Phenomenon: Music From The Motion Picture
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Free Music Notes for Phenomenon: Music From The Motion Picture
Free Music Review: "...And leave a brilliant light...behind."
Hit: 4 Stars
This soundtrack serves as yet another example of Robbie Robertson's ability to bring the feeling of a movie to its utmost effect. Phenomenon is a remarkable movie on the brilliance (and fear) of human potential. The key here is simplicity, and Robbie nailed it. By gathering artists and music from a seemingly diverse group (just as he did with the soundtrack to "The Color Of Money") consisting of The Iguanas, Bryan Ferry and JJ Cale among others, Robertson weaves the movie's common thread throughout this soundtrack.Ferry is remarkable on his reading of the Martin Page / Bernie Taupin tune "Dance With Life (The Brilliant Light)," portraying a gratitude for life's blessings, however short the time we may enjoy them. Taj Mahal's "Corinna" is about as good a love song gets ("...without Corinna / Sure don't mean a natural thing..."). Marvin Gaye never did it better than on "Piece Of Clay," which serves as a sad reminder of his own short life ("...don't you see that's what's wrong with the world today / Everybody wants somebody to be their own piece of clay..."). Dorothy Moore's endearing "Misty Blue" has strength enough to pull us into the storm and to lull us with its comforts at the same time.
The centerpieces of the album, though, are "Change The World," the Babyface / Eric Clapton opus of amazing clarity and optimism and Robbie and Peter Gabriel's reworking of "I Have The Touch." The latter shows the beauty of accepting life on the simplest of terms. In essence, letting your senses and your heart take over ("...only, only wanting contact / Shake those hands...).
The album would seem an absolute masterwork of the movie's theme if not for the two cover songs(Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" and John Hiatt's "Have A Little Faith In Me"). Aaron Neville and Jewel are definitely out of place on this album dedicated to genuine feeling. Both songs suffer from the singer's inability (or unwillingness) to understand the material. Just how many notes should you get from one syllable? Their inclusion really should be no suprise though. I could hear more cash registers than Pink Floyd's "Money" in these songs.
Those missteps aside, though, I give Robbie appropriate kudos, for his wonderful 'dance with life.' We need more soundtracks like this.
Free Music Review: Heart, Soul and Human Potential
Hit: 4 Stars
Jerry McCulley has his own ideas about human potential, but then, he's allowed to have it. What disturbs this listener and viewer is that he seems to be speaking from his head about a movie and soundtrack meant to reach the heart and soul. Linear thinking will get you nowhere fast on the path of true human potential. Artists Aaron Neville, Marvin Gaye, Jewel and Eric Clapton render the spirit of love and hope with soulful emotion and inspiring lyrics. This is human potential--to love and to feel, not just to know. God help Jerry McCulley. --UnaFree Music Review: All in all a really good CD
Hit: 4 Stars
I guess ia agree with the other guy, but you have to realize, the first 6-7 songs, you gotta know, they are REALLY great, (especially the first one) But also, the songs are all GREAT! because they all fit the movie! especially the second one, (dance with life) cause anyone who's seen it knows what happens to the poor guy. so, I say, that All in all, it's a grEAT CD see y'all!Free Music Review: Great Listening Album
Hit: 4 Stars
This album grow on you the more you listen to it. Eric Clapton's contribution sets the tone while the rest of the song take you on a journey through some very different styles. Overall a pleasant surprise. I now have two copies of this album as my kids kept on borrwing the CD.Free Music Review: what music is included?
Hit: 4 Stars
I haven't yet purchased this CD, but I love the music. Unfortunately, I can't ever find the orchestrated version. Does anyone know if this CD plays ALL the music from the movie, and not just the ones with words?