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Remix CD of the Kelly Key's Greatest Hits Including "Baba", "Anjo" and "Cachorrinho".

Tracks:

Circle Of Life - Carmen Twillie
I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Rowan Atkinson
Be Prepared - Cheech Marin
Hakuna Matata - Ernie Sabella
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Ernie Sabella
The Morning Report - Jef Bennett
This Land - Hans Zimmer
To Die For - Hans Zimmer
Under The Stars (Instrumental) - Hans Zimmer
King Of Pride Rock - Hans Zimmer
Circle Of Life - Elton John
I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Elton John
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Remix) - Elton John

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Elton John doesn't seem like a natural choice to write for a Disney musical, but he rose to the task on The Lion King, transcending his usual penchant for the softest of soft rock. Sir Elton's collaboration with Tim Rice (former writing partner of Andrew Lloyd Webber) helps connect the soundtrack to the theatrical lineage of all Disney musicals--so much so that, like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King was eventually adapted for Broadway. Undistinguished songs like "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" are far outnumbered by stirring, stately tunes that lent the film so much of its sense of pageant and play. --John Sanchez

Customer Reviews:

fun but flawed.......2007-05-07

in 1994, the lion king came out and broke records. the film itself took in an astounding 312 million dollars in the us. that makes it the highest grossing hand-drawn animated feature EVER (an accomplishment that will never be toppled since niether disney nor dreamworks is producing hand drawn features any more). that year at the oscars it also won two awards for the musical score and best original song (three of its songs were nominated0. so how does the music really stand up compared to other disney features.

first off there's hans zimmer's score. his score is both powerful and moving. it brilliantly incorperates elements of local african music (provided and arranged by lebo m) these elements give it a great feeling of belonging not only to the film but to it's setting. without these tribal elements the score would have been far less compeling. one small problem is when the score abandons these elementsl; they're not carried through in all of the music. but its not enough to be a real distraction. the power of the score allows the listener to feel the wildabeast charging or smell the rain falling during the monsoon or experience the brilliance of the circle of life.

SCORE 5 out of 5

the songs had music by elton john and lyrics by tim rice. the following is a song-by-song breakdown.

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE - this is a great opening number with powerful vocals provided by carmen twillie and impressive african-inspired vocals in the beggining by lebo m. with the actual film, this is not only a moving but inspiring piece of cinema. even without, this is a great song that still gives me goose-bumps. this definately warranted its oscar nomination
5 out of 5

I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING - this is a really fun song by simba and nala along with zazu. its infectious beat and lyrics definately leave u humming. this may not be the most memorable song, but it definately captures the youth and innocence of simba at this point
5 out of 5

BE PREPARED - this is scar's big number so to speak. it features the hyenas in a very dark yet memorable song. the rhaspy vocals and wonderful musical arrangements make this a great piece that is both eery and impressive.
5 out of 5

HAKUNA MATATA - this is the second oscar nominated song, and although its fun buddy type number, it does get old and doesnt really age as well as the rest. this is honostly one of the weakest songs, believe it or not, its good but just cant really hold up to the other stronger pieces.
4 out of 5

CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT - here it is, 1994's oscar winner for best original song. honostly i feel that the circle of life deserved that award, but here's the song that got it. the film's version is very romantic, especially for featuring a couple of lions, timon and pumba's parts are funny, but it is simba and nala's portion that takes it home. btw elton john's version at the end is a definate winner.
5 out of 5

SONGS OVERALL - 5 out of 5

so if the score gets 5 and the songs get 5, why does the album only get 4? the answer's pretty simple. for the first time since 1989 with the little mermaid, two composers helped on this film. one provided the film's score and one provided the music for the songs. because two composers worked on this, it feels a little incohesive at times. this isn't really noticible within the film but on the soundtrack it definately stands out. elton john and hans zimmer both did a great job and the only really saving factor are the african rhythms that they both used. although this is a great soundtrack, that lack of unity does bring it down.

despite that minor flaw, this is a must-own for any disney fan or music fan in general. this is a great soundtrack that ranks right up there with beauty and the beast and must never be forgotten.

Simply Perfect.......2007-04-09

This is hands down one of the best Disney soundtracks ever! Elton John came up with some killer tunes here! The opening song always give me goosebumps!

Great Album!.......2007-03-31

This album is great, but I can't seem to find the part where simba and scar fight at the end. i was thinking it would be on "King of Pride Rock" but its not... so i'm a little disapointed in that. (thats one of my favorite scenes for some reason) other than that, i love the songs.

Wonderful, if only for the instrumentals.......2007-02-14

The songs with lyrics are cute and memorable, but the strength of this album is in the last four songs. Listen to "This Land" and it instantly transports you back to the scene with Simba and Mufasa laying under the stars, and then to the scene where Simba sees Mufasa in the clouds. Listen to "...To Die For" and you feel an intense claustrophobia as you relive Mufasa's last moments and Simba's discovery of his father. Listen to Under The Stars and you can practically hear Simba screaming, "You said you'd always be there for me!" And when King Of Pride Rock comes along, you can feel your heart swell as you see Simba take his place on Pride Rock. The instrumentals are incredible works of art that never fail to draw intense emotion.

Wonderful Soundtrack.......2006-11-16

I'm writing this review not of the release of this Special Edition, but of the music contained within. Disney's release and re-release of products is nothing new. It's one of the reasons that Disney is so strong in the market today. With that said, I have to admit that this is one of the best Disney soundtracks that has ever been cut to a disc. I never owned the original release of this music, so I'm glad that Disney did decide to re-release the original work with a few extras as part of the "The Lion King: Special Edition" release. Everything on here is wonderful, and the score itself was key to the development of the story. Selections such as "King Of Pride Rock" and "To Die For" encompass the emotional ups and downs of this film. Elton John's music is also wonderful on this disc. His most notable offerings are "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." His only downfall is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," which should have been left to the youngster who performed Simba's singing voice. It comes acrossed as forced by Elton John as he performs it.

The "extras" for this Special Edition include a mild and unnecessary remix of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "The Morning Report," which is included on the Special Edition DVD release. Neither add to the collection, but it is nice to have "The Morning Report" on the disc.

Overall, this is one of Disney's strongest soundtracks. In my personal list, I rank it in second place behind Phil Collins' wonderfully tribal "Tarzan" soundtrack. If you don't already have the "Lion King" soundtrack, I highly suggest that you purchase this special edition copy if you are a true fan of the film or of Disney soundtracks in general.

Highly recommended.

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Wow.
Love this CD
Could it get any better?
Moulin rouge tried to fill up the GAP
ahahahahaha

Moulin Rouge 2

Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B00005YW4Z
Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

Your Song
Sparkling Diamonds [Original Film Version]
One Day I'll Fly Away
The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular) [Original Film Version]
Come What May [Original Film Version]
Like a Virgin [Original Film Version]
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There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects much of that oversight, offering original film versions of "Sparkling Diamonds" (the lavish, Nicole Kidman-performed medley of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Material Girl"), Jim Broadbent's and Richard Roxburgh's loopy take on "Like a Virgin," as well as the lively Offenbach "Can Can" parody "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)." It also pays homage to the efforts of composer Craig Armstrong, whose quietly compelling underscore often binds the film's other far-flung musical influences together, be they stately orchestral readings of Elton John's "Your Song," a dramatic arrangement for Kidman and Ewan MacGregor's original film duet of "Come What May," or his dark, melodramatic take on Queen's "The Show Must Go On." The first Moulin Rouge soundtrack collection flaunted the film's bold, cross-genre ambitions; this one chronicles its nakedly emotional heart and soul. --Jerry McCulley

Album Details

Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.'

Customer Reviews:

Wow........2007-01-15

I must say...I was very glad when they released Part Two of the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. Don't get me wrong...the first part was great and all, but it was nothing spectacular. I was specifically looking for certain songs from the movie, and I was completely disappointed when they were on there. The release of a second soundtrack was, in my opinion, an absolute necessecity.

The highlights of the album are:

-Your Song (Instrumental)
-Sparkling Diamonds (original film version)
-Come What May (original film version)
-The Show Must Go On (original film version)

In my opinion, "The Show Must Go On" is the best song on this album...it was just so perfect for the ending of the movie, and I fell in love with the song. I was so disappointed that it wasn't on the first soundtrack. This song is part of what makes the second soundtrack so amazing...the song is fierce!!

If you love the movie and are a fan of the first soundtrack, then definitely, get this one. Many of the songs are versions taken straight from the movie - I recommend this with 4.5 stars...you will NOT be disappointed!

Love this CD.......2006-07-04

I love everything about this movie. The music is amazing and the instrumental songs on this CD are perfect. The first CD seemed to be more for a bunch of teenyboppers that wanted to hear the worst song on the whole CD (Lady Marmalade). If only they could combine the good songs from the first CD into this one.

I gave this 5 stars even though it's about a 4.5 because they split the soundtrack over two seperate cds.

Could it get any better?.......2006-03-02

So i thought that the first instalment in these soundtracks was great (and it was) but the purchase of this sequel is a must if you want the full effect. With the original film versions of these songs, sung by the stars of the movie, you get the real feel that was the magnifisence of Moulin Rouge! Ewan McGregor is still by far the star, with his talent spilling over the dramatic lovesong 'Come What May' and 'Your Song', but Nicole's brilliant performance as Satine definatly takes front and center in 'One Day I'll Fly Away' and the film version of 'Sparkling Diamonds'...I have noticed that many complain about how the first soundtrack did not include the film version of this song...well you need this CD then...you will not be dissapointed. Other highlights include 'Like a Virgin' which is downright histarical, and the dark cover of 'the show must go on' which highlights the tragidy behind this tightly woven tale. THis is one must have soundtrack for your ever growing collection. A perfect companion to soundtrack number 1!

Moulin rouge tried to fill up the GAP.......2006-02-12

This contains many great tracks missing from the original soundtrack, including Like A Virgin, Spectacular Spectacular and The Show Must Go On. I thought the inclusion of two instrumental versions of Your Song might be a bit redundant, but upon listening to them I really enjoyed them and they are quite different from one another. OK, it's not the best soundtrack that could have been put out. But it's pretty darn close. One thing that many DEDICATED fans of the movie (including myself) said is that the original movie soundtrack lacked the actual original movie score. There are 10+ songs in "Moulin Rouge" and many didn't make the final cut.

Baz did the smart thing, taking the audiences favorite music, a few gems from the first soundtrack such as "Come What May" and "Sparkling Diamonds" as well as a few new songs, like "Like a Virgin", "The Show Must Go On" and "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)" and releasing the Original Film versions, allowing for the amazing vocal performances of the actors, including the fabulous Jim Broadbent, to be shine through. Also, released is background music "Meet Me in the Red Room", played during Christian's arrival in the elephant, marking the only non-actor/orchestral piece within the context of the CD.

One thing that this soundtrack included that I didn't expect was several orchestral pieces that were mostly used as background music throughout the film. "Your Song - Instrumental" (#1) has personally become a favorite and is constantly being repeated in the CD player. Also included is the ending credits music "Bolero" and the final piece ... known as "Ascension/Nature Boy". Also included is a remix of "One Day I'll Fly Away", and like all MR remixes, is a little tough to listen to at first but after repeat listening, it becomes music to your ears.

To all you MR diehards out there: this is a must. Not like I could stop you anyways. To others who haven't been introduced to the spectacular (spectacular) world of Moulin Rouge, this is a great introductory piece, especially side-by-side with the first soundtrack.

ahahahahaha.......2006-02-01

Everything the other customers are saying is true: more music from the film, thankyouverymuch, not irritating pop conceits like the first. However, I would not have reviewed this album unless I found it absolutely necesary to point out that, in the climactic moments of track 5 "Come What May," Ewan MacGregor's voice is for some reason missing and replaced by a bizarre, operatic man's voice. It truly had me crying with laughter the first few times I heard it, and I wanted to share this wondrous discovery with the world.

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excelent soundtrack
Easy to the ears
THE RAVE
I'm touched...
not the music I expected from the showtrack

Man on Fire

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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ASIN: B00028HOB8
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

Una Palabra - Carlos Varela
Main Title
Taxi
El Paso
Creasy's Room
The Rave
Pita's Sorrow
Nightmare
Bullet Tells The Truth
Followed
Smiling
You Are Her Father
No Mariachi
The Drop
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You Betrayed Me
She's Dead
The Crime Scene
Pita's Room
Gonzalez
Oye Como Va - Kinky
La Nina
Creasy's Art Is Death
The Voice
Sanchez Family
The Rooftop
The End
Man On Fire (Remix) - Hybrid

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Director Tony Scott's tale of an ex-Marine-turned-bodyguard (Denzel Washington) who responds to the kidnapping of his young charge and her family with a violence-drenched cycle of revenge and torture is driven by the filmmaker's typically manic visual sense. English composer Harry Gregson-Williams, whose conjured similar action-oriented synth-symphony fusion scores for The Rundown and Spy Game, deftly expands the dimensions of that bi-polar musical sensibility here, infusing it with gentle ethnic folk touches and the ever-savory sonic contributions of Lisa Gerrard. The composer matches Scott's visually jarring action sequences with a melange of strangled guitar riffs, metallic rhythms and aggressive electronic soundscapes, contrasting them masterfully against quiet piano passages and brooding symphonic pastoralism. Contemporary Latin ballads by Gabriel Gonzalez and Cuban singer/songwriter Carlos Varela help cement the score's foreign intrigue, while Gerrard (arguably the MVP of soundtrack utility players) contributes a smart remix of the title track and collaborates with Gregson-Williams on the haunting "The End," which also features her distinctly exotic vocals. The result is a spiritual cousin to Hans Zimmer's similarly compelling brew of electronica and world music for Black Hawk Down. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

excelent soundtrack.......2007-05-14

If you love the movie you will love the soundtrack, it is greatttt......

Easy to the ears.......2007-01-09

This was a gift to my husband,,he loved the music during the movie and wanted this CD for a very long time. He was very suprised at Christmas, even the kids like listening to him play it over and over again.

THE RAVE .......2006-07-29

YEAH i need help finding out the artist or group for THE RAVE please

I'm touched..........2006-05-20

The film and the music makes a magnificent combination. I'm amazed by the pictures, the music and the way it all comes together in my mind. "Smiling" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and it makes the impression everlasting. I recommend this CD to anyone who wants to lean back after a hard days work and reflect on what's important in life. Because that's what this music does to you. I'm impressed.

Per Jonsson
Malmö, Sweden.

not the music I expected from the showtrack.......2006-03-25

my husband and I were very disappointed. It was not the music we expected from the soundtrack. What happened to the real music?

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Monsoon Wedding Soundtrack is Terrific
Loved it!
Just as fabulous as the movie!
Love It, Love It, Love It
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Monsoon Wedding (Score)

Manufacturer: Milan Records
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ASIN: B00005UKLV
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

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Aaj Mera Jee Kardaa (Today My Heart Desires)
Baraat
Aaj Mausam Bada Beimann Hai (Today The Weather Plays Tricks On Me)
Your Good Name
delhi.com
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Monsoon Wedding is Mychael Danna's second collaboration with film director Mira Nair, (Kama Sutra was the first), and he has again compiled a winning soundtrack. Danna explores a wide range of emotions, from solemn to celebratory, through different generations of Indian culture. The contemplative "Good Indian Girls" and "Hold Me, I'm Falling" feature Danna's trademark piano ambience over traditional Indian instrumentation, and the vivacious "Baraat" sounds like a Punjabi variation on Dixieland, while "Delhi.com" ventures into dreamy ethno-techno territory. Sukhwinder Singh's "Today My Heart Desires" serves up lively bhangra rock, and Laxmikant Pyarelal's "Today the Weather Plays Tricks on Me" (performed by Mohammed Rafi) swoons with strings and male vocals. In all, the soundtrack's pleasing variety of Eastern music mirrors the film's old and new worlds living within a singular culture. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Monsoon Wedding Soundtrack is Terrific.......2007-05-18

I really enjoyed the movie and was pleased to find the soundtrack. Great cd if you're a fan of Bollywood!

Loved it!.......2007-03-24

I just saw the movie MONSOON WEDDING and I absolutely loved it! Of course, I just HAD to have the soundtrack, so I bought the Cd recently and loved it too! WOW!

The Cd will leave you in a happy mood... Wonderful up-beat songs, many are so danceable and hipnotic. I've been playing this Cd all week ...I just wish it were longer because I would love to have more Cds like this in my Cd collection.

Just as fabulous as the movie!.......2007-01-31

This is an excellent soundtrack from an excellent movie. The music is fantastic - makes you want get up and move your feet! It's got such a happy, wistful, exotic flavor throughout the CD. I think this will probably be one that I wear out from listening to it so much!

Love It, Love It, Love It.......2007-01-21

I just love this CD. I'm preferential to the work of Mychael Danna and this is another awesome work of his. There is everything from old Indian love ballads to the popular Bollywood music of today, with some very beautiful instrumentals in between.

I'd recommend seeing the movie too. As well, I'd check out Danna's music for another Mira Nair movie, "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love."

Culture-Happy-Dance-Reflect-Appreciate-Savor-Relax-Laugh.......2006-11-06

Above I listed some words that first came to mind when I thought about this cd.
It is very Culture rich and soaked in Indian flavor. It's colorful and makes you happy with a laugh or two; as it seeks to portray the traditional music typical of a Punjabi wedding in Delhi, India.
You want to dance with most songs and sit quietly to reflect with others. I listed appreciate because we often don't sit back to appreciate the richness that other cultures provide. My 2 year old appreciates this music in her broken wanna be Hindi mimic.
She dances as does my 6 year old to this music. It's really a great CD but I would recommend seeing the movie first.

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No Fistful of Ennio
I would call some of these pieces "newage"...
Simply a 'Must Purchase' for those with a passing interest in Morricone's work
ENNIO MORRICONE - FILM MUSIC, VOL. 1
A collection of Morricone's most popular and entertaining

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ASIN: B00000DR51
Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Maddalena: Come Maddalena
The Sicilian Clan: The Sicilian Clan
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Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion: Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion
Moscow Farewell: Moscow Farewell
Espion Leve Toi: Marcia In La
Lady Caliph: Lady Caliph
Battle Of Algiers: The Battle Of Algiers
The Infernal Trio: The Infernal Trio
La Banquiere: Dedicace
For Love One Can Die: For Love One Can Die
Sacco And Vanzetti: Sacco And Vanzetti
The Tragedy Of A Ridiculous Man: La Tragedia Di Un Uomo Ridicolo
Quartiere: Romanza Quartiere
Once Upon A Time In The West: Once Upon A Time In The West
The Mission: On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Remix)

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No Fistful of Ennio.......2007-01-31

Ennio Morricone wrote great soundtrack music, that's for certain. But no retrospective of his work is complete without the inclusion of more than one lone example from the three mid-60's "spaghetti westerns" he scored for Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood. Anyone familiar with the UNITED ARTISTS label LPs of "Fistful Of Dollars," "For A Few Dollars More" and "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" might agree with this.

As for what's here-- most of ENNIO MORRICONE * FILM MUSIC Volume 1 is forgettable incidental stuff. Except for "The Battle Of Algiers (Theme)," the opening and closing tracks are the best. They bookend what turns out to be a disappointing collection, lacking in both liner notes and the brilliance Morricone demonstrated over a 30 year span.

I would call some of these pieces "newage"..........2006-08-02

Moscow Farewell is definitely my pick of the lot. Sacco And Vanzetti was a pleasant surprise once I listened to it a couple of times. It is lively and could be played on a wedding dance floor for the whole family. This is great album to listen to while in bed!

Simply a 'Must Purchase' for those with a passing interest in Morricone's work.......2005-09-13

Arguably one of the greatest (if not the greatest) Film composer of the 20th Century. Not only has he scored some of the most influential and instantly recognisable pieces of film music during his roughly 50 years of composing atmospheric film scores. Whether he's providing the spooky dramatics for a spaghetti Western" or constructing the ingenious use of classical arrangements of brooding cinematic pieces, he has (in most cases) consistently delivered contemporary music that has provided the atmospheric foil for the picture in question. And with a collection of musical influences that were as far ranging as: classical, jazz, pop, rock, electronic, avant-garde, and Italian music, he is able to deliver a variety of film scores that are as diverse as they are beautifully composed.

This compilation is collection of some of the seminal, gritty, theatrical, and dramatic film music, that would go on to define his career, via reflective orchestration and memorable motifs, ingenious use of diverse arrangements and instrumentation. There is a majority of his highlights on this disc, with the magnificently brooding "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" opening the disk. what follows is a truly sublime collection of music that is in parts truly beautiful and utterly atmospheric, so tracks such as "Once Upon A Time In The West", benefit from the haunting melodies and stirring volins, that are possibly more in tone with orchestrated music than contemporary music. Or the quiet piano introspection and melancholic arrangements that make up "Moscow Farewell", are simply deserving of being placed amongst the finest soundtrack compositions ever. "Dedicace", contains some of the most litting melodies in recent memory, impossibly sad and affecting, it is a haunting bittersweet composition that is both organic & reflective, over which the volins provide the musical backdrop. And that's without the mention of "For Love One Can Die", the autumnal orchestrated track, that pulls from Italian sweeping gangster original film scores, and makes a hushed and dissonant recording, that feels like a sublime throwback to the mafia-related shenanigans of 60's chicago via the use of restrained piano, that really is quite lovely and adds substantial weight to the composition.

If you are looking for a Ennio Morricone compilation....short of buying a boxset, you'd be hard pressed in beating this for value for money. It's a fantastic summary of his work and covers a fair amount of material. And is the perfect introduction to his work, (especially if you just want to buy one compilation of his work). This is highly recommended to fans both old and new, and is boosted by the compilers making a great job of the selection. So if you don't want to have to splash out on an expensive disk, to hear his influential work...this really is the first place you should start.

ENNIO MORRICONE - FILM MUSIC, VOL. 1 .......2005-08-16

HAVING HEARD EXERPTS OF THE MUSIC BEFORE, IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I
WANTED.

A collection of Morricone's most popular and entertaining.......2005-07-31

Volume I of III, of this 'best of' Morricone trilogy, is the best of the three. This volume consists of music that can be listened to alone and socially, with some of the most catchy and minimalist rhythms you'll ever hear. You'll listen to this album and wonder what movie you've heard that song from before(Morricone's canon being primarily for film scores). If you're hear because you're trying to get the song from a movie, and you've never really heard of Morricone before, then you've luckily stumbled upon some of the best music I've ever heard. Or, if you're a Morricone fan and you'er looking for a good compilation, since Morricone has done too many film scores to even possibly own them all, then this is good to have. I wouldn't really reccommend Volume II and III unless you're looking or a very comprehensive collection of Morricone, since Volume I seems to me to carry his most absolute best. Definetely buy this album, it's very good.

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ASIN: B0000C16OQ
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Grease - Fankie Valli
Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
Sandy - John Travolta
Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
Mooning - Cindy Bullens
Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli

Tracks:

Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John

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There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley

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You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03

The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.

Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26

Well here we are with a great piece of history.

This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.

Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06

I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.

Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.

This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.

The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.

If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15

Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.

Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26

This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)

LSD: Love, Sensuality and Devotion -- The Remix Collection

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the best
Enigma is fantastic
erotic
Like 4 tracks-buy it for iTunes
Better than ever...ENIGMA's "Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection

LSD: Love, Sensuality and Devotion -- The Remix Collection
Enigma
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OM9O
Release Date: 2006-12-26

Tracks:

Turn Around (Northern Lights Club Mix)
Age Of Loneliness (Enigmatic Club Mix)
Push The Limits (ATB Remix)
Gravity Of Love (Judgement Day Club Mix)
Return To Innocence (380 Midnight Mix)
Sadeness Part 1 (Violent U.S. Remix)
Principles Of Lust (Everlasting Lust Mix)
Mea Culpa Part 2 (Fading Shades Mix)
TNT For The Brain (Midnight Man Remix)

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Album Description

Full title - 'Love Sensuality Devotion The Remix Collection'. Import exclusive remix companion piece to the new age/dance act's 2001 'Best Of' compilation. 9 tracks. Gatefold digipak.

Album Details

Special Edition of the Best Remixes from Michael Cretu and Co.'s Best Works, Including Many Sought after for a Long Long Time.includes The Violent Us Remix of "Sadeness", the Atb Remix of "Push the Limits", the Fading Shades Mix of "Mea Culpa" Andmany More. It's Enigma Taken Up a Notch...(And More!). (Thanks to Emeril Lagasse)

Customer Reviews:

the best.......2007-05-13

excellent, excellent. best I've heard yet. All Enigma music is great but this one is excellent

Enigma is fantastic.......2007-04-30

Transport yourself
listen to this music and go
wherever you desire.
It is soul stirring and soul
cleansing and beautiful.
Heal yourself and share with
others.

erotic .......2007-02-23

awesome, very erotic music, if your into erotic music, danceing or techno, then this is for you.

Like 4 tracks-buy it for iTunes.......2007-01-17

Warning. This is not a new CD like Amazon is misrepresenting here(December 26, 2006). If you look at all the reviews they go back to July 1, 2002.
Now, I would only recommend this CD if you are using Apple iTunes and can delete songs. Rip the CD to iTunes using the AIFF setting. That's non-compressed. Remember, compressed music is destroyed music. Also never download music as that is super compressed. Always buy CD's. But, if your reading this on Amazon, you probably already know this piece of wisdom.
Now, in my opinion much of this CD just doesnt work. The beats are to fast for the Enigma vibe, and there's a lot of cheese going on as well. Also, some of the dance music beats sound dated from 5 years ago.
That being said, there are a few tracks worth buying this CD for, and adding to your iTunes.
Return of innocence (380 Midnight Mix) is super hot, I would buy this CD for that one track alone. Also TNT for the brain (Midnight Man Mix), Mea Culpa (Fading Shades Mix), Principles of Lust (Everlasting Lust Mix) are good.
So I like 4 tracks, delete the rest.

Better than ever...ENIGMA's "Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection .......2007-01-15

So it's 1990-something and I'm 20-something...and life is good. I'm crankin up the stereo to Enigma's Sadeness Pt. 1 from MCMXC a.D., or I'm dancin' to Return To Innocence from The Cross of Changes at my favorite club. Now, fast forward to today: I'm 30-something, and life is STILL good. I may not be dancing the night away at the clubs, but I'm still crankin' up the stereo because Sadeness Pt. 1 AND Return To Innocence have been revamped. Enigma's U.S. release of Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection makes me think about my old special friend in a fresh, new way. In this new release, the voice of Enigma is BACK with a vengeance.

Good evening, this is the voice of Enigma. Feel your body start to move slowly. Let the rhythm be your guiding light." Intro from "Turn Around, Northern Lights Club Mix" - Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection (2006).

In this nine track compilation, there is a little something for everyone - Enigma fans past and present. There is a nice mixture of electronica meeting trip hop for those who rave the night away to good music. "Turn Around" has a great beat with synthesizer effects that also gives an ambient, new age edge for those who just wish to relax and meditate. For me, the artistry behind the music of Enigma is still very much a mystery, but one thing is for certain: the fact that they have consistently turned out great beats is NOT a mystery. This album is a collection of greatest hits with the remixes of signature songs like "Age Of Loneliness," "Principles Of Lust," and "Mea Culpa" that I find is easy to listen to whether I'm chilling, working, driving, dancing around my house...it is music that fits in with everything and transcends time with its fresh approach.

This is an essential Enigma collection with reworkings of all their greatest stuff. It's fantastic to listen to and to dance to. I have no "Sadeness" for buying this album.

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Oh dear...they've taken their eye off the ball
Stunningly beautiful music
Better then R&B
Very good, yet not comparable to Diva Dance
Opera Today

Operatica: Shine

Manufacturer: E-Magine Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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O: Operatica, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B000060OXN
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

Solvejg's Song
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Shine
Kokab
Standing On The Edge Of The World
Lost In Someone Else's Dream
Khodoya
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Kokab (Extended Grooveshaman Remix) (bonus track)

Customer Reviews:

Oh dear...they've taken their eye off the ball.......2007-01-08

This is not much like their first album (which was a mostly clever, sometimes ham-handed combination of operatic arias and modern electronic instrumentation).

But Shine is pretty much the same ethno-electronica that was pervasive throughout the 90s. Think Deep Forest, Anubian Nights, Enigma, B-Tribe, and even Sting's "Desert Rose". Yawnnnnnnnnnnnn.

Their first album was good mostly because of its orginality (operatic arias are definitely a challenge), but any old fool can slap a "cool" Middle Eastern chant over a modern beat.

What bugs me about both albums is that they don't maintain that singularly operatic quality--it seems to be a sonic delicacy reserved only for a few tracks.

So, with a very few exceptions, this album is a bit contrived.

Stunningly beautiful music.......2004-11-29

I would describe this music as a mellow and unusal mix of music where Enya meets Maria Callas, and I am a fan of both, so that's a good thing. It is so good that Billboard Music called it the best classical crossover of the year!

I would call this music techno opera scene from the future with beautiful opera singing, just to give you an idea of what this music is like! Also, the singer from the Fifth Element soundtrack, Inva Mula sings the song "Mon Amour".
Also singing on this cd is a singer named Shakila. She sings on "Kokab" and "Khodoya". These three are my favorite tracks. Though the cd in whole is a joy to listen to.

We'll say that "Operatica-Shine" succesfully bridged the Middle East to Europe via southern Spain.

So if you're a nu music dj, pick up this cd, so you can really spin an eclectc mix of music - Savannah Skye aka DJ Dakini-NYC...

Better then R&B.......2004-04-16

My wife and I are always looking for new music to cuddle up to, while either watching the sunset, or getting a little heated. I think this album is a great replacement for Barry White, or some other R&B that people often equate with mood music.

These sounds will actually get your heart pounding and blood pumping without forcing you to constantly skip over songs that just get too rowdy.

Very good, yet not comparable to Diva Dance.......2004-03-12

Let me start out by saying that i love this cd. i bought it thinking that it would be like the song Diva Dance from the Fifth Element. It is most certainly one of my favorite cd's but it is nothing like the Diva Dance song. All of the tracks are much slower, focusing more on the opera part, as opposed to the techno/pop. i would still give this cd a splendid 4 out of 5 stars, but i would just like to get across the point that it doesn't have the type of songs that are advertised. thanks.

Opera Today.......2003-08-24

I just bought Operatica:Shine. It is my favorite CD, I strongly recomend it to enyone who enjoys opera! If you like "THE DIVA DANCE" in The Fifth Element you will love this CD!

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This CD!
FUN CD!!
What Is Hip Is Pretty Hip!
KILLER SOFTROCK REMIXING OF CLASSICS
THE BEST REMIX CD I'VE COME ACROSS SO FAR...

What Is Hip?: Remix Project, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002IQIXS
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

Listen To The Music -- The Doobie
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? -- Rod Stewart
Whip It -- Devo
Midnight At The Oasis -- Maria Muldaur
Ventura Highway -- America
Rainy Night In Georgia -- Tony Joe White
Hello It's Me -- Todd Rundgren
Dream Weaver -- Gary Wright
Express Yourself -- Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
Biggest Part Of Me -- Ambrosia
What Is Hip? -- Tower of Power
Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson
This Masquerade -- George Benson
Summer Breeze -- Seals & Crofts

Album Description

Great songs from the incredible Warner Bros. Records vault put in the hands of the best and brightest studio talent in the world equals the spectacular remix disc, Re:Mix Project Vol. 1. Featuring 14 vintage tracks from such classic artists as Seals & Crofts, Rod Stewart, Devo and The Doobie Brothers, Re:Mix Project resurrects some of the best-loved pop songs of the '70s (plus 1980) and reimagines them as a new listening experience for music fans young and old.

Customer Reviews:

This CD!.......2007-05-29

Yeah, the title says it all. Songs from the seventies remixed with todays sound. I'll tell you how good this CD is. There are songs that I have heard on AM stations that are on this CD and just made me cringe. I hear them on this CD and its like I can actually listen to them and enjoy that the lyrics actually do make sense. They put the best two songs at the beginning, "Listen to the music" and "Summer breeze". It does stay interesting throughout most of the CD. I would have given it 5 stars but they actually have a group that recorded the title song of this CD and it is not a remake and I can tell why. It is a bad song. The rest of the CD is hip and its a CD that the kids and the parents will enjoy together.

FUN CD!!.......2007-05-22

I am a digital dj and it is hard to find remixes that aren't glorified house tracks. The songs on here are a great mix of some oldies, that have been handled carefully as to leave the song intact yet spice it up with a modern hip hop beat. I am very pleased with this buy and am looking for others.....Z-trip rocks.
BT

What Is Hip Is Pretty Hip!.......2006-11-10

Well I really enjoyed listening to this CD especially the remix of Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts. Listen To The Music by The Doobie Brothers is not to shabby either although they could have mixed in the catchy guitar riff a little more in the remix. The remix of Rod Stewart's Do Ya Think I'm Sexy is still sexy but I wasnt to thrilled about the remix of Whip It by Devo. I think the original is better. I enjoy listening to new mixes of popular songs as well as new versions of them by other artists. A good song is a good song, no matter who records it.

KILLER SOFTROCK REMIXING OF CLASSICS.......2006-06-28

Love these remixes because the original songs are kept intact and not redone or rerecorded or destoyed as with many remixes of classic rock songs. highly recommended. But where is volume 2?

THE BEST REMIX CD I'VE COME ACROSS SO FAR..........2006-06-14

... I get excited just thinking about all the great tunes in the Warner Brothers catalogue awaiting the remix treatment... Manfred Mann's Earth Band's "Blinded By The Light", Gary Wright's "Love Is Alive", Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon", Van Halen's "Dance The Night Away", Doobie Brothers' "China Grove", Alice Cooper's "I Never Cry"... heck, even some of Shaun Cassidy's hits would have terrific remix potential... so where's Vol. 2 already?

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Typical of these compilations--some gems and numerous problems all on one collection

The Original 80s Remix Box Set
Various Artists
Manufacturer: EMI Gold Imports
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ASIN: B000KJTCOG
Release Date: 2007-02-19

Tracks:

Reflex [Dance Mix] - Duran Duran
Penthouse & Pavement [Tommy d's Master Mix] - Heaven 17
Lifeline [12" Version] - Spandau Ballet
Enola Gay [OMD vs Sash! radio edit] - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Circus [Remix] - Erasure
Reap the Wild Wind [12" Version] - Ultravox
Situation [12" Remix] - Yazoo
It's a Miracle/Miss Me Blind [US 12" Remix] - Culture Club
She Blinded Me with Science [US Mix] - Thomas Dolby
He Ain't No Competition [12" Version] - Brother Beyond
Imagination [12" Version] - Belouis Some
We Close Our Eyes [12" Version] - Go West
Love Missile F1-11 [Westbam Remix Short Version] - Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Heart of Glass [12" Version] - Blondie
Keep on Movin' [M Beat Bonus Mix] - Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler
Good Life [Steve Silk Hurley Remix] - Inner City
Hangin' on a String [Frankie Knuckles Remix] - Loose Ends
Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend) [Freehold Mix] - Mel & Kim
In Private [12" Version] - Dusty Springfield
Respect [The Dancing Danny D Remix] - Adeva
Mony Mony [12" Mix] - Amazulu
Some Guys Have All the Luck [Extended Version] - Maxi Priest
Let's Go All the Way [Extended Version] - Sly Fox
Hot in the City [1988 Remix] - Billy Idol
Once in a Lifetime [Extended Version] - Talking Heads
Let's Stick Together ['88 Remix] - Bryan Ferry
It's My Life - Talk Talk
(I Just) Died in Your Arms [Extended Remix] - Cutting Crew
Dreaming [The Sub-Urban Dream Mix] - Blondie
To Cut a Long Story Short [12" Version] - Spandau Ballet
Girls on Film [Salt Tank Mix] - Duran Duran
Souvenir [Moby Remix] - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Play to Win [12" Extended Version] - Heaven 17
We Came to Dance [12" Version] - Ultravox
War Song [Ultimate Dance Mix] - Culture Club
Icing on the Cake - Stephen Duffy
Don't Stop the Dance [Special 12" Remix] - Bryan Ferry
Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) [One World Remix] - Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler
Heart & Soul - T'Pau
Don't You (Forget About Me) [Edit] - Simple Minds
Kids in America [D-Bop's Bright Lights Mix Edit] - Kim Wilde

Album Description

Three CD set containing 41 classic remixes and extended versions of '80s favorites. Not only does this collection include New Wave artists like Duran Duran, Heaven 17, Spandau Ballet, Yazoo (Yaz) OMD and Culture Club, it also includes hot and steamy R&B tracks from Soul II Soul, Inner City, Loose Ends, Mel & Kim, Adeva and others. EMI Gold. 2007.

Customer Reviews:

Typical of these compilations--some gems and numerous problems all on one collection.......2007-02-28

Not to be confused with the single disc "Original 80s Remix Album" CD, this is a 3 disc set.

Okay, let's break down this title. ORIGINAL-80s-REMIX.

Original? Sometimes--a good number of these mixes are not the original remixes.

80s? Well, for the most part, any of the mixes that are not the original remixes were done in the NINETIES. So WHY have them on an `original 80s remix' compilation???

Remix? Mostly. However, there are also quite a few album versions and 7" versions on here, some of them mislabeled.

These compilations seem to be getting more desperate to cash in on collectors' desires to have rare 80s 12" remixes on CD. But instead of taking the time to research what we're really looking for and hunting down the licensing, they keep rehashing mixes used numerous times, throwing in easier to acquire bad 90s remixes, and mixing in a couple of album versions. Having said that, there are, as usual, a couple of mixes here that are making their CD debut, making this one a necessity. The sound quality is excellent as well. Here's the breakdown:

CD1:

1. reflex...duran duran (6:35) (the 12" version)
2. penthouse & pavement (tommy D mix)...heaven 17 (1990s house mix)
3. lifeline...spandau ballet (12" version)
4. enola gay...OMD (4:08) (sash remix from the 1990s--and the vocals are resung)
5. The Circus...Erasure (4:05) (this is the single remix from the Erasure ebx 2 boxed set)
6. reap the wild wind...ultravox (4:45) (the 12" version)
7. situation...yaz (5:45) (this is the album version)
8. it's a miracle/miss me blind...culture club (9:12) (the original 12" medley)
9. blinded me with science...thomas dolby (5:10) (the original US long version)
10. he ain't no competition...brother beyond (5:42) (the original 12")
11. belouis some (3:35) (um...this would be the 7", NOT the 12". And how about the 12" version of "Some People" for a change???)
12. We Close Our Eyes...Go West (6:45) (BRILLIANT! This alternate 12" version to the "total overhang mix" is finally available on CD with the orchestral opening intact!)
13. love missile f-11 (westbam remix short version)...sigue sigue sputnik (long or short, this remix doesn't do the original song justice--it's more like a dub)
14. Heart of Glass...Blondie (5:50) (the absolutely easy to find original disco mix. A waste of precious disc space better used for something rare)

CD2:

1. keep on movin(M Beat bonus mix)...soul II soul (4:24) (EEK! A horrible breakbeat dub mix)
2. Good Life...Inner City (7:12) (HOT. The Silk Hurley mix)
3. hangin on a string...loose ends (5:53) (NICE. Downtempo house mix by Frankie knuckles)
4. Showing Out...mel & kim (4:35) (short mix! What a disappointment!)
5. in private...dusty Springfield (7:12) (the full 12")
6. respect...adeva (8:29) (the Dancin Danny D mix)
7. mony mony...amazulu (7:11) (interesting hi-nrg cover of the Tommy James and Billy Idol hit--but PLEASE someone put the 12" of MONTEGO BAY on CD!!!)
8. some guys have all the luck...maxi priest (5:39) (a cover of Robert Palmer and Rod Stewart track)
9. let's go all the way...sly fox (5:10) (The ALBUM version, not the 12", which is only 20 seconds longer, and available on the CD "Pulsating Grooves 3)
10. hot in the city...billy idol (3:37) (original album version, not the 1988 version from the US release of Vital Idol)
11. once in a lifetime...talking heads (5:33) (Very hot. The 1984 12" remix. Very rare and collectible.)
12. let's stick together...bryan ferry (2:59) (Indeed it is not the original mix. Definitely remixed in 1988 as it says)
13. it's my life...talk talk (6:20) (the 12" club mix)
14. I just died in your arms...cutting crew (4:45) (NOT the 12". The Full length album version)

CD3

1. Dreaming...blondie (6:00) (an EDIT of the remix from the 1990s Blondie "Remixed Remade Remodeled CD)
2. to cut a long story short...spandau ballet (6:03) (more like, to cut a 12" version short. Edited by about 30 seconds as it is on the CD version of Spandau Ballet: The 12" mixes)
3. girls on film...duran duran (6:28) (remix from a 1999 remix CD single)
4. Souvenir...OMD (4:38) (So clearly a moby remix from the late 90s when he was big with his downtempo, moody mixes)
5. Play to Win...Heaven 17 (7:22) (original 12" mix)
6. We Came to Dance...Ultravox (7:35) (12" mix)
7. War Song...culture club (6:20) (This is ALWAYS mislabled as the Ultimate Dance mix, even on Culture Club releases. The Ultimate Dance Mix runs 6:50. This is the B-side to that vinyl mix, known as the Shriek mix. I have yet to see the actual Ultimate Dance mix on CD)
8. Icing on the Cake...Stephen Duffy (7:08) (worth the price of admission! First time I'm aware of the full 12" actually being on CD!!!)
9. don't stop the dance...bryan ferry (5:46) (the 12" mix)
10. back to life...soul II soul (6:33) (I didn't even know this mix existed. It's quite good. Downtempo, not a house mix)
11. heart and soul...t'pau (4:14) (the full length album version)
12. don't you forget about me...simple minds (5:00) (the jam & spoon remix from the late 1990s)
13. kids in America...kim wilde (4:02) (the d-bop techno/trance mix from 2001)

Pop Music:

Pop Music

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