Enchanted [Original Soundtrack]
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Free Music Review: Songs you'll remember
Hit: 5 Stars
It has been a long time since I've left the theater wanting to purchase the soundtrack for a movie that I've seen. "Enchanted" has a number of songs that will stay in your head (in a good way!) and have you humming them once you've heard them. Both Amy Adams (Giselle) and James Marsden (Prince Edward) do a wondeful job of singing the songs themselves; although music purists may scoff at some of Adams' phrasings, she gives a vocal performance that evokes the magic of past Disney princesses and overcomes any flaws that one could find with her voice. The CD presents the "hit" songs first, and then follows up with a number of underscoring pieces. "True Love's Kiss" and "Happy Working Song" owe more than a nod in spirit to "Snow White"; they definitely remind one of the type of song you'd expect to hear from a Disney animated movie. "That's How You Know" is more of a bridge song from the animated world to NYC's Central Park; with its calypso beat and huge chorus, the roving production number is something you'd expect from a Broadway Show (which I have heard is a possibility for this movie) and not an animated film. "So Close" is the love song/ballad of the movie, and signifies Giselle's full-blown transition into the modern world. In the context of the movie, the song is extremely moving as you watch the performances of Adams and Patrick Dempsey (Robert), but even on the CD, it is able to stand alone. "Ever Ever After" is the Carrie Underwood 100% pop music hit. This CD features the music video of the song, which also turns Carrie into an animated Disney character. Animated or live action, Underwood's wholesome beauty could qualify her as a Disney princess. Although on the soundtrack, the blaring beat of this song seems out of place, it fits perfectly when seen in the context of the movie. The rest of the soundtrack is enjoyable, and even more so for those who have seen the film. The underscoring for "Nathaniel and Pip" actually contains a few rifts from "Beauty and The Beast." The Enchanted Suite is a nice orchestral medley of favorites from the film and was used for the end titles/exit music. "That's Amore" is a pleasant remake of the Dean Martin classic, sung by James Marsden (Prince Edward), in the same hammy over-the-top cartoonish style of his character. Menken and Schwartz have crafted a memorable group of songs for this movie. If you are a fan of Disney movies or light & catchy hummable songs, this soundtrack is for you.Free Music Review: live happily ever after with this "Enchanted" soundtrack!
Hit: 5 Stars
Disney's ENCHANTED is one of my favourite movies at the moment, so naturally I had to buy the soundtrack album. It delivers all your favourite musical moments from the movie, plus some beautiful orchestral pieces from the back-score as well.
In the film Amy Adams plays Giselle, a would-be princess in the animated world of Andalasia, about to be married to her fairytale prince Edward (James Marsden), but who is pushed down a well by vengeful Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) and emerges in the middle of New York's Times Square. With a sweet innocence she captures the heart of cynical divorce attorney Robert (Patrick Dempsey); but when Edward later follows her into the real world, Giselle must find find a way to reconcile her fairytale life with a new modern outlook.
Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz both have extensive knowledge and experience with writing material for Disney movies, and in ENCHANTED, their collective pieces come alive with sunny optimism and rare charm. In songs like "True Love's Kiss" and "Happy Working Song", there's a definite flavour of classic Disney fairytales SNOW WHITE and CINDERELLA; whilst in the upbeat "That's How You Know", we get a glimpse of a more modern musical sensibility.
Amy Adams has a very sweet and accomplished singing voice; she has had stage experience and it definitely shows. Likewise, James Marsden, as Prince Edward, has a lush tenor voice which could see him successfully take on some musical theatre work if he so chooses.
The disc also includes a CD-ROM component for Carrie Underwood's music video of "Ever Ever After". If you love the movie, this soundtrack album is the perfect souvenir!
Free Music Review: How Do You Know That He Loves You?
Hit: 5 Stars
The "Enchanted" soundtrack features six vocal tunes from the film and nine great instrumental pieces. The music is by Alan Menken (composer for such hits as "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast") with the songs written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," Disney's very own "Johnny and the Sprites.") There are a lot of great songs, but the best is "That's How You Know." This is a show-stopper, featuring Amy Adams (Giselle), but also several other vocalists, including some great Jamaican singers. Other songs include, among others, "True Love's Kiss" (an over-the-top but amusing number), "Ever Ever After" (album version performed by "American Idol"'s Carrie Underwood) and "That's Amore" (the only non-original song on the album, written by Jack Brooks and Harry Warren) and performed (mainly) by James Marsden.
Overall, the soundtrack shines just as well the film does. Definitely another dose of Disney magic.
This enhanced version of the "Enchanted" soundtrack includes CD-ROM bonus features. Place it into your computer for a music video version of "Ever Ever After," performed by Carrie Underwood. Additionally, the liner notes include the lyrics for all the songs from the film, as well as selected photos.
P.S.: Listen for strains of "Beauty and the Beast" during the opening of the instrumental tune "Nathaniel and Pip."
Free Music Review: Great Songs!
Hit: 5 Stars
I took my daughter and her friends to see this movie, and we all loved it. You know the songs are great when you can't get them out of your head. I was going to get my daughter the CD for Christmas, but broke down and bought it early because we both wanted to listen to the songs again right away! The three main "showtunes" are charming,witty, and beautifully sung by the next great musical star (why isn't she on Broadway?)Amy Adams. "True Love's Kiss" is a tuneful,gentle parody of Snow White, as is "Happy Working Song". Some of the clever lyrics to the latter made me laugh out loud. "That's How You Know" has an infectious joyousness to it that puts me into a good mood every time I hear it. The Carrie Underwood song "Ever After" is a good song, and the song "So Close" was an unexpectedly beautiful ballad sung by newcomer John McLaughlin. James Marsden has an amazing voice which is heard in a duet with Amy Adams, and in the song "That's Amore". The rest of the CD is instrumental background music, which I happen to enjoy, but I've noticed some reviewers are complaining about it. The thing is, that's the whole point of a soundtrack album - there's always going to be some of that included. In any case, I heartily recommend the CD - and, if you haven't seen the movie yet - what are you waiting for?! Go!Free Music Review: "Disney's magic" I've been missing
Hit: 5 Stars
I think I'm not the only one who feel that current Disney's animation didn't have the quality as it's predecessor. You saw it in the movie, and then you forget it. Some say 3D animation is the caused. But I've always believe that's not the factor.
Disney's animation change it's formula by asking people like Phill Collins to do the whole music. Don't get me wrong, Phill music is great. I love his music too. But what we miss is the broadway feel in Disney's Animation. I always love the formula when artist like Celine Dion, Peabo Bryson, or others sing the credit tittle at the credit tittle end. It gives a plus in the soundtrack too. You got two version of the song, and usually, they both great.
Well, that didn't happened in Enchanted. Carrie Underwood didn't perform the same song as it is in the movie for the end tittle credit. But watching the movie prove my believe. Even when the song's like how does she know or happy working song performed not in animation form, you can feel "Disney's Magic" and sing along.
I finally can play new Disney songs while I working along with the classics.
I wish Disney will do another full length animation with this kind of soundtrack again. After all Disney is all about wishes come true... :)