Sweeney Todd (2007 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition)
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Free Music Review: A fantasitc film adaptation, an amazing soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Tim Burton's film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is an amazing film. The songs in the film are sung in the way they were meant to be sung. The original Broadway show was good but the songs were very lacking in feeling. One of the great things about the film version is that every song expresses the emotion of the song. An interesting aspect is that the entire film cast sung their parts. Now, not all of them are amazing vocalists but they sing well enough for their respective character. Johnny Depp isn't much of a singer but his vocal work in the songs are very good. The emotion in "Epiphany" is here in a very strong tense, the humor and whim of "The Worst Pies in London" is here and the "Opening Titles" are a great listen. Now, not every single song from the musical are here because, well, this is a movie and you can't have 30 some-odd songs in a film but the song selection is superb. Overall, if you're a fan of the musical, you'll love this and if you're new to Sweeney, this is a must have companion to complete the experience of seeing the film. This edition is the complete recording that includes every song in it's entirety and it also includes a book with the lyrics and some pictures. Don't waste your money on the soundtrack "highlights", it's not even the whole soundtrack. But this is a must buy for all Sweeney Todd fans.Free Music Review: Stunning and unforgettable!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Yesterday I went to see this at the incomparable Cinerama Dome at the Hollywood Arclight, and was totally blown away. I had already seen the film at a theater in the Mall of America in MN whilst on holiday, but I knew I had to see it in the Dome as soon as I came home. The film is visually stunning, and the music haunts me. I bought the soundtrack in the Arclight gift shop and have been listening to it nonstop.
The primary performers are actors who can sing, as opposed to singers who can act, and their skills are wonderful. The performances are compelling and heartbreaking and the music is fantastic. I highly recommend seeing this in a very good theater with a sophisticated audience that won't yammer idiotically throughout the film, because talkers really ruin the atmosphere. Also, seeing it in a good theater with a really good sound system will allow you to understand all the lyrics. This CD comes with a wonderful booklet filled with photos from the film and the lyrics to all the songs. If you don't already know all the details of the story, don't read the booklet until you have seen the film!
The film is indeed gory at times, unsurprisingly, given the topic, but it's rather stylized and brief enough that one can close one's eyes for a bit to avoid the most graphic bits. The music is still great. Enjoy!!
Free Music Review: very good, but different.
Hit: 5 Stars
All in all, this is a very good adaptation of sondheim's work.The orchestration is superb, and the melodies are carried through with clear definition, and the orchestra does not drown out the singing. Johnny Depp is surprisingly good as Sweeney Todd. His singing reflects his dark and angry interpritation of Todd, and is a good fit for the character. Helena Bonham Carter does a good job as Mrs. Lovitt. Granted, she does not have the vocal power of Angela Lansbury, but her softer voice fits her interpritation of Mrs. Lovitt. Carter plays an almost school-girl crush version of Mrs. Lovitt, and her character is constatly trying to keep Sweeney Todd in place. Another surprise was Alan Rickman as the Judge. Like Johnny Depp, his voice matches his version of the character perfectly. It's also amazing to have Johana, Toby, and Anthony played by age appropriate actors. All three have very impresive vocal preformances.
Now, all that said, don't compare this to the broadway versions. The film version is darker and more like early 1920's horror movies, while the play is a dark comedy. They're different. The only songs that are missed from the original score are the full version of Priest, Ballad of Sweeney Todd, and No Place Like London. The shorter film versions are still very good, but the content is missed.
Free Music Review: Splendid, If Not The Best "Sweeney Todd" Recording
Hit: 5 Stars
Without question the best recording of Sondheim's acclaimed musical, "Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", has to be the original Broadway recording with Len Cariou and Angela Landsbury in the lead roles. However, this superb film soundtrack is a worthy addition, most notably for the brilliantly acted - and well sung - performance of Sweeney Todd by Johnny Depp (I also recommend it for the lush, well-played orchestral score by an orchestra of British musicians.). Depp's intensely vivid portrayal is truly mesmerizing, and his superb acting is effectively demonstrated too in his untrained, but emotionally intense, singing. Other excellent singers include both the surprising Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen. Even Helena Bonham Carter - whose voice isn't nearly as strong as Depp's - is quite convincing as Mrs. Lovett. If there is anything which diminishes the superb quality of this soundtrack for devout fans of this Sondheim musical, then it will be the absence of several songs, including the familiar "Ballad of Sweeney Todd". However, inspite of this, I believe that this excellent film adaptation of "Sweeney Todd" will be long remembered as the best one ever made from a Stephen Sondheim musical.Free Music Review: Amazing music for an amazing film
Hit: 5 Stars
While many may claim that Tim Burton chose actors over singers, these actors can definately sing. Their light, brilliant voices provide a remarkable contrast to the dark humor and brooding nature of this musical turned film. Though not all of Sondheim's songs are featured (including "Kiss Me" and the "Ballad of Sweeney Todd"), the ones that were used are remarkably well done. All ofthe actors can sing; their acting does not have to carry the film. Johnny Depp may have shown reservations about singing but he clearly can. Sacha Baron Cohen, coming a long way away from Borat, sings his few pieces humorously. Helena Bonham Carter, who plays Mrs. Lovett, may not have the strongest voice, which does come across in the CD, but it perfectly suits her role as the lovestruck pie-maker, seen much more clearly in the film than on CD.
On that note, this music is wonderfully done, but I would highly recommend viewing the film. The music shines even brighter in the film than it does on disc, and you get a fuller appreciation for the music when you can visualize the screen when listening to it. Buy the soundtrack, but even if you don't, definately go see this film.