Original Soundtrack - Miami Vice
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Free Music Notes for Miami Vice
Free Music Review: Eclectic compilation - great finds in this album
Hit: 4 Stars
It's funny to read another review write -- "Manzantia "Arranca" (3:52): This is a salsa song. I'm not into it. Sorry. If your [you're] into salsa music you'll probably like it"
because this song was actually the main reason I wanted to get this album, after seeing the song & performance in Michael Mann's excellent movie (presumably by the actual band, but then again, movie magic means that any old band could have been up there lip synching, tho I highly doubt it...)
I really dug this lively song, but having auditioned albums by this band, I soon realised I just wanted the occassional song - not a whole salsa album - in my collection. So, I bought this album. "Manzantia "Arranca" pairs well with "Pennies in my Pocket" which I programe to play next to each other.
The thing about this album, tho, is that - as someone else wrote - it *is* a fine collection of cherry-picked tracks. But in fact, they work extremely well as snippets in the various scenes, but in some cases prove a bit repetetive when listening to them all the way through.
A big exception is the marvellous and long tract "Sweep" -- great stuff! Loved it!! Shades of Leftfield's Leftism.
Michael Mann is best known for creating moods with his visuals. Of course, the music he showcases behind his splendid imagery is an important factor. Mann has a fantastic eye and ear and I love the songs he introduces us to. I also think he is a brilliant filmmaker; you will never be bored in one of his movies.
Even though Miami Vice is a remake of a fairly cheesy TV show, he gives it gravitas with great casting (almost tongue-in-cheek, yet serious at the same time) especially the addition of the "Chinese Meryl Streep" -- the brilliant and stunningly beautiful Gong Li. Too bad she mangles the English language (attempting a Cuban/Floridan accent, as well) because she is a superb actor in her own tongue. Just rent "Raise the Red Lantern" etc etc and you'll see what I mean.
Great compilation, Mr Mann. Thanks.
Free Music Review: Some very good songs and some not so good
Hit: 3 Stars
While I thought the actual movie tried too hard to come off as moody and stylish without succeeding there were a few songs that were intriguing. I particular liked Patti Labelle's voice on the meaningless lyrics of "One of These Mornings". Once I actually listened to the words I had to laugh. Three sentences repeated over and over but only Patti could make that work. I also enjoyed Emilio Estefan's song and a few others. A lot of soundtracks can stand on their own for musical interest but not this one. You really do need the movie for some and others are just not interesting movie or no movie. Free Music Review: This is an infectious CD. you want to listen over and over
Hit: 5 Stars
Very eclectic variety of music. I keep it in my disc changer. Good grooves. Real chill cocktail hour or relaxing rush hour. There are a couple muzak songs in good taste. Good grooves form Moby. Free Music Review: Miami Vice Soundtrack
Hit: 4 Stars
Awesome soundtrack. Makes me want to see the movie each time I listen to it. Being slightly middle-aged I usually don't like remakes, but the opening track puts Genesis to shame.
Good rock,latin,& love song.
Free Music Review: Miami Vice Soundtrack
Hit: 2 Stars
Not as much music as I envisioned from the movie. May be I am not being totally accurate, but I don't recall many of the soundtrack titles being in the movie. There are about three songs that I favor from the soundtrack.