Las Vegas [Soundtrack]
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The soundtrack to the hit NBC series; a sexy, edgy drama about an elite surveillance team maintaining the security of one of Las Vegas' largest casinos. The show stars James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims, Lara Flynn Boyle and more...
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Las Vegas [Soundtrack]
Average customer rating:
- A must have for "Fear and Loathing" fans
- Old School
- Great Soundtrack to a Fantastic Film
- JohnnyLongStreet
- my favorite things
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Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas: Music From The Motion Picture
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000006NN1
Release Date: 1998-05-19 |
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- Combination Of The Two - Big Brother & The Holding Company
- One Toke Over The Line - Brewer & Shipley
- She's A Lady - Tom Jones
- For Your Love - Yardbirds
- White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
- A Drug Score-Part 1 (Acid Spill) - Tomoyasu Hotei & Ray Cooper
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- Time Is Tight - Booker T. & The MGs
- Magic Moments - Perry Como
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- Tammy - Debbie Reynolds
- A Drug Score-Part 3 (Flashbacks) - Tomoyasu Hotei & Ray Cooper
- Expecting To Fly - Buffalo Springfield
- Viva Las Vegas - Dead Kennedys
Customer Reviews:
A must have for "Fear and Loathing" fans.......2007-01-10
I love this cd because of the dialogue from the movie before each song. It is so funny and has some great music.
Old School.......2006-11-11
This CD not only has the funniest diolouge out of the movie but it has awsome music, its great for back round music at a party.
Great Soundtrack to a Fantastic Film.......2005-11-06
I love the movie, and I love the soundtrack. The only disappointment was the absence of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones. Everytime I hear that song I think of Raoul Duke speeding off leaving the insanity and chaos of Vegas behind him and desperately searching for sanctuary. But other than that, its an amazing soundtrack. I especially enjoy the audio clips from the film that play prior to each song.
JohnnyLongStreet.......2005-10-31
It is true that this is a great collection of songs.
With that said, here are two complaints:
1) The audio snippets from the movie are built into the tracks, so they're tougher to skip through.
2) The audio transfer is terrible. Somewhere in the process, either at the transfer or the mix, the audio thinned out. There's a really weak bass end, and everything sounds thin and tinny.
Not that it ruins the experience, but for someone who's actually into how music sounds, you might look elsewhere.
my favorite things.......2005-09-16
this is in response to the comment above: the song youre thinking of is called "my favorite things" by The Lennon Sisters. I dont know why they didnt put it on the album, they should have. anyway, thats the name of the song.
Average customer rating:
- A Relaxing and Mellow Las Vegas?
- I'm A Prickly Pear
- Where's the rest of it??????
- Dialogue included. Very refreshing.
- The best song you'll ever hear
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Leaving Las Vegas
Original Soundtrack , Sting , and Don Henley
Manufacturer: Ark 21
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ASIN: B00004S960
Release Date: 2000-03-21 |
Tracks:
- Intro Dialogue - Nicolas Cage/Elisabeth Shue
- Angel Eyes - Sting
- Are You Desirable?
- Ben & Bill
- Leaving Las Vegas
- Sera's Dark Side
- Mara
- Burlesque
- On The Street
- Bossa Vega
- Ben Pawns His Rolex/Sera Talks To Her Shrink
- My One And Only Love - Sting
- Sera Invites Ben To Stay
- Come Rain Or Come Shine - Don Heley
- Ben And Sera - Theme
- Ridiculous - Nicolas Cage
- Biker Bar
- Ben's Hell
- It's A Lonesome Old Town - Sting
- Blues For Ben
- Get Out
- Reunited
- Sera Talks To The Cab Driver
- She Really Loved Him
- I Won't Be Going South For A While - The Palladinos
Customer Reviews:
A Relaxing and Mellow Las Vegas?.......2007-06-12
I found this soundtrack quite enjoyable and I am not the world's biggest jazz fan. Don't get me wrong, I think jazz is a great but it isn't the first type of music I run to when I want to relax. However on the soundtrack for Leaving Las Vegas, it works. The songs on this soundtrack are very moody. The tempos are coarse and cool, mean and mellow.
There are a couple of vocal songs on this soundtrack, five to be exact. Three of the songs are by Gordon Sumner A.K.A Sting, which are wonderful piano/jazz/love songs. The songs are "Angel Eyes", "My One and Only Love" and "It's a Lonesome Old Town". As amazing as it might seem, Sting recorded all three of these songs in one day. I have always been a fan of Sting, all the way back to his days with The Police. These songs aren't written by Sting, rather covers of classic jazz tunes.
The other two songs with vocals are by Don Henley and The Palladinos. Don Henley's track again is a cover and it isn't bad. I have to be honest; this isn't my favorite track on the soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, Henley puts plenty of work into "Come Rain or Come Shine", yet it doesn't grab me like most of the other songs on this soundtrack. As for the song by The Palladinos "I Won't Be Going South For A While", this tune seems very out of place on this CD. Why, because the entire soundtrack is mellow and "I Won't Be Going South For A While" is loud, fast and almost bubbly. Some of the jazz/instrumental is mellow and some selections are louder than others, but the music tempo still has a good flow throughout, much like pieces of a puzzle fitting together. Even the songs by Sting and Don Henley blend well into the track selection. I guess that is why it is the last song on the CD. It isn't a bad song; it just doesn't seem to fit. I realize it is from the movie, hence why it is on the motion picture soundtrack. Consequently, with respect to music continuity it seems like a black sheep with the rest of the melodies.
As for the movie dialogue included in the soundtrack, that wasn't a problem for me at all. I actually liked it and felt it gave the entire listening experience some character. The dialogue is spoken on its own tracks, in between music, as introductions to music and in the middle of music almost as a bridge. Now Leaving Las Vegas is deep, dark drama cloaked as a romance or a romance cloaked as a deep, dark drama. Regardless this movie is very powerful, with that said some of the dialogue selected seems almost humorist. The dialogue doesn't seem straight up funny, just maybe a bit lighthearted, which is odd because this movie isn't funny or lighthearted.
Again Leaving Las Vegas is an interesting movie and has a special place in my nostalgic heart. I have already written a review of the movie here on Amazon.com, so I won't rehash what was already written about my first experience watching this film. However, this is a pretty good soundtrack and is a nice addition to this deep, dark drama cloaked as a romance or a romance cloaked as a deep, dark drama.
I'm A Prickly Pear.......2005-09-26
A great CD - When you are alone and just want to get drunk and feel sad - this one is for you - ruggedthug.com
Where's the rest of it??????.......2004-12-24
Why bother with a whole soundtrack if you are only going to put a handful of songs on it. The best tunes from the movie aren't even on the disc. An EP would have been sufficient for the Sting and Henly tracks. Not 4 songs and 21 tracks of dialogue.
Dialogue included. Very refreshing........2002-09-10
Sting's version of various Jazz tunes is incredible. Don Henley's version of 'Come Rain Or Come Shine' is done with a lot of feel. 'Biker Bar' has a groove that inclines me to set the song on repeat, pick up my guitar, and just jam with it. Plus a lot of movie dialogue for a little variety . This one's a winner. If you're not a Sting fan, a jazz fan, or at least a fan of the movie then this probably isn't for you.
The best song you'll ever hear.......2002-01-25
Nothin will give you emotions like that of Stings' my one and only love. It'll make you fly away. It's sad really but never sadness has been so inspiring of joy as this one.
You're alone with your girlfriend, outside a cold winter, leaves falling down from the trees, you put this song on and then embrace your lover..
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- Dreamgirls 2001
- Not the real "DREAM" experience
- Absolutely brilliant!
- Amazing!!!!!!
- One Night Only
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Henry Krieger , Audra McDonald , Brian Stokes Mitchell , Emily Skinner , and Darius de Haas
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ASIN: B00005Y4P4
Release Date: 2002-02-26 |
Tracks:
- I'm Looking for Something, Baby
- Goin' Downtown
- Takin' the Long Way Home
- Move (You're Steppin on My Heart)
- Scene: Fifty bucks says the Dreamettes don't win
- Fake Your Way to the Top
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- Scene: What are you doing to that girl?
- Dreamgirls
- Press Conference
- Heavy
- Walkin' Down the Strip/Scene: Las Vegas
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- Opening Act II: Dreams Medley
- Scene: Effie White is the best singer you're gonna find
- I Am Changing
- Vogue Sequence
- When I First Saw You
- Ain't No Party
- I Meant You No Harm
- The Rap
- I Miss You, Old Friend
- One Night Only
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- I'm Somebody
- Hard to Say Good-bye
- Dreamgirls (Reprise)
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A Chorus Line may be better known, but Dreamgirls was a towering achievement for director Michael Bennett. Loosely based on the Supremes' story, the 1982 musical told a typical show-biz tale of fame, backbiting, and survival. As is often the case for one-night only events, the cast in this concert version (recorded in New York on September 24, 2001) is led by an eye-popping assortment of Broadway powerhouses: Lillias White (The Life), Audra McDonald (Ragtime, Marie Christine), and Heather Headley (Ragtime). McDonald reveals a previously undisclosed comic streak, while Headley confirms her status as a rising star. Reprising the role of Effie Melody White (created by Jennifer Holliday), White belts the classic "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." But the beauty of Dreamgirls is that it's so packed with catchy, Motown-influenced R&B numbers that each lead can sink her teeth into some prime material and get a turn in the spotlight. This double-CD set really makes you wish you'd been there when the show was recorded: you can hear the crowd going berserk at times, and the temptation is strong to do the same thing in the comfort of your living room. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews:
Dreamgirls 2001.......2007-06-27
This was the worst reproduction of Dreamgirls that I ever heard. I was so disappointed the CD went into the garbage. This is one CD that I would not sell to the public because I expect so much and get so little.
Not the real "DREAM" experience.......2007-04-04
Forget about the film sountrack. Get this CD set. And it's far better than the original cast recording which goes lacking. More songs and more everything that makes a live performance just what it is. Live (compared to film where anything can be done to enhance a performance!) -- the energy, the excitement and the performances make this a rare treat for anyone wanting to share in the real DREAM experience.
Isn't a full Broadway revival long over due. But wait: I've heard rumors that a rvial may be "in the works. I certainly hope so. Maybe this time it will receive the Tony award it deserved in the first place.
Absolutely brilliant!.......2007-01-28
There is atleast 5 new songs on this album that were not in the movie! These girls kill it I mean they are just amazing singers, and this all live! This is needed for any Dreamgirls fanatic like me! You are gonna love it! Enjoy! love live laugh :)
Amazing!!!!!!.......2006-12-04
As a theatre lover, this recording is amazing. I actually prefer this recording to the OBC. Sheryl Lee Ralph is okay, but can't touch Audra's Deena. The first time I heard Ms. White's "And I Am Telling You..", goosbumps all over my body. The only weak cast member in my opinon is Heather Headly. Vocally, she just isn't there. Too much Aida, not enough Dreamgirls. But all in all, a great live recording of a great show.
One Night Only .......2006-07-19
I was lucky enough to attend this One Night Only concert performance of Dreamgirls and it was a night I will never forget!! The cast was brilliant and the cd is as good if not better than the Broadway cast recording because it is the entire show not just the songs. Bravo to everyone involved !!!
Average customer rating:
- Thanks for the reviews! I will not buy it now
- most key song from Michael - Lonely Tear drops missing?
- lonely teardrops not here
- What Happened
- Graet Soundtrack, but Mike Figgis BLEW IT....
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Leaving Las Vegas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Sting , Nicholas Cage , and Don Henley
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000000QHZ
Release Date: 1995-11-07 |
Tracks:
- Intro Dialogue - Nicolas Cage/Elisabeth Shue
- Angel Eyes - Sting
- Are You Desirable?
- Ben & Bill
- Leaving Las Vegas
- Sera's Dark Side
- Mara
- Burlesque
- On The Street
- Bossa Vega
- Ben Pawns His Rolex/Sera Talks To Her Shrink
- My One And Only Love - Sting
- Sera Invites Ben To Stay
- Come Rain Or Come Shine - Don Heley
- Ben And Sera - Theme
- Ridiculous - Nicolas Cage
- Biker Bar
- Ben's Hell
- It's A Lonesome Old Town - Sting
- Blues For Ben
- Get Out
- Reunited
- Sera Talks To The Cab Driver
- She Really Loved Him
- I Won't Be Going South For A While - The Palladinos
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There aren't many directors with the talent--or nerve--to compose and play the music for their films (although creepmeister John Carpenter comes to mind), and none have done it more artfully than Mike Figgis on Leaving Las Vegas. Though Figgis was nominated for both writing and directing Oscars (and Nicolas Cage won one for Best Actor) for the 1995 film, listening to his subdued, moody jazz (punctuated by vocal standard renditions by Sting and Don Henley) one can't help feeling that his music was unfairly overlooked. Smokey and mournful, it plays against the Vegas musical stereotype by underscoring the loneliness at the heart of Sin City. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
The soundtrack to director Mike Figgis' critically acclaimed 1995 drama that Nicolas Cage won the Best Actor Oscar for, no longer available in the U.S.. The album scored by Figgis (a keyboardist & trumpeter as well), topped Billboard's jazz chart at the
Customer Reviews:
Thanks for the reviews! I will not buy it now.......2006-12-30
As much as I love the movie Leaving Las Vegas, I refuse to buy it if "Lonely Teardrops" is not on the soundtrack.
most key song from Michael - Lonely Tear drops missing?.......2005-03-12
This is terrible that the key song in the sound track by Michael McDonald - Lonely Tear Drops is missing??
Is there another version
lonely teardrops not here.......2003-02-15
If you're looking for Michael MacDonald's "Lonely Teardrops," it' ain't on here. Buy "Live At The Beacon." It's on there.
What Happened.......2000-02-08
The soundtrack for Leaving Las Vegas was very good, Mike Figgis is an excellent conducter of the boozy feel of moments better left without lyrics. However, I cannot in good conscience give the soundtrack a higher rating, as the absence of the Michael McDonald version of "Lonely Teardrops", used twice in the film to great effect, is not available anywhere, I presume, as I've been unable to track it down. WHY? This song is incredible, and well worth the price of admission. Sting and Don Henley not withstanding, they both are very good, but the absence of Mike on the soundtrack is a Major letdown....if anyone knows how to get a copy of the "Lonely Teardrops" version on this movie please let me know...Buk218@aol.com
Graet Soundtrack, but Mike Figgis BLEW IT...........2000-02-01
This is one of the better soundtracks of a rather great movie, with only one problem. The most powerful song of the movie, "Lonely Teardrops", re-made by Michael McDonald, is somehow missing from the soundtrack... Not only is this the most powerful song in the movie, but it is the most memorable. This leaves one to ask how it could have been left out of the soundtrack, and why Mike Figgis BLEW IT...
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- so so
- Las Vegas Soundtrack Missing One Song!!!!!!!
- Great Compilation Album
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Original TV Soundtrack
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ASIN: B000AQG2CY
Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
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- ELVIS (Junkie XL Remix): "A Little Less Conversation"
- THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS: "Far As We Felt Like Goin"
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- COWBOY TROY with BIG & RICH: "I Play Chicken with the Train"
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Description
The soundtrack to the hit NBC series; a sexy, edgy drama about an elite surveillance team maintaining the security of one of Las Vegas' largest casinos. The show stars James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims, Lara Flynn Boyle and more...
Customer Reviews:
so so.......2006-12-19
i loved elvis, tom jones and bodyrockers (1,6,7,14), the rest i don't even remember, although i've been listening to the CD for two days now (last time 10 minutes ago).
should i say the rest of albume is boring? depends on your music taste.
i like it a lil harder onthe side of rock, and the three tracks i like reflect that preference. the rest is kinda mushy in my opinion..
it's a good thing you can listen to it on amazon before you buy it.
Las Vegas Soundtrack Missing One Song!!!!!!!.......2006-07-10
I love the Las Vegas Soundtrack but it doesn't have the song that is on the main menus to season 1 & Season 2...IF anybody out there knows the name of the song or who sings it can you email me at BYOB316@msn.com Thank You
Great Compilation Album.......2006-04-24
I loved this compilation album. My preference is for Classic Rock, but this was well put together and the songs flowed well from one to another.
My favorite was Wicked Little Girls.... :)
Average customer rating:
- Great soundtracks--up there with GI Blues
- Elvis Rocks "Hard Knocks"
- I'm just a devil with love to spare.
- Worth a listen for the open minded
- Totally purchase worthy!
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Viva Las Vegas (1964 Filma) / Roustabout (1964 Film)
Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000002WNC
Release Date: 1993-02-23 |
Tracks:
- Viva Las Vegas
- If You Think I Don't Need You
- I Need Somebody To Lean On
- You're The Boss
- What'd I Say
- Do The Vega
- C'mon Everybody
- The Lady Loves Me
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Album Description
Remastered UK twofer combines two soundtracks, 'Viva Las Vega' & 'Roustabout', originally released in 1964. Includes 16 page booklet with photos, behind the scenes notes & credits. RCA. 1993.
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2lps on One CD
Customer Reviews:
Great soundtracks--up there with GI Blues.......2007-06-25
Many other reviews here pay homage to Viva Las Vegas, and rightly so. However, I have to strongly disagree with those who underappreciate Roustabout. This is one of the best soundtracks, with only two clunkers--Carny Town and It's Carnival time. The other nine songs are great, the title tune plus Little Egypt, Poison Ivy League, Hard Knocks, and One Track Heart--all great rockers. The other four include some good love songs and likeable swing-type songs. One review mentioned in passing that this album hit #1. That was in November 1964, which was the very height of the "British Invasion" when American artists were being pushed off the charts. To my knowledge, only Blue Hawaii and GI Blues hit #1 among the 60's soundtracks. The fact that Elvis could be #1 in late 64 is extraordinary and a testimony to how good this album had to be. It is definitely better than Blue Hawaii and a close second to GI Blues among the soundtracks. This combo with Viva Las Vegas is great.
Elvis Rocks "Hard Knocks".......2006-03-09
Unlike many fans of "The King", I was too young to appreciate his early music (Hound Dog, etc.) and too old to get into the overweight, jumpsuit Elvis. I found my niche at 10 when I saw Roustabout at a Saturday matinee. I was hooked. Every time I had a few dollars saved up I'd head to my local record shop and order (Elvis soundtracks aren't normally something they carried in stock)one of his movie tracks. Viva Las Vegas, Kissin Cousins, Roustabout, Girl Happy, and on and on. I have his greatest hits. etc, but when I want to rock out, it's always an Elvis soundtrack I drop in. How can you beat "Hard Knocks", "Big Love(big heartache)", "Viva Las Vegas" and "Come On Everybody"? Oh no doubt there are some clunkers amongst the gems ("Do the Vega" for example) but the bulk of these songs are really fun to listen to (and sing along) and I think capture Elvis in his prime.
I'm just a devil with love to spare........2005-04-29
This CD features the soundtracks to two Elvis movies released in 1964.
Viva Las Vegas is one of the best Elvis soundtracks of the '60s. The title song is an absolute classic, although it was one of his least successful singles at the time (the flip side, "What'd I Say", actually charted higher). The other songs on the soundtrack are also pretty good. There are two cute duets with co-star Ann-Margret. "I Need Somebody to Lean On" and "Today, Tomorrow and Forever" are good ballads. And "If You Think I Don't Need You" and "C'Mon Everybody" are fun, lightweight rockers. But there are a few clunkers here. "Do the Vega" is mediocre and the "Texas Medley" is downright awful. Overall, I would give this soundtrack 4 stars.
Roustabout, on the other hand, is not a good soundtrack. Most of the songs are terrible. It's worth noting that none of these songs were considered good enough to be released as a single. "Poison Ivy League" and "Big Love Big Heartache" are typical of the junk Elvis was often coerced into recording for soundtracks. But I do kind of like "Roustabout, "One Track Heart" and the cover of the Coasters' "Little Egypt". Those songs save the soundtrack from being totally worthless. I would give this soundtrack 2 stars.
Average out the 4 stars Viva Las Vegas soundtrack and the 2 stars Roustabout soundtrack, and you get a 3 stars CD.
Worth a listen for the open minded.......2001-09-03
Elvis' soundtrack recordings are generally considered the nadir of his career but the truth is that his singing until at least 1965 was generally superb and whenever he was given half a chance he always came through. This CD is exhibit "A".
On the "Viva Las Vegas" end, Presley is given a few decent tunes for once and turns in what would have been one of the period's most interesting albums,if this had been released as an album. You would never guess it from the film's camp reputation but Presley tries new things here. "Viva Las Vegas", which contains some of his most dramatic singing, is as good a mixture of swing and rock and roll as anything Bobby Darin ever did. That it's often dismissed as just another goofy movie song is unforgiveable. For Doc Pomus' lyrics, alone that capture the essence of the city, the song is a classic. The best ever remake of "What'd I Say" features the largest arrangement Presley had ever used up to that time. Driven by furious drumming from Hal Blaine who pounds his tom toms in a high speed endless roll and an ecstatic vocal by Presley, this is the only version that even comes close to Ray Charles. "I Need Someone to Lean On" is an intimate Frank Sinatra style saloon tune, also new territory for Presley. In more familiar areas "C'mon Everybody" and "If You Think I Don't Need You" are first-rate dance numbers and the duet with Ann Margaret on "You're the Boss" is thrillingly raunchy(you can feel their chemistry), far better than the original by Jimmy Ricks and Laven Baker. Much of the rest is standard movie fare but delivered with Presley's usual aplomb.
Roustabout is a bit of a different story. The material is weak, some of Presley's vocals seem a little rushed and it sounds like it was recorded in a canyon. Still, even here there are moments including a first-rate pop rock number in "One Track Heart" and a fine but very close to the original remake of the Coasters' "Little Egypt". Plus "Hard Knocks" and "Big Big Love Heartache" are better than passable.
Making all of the material a little more acceptable is the packaging which contains photos from the films (though not many) and session information. It's intelligent but not all it could be. The sound throughout features a little too much echo. (On Roustabout this can be attributed to the original recording conditions.) Also more detail in the liner notes would have been appreciated. Finally, it wouldn't have killed BMG to stuff a few hooks in here for collectors. Except for the previously released duets there are no rarities. Given the brief length of the album (53 minutes) there was plenty room for an alternate take or two especially the terrific movie version of "C'mon Everybody" which is still unreleased.
Overall though this is a must for fans, while the casual listener will be challenged but also rewarded.
Totally purchase worthy!.......2001-02-23
I purchased this CD years ago as a total Elvis hater turned appreciator after seeing the video and hearing the music. Elvis and Ann-Margret have an excellent chemistry and the Viva Las Vegas part of this CD is practically worn out! Buy this CD just for You're the Boss and The Lady Loves Me and you'll be happy. Buy the video, buy the CD and sing along! ...in the middle of the night when the moon is shining bright, you're the boss...
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Noel Coward at Las Vegas
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ASIN: B00008BRBP
Release Date: 2003-03-25 |
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Sir Noel Coward is KING!.......2007-01-09
Very few of us lesser mortals can compete with the genius of Noel Coward, however we certainly can enjoy it! A master of lyric, pun, innendo, and rhyme, Noel will keep all laughing throughout this collection.
Caberet at its Best.......2006-07-11
This is a live recording of a Noel Coward performance in the 1950's at the Desert Inn. The songs are quite a bit racier than his usual studio recordings from the 1920's and 30's; all very witty and very fun. A stand out performance of Cole Porter's "Let's Do It" features references to everyone from Somerset Maugham to Senator Joe McCarthy. Unique.
witty, classic genius.......2005-12-13
My old LP was lost in a recent move! I have loved this album along with "Noel and Gertie" since I first heard it at the age of twelve. Sir Noel Coward is not to be missed.
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- I love this out of all his CD's!
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EFX: Original Cast Album (1995 Las Vegas Cast)
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ASIN: B000002J3M
Release Date: 1995-03-14 |
Tracks:
- Somewhere In Time
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- EFX
- The Magic That Surrounds You, Part 1
- Merlin Ballet, Part 2
- The Magic That Surrounds You, Part 3
- Morgana's Arrival
- Intergalactic Circus Of Wonders
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- Open Your Eyes
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WOW !!!.......2007-06-03
I saw the show when I was a little kid and I was searching EVERYWHERE for the soundtrack to this show and I found it right here on AMAZON and I had to get it immediatley !!!! I enjoy listening to this quite often.
A Childhood Memory.......2005-07-06
The particular item that I purchased worn on the outside cover, it is to be expected. The CD inside, however, was in great condition and for the first time since I first heard the album on a cassette tape that my parents brought home after seeing the play at the MGM all those years ago I knew that this is a great album.
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Magic surrounded me..........2004-11-09
WOW!! One of the more memorable and best shows I had the opportunity to see. Michael...Live...Incredible. Listening to the album stirs the show back to life in my mind's eye... images of Michael flying through the air on the saucer with his amazing vocals and the heart-wrenching scene between Houdini and his wife. I could go on forever. My favourite songs: EFX, Tonight, and Counting up to Twenty. They, with Michael's assistance, penetrate deep into one's core. I highly suggest this album...5 stars isn't near enough.
I love this out of all his CD's!.......2004-09-14
What makes me love this CD more than any other of Mike's is
the subtle inspirational messages he gives through the lyrics:
Anyone else catch any:
Don't be afraid to feel what's in your heart!!!
It will never happen, it will happen!!!
We must do all we can to reach compassion!!!!
I love 1st song with the synthesizer organ---
The magic that surronds you with the 2nd girl or boy vocal
has a very "peter-panish" melody--
a lot of songs hit alot of tender nerves with me--!!!!
Michael is at his most commpasionate with this CD!!!!!!!!!
It's like if Disney World was a kind of music, instead of
a place of wonder and magic, this CD would be it.........
WHERE'S MIKES SUBLIMINAL TAPES!!!!!
IF I WERE TO SAY ONE THING TO MIKE IN PERSON,
IT WOULD BE "YOU HAVE SHAPED MY PERSONALITY TO BE WHO
i AM TODAY"
Best Show I've Seen.......2003-02-14
I was lucky enough to see Michael Crawford in this show years ago. My husband scratched the first CD I had bought the night I saw the show, and I just had to buy another one. Great upbeat music of various styles. My favorites are "Somewhere in Time" and "Morgana's Arrival". I'd highly recommend this CD to Michael Crawford and show tune fans.
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- Attention Mystery Buffs
- mystere review
- Awsome!
- Incredible!
- Simply amazing...
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Mystère Live in Las Vegas
Taikos , Benoit Jutras , and Rene Dupere
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ASIN: B000003G5G
Release Date: 1996-11-12 |
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- Ouverture/Ramsani
- Misha
- Egypte
- Rondo/Double Face
- Ulysse
- Dome
- Kalimando
- Kunya Sobe
- En Ville/Frisco
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Attention Mystery Buffs.......2004-05-07
If you frequently find yourself wondering about mysteries of the universe & the dark side of human history, get a copy of this recording today! It supersedes the original studio recording by allowing you to hear the actual concert performed by a live band at live Las Vegas show in the same sequence--only the non-musical comedy routines, & redundant choruses have been eliminated.
"Ouverture/Ramsani" opens with some annoying sounds of a baby crying (it's unfortunate they didn't edit this small section, which is the only low point of the production), but then kicks into a very powerful gear. During the performance, strange beings emerge from both sides of the stage, bathed in blinding light, while drummers pound out a Big Bang as they are lowered from the rafters above the gaping audience. Two celestial ladies sing in an other-worldly language that seems to praise the creation of this magical universe!
"Misha" is the most mystical & original-sounding track on the CD--it will totally entrance you! The first mystifying portion of it accompanies the performance of a man maneuvering within a giant steel cube, spiraling over the stage. During the final minute, the song rocks as he escapes the cube & twirls it miraculously like a baton!
"Egypte" provides a steady, Eastern-sounding march during which poles are set up on the stage for the next performance. Eerie, 2-faced creatures crawl headfirst down the 100-foot wall on either side of the stage like lizards from another galaxy!
"Rondo/Double Face" is a rocker with 2 crystal-crisp guitar solos that sound like Martin Barre of Jethro Tull at his finest! The Double-Faces perform amazing acrobatics leaping from pole to pole, grabbing the poles with only their legs!
"Ulysse" slows the pace down to a spooky level as 2 men manipulate each other into a series of unbelievable poses that defy gravity! The celestial ladies seem to cry, "Tristay mor!" Maybe this could translate: "Don't let go!"
"Dome" is a brief transitional piece; the previous act departs from the stage dome that lowers into a mist, & sets the mood for the following jungle sequence.
"Kalimando" & "Kunya Sobe" accompany a breathtaking bungee performance over the audience; the former is an uplifting ballad of epic proportion, while the latter provides a steady, groovy dance beat that'll make you wanna get up & get down! It's Tarzan on another planet!
"En Ville/Frisco" plays as the stage turns into an acrobatic madhouse! The sax on this song wails in harmony with the myriad of leaps & flips!
"Gambade" is another transitional piece for the extensive safety-net setup.
"High Bar" is the pinnacle of the show, both on the stage, & in the speaker system! This song truly captures the anticipation of watching trapeze artists. Even though the risk of injury is minimized by the safety net, it's still amazing to see these guys fling through the air on cue, & somehow manage to catch each other's hands. At times, the song delivers a powerful, unstoppable rhythm; then on cue with the performers, it suddenly halts as we hold our collective breath--then it allows us to breathe again while building up to the next stunt.
Approaching the show's end, an array of drums rises from the mist, & a battalion of drummers bang out "Taiko"!
"Finale", as you can imagine, summarizes the show, & recaps some of the melody presented during "Ouverture". After experiencing this thrilling musical spanning a range of human emotions, "Finale" closes the circle in a magnificent way!
mystere review.......2003-07-17
Cirque Du Soleil's Mystere is a visual and musical journey through
life's duality, its ceaseless wonders and
its corrupting vices. It is a sequence of acts which heavily
incorporates live music to define mood and add continuity.
The use of classical instruments, french vocalist, and influences from
various cultures add breathe and clarity to the
amazing physical performances.
"Egypte" begins with the chiming of bells that portends the coming
danger. Intermittent drumming gives way to a wordless
melody that is both hypnotic and eerie. The drums again become the
central sound, quickly partnering with a woodwind
instrument to create an Egyptian-like quality in the music. The singer
begins voicing french words before reverting back
to the original melody. The song seems to be a warning of the
uncertainty of life, the many dangerous roads fate
presents for our choosing. I feel the songs ominous tone is not meant
to frighten the audience, but rather allows us
to better understand life's dueling themes of love and hate. The even
paced and dramatic "Ulysse" is dominated by the
violin and the classically trained vocalist Nathalie Gauvin. The slow
tempo violin style compliments the even delivery
of the vocalist. Gauvins rendition echoes the themes of classicism,
strong and in complete balance with the
instrumental accompaniments.
Rarely does a song demonstrate the beauty of art through music as well
as "Kalimando." The song
begins with a slow tempo guitar rendition that segues into a lilting
female voice. The vocalist is able to
reflect a sadness for futures' past and a hope for
beginnings, all in the same breathe. It is this duplicity that invites
the audience to share in a world with invisible borders, a place where
the music adheres only to its own call.
The up tempo "Kunya Sobe" serves to elevate the mood of the audience.
An ensemble of drums, flute pipes, and an
Asian influenced melody parallel the high-energy acrobatic acts. In
this act particularly, the music binds the
audience and acrobats. It is the commonality between a world that
defies convention and a world restrained
by its self-imposed limits.
"Taiko" introduces itself with a haunting violin solo which is soon
joined by frantic
tribal-like drumming. The contrast in styles of the violin and drums is
a statement about the cruelties of a life
governed by someone else's pace. It is a reminder to live independent
of negative influences, to make mutually
exclusive unrealized potential and the realization of promise.
I would recommend the music because it accompanies the listener into a
world where truth is beyond reason, where
the questions are never subservient to the answers, and where the
tapestry of life is revealed in the
struggle between action and inaction.
Awsome!.......2003-03-06
Featuring songs to the main acts in the new version of the show which began in 1996 and continues today, the recording provokes the sixth sense and opens the third eye! Haunting, romantic and energetic music from a forgotten dream that one may remember!
Incredible!.......2003-02-12
This soundtrack is truly wonderful! The original Mystere soundtrack was good, but this one puts it to shame. The best songs on the cd, in my opinion, are Ouverture/Ramsani, Ulysse, High Bar, Taiko, and Finale. The haunting vocals on Ulysse and Finale are so chilling, they make you want to cry!
Simply amazing..........2002-04-09
Words alone cannot fully express this CD. To listen to Mystere is to embark on a journey throughout myth. It is said the disk is based on Greek themes, and the hint of various melodies from around the globe can definitely be heard throughout. This is the Cirque du Soleil way, is it not? The perfect blend of music from all cultures: we have the Japanese Taiko Drums in "Taiko", Rock and Roll/Sax solos within "En Ville/Frisco" and beautiful, ominously powerful melodies during "High Bar". Indeed, this CD is sure to please any fan of Cirque du Soleil - old or new - as it has a bit of every culture in it without being so 'out there' as to be annoying.
The vocals are outstanding and the musicians are absolutely amazing. To think that they do this twice a night, five times a week with this much quality is mind-numbing. The level of skill and deftness with which the overall CD is performed is enough to make any aspiring musician practice harder.
In all, this is a great CD to listen to after a long day to relax and energize yourself. The beat is steady, the words enchanting and journey timeless.
...Easily one of the best CD's Cirque du Soleil has produced...
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Closing Night: Las Vegas September 3, 1973
Elvis Presley
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ASIN: B0002VBSBM
Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
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- I Got A Woman/Amen
- Love Me
- Steamroller Blues
- You Gave Me A Mountain
- Trouble
- Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On/Your Mamma Don't Dance/Flip
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Don't even bother !.......2005-05-10
I have read that the Presley estate is working hard to preserve Elvis and his memory.I will always be a life long fan,but this cd is absolute garbage..he obliviously was so drugged that every song he never could complete,or just joked and laughed all the entire show..Not a good way to remember Elvis...I guess if your a devoted fan like me and your curious you can buy this like I did,listen to this one time,like I did..and throw it in the garbage like I did. !
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