Victor/Victoria (1982 Film Soundtrack)
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Free Music Review: One of the greatest soundtracks... now better than ever!
Hit: 5 Stars
This new Rhino / Turner music 2002 re-issue of the "Victor Victoria" soundtrack is just amazing! The whole thing has been remastered and the sound is like nothing you have heard ever before. It truly lets Julie Andrews and the rest of the casts' performances sparkle like you are hearing them live and for the first time. The inclusion of Julie singing the full version of "Cherry Ripe" is worth the purchase of this CD alone. My heavens, this woman is talented. Hearing performances like this by Julie, really makes you appreciate her great gift when it was at the top of it's form. "Le Jazz Hot" is a real experience in itself, and this new mix of it will just knock you out.Many extra tracks, never before available even on the 1994 expanded release, are on this new CD and they sound incredible as well. "You and Me" sung by Julie and Robert Preston is here in it's original movie version for the first time, as well as the original LP version. The jazz instrumental of "You and Me" is now better than ever if that's possible. It really has a "live" quality to it now. Much more of Mancini's background score is included for the first time. Wow.. what classy, romantic mood music it is. This beautiful Oscar winning Henry Mancini score is one of his best. The "Crazy World" main title track, with it's gorgeous French sound, is so heartbreakingly beautiful, you can listen to it again and again.
This work is the combination of some of the greatest talents of our time. This CD will surely become a favorite.
Free Music Review: A SUPERLATIVE REMASTERING JOB REVITALIZES A CLASSIC!
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought the first Victor/Victoria CD when it came out about ten years ago. Although the music from this great film can never disappoint, that first CD did, because the music sounded like it was recorded in an echo chamber. Dull, and with tons of reverb, it sounded no better than my old LP.Now, finally, the Turner/Rhino crew have done their usual job of magic and created a beautiful sounding album that glistens with the same excellence that the movie did. Not only are all the songs and underscore here, but they even included a great rehearsal cut with Robert Preston cracking up everyone at the recording session.
Of course, Julie Andrews magnificent vocals highlight this great album, and they've never sounded better. We also are given a chance to hear the whole song "Cherry Ripe" which was just briefly excerpted in the movie. A true treat for Andrews fans.
As you listen to Mancini's underscore, you can relive the hilarity of the movie, and begin to giggle as you recall the wit and wonder of Blake Edwards' inspired farce.
Last, but certainly not least, this CD is impeccably packaged, accompanied by lots of rare photos, and a very informative essay into the history of the production.
Plainly said, if you have the old CD, throw it out, and get this new one immediately. You'll be glad you did!
Free Music Review: Le Jazz Hot!
Hit: 5 Stars
Victor/Victoria is on my top ten list of favorite movies. Everything about the movie was a delight. Don't know what it is about Julie Andrews, but the lady makes me smile. I find the timbre of her voice very pleasing to the ear.
I bought the soundtrack mostly for the song Le Jazz Hot! I have been playing that one song virtually nonstop for the last week. It is massively enjoyable and is what I play in the morning to get me going; to get me smiling. I've decided that as I am leaving the planet, Le Jazz Hot is the song I want playing to accompany my departure.
If you find yourself in the dumps or a little low on energy, do yourself a favor; put this soundtrack in the player. If you are able to listen to just one play of Le Jazz Hot without hitting the repeat button, then there's something wrong with your boogie.
If you want a taste of what I mean, check out the Le Jazz Hot clip from the movie on YouTube. Even better, get the soundtrack and play it! Your soul will thank you for it. I know mine does.
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Oh and kudos to the late composer Henry Mancini and lyricist Leslie Bricusse for their marvelous tribute to the creators of jazz (American black musicians). Le Jazz Hot!
Free Music Review: the ultimate Julie Andrews musical
Hit: 5 Stars
VICTOR/VICTORIA is most probably Julie Andrews' most-accomplished and effective movie musical performance. Singing the sparkling songs by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse, Miss Andrews is beautifully showcased.VICTOR/VICTORIA is based on the little-known German fim 'Viktor und Viktoria', and recounts the story of a penniless opera singer, stranded in Paris, called Victoria Grant. Victoria makes a friend in nightclub entertainer Toddy (Robert Preston - THE MUSIC MAN, MACK AND MABEL) who suggests that she masquerade as a gay polish female impersonator. The ruse works, and 'Victor' is the toast of Paris, until Victoria falls in love with a handsome Chicago mobster called King Marchan (James Garner). Adding complications is King's ditzy moll Norma (Lesley Ann Warren - CINDERELLA, THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE).
The score for VICTOR/VICTORIA runs the gamut from the showstoppers ("Le Jazz Hot") to the torchy ballads ("Crazy World"). Other standout numbers include Robert Preston's charming "Gay Paree" as well as Lesley Ann Warren's racy and raucus salute to "Chicago Illinois".
Highly-recommended.
Free Music Review: MUST HAVE PIECE TO YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION..
Hit: 5 Stars
I just got this yesterday, and it is just an alwesome soundtrack! Being a fan of the movie, which I've seen so many times, I HAD to get this soundtrack! The sound quality is good, but as another viewer has said one of the recordings "You and Me" sounds like it was recorded in a record chamber. Other than that is sound great. It has 31 songs on it some with lyrics others just Intruments. It has a cd booklet with pictures an info on the music and the movie. The best part is it over an hour long. (79:08 mins) Many songs that where unreleased! Brava to Rhino for digitally remastering this masterpiece. Brava to Mr. Mancini and Mr.Bricusse for writing this soundtrack and Brava to Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, and Leslie Ann Warren!
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