Randy Newman - Ragtime (1981 Film Soundtrack)
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Free Music Review: A classic album, a disappointing CD
Hit: 3 Stars
Like many others, I have been waiting for this amazing soundtrack to be released on CD since I got a player. I appreciated the movie itself more than some seem to have,and thought the performances were excellent, especially the late Howard Rollins as Coalhouse Walker. The main thing though, has always been the music, easily some of Randy Newman's greatest work. Listening to this album is a rich, multilayered experience, and the bonus tracks included here are a welcome addition.So why only 3 stars?
The audio quality is almost incredibly bad. There is an entire layer missing in the higher audio range, and it's most noticeable on the piano pieces, which are the main feature of the soundtrack. My album is still in reasonably good condition, so I compared the two, to make sure I wasn't losing my hearing. I also played them for a second listener. She insisted that there were two different pianos being used. By comparison, the CD sounds as though it was played with the damper pedal on; flat, with absolutely no resonance or reverberance. If this is digital remastering, lose it.
I love the music, but was really disappointed with the results here.