John Barry - The Cotton Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Free Music Review: The Cotton Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
This is magnificant music, expecially Duke Ellington's rendition of Mood Indigo. Can't find that quality now.Free Music Review: An "A" for Quality; a "C" for Quantity
Hit: 4 Stars
What a relief to hear so much of the instrumental music in the glorious score of "The Cotton Club" without the annoying cutoffs of the songs, and cutaways from the performers to the often-gory and sometimes-boring "story!" I own the Video of the film and have watched it many times, skipping from one musical number to another, feeling frustrated that I can't hear the MUSIC the way it was meant to be heard. I mean, those musicians were knocking themselves out to please the listeners and dancers and I thought the movie wasted their talents by putting them in the background so much of the time.Like other reviewers here, I am mightily impressed by the faithfulness of the arrangements of songs created by some of the greats--Arlen and Ellington, in particular. The excellence of the music's realization truly comes through on the CD.
The vocal productions frequently do not match the high level of the instrumental work, but it is wonderful to hear all the lyrics of so many classics of the "Cotton Club" era. And, Gregory Hines's rendition of "Copper Colored Gal" is a special treat for those of us who love his singing even when we can't watch his dancing!
Overall, I'd say "The Cotton Club" Soundtrack CD is a welcome addition to any collection of original Elligton and Calloway tunes. I also think the CD can provide a terrific introduction of the music to anyone who hasn't been fortunate enough to discover it yet. I only wish the CD contained more of it.
Free Music Review: Good but too short
Hit: 4 Stars
The soundtrack to the troubled 1984 movie is interesting because of the recreations of Jazz Age hits by Duke Ellington and company. However, only about half the music from the film made it onto the 45 minute soundtrack. Too bad because there are some real gems performed in the movie and the first-rate performances can only be experienced while watching them and not by listening to their entirety on the CD.Free Music Review: The Cotton Club Soundtrack
Hit: 4 Stars
I love the music from this film. The only drawback is that Richard Gere's coronet solo of "Am I Blue?" isn't on it. I suspect this has something to do with royalties. If you liked the film, you'll enjoy this cd.
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