Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)
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Free Music Notes for Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)
Free Music Review: YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT
Hit: 5 Stars
I refuse to compare the Broadway Cast with the Soundtrack Cast because they each stand on their own dancing feet and each makes you feel as high as Tracy Turnblads hair-do. And who could have known that John Travolta would make his 3rd or fourth movie comeback playing a two-ton woman named Edna Turnblad. The photos make it look like he swallowed a volkswagon but I can't wait to see him in the movie.
The CD starts with the jubilant "Good Morning Baltimore" and the finale is the driving.pulsing "You Can't Stop The Beat" and sandwiched in-between is a raft of tasty morsels like Blonskys(Tracey) "I Can Hear The Bells' "Welcome to The Sixties" "Without Love" and the afore-mentioned "Good Morning Baltimore" and "You Can'tstop The Beat"
Zac Efron playing Traceys love interest Link Larkin shines on "It takes Two" and a new rocker written for the film "Ladies Choice" and Queen Latifah soars on her big number "I Know Where I'm Going"
Although John Travoltas role has not much singing he and Christopher Walken duet on the charmingly off-beat "You're Timeless To Me"
"Hairspray" is fun,it rocks,it rolls,and to be cliche-it just darn well makes you feel good.
Free Music Review: Hair-Hoppers Rejoice!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Yet again, John Waters' raucous love letter to Baltimore, big gals, and bouffants has reinvented itself marvelously. The film version of the Broadway version of the 1988 film is as much fun as any earlier incarnation, and the Soundtrack is a non-stop feel-good party that keeps the beat going. Newcomer Nikki Blonsky is as big a breakout star as Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls, although Hairspray's a much better film. John Travolta sounds adorable as Edna Turnblad, although he's no match for Harvey Fierstein. There are so many great danceable songs on the Hairspray soundtrack, you'll have to keep yourself from jumping up out of your seat (especially if you're driving!). The Nicest Kids in Town, Ladies Choice and You Can't Stop the Beat are especially great. Queen Latifah sounds amazing in her songs Big Blonde and Beautiful and the stirring I Know Where I've Been. The biggest surprise is sultry and smashing Michelle Pfeiffer tearing into Miss Baltimore Crabs. I could go on, but just know that you won't find a single dud song on the CD, particularly after you see the terrific movie! I'm sorry "Cooties" got cut from the film, but I love the dance version at the end of the CD.Free Music Review: Awesome Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
I had to write and share my thoughts on this soundtrack. I am a bit of a musical snob. I have seen the original movie, saw Hairspray on Broadway three times (with Harvey Fierstein-awesome) and was really excited for the movie's opening night. It was beyond awesome and I had already ordered the soundtrack. I am extremely impressed with this movie. It can't be compared to the stage musical because they are both perfect in their own ways. I was not looking forward to John Travolta's take on Edna Turnblad, because I liked Harvey's so much, but he blew me away and should absolutely be nominated for an Academy Award for this role, as should Queen Latifah. She is an even better singer than I had guessed. She was exceptional in this role-Broadway quality voice (and that is a big compliment coming from me). Zac Efron was excellent (although I would have loved to have seen more of him-my daughters wanted to see more of him too!!!! We're High School Musical fans). Everyone else was great, too, but those were my favorites. I also love the version of "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" with all three Tracys (GREAT IDEA)!!! Great soundtrack and great movie.Free Music Review: I couldnt believe it...
Hit: 5 Stars
I have never seen any previous Hairspray and I went to the movie with my mother and little sister on July 22nd and I went to this movie thinking "Oh, Great, Another chick flick". I was in the theater watching this movie and I started bopping my head and that was just to the first song. Further in the movie I started liking it...A LOT. And by the end of the movie with the song "You Can't Stop The Beat" I had become completely hooked. I mean this movie and soundtrack was absolutely phenomenal. I mean I left the theater practically dancing.
When the movie was over I went to the store and bought the soundtrack. It exceeded my expectations big time. I am not much of "Musical" liking guy but Oh My Goodness. It was amazing. John Travolta was sheer hilarity and I couldn't believe he pulled off playing a woman. But he did. I don't just recommend you see this movie. I sincerely urge and insist you go. I had to practically hold my knees from jumping up and dancing. I have listened to it countless times already. Don't Be Square, See some Hair(spray)
Free Music Review: This is an excellent soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
The music on this soundtrack is so fun. "Good Morning Baltimore" is an optimistic and happy song performed by Nikki Blonsky. "I Hear The Bells" shows her vocal range as a singer. Blonsky is the highlight of this soundtrack, but there are so many other excellent track. "Run And Tell That" is an upbeat track performed by Elijah Kelley. This song is a crowd pleaser for sure. Queen Latifah sounds so soulful and cool on the tracks "I Know Where I've Been" and "Big, Blond and Beautiful". "Ladies Choice" is a song that gets me moving out of my seat. Zac Efron sounds great vocally on this song. He also sounds good on this track "Without Love." It is a sweet love song. "Cooties" is a sexy sounding song performed by Aimee Allen. Christopher Walken and John Travolta really surprised me on the track "You're Timeless To Me" This is a sentimentally funny song. Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now is a cute song featuring Rikki Lake. I enjoyed listening to all the tracks on this soundtrack.