All That Jazz (1979 Film)
|
List Price: Our Price: $1.83 You Save: $6.15 (77%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $1.82 (click here) Category: Music CD See more new music releases 
|
|---|
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store
Canadian Music Store
Free Music Notes for All That Jazz (1979 Film)
Free Music Review: One of the best films ever!
Hit: 5 Stars
Funny to be writing a review so many years after it first opened, but I recently caught it on cable and taped it on my DVR. I recall the first time I saw it--I was mesmerized, and I still am. If I were to compile a top 10 list, this would be on it, nearly on the top.
Strange how this film repels many people, those who are squeamish about death; this is, after all, a film about a man dying, albeit gloriously but on his own terms. I married a man like Fosse, one who recognized himself as a "deeply flawed individual," though he wasn't. He was magnificent.
What struck me most in this reviewing was the ending number--Bye Bye love, particular the dance sequence featuring Ben Vereen. His sequence with the vessels is sexy and stylish and brought out unique aspects in his dance profile. He clearly dominates those few minutes, and he must have loved that part of his number.
I remember taking a friend with me to see the movie with me. She was one of those people who just couldn't handle the theme and for that reason couldn't appreciate anything in the movie. The very last shot in the body bag disgusted her. I thought it was perfect.
Free Music Review: Long live the Jazz... and Fosse!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a marvellous collector piece. Coming from a great movie, this could only be an espectacular Soundtrack. I've always felt attracted to the film for its visual stile (just like any other Fosse's movie, especially "Cabaret") and the sarcastic tone. A courious note about this film is that a few years after Bob Fosse realeased this sort of oracular-autobiography, the author died just like the movie character inspired in him. Some of the songs has a very 80's beat, which of course was en vogue when it was made. The album includes classic themes like "Concert in G" by Vivaldi, and also pop music classics like "On Broadway". The piece "Take off with us" is simply marvellous. But the best thing of this record os the ironization of the lyrics of themes like "Bye, bye love", "Some of this days", "Who's sorry now" and "After you're gone". This soundtrack is simply amazing.
Free Music Review: Eclectic Mix
Hit: 5 Stars
Since I adore the movie, I can't help but love the soundtrack to All That Jazz. I'm not sure this CD would move every listener as it does me, but I see every scene as I listen and can't help but dance along now and then. Like the movie, this soundtrack is bittersweet and very raw in some places, cheeky and sentimental in others. For a Fosse junkie like me, it's a must have.Free Music Review: Jazzy, funny, perfect
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of the best soundtracks EVER. The music--in light of the film--is funny in the most ironic sense. The last song is true show stopper. The film was both one of the most serious musicals ever made and also one of the funniest statements about death ever out on celuloid.Free Music Review: A very nice mix of music
Hit: 5 Stars
I first bought this record (yes record) in 1981. I have since replaced it with a CD. Like Robert from Florida, I am interested in knowing which Vivaldi Concerto in D is the one used from the soundtrack!