| 1. Ready An' Willing |
| 2. Black Night |
| 3. 747 (Strangers In The Night) |
| 4. Dirty Love |
| 5. Your Mama Don't Dance |
| 6. Out In The Fields |
| 7. Hey You |
| 8. White Wedding - Part 1 |
| 9. (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) |
| 10. Nobody's Hero |
| 11. King Rocker |
| 12. Doctor Doctor |
| 13. Armed & Ready |
| 14. Anarchy In The Uk |
| 15. Incommunicado |
| 16. Comin' On Strong |
| 17. Red |
| 18. Love Is A Battlefield (Edit) |
| 19. School's Out (Live) |
Editorial Reviews
Features legendary rock acts like Deep Purple, Saxon, UFO, Megadeth and Alice Cooper among others. 19 tracks. EMI Gold. 2004.
Original Rock,Various Artists,EMI Gold,Rock,Rock/Pop Collections
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Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
Duncan Sheik , Steven Sater , Skylar Astin , Lilli Cooper , John Gallagher Jr. , Gideon Glick , Jonathan Groff , Brian Johnson , Lea Michele , and Lauren Pritchard Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000J3FBFC Release Date: 2006-12-12 |
Tracks:
- Mamma Who Bore Me
- Mamma Who Bore Me (Reprise)
- All That's Known
- The B*tch of Living
- My Junk
- Touch Me
- The Word of Your Body
- The Dark I Know Well
- And Then There Were None
- The Mirror-Blue Night
- I Believe
- Don't Do Sadness
- Blue Wind
- The Guilty Ones
- Left Behind
- Totally F*ucked
- The Word of Your Body (Reprise)
- Whispering
- Those You've Known
- The Song of Purple Summer
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Who would have thought that Duncan Sheik would succeed where Paul Simon and Randy Newman failed, successfully transitioning from the pop-rock world to the Broadway stage? With Spring Awakening, Sheik and book writer/lyricist Steven Slater (who had already worked on Sheik's 2001 album Phantom Moon) have created a thoroughly exciting show that incorporates a contemporary art-indie idiom (including a small rock band instead of an orchestra) into a dramatic musical-theater context. The unlikely setting is that of a Frank Wedekind adaptation, but as it turns out, teenage angst is perennial, whether it's in contemporary America or in a 1891 German boarding school. Songs such as "The Bitch of Living" ("with nothing going on, asking just what went wrong"), "The Word of Your Body," "I Don't Do Sadness," and "Totally Fucked" ("You're fucked if you speak your mind and you know you will") resonate with the rage, frustration, confusion, excitement, joy, anger, and of course budding lust of those hormone-driven years. The show is greatly enhanced by its youthful cast members (they're all pretty close in age to their characters), who sing their hearts out. --Elisabeth VincentelliAlbum Description
Decca Broadway presents the cast recording for the acclaimed new Broadway production, SPRING AWAKENING. Written by pop music composer Duncan Sheik and playwright/lyricist Steven Sater, the musical explores emotional earthquakes in the lives of teenagers.SPRING AWAKENING is based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 drama, which was scandalous in its day for addressing sex violence and suicide. The story, dialogue and costumes suggest the 19th Century, and are perfectly wedded to a beautiful alternative pop music score by Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. The creative team also includes Tony® Award Winning director Michael Mayer (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones.
Customer Reviews:
Tantalizing taste .......2007-07-20
I Love Phoebe Strole's as Ilse!.......2007-07-14
what a great album........2007-07-13
Interesting concept for the stage.......2007-07-13
Great show, great soundtrack.......2007-07-13
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Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
Ronald Melrose , Ken Dow , Anik Oulianine , Stephanie Cummins , Deborah Hurwitz , Kevin Dow , Joe Payne , Larry Saltzman , Dave Spier , Bill Hayes , Randall Andos , Bob Milikan , Debra Shufelt , Maxine Roach , Belinda Whitney , Cenovia Cummins , Eric de Gioia , Louise Owen , Robin Zeh , Sarah Schwartz , Shinwon Kim , Christian Hoff , Daniel Reichard , Donnie Kehr , Erica Piccininni , J. Robert Spencer , Jennifer Naimo , John Lloyd Young , Sara Schmidt , Tituss Burgess , Steve Orich , and Bob Gaudio Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BFH2QY Release Date: 2005-11-01 |
Tracks:
- Ces Soirees la'
- Early Years Medley
- Cry For Me
- Backups Medley
- Sherry
- Big Girls Don't Cry
- Walk Like A Man
- December, 1963
- My Boyfriend's Back
- My Eyes Adored You
- Dawn (Go Away)
- Big Man In Town
- Dialog: A Little Trouble
- Beggin'
- Dialog: See How You Handle It
- Medley Listen Listen
- c'mon marianne
- Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
- Working My Way Back To You
- Fallen Angel
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Although it squarely falls in the "jukebox musical" category, Jersey Boys doesn¹t try to integrate its songs in an artificial plotline. The show tells the story of the early-1960s group the Four Seasons, and the musical numbers tend to be introduced in context, as when songwriter Bob Gaudio comes up with a tune, or the quartet performs a show. This allows Jersey Boys to flow better than some of ill-fated peers, and the actors can shine without having to bend backward to accommodate an inane book. The show's most (only) daring move is to start with a hip-hop-tinged French-language version of "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," an actual hit in France in 2000. After that it's all VH1-biopic territory, but it's done with so much flair, taste and energy that the ride's a fun one. The Four Seasons had enough hits ("Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," etc.) to easily fill an evening at the theater, so it's left to the cast to do right by them. And it does, particularly John Lloyd Young as the band¹s star lead, Frankie Valli. Young hits all the falsetto notes and brings real freshness to the part. His "Can¹t Take My Eyes Off You," a second-act peak, is signed, sealed and delivered with a star's acumen. --Elisabeth VincentelliAlbum Description
Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.Customer Reviews:
Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast).......2007-07-19
Jersey Boys.......2007-07-08
Like being there.......2007-07-05
A step back in musical time.......2007-07-05
Great music, but missing too much.......2007-07-04
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Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , Stockard Channing , and Frankie Valli Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001FDK Release Date: 1991-04-16 |
Tracks:
- Grease - Frankie Valli
- Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
- You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Sandy - John Travolta
- Beauty School Dropout - Frankie Avalon
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
- Greased Lightning - John Travolta
- It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
- Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs/Warren Casey
- 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 - Louis St. Louis & Cindy Bullens
- Freddy My Love - Cindy Bullens
- Rock 'N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
- There Are Worse Things I Could Do - Stockard Channing
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
- We Go Together - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, & Cast
- Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fein/Paul Francis Webster
- Grease - Frankie Valli
Product Description
BRAND NEW, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List! :)Amazon.com
The movie is a 1970s take on 1950s musicals, providing all the kitsch anyone could hope for. It's John Travolta as Danny Zuko as Olivia Newton-John's pompadoured main squeeze, and the kids go crazy. Fresh from his astronomical success with Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gee Barry Gibb penned the title track (sung by Frankie Valli). Sha Na Na is over-represented, and actress Stockard Channing struts her, um, versatility, singing a couple of tracks. This has become a touchstone in American culture, and so isn't likely to improve our standing in the world's eyes. Maybe the point is that it's supposed to sound amateurish, but it does manage to eke out some fun, most notably on the hit "You're the One That I Want." --Scott WilsonCustomer Reviews:
Several Weak Tracks.......2007-06-27
Throwback music.......2007-05-29
Very Upbeat Songs.......2007-05-21
Classic nostalgia .......2007-05-03
Any listener should not be remiss about the cumbersome nature of the soundtrack. One can skip over easily the songs they don't like. Not like the ol' turntable vinyl where that convenience was not there. Let's face it, too much Sha-Na-Na is too much Sha-Na-Na.
Overall, it's a great buy for the asking price for those who remember. A versatile Travolta and Newton-John strutted their stuff in a time they could do no wrong. And contributions by Franki Valli, Channing and Avalon make this a good listen.
A feel-good, sing-along soundtrack.......2007-04-14
Grease consists of many talented actors and actresses, most of whom could sing as well as they could act. Therefore, each song -- including numerous solos by John Travolta, Oliva Newton-John and Stockard Channing -- is a treat to listen to.
If I were only allowed to bring one CD to the proverbial deserted island, Grease would probably be it! This is one purchase that will pay off, time and time again.
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Transformers: The Movie
Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony Legacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000PHW236 Release Date: 2007-05-29 |
Tracks:
- The Touch - Stan Bush
- Instruments Of Destruction - N.R.G.
- Death Of Optimus Prime - Vince DiCola
- Dare - Stan Bush
- Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way - Spectre General
- The Transformers (Theme) - Lion
- Escape - Vince DiCola
- Hunger - Spectre General
- Autobot/Decepticon Battle - Vince DiCola
- Dare To Be Stupid - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Medley: Unicron Medley - Vince DiCola
- Moon Base 2 - Shuttle Launch - Vince DiCola
- Megatron Must Be Stopped - Vince DiCola
- The Transformers (Theme) - Stan Bush
Customer Reviews:
Gran colección.......2007-07-16
The best Transformers soundtrack out there.......2007-07-15
I first bought the 10-track soundtrack years ago. Even that version, without the four bonus tracks, I would have rated a solid five stars. It was great car driving music and there wasn't a single track that I would skip. If you've ever seen the movie, there isn't a single song or score on here that won't immediately conjure up images in your mind of the scene that it came from.
How much better is it now that it has four new bonus tracks? For one thing, even having said I'd rate the original album with five stars, there was one score that I always felt was missing, the Unicron theme. Now that this release has cleared up that minor oversight, I have to say that this album is nearly flawless.
Nearly flawless because I must admit I do skip over the new remix of the Transformers theme. But that's just personal preference. Besides, show me any other album where I only skip over one song, and I'd still have to rate it far above most other cd's out there.
With the inclusion of the Unicron Medley, Moon Base 2 score, Megatron Must be stopped scores and the original 10-tracks which I've already stated I never skip a track, this is a solid buy for any fan of the original Transformers Movie. In fact, if you dare to call yourself a Transformers fan, than this album deserves to be in your collection.
Irresistable if you are a child of the 80's.......2007-07-12
Being more a fan of metal the tracks 'Instruments of Destruction' by NRG and 'Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way' by Spectre General are also stand out and it is hard not to be a fan of Kal Swan's soaring vocals on the Transformers Theme which is surely one of the best vocal tracks this guy has ever laid down.
Woven throughout these pumping rock tracks is the work of Vinnie DiCola, which is also able to transport you to various parts of the movie instantly with his talented compositions. I still get a bit misty eyed when I hear 'The Death Of Optimus Prime'.
Sheerly in terms of its nostalgic value this would have to be my favourite movie soundtrack of all time, without a doubt.
Forget the cheesy hair-rock, we get more VINCE!.......2007-07-08
This IS the original Soundtrack.......2007-07-08
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The Sopranos: Music From The HBO Original Series
Original Television Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003A9MG Release Date: 1999-12-14 |
Tracks:
- Woke Up This Moring (Chosen One Mix) - A3
- It's Bad You Know - R.L. Burnside
- It Was A Very Good Year - Frank Sinatra
- Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan
- Inside Of Me - Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul
- I Feel Free - Cream
- Mystic Eyes - Them
- State Trooper - Bruce Springsteen
- I'm A Man - Bo Diddley
- Complicated Shadows - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Beast In Me - Nick Lowe
- Viking - Los Lobos
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water - Wyclef Jean
- I've Tried Everything - Euythimics
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HBO's Mafia masterpiece The Sopranos is a remarkable television series--it's witty, creative, and truly unique. The same praises could be sung for a show's soundtrack, an odd but fun mix of beats, classic rock, and--what else?--Mafia-staple Sinatra. A3's theme "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)" gets things off to a lively start, as does bluesman R.L. Burnside's "It's Bad You Know" (from his Come On In remix album). Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody" (from his Slow Train Coming album), Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper," and Elvis Costello's "Complicated Shadows" aren't tracks you'll hear on the local classic rock station, but they work perfectly here. And when was the last time you heard both Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul and Nick Lowe on TV? In short, a great, eclectic collection. --Jason VerlindeCustomer Reviews:
Soprano's soundtrack.......2007-07-13
good music.......2007-06-27
Woke Up This Morning Comparison.......2007-05-24
Not a great collection.......2007-05-16
Great CD.......2007-05-15
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Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track
Kool & The Gang Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001FDV Release Date: 1996-02-06 |
Tracks:
- Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
- How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
- Night Fever - Bee Gees
- More Than A Woman - Bee Gees
- If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman
- A Fifth Of Beethoven (Based On Beethoven's Fifth Symphony) - Walter Murphy
- More Than A Woman - Tavares
- Manhattan Skyline - David Shire
- Calypso Breakdown - Ralph McDonald
- Night On Disco Mountain (Based On 'Night On Bald Mountain') - David Shire
- Open Sesame - Kool & The Gang
- Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees
- You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
- Boogie Shoes - K.C. And The Sunshine Band
- Salsation - David Shire
- K-Jee - M.F.S.B.
- Disco Inferno - Trammps
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The double-disc soundtrack to the blockbuster Saturday Night Fever (available on a single CD) marks both the zenith and the nadir of disco. It was such a popular sensation that it catapulted the music to stratospheric levels of mainstream popularity, and the album was the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time (until The Bodyguard, and then Titanic). But "Disco Fever" became so hot, it could only flame out just as quickly (along with the careers of the Bee Gees). With this record, disco became a phenomenon and a fad. The Bee Gees' contributions are the strongest, especially the once-ubiquitous "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever," and they still hold up. Then there's Walter Murphy's "A Fifth of Beethoven," a trivial piece of pop ephemera that may have set new standards for ephemeral triviality. How often will you listen to this record--and how much will you play when you do? There's no telling--but it remains a classic piece of pop history, and when you're in the mood it's a good thing to have around. --Jim EmersonCustomer Reviews:
Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.......2007-07-14
Oh the memories!.......2007-05-25
Soundtrack Review.......2007-05-15
STAYING ALIVE!!!!!!.......2007-05-13
Saturday Night Fever...........2007-03-22
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Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2
Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000H8SFJ8 Release Date: 2006-09-12 |
Tracks:
- How to Save a Life - The Fray
- War on Sound - Moonbabies
- I Me You - Jim Noir
- Kaboom! - Ursula 1000
- Miss Halfway - Anya Marina
- Multiply - Jamie Lidell
- Universe & U - KT Tunstall
- Monster Hospital - Metric
- How We Operate [Radio Edit] - Gomez
- Grace Master - Kate Havnevik
- Sexy Mistake - The Chalets
- Bound by Love - Gran Bel Fisher
- I Hate Everyone [Clean] - Get Set Go
- Homebird - Foy Vance
- Chasing Cars [Acoustic] - Snow Patrol
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This soundtrack to the hit TV series starts off with a melancholy ballad by Denver's the Fray (fittingly titled "How to Save a Life"), but the well-curated CD isn't all thoughtful adult alt-rock--reflecting the series' mood changes, it offers a wide range of modern sounds. In addition to the expected acoustical numbers (in this case, from Anya Marina, KT Tunstall, and Snow Patrol's live version of "Chasing Cars"), the album reaches across genres and continents to offer the sunny-'60s-pop vibe of Jim Noir's "I Me You," Jamie Lidell's electro-jazzy "Multiply," the edgy punky-pop aggro of Metric, the rambunctious "Sexy Mistake" from the Chalets, and the winning singalong misanthropy of singer-songwriter Foy Vance's "I Hate Everyone." Ursula 1000's Alex Gimeno lightens up the proceedings with one of his trademark upbeat, hip-gyrating numbers (which seems to pay tribute to Serge Gainsbourg's "Comic Strip"), while the Moonbabies' sweet, swirling harmonies deliver the kind of perfectly crafted pop we've come to expect from the Swedes. If this compilation turns people on to these deserving acts, it will have done its job. --Elisabeth VincentelliCustomer Reviews:
great cd.......2007-07-19
GREY'S SOUNDTRACK CD.....A WINNER.......2007-06-27
not at all what I hoped.......2007-06-25
Great Selection of Artists.......2007-05-15
Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2 was all I hoped for.......2007-05-13
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Shrek - Music from the Original Motion Picture
Various Artists - Soundtrack Manufacturer: Dreamworks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005CF9Y Release Date: 2001-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Stay Home - Self
- I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth
- Like Wow! - Leslie Carter
- It Is You (I Have Loved) - Dana Glover
- Best Years Of Our Lives - Baha Men
- Bad Reputation - Halfcocked
- My Beloved Monster - Eels
- You Belong To Me - Jason Wade
- All Star - Smash Mouth
- Hallelujah - John Cale
- I'm On My Way - The Proclaimers
- I'm A Believer (Reprise) - Eddie Murphy
- True Love's First Kiss - John Powell
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Like The Muppet Show or The Simpsons, Shrek is tiered with visual appeal, fantasy, and sophisticated humor that appeals to children and adults on two mutually exclusive levels. Judging by the soundtrack alone, there is some genuine emotion coming from this movie; Rufus Wainwright, the Proclaimers, and especially the Eels all pen winsome, longing tunes. Dana Glover's "It Is You (I Have Loved)" represents the soundtrack's requisite glossy ballad, but it's better than most, and John Powell's climactic, orchestral "True Love's First Kiss" makes one wish there was a full score to accompany this soundtrack. On the flip side, Smash Mouth cover the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" with a groovy treatment of crunchy hip-hop beats, and Leslie Carter (sister of Aaron and Nick) gives a perky performance on the Britney-esque "Like Wow!" The soundtrack squeezes the last drops of juice from the overplayed Smash Mouth hit "All Star," but other than that, it strikes a great balance between cute-but-not-precious pop hits, and more grown-up songs that are well within reach of young ears. --Beth MassaCustomer Reviews:
Fun.......2007-06-28
Different soundtracks..confusion?.......2007-06-09
Make sure you like the version you are buying.
Great for kids and parents.......2007-05-29
Not the soundtrack.......2007-05-25
No "damn" words for my kids........2007-03-09
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Grey's Anatomy
Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AXWHQW Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
Tracks:
- The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
- Roisin Murphy - Ruby Blue
- Maria Taylor - Song Beneath The Song
- Tegan and Sara - Where Does The Good Go
- Mike Doughty - Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well
- Get Set Go - Wait
- The Eames Era - Could Be Anything
- Rilo Kiley - Portions For Foxes
- Joe Purdy - The City
- Medeski, Martin & Wood - End of the World Party
- Ben Lee - Catch My Disease (Live Version)
- The Ditty Bops - There's A Girl
- The Radio - Whatever Gets You Through Today
- Inara George - Fools In Love
- Psapp - Cosy In The Rocket
Amazon.com
It's always a pleasant surprise when a soundtrack contains an interesting collection of under-heard or under-appreciated tunes, but it's to be expected from Grey's Anatomy--a TV show that is packed with sharp dialogue, honest characters, and wall-to-wall good music. The head-bobbing starts immediately when the Postal Service opens things up "Such Great Heights," a crafty track that will provide indie rock fans who still love the Pet Shop Boys their guilty fix. A few songs in, the cleverness continues with the dysfunctional-woman anthem "Portions for Foxes" by L.A.'s Rilo Kiley, a tune that will have you quoting sharp lyrics to Desperate girlfirends for days. Other must-have music includes Mike Doughty (former lead singer of Soul Coughing) with "Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well," and the gorgeous Bjork-meets-Cat-Power stylings of Inara George on the lucious "Fools In Love." The disc highlight (from a talented vocalist named Roisin Murphy) is the sassy "Ruby Blue"--the kind of Macy Gray-funk that makes you want to see her live, immediately. As an added bonus, the liner notes have a wonderful mini-essay by two of the executive producers, providing an enjoyable description of the show's attention to detail, and the cast and crew's deep love of music. --Denise SheppardAlbum Description
The "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack features an eclectic mix of indie pop and rock artists whose music was heard during the first season of Grey's Anatomy--a wildly popular ABC drama about surgical interns in Seattle.The soundtrack features electrifying music from such beloved indie artists as Rilo Kiley, The Postal Service, Ben Lee, and Medeski, Martin & Wood, as well as undiscovered talent such as London-based electropop duo Psapp, who supply the show's main title song "Cosy in the Rocket."
The album's tracks, many of which can be heard during key emotional scenes in various episodes, were chosen by the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers, from a large pool of artists introduced to them by music supervisor Alex Patsavas, who is also the music supervisor of Fox's The O.C.. "We fall in love with the songs," says Rhimes. "We ride around listening to them in our cars. We call each other to talk about them on the phone. We get them into our heads and into our souls. And then we weave them into the show because we can't live without them."
Customer Reviews:
great cd.......2007-07-19
wow.......2007-05-28
Great Selection of Music.......2007-05-15
GOOD!.......2007-05-14
Waiting room music..........2007-05-08
But I cannot fault the makers of this show for the music they select, a mingling of mellow rock and shimmering indiepop. A bunch of glorious lesser-known bands -- Psapp, the Ditty Bops, Maria Taylor -- get to take the spotlight in the first volume, and they generally complement each other beautifully.
It opens on a high note -- the Postal Service's fuzzy, intimate little trip-hop song, with the enchanting lyrics, "I am thinking it's a sign/That the freckles in our eyes/Are mirror images and when we kiss/They're perfectly aligned... And when you scan the radio/I hope this song will guide you home..."
They follow it up with some other indie gems: Roisin Murphy's thumpy trippy funk, Maria Taylor's shimmering, swirling "not a love song," Tegan & Sara's prickly guitar pop, Inara George's mellow Mazzy-Starrish ballad, and the Ditty Bops' sprightly little alt-country with pleasant harmonies.
And there's rockier numbers as well -- the Radio's swirling guitars, Ben Lee's mellotron folk, and Martin Medeski's brooding party rocker. And finally, there's the most electronic song on here -- Psapp's exquisitely twinkly "Cosy in a Rocket," which sounds like a music box in a science fiction flick.
It's been chic for a few years to have lots of indie rock and pop in soundtracks, especially if you can work them into a hit TV show's soundtrack. "Grey's Anatomy" is one of those shows, and even people who've never seen the show can appreciate the musical taste of whoever comes up with these things.
Granted, not every song is great -- personally, Ben Lee's "Catch My Disease" felt like a weird fit. But the majority of them are excellent pieces of work -- chilly sparkling trip-pop, sinewy guitar pop, and combinations of the two. Most of them are pretty peppy, but occasionally (Inara George) you get something mellow and relaxing.
And those swirling guitars are flavoured with little bits of keyboard, handclaps (Roisin Murphy), piano, banjo (Ditty Bops) and driving bass. The vocals are usually quite good as well -- harmonized croons, boyish odes, ringing girls' voices, bluesy growls, and yowls of "oh look what you do/oh ruby blue!" The best would have to be Maria Taylor, whose full-bodied voice is as ethereal and elusive as a winter breeze.
The first "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack is not just a good introduction to some great artists, but a beautiful collection of solid rock and pop songs. Definitely a good buy -- even if you don't watch the show.
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The Lion King (1997 Original Broadway Cast)
Elton John , Tim Rice , Heather Headley , and Mark Mancina Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001M1B Release Date: 1997-11-14 |
Tracks:
- Circle Of Life
- Grasslands Chant
- The Morning Report
- The Lioness Hunt
- I Just Can't Wait To Be King
- Chow Down
- They Live In You
- Be Prepared
- The Stampede
- Rafiki Mourns
- Hakuna Matata
- One By One
- The Madness Of King Scar
- Shadow Land
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Endless Night
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight
- He Lives In You (Reprise)
- Simba Confronts Scar
- King Of Pride Rock/Circle Of Life
Amazon.com
An Oscar win might suggest a score that would need a miracle to be bettered--but this colorful stage adaptation of Disney's The Lion King does so with flair. Composers Mark Mancina and Lebo M worked closely together to fuse the movie's many disparate elements. Where there was a veritable army exercising creative influences for the animated tale, this brings it all under the wings of a like-minded few. This is genuinely apparent as one track flows into the next. The African rhythms--both vocal and in instrumentation--come across as authentic and original all at once. No doubt this is largely through Mancina's passion for peculiar instruments and the possibilities suggested from nightly live performances. "Grasslands Chant" is a good place to hear this. The hit favorites are here of course, but both "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" are pleasingly unrecognizable with chorus and shifting beats. Better still is the likelihood they will now be eclipsed by some of the new numbers. Mancina's own "He Lives in You" being a strong contender. With a sound mix as crisp as you'd hope to find, this is rousing stuff. --Paul TonksCustomer Reviews:
Choose this one over the movie soundtrack..........2007-06-28
I took off one star because I am not a fan of the singer portraying Scar in this recording, and I don't like most of his songs or those the hyenas sing. But the excellence of everthing else makes up for it.
Best musical soundtrack ever!!!.......2007-05-19
We love the Lion King.......2007-05-17
Great Soundtrack for a Great Musical.......2007-05-13
Go see the show, just don't buy the CD there.......2007-03-04
Rock Music:
- Original Sixties Album [Import]
- Pilot Wire [CD-single] [Import]
- Playing Favourtes [Import]
- Pretend You're Alive? [Import]
- Pure Water [Import]
- Rape Scene [Import]
- Refractions: Thru the Rhythms of Time 1989 - 1997 [Import]
- Rich, Creamery Butter
- Rock N Roll Disease [Import]
- Rock Workshop [Import] [Original recording remastered]
