaquin Phoenix
9. That's Allright Mama -- Tyler Hilton
10. Jukebox Blues -- Reese Witherspoon
11. It Aint Me Babe -- Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
12. Home of the Blues -- Joaquin Phoenix
13. Milkcow Blues Boogie -- Tyler Hilton
14. I'm A Long Way From Home -- Shooter Jennings
15. Cocaine Blues -- Joaquin Phoenix
16. Jackson -- Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon

Amazon.com

This is not a review about Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon's hair. However--as any self-respecting fan knows--in country music, after proving you can pluck a guitar and carry a tune, the power of the right hairstyle is not to be underestimated. Johnny Cash, in fact, was famously vain about his locks--perhaps one of the few things he was vain about--and many a guitar store employee can attest to the fact that when the Man in Black came in to buy his special brand of guitar pick, his hair was dyed a jet black more often seen on a boy of 20 than a man of 60. In any case, Phoenix and Witherspoon's performances as Johnny and June Carter Cash succeed more in the style and hair department than in their musicality. Phoenix fares better than his co-star in reinventing the Cash mystique, and his sweet, almost earnest interpretation of "Get Rhythm" is as charming as it is honest. Unfortunately, the powerful song "Ring of Fire" is flat and wholly without the narrative pull it had when Cash sang it. And Witherspoon is simply not up to the warbling task she's faced with in singing as June Carter Cash. (To be fair, it's hard to know who would be, but the estimable Loretta Lynn or Tift Merritt would have had better luck). Carter Cash's honeyed gift with melody, and the largeness of her voice, honed over decades in live performance, is hard to replicate for even a seasoned singer, and predictably, Witherspoon falls short of the mark. It's certainly seductive to imagine that playing a figure as compelling as Johnny or June would allow an actor to channel the soul and some of the talent of the artist, but the closest this record comes is in "Cry, Cry, Cry," where Phoenix's gravelly voice offers the same sustained thrill that made Johnny Cash irresistible--to June and his fans. --Megan Halverson

Customer Reviews:

Not a carbon copy.......2007-07-08

Within the liner notes of the gem of a CD, the director of the movie "Walk the Line" was quoted as saying he wasn't looking for a Johnny Cash impersonator, but for somebody who could make the legend come alive.
I personally really like Joaquin Phoenix' smooth, sexy voice. My favorites are "Get Rhythm" and "Walk the Line."

I strongly reccommend this CD.

Walk the line CD.......2007-06-13

The music was wonderful. I think Reese Witherspoon needs to do more signing. I certainly would buy her CD

walk the line.......2007-06-09

Disappointed with this CD lacked body and character music sounded thin and repetative

Walk the Line.......2007-06-01

A wonderful movie. Joaquin Phoenix was ideal as the young Johnny Cash - 19 to 37 years, The producers said they didn't want an actor and actress to portray John and June precisely and this is what I saw. The singing and guitar playing was right on. Joaquin should have won an Oscar also!

Great.......2007-05-17

I bought the cd for my husband who is a huge fan of the movie. He absolutely loves the cd! He has practically worn it out listening to it.

Average customer rating: Awesome Country Music Excellent music! Delightful A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION REVIEW The Marvelous Meryl Streep

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD] Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Prairie Home Companion A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor (30th Anniversary Season Celebration) It's Only a Show (Prairie Home Companion) A Prairie Home Companion: 25th Anniversary Collection A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor ASIN: B000F3AAXY Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Tishomingo Blues Garrison Keillor
2. Gold Watch & Chain Garrison Keillor & Meryl Streep
3. Mudslide The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
4. Let Your Light Shine On Me Garrison Keillor, Robin & Linda Williams, Prudence Johnson
5. Coffee Jingle Garrison Keillor & Jearlyn Steele
6. Summit Avenue Rag - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
7. Guys Shoes - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
8. Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
9. Coming Down From Red Lodge - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
10. You Have Been A Friend To Me L.Q. Jones
11. Old Plank Road Robin & Linda Williams
12. My Minnesota Home Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
13. A Bunch of Guys - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
14. Slow Days Of Summer Garrison Keillor
15. Frankie & Johnny Lindsay Lohan
16. Waitin For You - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
17. Jens Jensens Herring - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
18. Red River Valley Garrison Keillor & Jearlyn Steele
19. Strappin the Strings - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
20. Goodbye To My Mama Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
21. Bad Jokes Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
22. The Day Is Short Jearlyn Steele
23. Atlanta Twilight - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
24. Red River Valley / In The Sweet By And By Cast Ensemble
25. Guy Noir - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band

Tracks:

1. My Minnesota Home Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
2. WHOOP-I-TI-YI-YO Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
3. Slow Days Of Summer Garrison Keillor
4. Coming Down From Red Lodge - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
5. I Used To Work In Chicago (Take 1) Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
6. I Used To Work In Chicago (Take 2) Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
7. Softly And Tenderly Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
8. Waitin For You - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
9. Atlanta Twilight - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
10. Catchup (And Then Some) Garrison Keillor

Amazon.com

At long last, Lindsay Lohan and Meryl Streep sing on the same CD. Okay, so they don't actually duet, but both do perform on the soundtrack to Robert Altman's take on Garrison Keillor's popular radio show. (Keillor fans will know exactly what to expect, as the film is scrupulously faithful to his universe, and Keillor and his Shoe Band wrote a good deal of the songs.) As anybody who's seen Postcards from the Edge knows, Streep can really sing, and she sounds great in the rootsy, old-style country vein that makes up most of this soundtrack. Her rollicking duets with her screen sister Lily Tomlin, "My Minnesota Home" and "Goodbye to My Mama," are priceless. Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly are beyond crusty on "Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo," which sounds like both an outtake from and a parody of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, while "Bad Jokes" is, well, just that. As for Lohan, who plays Streep's daughter, her version of "Frankie & Johnny" is a little shaky but heartfelt and kinda adorable. Purists, you can start hollering now. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

More Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor: 30th Broadcast Season Celebration (DVD)	A Prairie Home Companion (screenplay book)	A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor: 30th Broadcast Season Celebration (CD)
A Prairie Home Companion: 20th Anniversary Collection (CD)	A Prairie Home Companion: It's Only a Show	A Prairie Home Companion: 25th Anniversary Collection (CD)

Album Description

Garrison Keillor's long running public radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion" is now the center of a Robert Altman film of the same name starring Keillor, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline, Lindsay Lohan, Virginia Madsen, Maya Rudolph, and Tommy Lee Jones. The story is a fictional one of what happens on and off stage during the last broadcast of the beloved radio show. The soundtrack showcases the spectacular onstage performances by the cast. Offered here is a regular audio-only version and a CD + DVD deluxe version packed with performance footage and film outtakes.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Country Music.......2007-05-22

I love the music to this movie. The band is superb and the instrumentals are great!! The words are upbeat and heartfelt. It brought back wonderful memories of growing up and thinking of all my family and relatives. I only wish I could find more CD's that the band plays together on.

Excellent music!.......2007-05-12

If you like Bluegrass music, the soundtrack of the Prairie Home Companion is a must-have. I recommend watching the movie first and then getting the soundtrack.

Delightful.......2007-03-22

Nice to listen to. The DVD has a few, but not all, of the most entertaining songs from the movie.

A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION REVIEW.......2007-03-12

I bought the soundtrack since I enjoyed the music when I watched the movie.You can listen to the excellent deliveries of country music songs from Garrison Keillor,Woody Harrelson,Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin.In my opinion the best reason to buy the CD is to hear Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin singing the "My Minnesota Home".They are just fantastic!Pleasant suprise is the well prepared DVD that complements the CD and contains some songs that you don't find in the CD.

The Marvelous Meryl Streep.......2007-03-09

This is a wonderful collection of songs, sung with warmth and heart - a true treasury of music.
The highlight has to be, though, the beautiful voice of Meryl Streep. Not only is she the world's greatest living actress, but she is a profoundly talented and gifted vocalist. Her grace, warmth, depth, and beauty give a gorgeous elegance - and eloquence - to the songs she performs. I challenge anyone to listen to "Goodbye to My Mama" without becoming teary-eyed. Streep is, in every way, quite simply...extraordinary.
A highly recommended collection of entertaining and touching songs.
Great album!

Average customer rating: great soundtrack for a great show..... A Chorus Line What They Did For Love God, I hope you get it... a great musical

A Chorus Line (1975 Original Broadway Cast) Marvin Hamlisch , and Edward Kleban Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: West Side Story (1957 Original Broadway Cast) My Fair Lady (1956 Original Broadway Cast) Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) Company - A Musical Comedy (1970 Original Broadway Cast) Fiddler on the Roof (1964 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000007OHY Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

1. Opening: I Hope I Get It
2. I Can Do That
3. At The Ballet
4. Sing!
5. Montage, Part 1: Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love
6. Montage, Part 2: Mother
7. Montage, Part 3: Gimme The Ball
8. Nothing
9. Dance: Ten; Looks: Three
10. The Music And The Mirror
11. One
12. What I Did For Love
13. One (Reprise)/Finale

Amazon.com

Michael Bennett's 1975 tale of Broadway's gypsies--the chorus dancers--resonated with audiences as few shows ever have, examining with both hilarity and heartbreak the grueling life of ordinary performers always auditioning for an opportunity to be members of a faceless chorus line. And along the way, it picked up the Pulitzer, the New York Drama Critics Award, and nine Tonys, and became the longest-running show in Broadway history. The original cast (eight of whom contributed their real-life memories to the show) included no major stars, but are unmatched on this cast recording of Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban's score, including Priscilla Lopez's poignant "Nothing," Donna McKechnie's yearning dance number "The Music and the Mirror," one of Broadway's most famous torch ballads in "What I Did for Love," and the ultimate high-kicking chorus number, "One." Fans of the show will welcome the 1998 remastered CD, which adds two and a half minutes to "Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love." While still incomplete, the montage now includes "Four-foot ten," "Little brat," and "The worst thing in school...." --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

great soundtrack for a great show............2007-06-09

I first heard this soundtrack on my cousin's CD player, back when she was pursuing musical theater, as a young teenager (at least ten years ago). Some of the greatest songs from the musical repertoire are here: "What I Did For Love," "One," and "Nothing." It's always a great sign when a score (in this case, by the talented duo of Hamlisch and Kleban) works so well that people don't have to see the musical to know what it's about from just a few musical numbers. That isn't to say that the show isn't wonderful, too. To make long stories [very] short for the sake of the increasingly decreasing attention spans of my readers who just want to know "Should I buy this," A CHORUS LINE is the story of a group of singer/dancers from diverse backgrounds, coming together on one Broadway stage for the same reason. They all want a crack at being a part of a dancing chorus line on The Great White Way, that could be their big break. There are other dramas going on, behind that, of course (and we hear all of their stories, complete with monologue, song and dance number). The drama is high, but so is the infectiousness. You really build attachments and interests in each of the characters, and the story is so well-written, you'll be compelled to stick through the songs and follow the stories, just to see who is "The One." This is truly a great example of storytelling in musical theater. There is a reason it was one of the longest running shows on Broadway.

A Chorus Line.......2007-05-31

Makes you recall the thrill of attending this terrific musical. You experience the glory and the pain and love every minute of it again.

What They Did For Love.......2007-02-12

A Chorus Line was an unlikely Broadway hit--there were no big name celebrities to brighten up the stage, no elaborate sets, and, according to the liner notes, "almost no plot." However, A Chorus Line shined brightly because it highlighted the lives of the people who are in the chorus line of a Broadway musical. By focusing on the people who normally don't make the leap into stardom, A Chorus Line paradoxically gained remarkable strength and popularity. A Chorus Line ran for fifteen years; and this CD shows why.

The CD begins with the track entitled "Opening: I Hope I Get It." Too many actors and actresses have arrived to compete for jobs in a chorus line in a Broadway production. Zach, the man who must chose the people who make the final cut, stuns the actors by requesting them to talk about themselves. This provides the premise for the rest of the music of the show. One by one the actors open up and share their life stories in song; and the music by Marvin Hamlisch enhances their songs greatly.

Several memorable stories told in song by the actors include "I Can Do That" in which Mike, performed by Wayne Cilento, tells about how he swiped his sister's dance shoes to race to a dance rehearsal; the beautiful ballad about escaping the heartache of real life at the theater entitled "At The Ballet" performed by Carole Bishop, Nancy Lane and Kay Cole; "Montage, Part 3: Gimme The Ball" performed by Michel Stuart and Ronald Dennis as Greg and Richie respectively; and "Dance: Ten; Looks Three" performed by Pamela Blair in the role of Val. Excellent!

Other numbers on this original cast recording deserve very special mention. "What I Did For Love" is delivered flawlessly by Priscilla Lopez and Company; in this song Priscilla's character Diana Morales sings beautifully of how she would have no regrets if she could never dance again. Priscilla Lopez also performs the memorable balled "Nothing" about how she simply did not profit from a course she took with an acting professor several years earlier.

The finale, a reprise of the smash number "One," features the cast singing together as polished professionals instead of the somewhat clumsy chorus line hopefuls they were before. I still remember feeling chills up and down my spine when I saw this number in the show at New York's Schubert Theater in 1979.

The liner notes have an excellent essay by Marc Kirkeby and the photos of the cast are a real treat. The notes indicate which actors performed each song and the artwork will impress you.

The sound is excellent even on my portable CD player. There is very little, if any, surface noise.

A Chorus Line represents a sophisticated look at the real lives of struggling actors and actresses. These people scramble for jobs in their chosen profession so that they can be happy and well fed at the same time. The catchy melodies by Marvin Hamlisch will delight you; and the lyrics by Edward Kleban display forethought and sheer brilliance.

I highly recommend this CD for fans of the theater and for people who love the outstanding music of Marvin Hamlisch. People who enjoy convincing exposés of the real lives of struggling actors will also enjoy this CD.

God, I hope you get it..........2006-11-28

I Just saw the new Broadway revival (which is fantastic), knew I had to give the original a re-listen, and have come to the conclussion that while it does not inspire deep thought or endeavor to change the world, A Chorus Line is a musical everyone, not just dancers and singers, can relate too. The central conceit of the show is the audience being invited to sit in on auditions for the dancing chorus of a broadway musical. Slowly the cast of hopeful auditionees dwindles to a victorious 8, who eventually earn roles and reveal much about their struggle for success. Yes, on the whole, it is a musical dancers will identify with, but it is not solely about dancing. A Chorus Line is about why and how we are able to do what we love. As we watch the audition play out on stage and hear the stories of the characters, one can't help but feel the same fear and pressure, and the cd masterfully captures the intimacy of "A Chorus Line".
A Chorus Line begins with the famous, pulse-pounding "GOD I HOPE I GET IT", where we hear the dancers inner thoughts while learning the choreography. This is a mostly danced number, but it is energetic, effecting and a brilliant opening.
More great numbers are "AT THE BALLET", which has three dancers taking down their "audition facades" and describing the therapy dance provided during troubled childhoods. The "MONTAGE" numbers are a funny mixture of painful, embarrassing, and entirely too real memories of teenage years. "DANCE 10, LOOKS 3" Is a hillarious yet sadly true song about the power of appearance. "WHAT I DID FOR LOVE" is one of the most original love songs of all time, about the sacrafices made not for the people we love, but for ourselves. It sumarizes the whole musical: Why we do what we do for the things we love.
The idea of A Chorus Line has become a little cliche after years and years of exposure and performance, but it is deffinately worth the praise it receives and fame it has accumilated. A must have for every lover of musical theatre.

a great musical.......2006-11-06

I enjoy listening to the original broaadway musical A Chorus Line. However I didnt realize I was purchasing the broadway version. I was actually looking for the film version.

Average customer rating: This Show is AMAZING Spot the difference It's "A Chorus Line" "Dance 10, Voice 2" Ineffective Revival

A Chorus Line - The New Broadway Cast Recording (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) Marvin Hamlisch , Edward Kleban , Charlotte d'Amboise , and Michael Berresse Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000HEZF8Q Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. Opening: I Hope I Get It
2. I Can Do That
3. At The Ballet
4. Sing!
5. Montage, Part 1: Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love
6. Montage, Part 2: Nothing
7. Montage, Part 3: Mother
8. Montage, Part 4: Gimme The Ball
9. Dance: Ten; Looks: Three
10. The Music And The Mirror
11. One
12. What I Did For Love
13. One (reprise) / Finale

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In the fall of 2006, A Chorus Line came back on Broadway 16 years after its original run closed, and it felt as if it had never left. The new production, put together by alums from the first one, is a carbon copy of Michael Bennett's groundbreaking staging, and the cast recording follows suit. The good news is that Marvin Hamlisch's energetic, pop-inflected score sounds as great as ever; the bad news: well, you might quibble with the staging but when it comes to the CD, there isn't really any bad news. This time around, the songs are performed in the order in which they are performed live, and the recording includes more of the incidental music and the dialogue. Among the highlights are Natalie Cortez's fabulous "Nothing" (check out the Bacharachian trumpet-and-piano arrangements, which aren't all that surprising since co-orchestrator Jonathan Tunick had worked on Bacharach's sole musical, Promises, Promises) and Jessica Lee Goldyn's uproarious "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three." And then there's "One," which remains one of the most memorable songs in the musical-theater catalogue—-lucky for us, we get it twice since it's reprised at the end. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

This Show is AMAZING.......2007-07-11

Although many other people have criticized this cast for its departure from the original production, I think this cast is awesome. Although you can never truly trump an original, the vocals in this cast are much more clear and they are truly amazing singers (and if you see the show, you'll know that they're also amazing dancers). The song, "What I Did for Love" is truly beautiful and a real tear jerker when you see it on the stage.

If you appreciate fine vocals, love A Chorus Line or love the sounds of the 1970's, this cd is perfect for you. I highly recommend that you buy this cd!!!

Spot the difference.......2007-06-24

The music for A Chorus Line sounded endearingly dated in 1975, so you can only imagine the impact it has today. All those harps, the wah-wah guitars, the twinkly flutes and the clunky percussion. Close your eyes and you can see the credits role to some early seventies TV sit com...

And yet... this is A Chorus Line, and we love it. Having just seen the show for the first time live (on Broadway, with this cast) I now undertand that the show really is as wildly inconsistent and totally odd as the movie suggests. But the cast give it their all and act like they at least pretend they know what's happening.

I've marked this down one star for Charlotte d'Amboise's rendition of The Music and the Mirror. Boy this lady can dance. In heels! But I can't admire her for the way she sings "Gimme a chaaaaance to come thruuuuuuu". It was even worse on stage, so we are spared at least some of the horror.

Other than that there are very few differences compared with the slightly better 75 OBC recording, just the muffled sound is removed.

Interesting both for novices and for those buying it just to compare to the original.

It's "A Chorus Line".......2007-06-05

Well, this is A Chorus Line. I don't hear much difference from the original. Sound quality is a little better, the voices are a little bit better, and there are a few added notes here and there, but overall I don't feel this is a must have if you already own the original. Now if you have to choose between which one to get, I would say get this one. As I've said the sound quality and some voices ARE better on this one, but not so drastically that you need this one. I like A Chorus Line and I am happy I got this CD, but it definitely doesn't wipe the original off the map. I suggest this for collectors, and younger new listeners. Favorite song: "What I Did For Love"

"Dance 10, Voice 2".......2007-03-05

If you've seen the revival on Broadway, you know that the entire cast dances beautifully. Unfortunately, you can't see them dancing on the recording and while everyone always thinks of this as a "dancer's show" anyone who has seen the score knows how challenging the music is.

While there are a few cast members with exceptional voices, a few of them (including one in particular - you'll know who when you listen to the recording) fall a bit short of today's standards in the vocal department.

They should have added a song in this version called "Dance 10, Voice 2"...and not for Val!

I was disappointed when I saw the revival on Broadway (again, a few standouts like the actors who play Bebe, Don, Al, Val), but figured that they'd "correct" the vocal mistakes I heard while seeing it live on the recording (where they could do multiple takes). Alas, it's not any better on the recording.

The new orchestrations are nice and it's great that more of the amazing score was included, but this recording falls short. I'm sticking to the original.

Ineffective Revival.......2007-03-03

Having seen the original in 1975 shortly after it opened, and subseqeuntly, different casts over the years, I was hugely disappointed in this production. While it would be unfair to expect the current revival to have the same impact as the original (they were, after all, playing their own lives), this is oddly unmoving. Every performer seems to be "acting", whereas the original, they all came aross as natural and real. Charlotte D'Amboise is talented and appealing but somehow, she too seems to be forced. Donna MacKechnie was heartbreaking, her dancing was pure passion and desperation, D'Amboise is just dancing really, really hard.
While there is a little more music on this cast album, stick to the OBC to get what it was all about.
I thought to the novice who'd never seen ACL, that this production would seem wonderful, but I have a sister and her husband who recently saw this (and had never seen any production before) and they found it rather dull and ineffective. The original simply overwhelmed with it's brilliance...not here. BTW avoid the dismal mess of a movie at all costs.

Average customer rating: Pretty good Thank god for I-Pods - the cd would be worn out by now Awesome band The Sounds Don't believe in what they say and what you've always been told

Dying to Say This to You The Sounds Manufacturer: Scratchie / New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Living in America Morningwood Until There's Nothing Left of Us We Are Pilots Show Your Bones ASIN: B000E6GC6Q Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Song With A Mission
2. Queen of Apology
3. Tony The Beat
4. 24 Hours
5. Painted By Numbers
6. Night After Night
7. Ego
8. Hurt You
9. Much Too Long
10. Running Out Of Turbo

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It all starts with a cowbell, so at least you know it's not going to suck. This is important because, at times, the Sounds' 2003 debut, Living in America felt like a third-generation copy of Blondie's Eat to the Beat and a third-generation of anything usually sucks. But this follow-up shows improvement all around. Singer Maja Ivarsson is starting to find her own voice and the group's melodies now owe less to playground chants than actual verses and choruses. Meanwhile producer Jeff Saltzman, the man behind the Killers' blockbuster Hot Fuss, has given the band's, er, sound some much needed low end. You could accuse them of still sounding a bit contrived (just one word describes the track "Ego"--yikes!) but with thrilling New Wave throwbacks such as "Tony the Beat" and "Running Out of Turbo" pumping on the stereo you might be having too much fun to bother. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

The Sounds' 2003 debut, "Living In America" firmly established the band as one to watch. Their second release is an even stronger fusion of their punk attitude and pop savvy. Honed by a sonic brain trust that includes producer Jeff Saltzman (who helmed The Killers' "Hot Fuss"), with additional production from Scratchie Records co-owners James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne, Ivy), and mixer Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Hole), the album presents a diversified and deeper version of the sound they established on their debut. It also showcases their growth and captures the attitude that has won over crowd after crowd. Limited first pressing with bonus remixes and video content.

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good.......2007-03-26

I actually preferred the previous effort. But this remains very good new wave influenced pop rock. It has much more drive than most other groups with the same tag.

Thank god for I-Pods - the cd would be worn out by now.......2007-03-11

LOVE the first half of the album, though some of the songs in the second half aren't quite up there with Song With a Mission, Queen of Apology and Tony the Beat...I've also seen interviews with the lead singer and guitarist; they are truly dedicated to giving awesome performances for their audience. Overall, a very catchy album that changes it up enough to keep the listener entertained, and they're a band that I will definitely start to keep track of...

Awesome band .......2007-01-19

Love the band and this CD. You must see them live!

The Sounds.......2006-12-14

I saw this band live at a concert. They were the opening act and i wasn't expecting them to be that good. A lead female vocalist is surprising to see as well. Since then i have been addicted to them. First impression is that they have The killers kind of sound to them but definately with songs that are better and a singer who doesn't sound depressed.

Don't believe in what they say and what you've always been told.......2006-08-13

The Sounds have caught a bad rap due in part to Maja, which I don't get, and due to their unoriginality. Few bands are 100% original nowadays, at least The Sounds are fun and easy to listen to. I bought this on a hunch. I had heard all the trash talked and I heard some good things, so in the end, like everything else, it comes down to what your preferences are. The Sounds are probably an acquired taste, which I can understand, and as much as I hate pushing a band on someone, The Sounds seems to have a lot going for them on this release and I think many people will find a lot to appreciate about it.

Song With A Mission starts off the CD wonderfully with a catchy guitar intro and some interesting lyrics acompanying. Tony The Beat has a danceable beat and a great chorus. Painted By Numbers offers a refreshing look back at 80s pop thanks to the intro, and as always, Maja drives the song. Night After Night is *gasp* a ballad. If you hate Maja's voice you'll hate this song. Even I, a fan of her, get a bit agitated with this song from time to time, but it does sound sincere and the backing piano is a nice touch. Hurt You gets back into the 80s pop kind of feel, and is prodiminently sung by a male. Much Too Long is yet another standout which follows in the vein of Song With A Mission and Painted By Numbers respectively.

My favorite songs are Song With A Mission, Tony The Beat, Painted By Numbers, Much Too Long, and Running Out Of Time. The Sounds are by far the most invigorating band I've heard recently and revitalized my hunger for new bands. Compared to Living In America, I'd say the two even each other out. Living In America has it's moments that shock and awe and so does Dying To Say This To You, so the curse of the sophomore slump doesn't effect The Sounds on this outing.

Average customer rating: Find your wings: An excellent inspiration for graduates The Line Between the Two Voice Not Meant For Solo Tune In To Christian Music Beautiful CD - totally God inspired

The Line Between the Two Mark Harris Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Broken & Beautiful One Lifesong Find Your Wings Coming Up to Breathe ASIN: B0009I7O9I Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. For The First Time
2. Carry The Light
3. Hello To Goodbye
4. Wish You Were Here
5. The Line Between The Two
6. Ordinary Life
7. Find Myself In You
8. Find Your Wings
9. Speak To Me
10. Until

Customer Reviews:

Find your wings: An excellent inspiration for graduates.......2007-06-08

"Find Your Wings" is a great song for a new graduate. It speaks to the leaving the nest that is so very hard for both parent and child, but so rewarding, as well.

The Line Between the Two.......2007-05-14

I love this album! I listen to it at work, it keeps me grounded. I believe God speaks to each of us daily. I know He speaks to me through Mark's music. I believe Mark Harris will go far with his solo career. I for one will look for any new album he has.

Voice Not Meant For Solo.......2007-04-21

I am a big fan of 4HIM. I last saw them on a cruise in 2005 and they announced then that they would be heading off into solo careers.

When my wife and I first heard FIND YOUR WINGS, we were touched by the great lyrics and thought of our daughter. However, after hearing a few more songs, we became annoyed with his voice after a while. He doesn't seem to have much range and without the others from 4HIM blending in as they often did so well, you can easily get tired of his voice.

That isn't to put a damper on the quality of the lyrics and music, but I feel that the 4HIM guys will always sound better together than as soloists.

Tune In To Christian Music.......2007-03-20

This artist was recommended to me by Jim Brickman. For someone who is looking for a nice, relaxing sound from songs with a Christian basis this is a great choice. I especially like "Find Your Wings" which is a song about raising children and hoping what you've wished for them as they grow up and become adults.

Beautiful CD - totally God inspired.......2007-02-12

Two songs on this CD really hit home for me. I was going to watch my son high jump at the league championship and heard, "Find Your Wings" on the radio and I cried and God spoke to me and told me he was going to give him wings that day to win. Praise God, he blessed his life that day with a victory to encourage him! My father who was a true lover of the Lord passed away and when I heard the song, "Wish You Were Here," I knew that my Dad was enjoying Heaven and being with Jesus and I will be with him someday!

Average customer rating: One of the unexpected surprises of the year excellent! 3 1/2 stars - I hear The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr.: Your to Keep Free from the world

Yours to Keep Jr. Albert Hammond Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Because of the Times We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Favourite Worst Nightmare The Good, the Bad & the Queen Costello Music ASIN: B000MTDRHW Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Cartoon Music For Superheroes
2. In Transit
3. Everyone Gets A Star
4. Bright Young Thing
5. Blue Skies
6. 101
7. Call An Ambulance
8. Scared
9. Holiday
10. Hard To Live In The City
11. Postal Blowfish
12. Well...All Right

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If it took a solo album for Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. to make sure his songs were finally heard, file this one under "their loss" for those egocentric East Siders. The first in the group to make his own record, Hammond (son of the triumphant '70s singer and composer) comes up big, hammering out 10 songs brimming with beatific melodies ("Call an Ambulance"), sugary harmonies ("Scared"), and the same rampant guitar ("In Transit") that he wields with the big band. Though he recruits prominent pals Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller for the ride, it's unnecessary, as Hammond's voice--both capable and charmingly unkempt--is a step above the monotonous murmur of Strokes singer Julian Casablancas (who also appears). Hammond's far-reaching influences drift from AM pop to punk rock, but the mop-topped musician mostly keeps it close to the vest, blending shades of the Beach Boys ("Cartoon Music for Superheroes," complete with toy piano), John Lennon ("Blue Skies"), and the Pixies ("Back to the 101"). Now he just has to make sure his band gets a copy of the record. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

One of the unexpected surprises of the year.......2007-06-09

Albert Hammond Jr. is "that other guy" to the Strokes lead singer Julian Casablancas, Hammond being the capable guitarist (and son of ...), but it's never been very clear how much he contributed to the Strokes' mysic (Casablancas writes all the lyrics). This album, Hammond's first solo outing away from the Strokes, brings perspective.

On "Yours to Keep" (12 tracks; 40 min.), the opener "Cartoon Music for Super Heroes" is like a blast from the 1960s Beach Boys. Upbeat "In Transit" is probably as close a Strokes song as anything on this album, and I love it. "Everyone Gets A Star" and "Bright Young Thing" are just about as good. "101" (1st single) is another one of those Strokes-sounding songs, and caps of an incredible first half of the album, which I rate 5 stars. The second half slows down considerably, although there as still some great moments like "Scared" (which features Julian Casablancas and Sean Lennon) and "Hard to Live in the City". The last 2 tracks of the album ("Postal Blowfish", which is just excellent, and "Well... All Right") are listed as "bonus tracks", but why is unclear to me, they simply sound like part of the album proper.

I have to admit that I really did not know what to expect from Hammond's solo debut, and I was very pleasantly surprised by this album. It flows by smoothly and at 40 min., it's over before you know it. One of the better surprises of the yeat so far for me.

excellent!.......2007-05-14

Who knew that Hammond jr. had such an incredible voice?! A few of the songs are reminiscent of the strokes sound...which is not a bad thing! All in all, a great find!

3 1/2 stars - I hear The Strokes.......2007-04-17

It's hard not to hear The Strokes all over this album, and why not, that's the band from wence he came. My trouble with the album is that he doesn't do enough to get away from the sound of The Strokes. This kind of sounds like a loosely thrown together Strokes album.

With that said, this is still a solid album. There is not a bad song on this thing, and 101 blew me away when I heard it. There is nothing not to like about this album, but it's just "a not quite as good version" of The Strokes - which still isn't all that bad.

Standout Track: 101

Albert Hammond Jr.: Your to Keep.......2007-04-08

The Strokes have always been (rightfully) compared to Television. Their twin-guitar setup and their overall attitude are similar to TV's. Well, I don't think I'm looking too hard for similarities when I say that Albert Hammond Jr.'s Yours To Keep is similar in a lot of ways to the solo work of Tom Verlaine, Television's lead guitarist and singer. It's less edgy than his band work, and it's much more emotionally direct (which isn't hard considering that there is exactly zero emotional directness in Julian Casablancas' lyrics and delivery). Yours To Keep even includes (gasp) jangly acoustic guitars. However, there's still some carryover of the Strokes sound, obviously on "101" but on some other songs as well. I think my favorite song on the whole thing is one of the bonus tracks: a very cool take on the old Buddy Holly song, "Well...All Right." The Eric Clapton band Blind Faith also did a cover of this song on their self-title album. It's a great song, and Hammond does a great job with it.

Now I just hope that there's one thing this album *doesn't* have in common with Tom Verlaine's work--that it goes under the radar like his stuff did!

Free from the world.......2007-03-31

Albert Hammond Jr. is best known as as a valuable member of the Strokes. But don't let that influence your expectations for his solo debut "Yours To Keep." On his own, Hammond turns out a totally different album: a shimmering, creative little pop collection that dips into lean rock'n'roll and vintage sunny pop.

It starts on a note that's very Beach Boys -- sunny, psychedelic-edged, and slightly sleepy. "Goodnight, I said to you goodnight/Dream of all the impossible/And you wake you see/That all these dreams aren't fake/They're real/Not impossible," Hammond croons in a slightly sleepy voice.

All that changes with "In Transit," the most Strokesian of all the songs -- a peppy, uptempo guitar number with slightly rebellious lyrics. But with "Bright Young Things," the style switches back to a circling guitar melody and a sunny musical edge, some folksy ballads, catchy rockers that bloom into peppy pop, toe-tapping acoustic plucks, and ringing songs about vacations in Jamaica.

Despite the variety of styles, Hammond actually does a pretty good job keeping a signature "sound" in these songs -- something a bit happier and slightly wistful than the Strokes. It does have a bit of a split personality, between rock and sunny pop, but I suspect it's something that Hammond will iron out in future albums.

The music has plenty of guitar -- both acoustic and bass -- both in lean sinewy riffs and in circling melodies. But Hammond and a variety of musicians (including Sean Lennon, Julian Casablancas, Ben Kweller, and Sammy James Jr) wrap the songs in a thin layer of other instruments -- tinkly melodica, ukelele, rippling keyboard, and some brass. There's even whistling at one point.

Hammond's voice is kind of scratchy, but it's still pretty pleasant to the ear. And he throws a lot of passion into his singing, whether it's a murmury croon or a belt-out wail. "And you will only hold me/If I will never tell you it would end/And you will never have me/Cause you were only wanting to be friends/And you will always hold out till he gave out."

"Yours To Keep" is a triumph for Hammond -- a solid, shimmering album that straddles between pop and rock. Definitely a good listen, but not for people seeking another Strokes album.

Average customer rating: Excellent Score -- Very Unique One of the few good things about this wretched film The score elevates the film Good Soundtrack! Nice...but a little overrated,

The Village Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Signs (Score) Lady in the Water Unbreakable The Sixth Sense: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Village (Widescreen Vista Series) ASIN: B0002IQJSC Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Noah Visits
2. What Are You Asking Me?
3. The Bad Color
4. Those We Don't Speak Of
5. Will You Help Me?
6. I Cannot See His Color
7. Rituals
8. The Gravel Road
9. Race To Resting Rock
10. The Forbidden Line
11. The Vote
12. It Is Not Real
13. The Shed Not To Be Used

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In the wake of his Sixth Sense triumph, young director M. Night Shyamalan shrewdly marketed himself as a marquee draw, a thriller auteur in the vein of Hitchcock and DePalma. In the process he's also run headlong into one of Hollywood's truest adages: There's no such thing as a sure thing. But while his tale of an isolated hamlet ringed by mysterious, threatening 'others' met with tepid reviews and disappointing box office, it also underscored another filmmaking truism: So-so films can still be blessed with magnificent musical scores. This hauntingly beautiful, yet thoroughly contemporary orchestral soundtrack by James Newton-Howard distinguishes itself at every turn, becoming a clear standout in the ongoing collaboration between the composer and Shyamalan. While similar fusions of minimalist and post-modern musical influences can sometimes seem not much more than hollow intellectual exercises, Newton-Howard inhabits his hypnotic arpeggios and droning rhythms here with an evocative undercurrent of the mysterious and mystical. The composer leans heavily on solo violin to conjure a mock folk tradition of indistinct origins, wedding it to a contemporary classical sense that's as seamless as it is distinguished. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Score -- Very Unique.......2007-02-22

I have long been a film-score aficionado. My favorite composers are Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams -- only the best of the best. I had always known about James Newton Howard and his work, and always respected his unique abilities and talents.

It was with this score that he really caught my attention. The central theme of the film is a love story, and the characters just happen to be caught up in a nightmarish scenario. The score reflects this perfectly; some of the pieces are classically romantic, quiet pieces, while others are thunderous and frightening to reflect the danger and terror portrayed in the film.

James Newton Howard's later works, like "King Kong" (2005) and his co-score with Hans Zimmer on "Batman Begins" (2005) continued to show that he is rightly considered one of Hollywood's A-list composers for big films.

One of the few good things about this wretched film.......2006-11-05

I admit I absolutely hated "The Village". The film started out rather good. The build up in suspense was flawlessly executed but then the second half of the film totally went downhill for me. One of the few things I enjoyed about "The Village" is the film score by James Newton Howard. The combination of the orchestral film score and dark cinematography was perfect. Both complimented each other. Violinist Hilary Hahn was what really gravitated me to the music. A lot of film scores have a terrible tendency to be loud and bombastic (like John Williams and Hans Zimmer) but James Howard Newton's score is subtle and never overwhelming to a person's ears.

The score elevates the film.......2006-08-09

'The Village' was panned pretty harshly in critical circles, but whatever you think of the film, James Newton Howard's score for it is a beautiful piece of work. It lends a haunting, lyrical quality to the film, and it is wonderful to listen to by itself, whether or not you like or have even seen the movie.

While there are a couple pieces in the score that are a little more high-octane in terms of suspense, most of the music is very low-key. Still suspenseful, even spooky at times, but in a very understated and thoughtful way. In some ways similar to Howard's score for 'Signs', which also used repeated rhythms and themes throughout in different ways, the music for 'The Village' differs from the standard "scary movie" score by having pieces which establish a real emotional depth and presence. 'The Village' is a film about love and loss, and much of the music expresses those themes perfectly.

A big part of how the music gets to the depths of emotion is the solo violin performances of Hilary Hahn, present to some extent in almost every piece. From the opening strains of "Noah Visits," the first piece on the CD, her violin speaks the language of the heart and draws the listener into a beautiful world of haunting music, inescapable and compelling. I am amazed by her versatility here. From the fast rhythmic notes of "The Gravel Road" to the high strains of "I Cannot See His Color" to the final, bittersweet tones of "The Vote," Hahn's violin creates a steady thread through the whole score, unifying it and making it unique at the same time. I've listened to several of Hahn's classical performances as well, but I have to say that of what I've heard, her performance for 'The Village' may be her most unique and most compelling yet.

The combination of James Newton Howard's compositions and Hilary Hahn's lush performance have created some beautiful music for 'The Village'. Whether you love the movie or hate it, or even if you're just looking for some rich orchestral music with a beautiful violin performance, this score is well worth owning and listening to many times over.

Good Soundtrack!.......2006-08-03

I'll admit I bought this soundtrack for the music that played during the rescue scene when Phoenix grabbed Howard's hand---that part alone was worth the buy--beautiful music. Anyway, if you like scary music, there's plenty of that on here, but I usually skip those. So let's get down to it---how many tracks do I play over and over and never get sick of them? Numbers 9, 8, and 4's second half-- it switches from scary to the scene mentioned above. Those three are hauntingly beautiful. Numbers 1 and 5 are also very pretty if you are in a very relaxed state. The rest I don't really listen to simply because they're scary. But, if I can find a cd with at least 3 songs I really like, I consider it worth buying...so I recommend this soundtrack. Plug--- recommend the movie even more, even though the music is scarier than the movie itself. That movie has the best chic flic moment I've seen (guess which scene I'm talking about). Also, "Good afternoon Lucius..."--- that part is hilarious!

Nice...but a little overrated,.......2006-06-08

I'm a sucker for film scores. I can't get enough of em'. I've listened to a lot, and based on the reviews James N. Howard's score was getting for "The Village", I decided to buy it.
I have mixed feelings--the music is definitely very pretty, very soothing (or agressive when needed), but I never really felt like I was listening to anything but just 'another' score here. There really isn't anything especially beautiful or stand-out, and I have heard orchestral scores from independent films (see 2002's "Stranded", a low-budget sci-fi film made for only about four million clams that boasts one of the most gorgeous scores you will ever hear)that are more memorable and evocative.
This, I hate to say it, just kinda felt "blah" to me.
Not bad.
Just...kinda..."Blah".

Average customer rating: A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Next best thing to the movie Wonderful music Endearing Artifact Music and Humor - A Winning Combo!

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Prairie Home Companion A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor It's Only a Show (Prairie Home Companion) A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD] A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor (30th Anniversary Season Celebration) ASIN: B000F3AAXO Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Tishomingo Blues Garrison Keillor
2. Gold Watch & Chain Garrison Keillor & Meryl Streep
3. Mudslide The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
4. Let Your Light Shine On Me Garrison Keillor, Robin & Linda Williams, Prudence Johnson
5. Coffee Jingle Garrison Keillor & Jearlyn Steele
6. Summit Avenue Rag - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
7. Guys Shoes - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
8. Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
9. Coming Down From Red Lodge - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
10. You Have Been A Friend To Me L.Q. Jones
11. Old Plank Road Robin & Linda Williams
12. My Minnesota Home Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
13. A Bunch of Guys - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
14. Slow Days Of Summer Garrison Keillor
15. Frankie & Johnny Lindsay Lohan
16. Waitin For You - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
17. Jens Jensens Herring - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
18. Red River Valley Garrison Keillor & Jearlyn Steele
19. Strappin the Strings - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
20. Goodbye To My Mama Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
21. Bad Jokes Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
22. The Day Is Short Jearlyn Steele
23. Atlanta Twilight - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
24. Red River Valley / In The Sweet By And By Cast Ensemble
25. Guy Noir - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band

Amazon.com

At long last, Lindsay Lohan and Meryl Streep sing on the same CD. Okay, so they don't actually duet, but both do perform on the soundtrack to Robert Altman's take on Garrison Keillor's popular radio show. (Keillor fans will know exactly what to expect, as the film is scrupulously faithful to his universe, and Keillor and his Shoe Band wrote a good deal of the songs.) As anybody who's seen Postcards from the Edge knows, Streep can really sing, and she sounds great in the rootsy, old-style country vein that makes up most of this soundtrack. Her rollicking duets with her screen sister Lily Tomlin, "My Minnesota Home" and "Goodbye to My Mama," are priceless. Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly are beyond crusty on "Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo," which sounds like both an outtake from and a parody of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, while "Bad Jokes" is, well, just that. As for Lohan, who plays Streep's daughter, her version of "Frankie & Johnny" is a little shaky but hea! rtfelt and kinda adorable. Purists, you can start hollering now. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Album Description

Garrison Keillor's long running public radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion" is now the center of a Robert Altman film of the same name starring Keillor, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline, Lindsay Lohan, Virginia Madsen, Maya Rudolph, and Tommy Lee Jones. The story is a fictional one of what happens on and off stage during the last broadcast of the beloved radio show. The soundtrack showcases the spectacular onstage performances by the cast. Offered here is a regular audio-only version and a CD + DVD deluxe version packed with performance footage and film outtakes.

Customer Reviews:

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack .......2007-03-22

Loved the movie and the CD is just as enjoyable. Makes me dance,sing along, at times sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and just dream . . . music reminds me of my younger, more relaxing days. My husband and I laugh at Bad Jokes every time we hear it. In fact, I'm going to put the music on right now to start my day just right.

Next best thing to the movie.......2007-01-21

Since VHS of the movie is not available, I had to settle for the CD.
Not hard to settle for!

Wonderful music.......2007-01-11

Thoroughly enjoyed the DVD but enjoyed the CD even more. Have played most tracks over and over again. Anyone who has watched and enjoyed PHC should enjoy this CD

Endearing Artifact.......2006-10-09

I loved the movie, and part of its charm is that it doesn't try to epitomize the institution it portrays by presenting perfect, canned performances. In the dialog and the music, both, you get the spontaneity and rough edges of live broadcast. For a soundtrack recording, that both works for and against it.

It was certainly nice to have the music in full ... During the movie itself much of it is only heard in the background, in snippets, or in passage.

Not every performance is treasurable -- "Red River Valley" is pretty pedestrian, and Jearlyn Steele's solo ("The Day is Short") didn't grab me either. Keillor's solo, "Slow Days of Summer," is a little homespun for even my tolerant tastes.

"Goodbye to My Mama" is one of the highlights of the disc and the movie -- a paean to motherhood touchingly sung by Meryl Streep, with Lily Tomlin offering scratchy harmonies. It starts as a lullaby, ends as a hymn. But their other duet, "My Minnesota Home," while performed with style (Tomlin's voice works better here), is an odd conceit -- Keillor has reworked the lyrics of Foster's "Old Folks at Home" a/k/a "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River," hijacking them north. Given his occasional sly jab at the South, this struck me as a little graceless.

It's wonderful fun to have the novelty numbers: 3 nifty commercials, and the zesty cowboy duos featuring the talents of Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly. Lohan's number is a novelty, too, but it only makes sense in the context of the entire film; here it's a throwaway.

Apart from Streep's songs, the other standout vocal performance is the rousing "Old Plank Road" from Robin and Linda Williams! The eight instrumentals, all heard in the film, bridge the hodgepodge of vocal numbers with consistent excellence. These are études in jazz, blues, dixie, bluegrass, and ragtime. The band, through its crack musicianship and spirit of fun, comes across as a vivid character in the film. They are spot-on in capturing, or adjusting, the mood of the moment.

All in all, this is a CD worth enjoying apart from the film. I actually bought it first, and it was good enough to whet my appetite for seeing the movie itself.

Music and Humor - A Winning Combo!.......2006-08-26

What a treat to hear the memorable music, zany commercials, and smile-producing jokes! If you enjoyed the movie, your pleasure is going to double as you hear those familiar voices whenever you choose to listen!

International Music:

1. Wenn Du Fort Bist: Lieder Von der Liebe und Vom Tod [Import]
2. X fuer en U [Import]
3. Zeitlos [Import]
4. Zuruck Zur Liebe [Import]
5. Abgesang [Import]
6. Affjetaut [Import]
7. Afrikiti [Import]
8. Afrocanto [Import]
9. Ahl Maenner, aalglatt [Import]
10. Amami Se Vuoi [Import]

International Music

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