A Mighty Wind: The Album
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Free Music Review: I'll join the chorus of praise for this CD
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll join the chorus of praise for this CD, but there is one downside--I think I'm wearing out the repeat button on my CD changer playing my favorite songs over and over. While they may have been intended to be parodies, they come across as genuine Sixties' songs. Lines such as "there's a nurse on duty if you don't feel right" to describe Joe's restaurant may seem over the top, but some of the Sixties music itself had the same sort of goofiness. Remember, "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "Ballad of the MTA" topped the charts in those years. The film itself seems to have more in common with the genuine documentary "Wasn't That a Time!" (about the Weavers) than it does with this team's comedies. The album brings back memories of times when the music was fun, and maybe now that young people are hearing it for the first time, we could have another folk-song revival. If so, this could be as historic a recording as the early albums of Joan Baez, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and The Kingston Trio.Free Music Review: I'll join the chorus of praise for this CD
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll join the chorus of praise for this CD, but there is one downside--I think I'm wearing out the repeat button on my CD changer playing my favorite songs over and over. While they may have been intended to be parodies, they come across as genuine Sixties' songs. Lines such as "there's a nurse on duty if you don't feel right" to describe Joe's restaurant may seem over the top, but some of the Sixties music itself had the same sort of goofiness. Remember, "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "Ballad of the MTA" topped the charts in those years. The film itself seems to have more in common with the genuine documentary "Wasn't That a Time!" (about the Weavers) than it does with this team's comedies. The album brings back memories of times when the music was fun, and maybe now that young people are hearing it for the first time, we could have another folk-song revival. If so, this could be as historic a recording as the early albums of Joan Baez, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and The Kingston Trio.Free Music Review: Roots music
Hit: 5 Stars
Of all the reviews I've seen so far, none has touched on the root of the gentle satire in "Never Did No Wanderin'." *True* folk music is what Alan Lomax recorded -- farmers, immigrants, miners, union activists, Irish rebels, whatever. It's what people sing about their own lives while sitting on their porch or in their living room.Once it becomes a generation removed from the real experience, folk music becomes a tribute to those people who actually *did* those things.
The whole idea of "Never Did No Wanderin'" reflects an honesty about the singer's non-experience of whaling/ warfare/ struggle/ etc. that is pleasantly refreshing.
I've had plenty of bad things that have happened in my life, but I have neither the talent nor the inclination to write songs about them.
But I enjoy hearing, and feel a connection with music that reflects my own roots of rural America.
Whether satire or parody, "Mighty Wind" has some excellent music, skillfully performed.
Free Music Review: We needed this!
Hit: 5 Stars
The songs are brilliant, the sound perfect, the humor spot-on. What can I say? We can't stop listening to this record. Leave it to Guest and Co. to put such a brilliant album together. Kudos to the producer (CJ Vanston, who has done all of Christopher's movies as far as I know) and label exec T-Bone Burnett ('O Brother) for capturing just the right sound (this will make you want to go to a vintage record store and find some old Kingston Trio, Up With People or Ian and Sylvia tracks). There are 17 tracks on this, including a great piece of footage (mpeg3) of Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara performing live on stage (why wasn't this in the movie!!!????).There is a fun, entertaining side to this, but also a deep one. This harkens to a more innocent time, something that this world could use right now. The timing COULDN'T be better. Thank you Mr. Guest, we needed this! If record companies put out more quality stuff like this, we all wouldn't mind paying for it!!!
Tom A.
Free Music Review: Better than it has a right to be...
Hit: 5 Stars
The first time I heard this recording was in my brother's car. The songs without a reference (the movie) were fun to listen to, a bit silly (Eat at Oe's) but beautifully written and produced. Only then did he tell me this was from the Parody genius's of Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Michael McKeon, and Harry Shearer. We watched the movie that night and it was a fun and surpising experience. The music just seems to stick with you though and I went out the next day to get the album.
I have never heard anything that is so addicting. The hooks of each song will spin in your head until you go nuts.
The biggest surprise are the beautiful ballads from Mitch and Mickey, so well done and Eugene Levy and Katherine simply ooze talent.
I can't recommend this recording highly enough. One warning, not all will appreciate it. Your family may disown you as you jam these folksongs on the stereo.
"Not Potatoes in the Paddy Wagon Again!"