Center Stage (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]

center stage (2000 film) [soundtrack]

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Nicholas Hytner's new musical drama Center Stage focuses on the competitive world of professional dance and, like Fame before it, features plenty of music meant to keep your feet moving. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" and the Stevie Wonder-influenced Jamiroquai's two contributions would've found better company among the classical works of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev featured in the movie than with the pop product that fills this soundtrack. New teen sensation Mandy Moore bookends the album with "I Wanna Be with You," featured both as straight pop confection and as a slightly techno-ed remix (the Soul Solution Mix). This time, the Diane-Warren-songwriter-for-hire tune is the ballad "If I Was the One," performed perfunctorily by the Baltimore duo Ruff Endz. The rest is the teen quartet P.Y.T., undistinguished stylists such as Ashley Ballard and Cyrena, and a Michael Jackson tune from Bad. Might sound OK during a workout at the gym, but not as serious listening. --Rob O'Connor

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Center Stage (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]
Center Stage (2000 Film)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous
  • Center Stage Soundtrack
  • Great Soundtrack
  • great for a workout at the gym
  • Awesome Dance/Workout/Just chillin' music!
 Center Stage (2000 Film)
Various Artists - Soundtracks , and Mandy Moore
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SVJL
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

  1. I Wanna Be With You - Mandy Moore
  2. First Kiss - International Five
  3. Don't Get Lost In The Crowd - Ashley Ballard
  4. We're Dancing - P.Y.T.
  5. Friends Forever - Thunderbugs
  6. Get Used To This - Cyrena
  7. A Girl Can Dream - P.Y.T.
  8. Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
  9. Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  10. Come Baby Come - Elvis Crespo And Gizelle D'Cole
  11. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
  12. If I Was The One - Ruff Endz
  13. Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
  14. I Wanna Be With You (Soul Solution Remix) - Mandy Moore

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Nicholas Hytner's new musical drama Center Stage focuses on the competitive world of professional dance and, like Fame before it, features plenty of music meant to keep your feet moving. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" and the Stevie Wonder-influenced Jamiroquai's two contributions would've found better company among the classical works of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev featured in the movie than with the pop product that fills this soundtrack. New teen sensation Mandy Moore bookends the album with "I Wanna Be with You," featured both as straight pop confection and as a slightly techno-ed remix (the Soul Solution Mix). This time, the Diane-Warren-songwriter-for-hire tune is the ballad "If I Was the One," performed perfunctorily by the Baltimore duo Ruff Endz. The rest is the teen quartet P.Y.T., undistinguished stylists such as Ashley Ballard and Cyrena, and a Michael Jackson tune from Bad. Might sound OK during a workout at the gym, but not as serious listening. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous.......2006-02-25

If you like the movie, you will love the soundtrack! A must have for any "Center Stage" fan!

4 out of 5 stars Center Stage Soundtrack.......2004-06-06

When I first saw the movie, I was skeptical about the music. I was expecting the soundtrack to have all of the classical stuff that had been used for the more mainstream performances. Instead, they included songs like First Kiss and I Wanna Be With You (which I have to say is not my favorite song). All in all, a well-rounded soundtrack. I'm really glad they left Come Baby Come on the soundtrack. 4 stars.
Disappointments: They left "Candy" off the soundtrack, and put on "I Wanna Be With You." Small mistake there.

4 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack.......2004-02-21

The Soundtrack was as good as the movie with a few exceptions.

I could do without the Latino song "Come Baby Come" which not many people like to listen to unless dancing in a Salsa bar. Also one of the better songs I beleive it's called "Candy" is missing from the soundtrack. This would be the song during the warm-up at the dance studio. Why must they cut songs that should be on the soundtracks out of them?

5 out of 5 stars great for a workout at the gym.......2003-05-25

After seeing the film 'center stage' I fell in love with the music and immediantly went out and bought the soundtrack. The cd consists and very dancable tracks that can be played over and over again. Some of the best would have to be those featured at the end of the film, Micheal Jackson's classic 'The way you make me feel', the beautiful ballad 'If I was the one' by ruff endz and the sizzleing dance anthem 'canned heat', performed by Jamiroquai. These would be my pick of the bunch. Special mention should go to Mandy Moore, whose 'I wanna be with you' is a perfect piece of pop ballad heaven and fits nicely into the film. The talented group P.Y.T contribute a couple of songs, the pick of these would have to be 'We're Dancing' which is a wonderful addition to the album with its smooth sound and catchy lyrics. 'Cosmic girl' by Jamiroquai and 'Higher ground' by the red hot chilli peppers are also worth a mention. This album is so good it practically lives in my cd player and is always being borrowed by my friends. Overall this is one heck of a great album!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Dance/Workout/Just chillin' music!.......2003-05-21

The movie was so incredible that it made you want to dance forever...what could be better to dance to than the soundtrack! Granted, not all of the songs are "dancy" (and of course, "Candy" is missing) but the ones that aren't are still awesome background "hanging out" songs.
There's a song for every mood on here....from loving and longing for someone (If I was the One, A Girl Can Dream, First Kiss, I Wanna Be With You).....to ecstatic affection for one's best friend(s) (Friends Forever).....to power-workout music (Higher Ground).....to confidence of one's own sex appeal and/or abilities (Cosmic Girl, Get Used to This, Don't Get Lost in the Crowd)......to dancing for the sheer love of dancing music (Canned Heat, We're Dancing...and the salsa sounds of Come Baby Come).
If you loved the movie, chances are you'll be inspired by this CD!
Live! At The Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Ripping Slide Guitar Blues
 Live! At The Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room
Roy Rogers
Manufacturer: Chops Not Chaps
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00062CCTE
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Ever Since I Lost You
  2. Down Home Girl
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  5. Terraplane Blues
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"Many guitarists dabble in slide guitar, but the number of modern masters can probably be counted on one hand- Roy Rogers is surely one of them..."- Guitar Player Magazine. This Roy Rogers' first ever live CD. Drawing on inspiration and material from a career that spans decades of performing, Roy Rogers is considered one of the world1s leading parishioners of modern slide guitar. This is a Bandlink Enhanced CD which enables you to access new and exclusive Roy Rogers content- instant tour dates, news alerts, bonus music tracks, live video footage and direct chats with the Roy. Nominated for 8 Grammy1s for his production and performing work in the recording industry, Rogers1 has been immersed in the blues and roots scene and performing professionally since the ripe age of 13. This longtime Northern California resident picked up a nomination for the prestigious W.C. Handy Award in the Best Instrumentalist Guitar category last year for his release "Slideways" which hit #3 on the Blues Billboard chart. In addition, Rogers' recently co-wrote the song 3G1Nawin on It1 (on 'Silver Lining') with Bonnie Raitt which was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance category. Rogers is currently being featured on OSierra Center Stage1, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company-sponsored television series which seeks to bring exposure to underexposed American Roots and World musicians. The CD includes special guest performances by pianist Phil Aaberg, harmonica wizard Norton Buffalo, vocalist Shana Morrison and fiddler Tom Rigney. "I am first and foremost a performer and I have been playing with these players for a long time. It's great to lay it down and not have to bother with the added textures of studio polish- but keep it as gritty and fresh as possible. I also wanted to capture the band at this moment in time and I think we did that," adds Rogers.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ripping Slide Guitar Blues.......2006-02-14

I've always been an admirer of Roy Rogers - and I love slide guitar blues - a few of the current best purveyors being Johnny Winter, Sonny Landreth, Rory Block, John Mooney, Dave Hole, and Robert Randolph (pedal steel). Previously, some of Rogers' studio work has been a bit sterile, and sometimes his vocals can be wearing. However, in this case, Roy Rogers has set the standard in the warm, live setting of the Sierra Nevada Brewery "Big Room". All of the interaction with his longtime partner, Norton Buffalo, and the Delta Rhythm Kings, and the audience getting into it, make for an exciting listen. His slide guitar really shimmers and shakes, and all of the cuts (except for one), which were previously recorded on his other albums, really benefit from this live presentation. The recording quality itself is excellent. If you see this album - Get It!
Center Stage: Broadway 1947-1958
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • STREISSAND LIVE IN CONCERT 2006
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Release Date: 2005-04-26

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Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars STREISSAND LIVE IN CONCERT 2006.......2007-05-15

CONTENT WAS EXCELLENT BUT THE CD HAD TOO MANY GAPS IN TRANSITION FROM EACH TRACK.
Center Stage
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    Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
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    Release Date: 2005-05-30

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    1. I Wanna Be with You - Mandy Moore
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    Center Stage
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • It's wonderful to have you back, Helen!
    • What a voice!!!
    • A must for any Broadway Lover.
    • Reddy Rules
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    		 Center Stage
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    Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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    Tracks:

    1. Blow, Gabriel, Blow
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    5 out of 5 stars It's wonderful to have you back, Helen!.......2005-05-04

    This is a wonderful CD filled with lesser-known show tunes sung by a certifiable pop legend, Helen Reddy. Her rich, articulte and unmistakably distinct voice, with that legendary perfect-pitch, is well-suited to these songs, and the orchestrations are first class. Helen Reddy dropped out of the music scene in the 80's and has been deeply missed by her legions of fans. This CD is a most welcome comeback that will bring endless pleasure and joy to lovers of Helen's voice and of broadway music. Bravo Helen. You've still got

    5 out of 5 stars What a voice!!!.......2004-12-01

    I just got this brilliant CD yesterday and let me just say this is a brilliant CD.

    Helen's voice sounds much better today then it did back in the 70's normally its the other way around!!!!

    Listening to her version of Knowing When To Leave, My Friend, The Writing Is On The Wall, & her heart felt rendition of "A Boy Like You" is just lovely you can tell that song is a personal message to her own son and her rendition of "Tell Me Its Not True" is just pure heaven. & Surrender I had already owned the remixed dance version by Helen of this song which I love but this CD version is intense as its a ballad and more heartfelt.

    Where as the Dance mix is 100% a dance Anthem just waiting to happen :o)

    If you love musicals as I do then this CD is 100% for you.

    Its just a pity that she is no longer performing in concert I swear I always thought she would be the new crop of Divas that would be performing to sold out performances in Las Vegas or Lake Tahoe.

    just like former divas such as Lola Folana or okay I can't think of anyone else but you get the idea :o)

    5 out of 5 stars A must for any Broadway Lover........2002-03-03

    I have never been a fan of Helen Reddy's til I heard this album. Who knew she could interpret some of the Best Of Broadway better than the original songsters. What a voice and what interpretations and what lush orchestrations.

    From Tell Me It's Not True from Blood Brothers; to My Friend from the Life; to Surrender from Sunset Blvd; to Your just in Love from Call Me Madam; to Love Look Away from Flower Drum Song--Each song tops the next.

    The only draw back is tracks 2 and 3 (or 3 and 4) which are not the best selections. But the rest of the album way overcomensates for this. Highly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars Reddy Rules.......2000-05-15

    Excellent return to the studio from one of the 70's best female vocalists. It has been way too long for this great artist not to record. If you were ever a Helen Reddy fan, this is a must for you!

    5 out of 5 stars A PRECIOUS JEWEL FROM HELEN REDDY.......2000-01-16

    Helen Reddy returns to recording with a wonderful collection of beautiful songs that happen to be from Broadway shows. Fans of Ms. Reddy have always apprecated her ability to choose songs with deeply felt lyrics, and this album fits right in with her best. Her crystal clear voice sounds as beautful as ever. This album, along with her Essential Collection, gets much play in my home. If you are a fan, you won't be disappointed. "Fifty Percent", "Tell Me It's Not True", and "Love Look Away" are worth the price of the CD all by themselves.
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    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • This CD is awesome!
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    5 out of 5 stars Performed by the SF cast of Phantom of the Opera.......1999-12-01

    This CD was created to benefit those living with AIDS/HIV........when the CD was presented to the public in a show from the SF cast (including Franc D'Ambrosio,aka:phantom.....Lisa Vroman,aka: Christine).....all proceeds went to a childrens aids/hiv camp, where sick kids could play and be children again.This CD was created in love and in the Christmas spirit of giving.......it is truly a gorgeous CD made 2 years ago, and still selling as well as the first release....add this one to your collection of classics and know you have passed a little love down the line.....Merry Christmas!

    5 out of 5 stars This CD is awesome!.......1998-10-29

    The San Francisco cast has done it again. On stage and off they are amazing. This CD is one of the best Christmas CD's I have heard. Every cast member gives a great performance. Franc D'Ambrosio, as usual, steals the limelight with his angel's voice. I recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates good Christmas songs and a variety of talent.
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    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    		 The Best of Progressive Rock
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    6. Midas Man - Rennaisance
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    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Good Compilation of Live Performances.......2002-03-21

    This budget release from the St. Clair Entertainment Group is very similar to Laser Light's "Art Rock Live" CD for a very good reason. Both companies have licensed the tracks from Pet Rock Records, the music-releasing unit of the King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show. In fact, six of the tracks on this CD are identical to the tracks on "Art Rock Live." They include all of the Rick Wakeman and Gentle Giant cuts, as well as Renaissance's "Midas Man" and Emerson, Lake and Palmer's "Tiger in a Spotlight." There's a bit more music on this release (including a killer version of "21st Century Schizoid Man" performed by Greg Lake's band) so "The Best of Progressive Rock" gets a slight nod over "Art Rock Live." On the downside, there's no information about the bands or the concerts from which these performances were taken which, at least, Laser Light includes on their CD insert. Also, the Rick Wakeman songs (that appear on both CDs) are weak and are not as well recorded as the other tracks.

    With the exception of The Dixie Dregs, all of the bands are British and most of them had their heyday in the 1970s. This CD is very definitely for fans of 1970s progressive rock music, though the short-lived GTR (with Steve Howe from Yes and Steve Hackett from Genesis) recorded their only studio album in the mid-1980s and their version of Yes' "Roundabout" was taken from a 1986 concert in Los Angeles. All in all, "The Best of Progressive Rock" will satisfy devotees of progressive rock who are looking for live performances.
    Center Stage
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A Blues Family
    • Great Blues, Bad Arrangement
    		 Center Stage
    The Ford Brothers
    Manufacturer: Blue Rock'it Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00067RERY
    Release Date: 2004-11-09

    Tracks:

    1. Mellow Down Easy
    2. Another Fine Day
    3. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
    4. Nothing To Nobody
    5. Tired of Talkin
    6. Feelin' Disconnected
    7. Up From The Streets
    8. Lovin Cup

    Album Description

    This live recording of the Ford Brothers - Robben Ford, along with brothers Patrick and Mark - was made in 2002 following the success of the Ford Blues Band's career best-selling titles A TRIBUTE TO PAUL BUTTERFIELD and IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD. This release features highlights from their live performance captured for the PBS television series Sierra Center Stage, recorded at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, California.

    Each of the brothers contributed songs. Tired of Talkin' is a Robben Ford shuffle that is anything but tired. Patrick contributes the joyful funk groove of Another Fine Day and Mark's Up From The Streets is a song he wrote for John Lee Hooker.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A Blues Family.......2005-10-08

    Back in the early 1970s, three brothers fresh out of high school formed the Charles Ford Blues Band in San Francisco and jump-started careers that have never slowed down. The band was named after their father. As their careers blossomed, Robben, Patrick and Mark Ford found that it wasn't so easy to get together. Over the years, their separate schedules have kept each one busy, but they do find time to get together occasionally to play. With guitarist Volker Strifler and guest guitarist Chris Cain, the three brothers get together on this album in an up-tempo celebration of their heritage. Patrick plays drums, Robben plays guitar, and Mark wails on harmonica.

    Robben sings his original, "Nothing to Nobody," a drifting blues ballad about families and how much we mean to each other. As he stretches out with an extended guitar solo, you can appreciate the contributions that he's given to the blues over the years. He offers as much expression through his guitar as he does when interpreting these poignant lyrics. Each track was recorded before a live audience for broadcast on the PBS television series Sierra Center Stage. Without a doubt, the Ford Brothers have the blues in their blood and celebrate their heritage in style.

    4 out of 5 stars Great Blues, Bad Arrangement.......2005-03-27

    This is another excellent outing by the Fords and their family blues band. I really enjoyed Patrick's last CD (minus Robben and Mark but Volker Strifler on guitar and Andy Just on harp are great) called "Another Fine Day".

    This live adventure combines them all and provides a number of upbeat, lively blues tunes. Particular standous are "Lovin' Cup", "Feelin' Disconnected" and "Mellow Down Easy". The others are very good as well.

    However, my primary beef is how the tunes are presented. The very first song is Mellow Down Easy and it is obvious from Mark Ford's comments that they are well into their second set. Also, at the end of this first song, you hear him saying that they have to go. I don't wish to say that the recording has to follow the concert set exactly but geesh...at least try to help me feel like I am at a live gig. The rest of the presentation seems disjointed as well. On my copy, "Lovin' Cup" is labeled as #8 but on the CD it just continues right into this song after #7 "Up From the Streets" is completed.

    However, despite these problems, this CD has some very good blues music that is played with energy and the tunes are well performed. I highly recommend the music.
    Reality Playground
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Lost Hard Rock Gem Of The 90's!
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    Manufacturer: Center Stage Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00000DSTE
    Release Date: 1992-04-23

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Lost Hard Rock Gem Of The 90's!.......2006-03-25

    Great debut!
    Song list:
    Bad Man
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    Really Hits Home
    Right From The Start
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    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Sister Sledge: Live
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005ATLM
    Release Date: 2000-06-28

    Tracks:

    1. Everybody Dance
    2. Thinking of You
    3. He's the Greatest Dancer
    4. True Love
    5. Frankie
    6. Brother Brother Stop
    7. Love of the Lord
    8. We Are Family
    9. Lost in Music
    10. Melody Is Good to Me

    Album Description

    Sister Sledge didn't create the disco craze but they sure knew how to keep 'em out on the floor.

    This CD feature's some of their best boogie nights vocalizing and the band is too hot to quite.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Sister Sledge: Live.......2005-07-23

    There is no doubt that the this is a great collection of classic tunes from the Best of The Best. However, heed caution before purchasing. This is one of the Biggest headaches in trying to get the correct title.

    Like many music labels like MTL & Samba Entertainment, SLAM Music / Prestige Records used the Same UPC [8711252091297] for most of the catalog, so you can actually receive any title. Anything from Compilation: Soul Party, Compilation: Let's Twist Again, Sister Sledge: Live, etc... Before ordering from any Marketplace vendor, be sure to inquire the actual title they are offering as many vendors list there inventories by UPC only. This way you are not disappointed that you received the wrong title and it will prevent an unfaulted headache to the marketplace seller.

    There is no blame to the seller, only the label. Regardless of the labels farst, they do offer a great product. Collect them all... and enjoy!

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