Original Soundtrack - Sex And The City: Music From the Original Motion Picture
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Free Music Review: Excellent Mix of Music!
Hit: 5 Stars
Originally, I was only going to download the Theme Song from I-Tunes, but I-Tunes only allows you to download the entire album. So, at that point, I decided to buy the CD from Amazon and at least get the liner notes/photos and a physical disc for my money. I was happy with my purchase. One of my favorite parts of the "Sex and the City" TV series was the music; although a little different in tone, the movie soundtrack does not disappoint either. It is definitely a more commercial collection than the TV show, and also aimed at a younger audience, however, it is still a fantastic collection of original music and reworkings of classic songs. "Labels of Love" is a high-energy update of the classic SATC theme song, done by Fergie and played over the movie's opening credits. "All Dressed in Love" is the closing song, belted by "Dreamgirls" Jennifer Hudson (who also has a nice part in the movie as Carrie's personal assistant). Some other faves: "All This Beauty" by The Weepies has a 60's Beatles pop feel to it; "It's Amazing" by JEM has a wonderful rhythm to it; "How Deep is Your Love" by The Bird & The Bee is an excellent remake of the classic Bee Gees song from "Saturday Night Love." Run DMC provides a fun remix of "Walk This Way," which is the perfect song for Carrie to model her 80's wardrobe in an homage to bad MTV videos while the girls give her thumbs up/down on whether she should keep that particular dress or not. "Auld Lang Syne" sung by Mairi Campbell is effective in the movie, played underneath a montage of loneliness on New Year's Eve; to listen to it by itself on a CD...not quite as good. So for those who haven't seen the movie, it may not be as meaningful. The only somewhat-miss for me is the James Bond-sounding movie theme by The Pfeifer Broz. Orchestra; it's just a little over-blown and short in my opinion. Otherwise, an excellent group of songs that bear repeated listenings.
A promotion for a Vol. 2 release is included. The liner notes include 4 beautiful photos of the quartet of girls who are the stars, and they all look ravishing! Michael Patrick King writes a nice paragraph briefly discussing the music of the movie. My beef with the liner notes (which can be applied to most liner notes) is that there is no explanation of where in the movie these songs were used; would always be nice to know.
Overall, a sure-fire hit for your CD player!
Free Music Review: Great Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Just like the ladies of Sex in the City, the songs of the Sex in the City Soundtrack all bring their own unique flavor to combine into one unbeatable ensemble. This soundtrack embodies what every good movie soundtrack should have: the old, the new and the old with a new twist. It should have diversity along with some cohesiveness. For this soundtrack, the diversity of genres makes it interesting. Some songs on this are good, and some are just brilliant. The soundtrack starts of with Fergie's "Labels of Love", a catchy pop dance tune that embodies all things STC. The soundtrack then does not follow the expected route and continue with more pop hits. Rather, it takes a long and winding path through the story, hitting a plethora of genres on the way. There is a soulful, bluesy song "All Dressed Up" by Jennifer Hudson and an amazing duet with Al Green and Josh Stone, "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart". For the truly nostalgic, there is a hauntingly beautiful cover of "Auld Lang Syne". Then the journey takes new turns. The classic rock Aerosmith/Run DMC classic, "Walk This Way" is included as well as the classics, "How Deep is Your Love" and "Heart of the Matter". These last two songs are my favorites on the soundtrack. These are both amazing remakes of the classics. The Birds and the Bees' rendition of "How Deep is Your Love" is at once familiar and different. India.Arie places her own unique sound on "Heart of the Matter". Again, the songs has not be changed to the point that the very essence of the song is gone, nor is it the same exact song we are used to which we hum along, just with a different voice. Both are beautiful, skilled remakes that actually offer something very new while still preserving the integrity of the song. Keeping pace with the twists and turns of the movie, the soundtrack journeys into the dance music arena with songs such as The Weepies, "All This Beauty" and Morningwood's "New York Girls". Even though many of songs have lyrics that reflect the movie, the true genius in this compilation is in how the songs all reflect the women of Sex in the City: some are slow and sweet, some are fast and clever but in the end, they all enjoyable.Free Music Review: Great fun
Hit: 5 Stars
Sex and the City, for six seasons, delivered laugh and love from its famous quartet: Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. Now, with the new sensational movie out, we have a chance to "relive" the old days with them, musically, with the compliation soundtrack from the movie.
Sometimes, movie soundtracks are quite disappointing, not truly reflecting the movie, or having songs that don't even appear in the movie ... the "inspired by" songs. Fortunately, many of the songs on the soundtrack are featured prominently in this movie, and bring smiles to your face.
The opening credits number, a rappy hip song by Fergie called "Labels or Love" is very fun and very true to the series. Jennifer Hudson belts out quite a tune called "All Dressed in Love", using her pipes quite well. Other favorites on the disk are Morningwood's tribute to the fairer sex "New York Girls", Jem's harmonic convergence in "It's Amazing", and the dear India.Arie's snog "The Heart of the Matter".
Another favorite is the mournful, quite rendition of "Auld Lang Syne", with Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis, which spins out over a New Year's Eve celebration in the movie: it's very beautfiul.
Overall, I highly recommend this soundtrack. It'll make a PERFECT companion to your summer beach music, and a great CD to pop in the player when you are getting ready for a night with your friends! Purchase it now!
Free Music Review: Simply the greatest soundtrack ever
Hit: 5 Stars
If I could sum up how much I love sex and the city, I would, but I know that is not possible in the space allotted to me here. I'm writing a book about it now. I loved the show, I loved the movie and of course, I love the soundtrack. What a perfect mix of songs as a backdrop to a perfect mix of actresses. I think the Al Green song is probably the best one on the album, but that's like asking me to pick which one of my pet snails is the most awesome. I can't do that! My favorite is Kristin Davis. She is so awesome that I want to grill burgers for all of my neighbors. I'd grill for all of your neighbors for Kristin Davis too! She is all that's right with the world. While grilling, I'd sing show tunes and dance an irish jig because I'm versatile. That's what sex and the city does for me. It puts me in a happy place where wombats can't reach me when they get mad.
I've found the best way to enjoy this soundtrack to make me a fresh cup of prune juice, grab myself a bag of funyuns and just wait until I have to go and poop. I pause the cd when that happens. After doing this for awhile I'm refreshed and clean. Isn't that how you'd love to feel?
Get this cd and live a good life. You'll never see average again.
Free Music Review: suprising..very good
Hit: 5 Stars
While some folks are probably looking at this soundtrack as just another attempt to cash in on the accompanying movie. It's obvious that this cd was put together for any and all that enjoy a cd that is solid from start to end.
I had already heard about the Fergie track "Labels or Love" which is good and the Jennifer Hudson track "All Dressed Up in Love" (which she rocks by the way). But their are several other tracks that make this soundtrack worth the price of admission. Tracks like "The Look of Love" by Nina Simone, "New York Girls" by Morringwood, "Amazing" by Jem and "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Al Green Feat. Joss Stone.
I'm really glad that i decided to go and give this one a shot even though i haven't seen the movie or anything like that. It's an excellent addition to any person's musical collection.
Also of note are two other very noteworthy tracks in "Kissing" by Bliss and (my fav off the album) "All This Beauty" by The Weepies. I can't even describe how much i enjoy that track alone but all the others together with it make for a soundtrack that should be sought after before or after checking out the movie.