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Format:Audio CD
I have always liked Cole Porter's music. This is certainly not a greatest hits collection by any means. The movie showcased a certain part of Porter's psyche, a less salubrious side, that is hinted at in the music albeit ambiguously. The way the songs were interpreted in the movie gave me a new and deeper understanding of their meaning.
Robbie Williams interpretation of De-Lovely, and the sheer brilliance of his voice is a highlight for me. He is the closest there is today to Sinatra, albeit more in a tenor range. I also particularly liked Sheryl Crow's emotionally stylised version of Begin The Beguine. Alanis is excellent, even though I am not a fan of her other work. Every Time we say Goodbye by Natalie Cole and Love For Sale were also very well done. Ashley Judd has an excellent voice, and I wish I had heard it more in the movie. Some of the other songs were not particularly memorable.
Robbie Williams interpretation of De-Lovely, and the sheer brilliance of his voice is a highlight for me. He is the closest there is today to Sinatra, albeit more in a tenor range. I also particularly liked Sheryl Crow's emotionally stylised version of Begin The Beguine. Alanis is excellent, even though I am not a fan of her other work. Every Time we say Goodbye by Natalie Cole and Love For Sale were also very well done. Ashley Judd has an excellent voice, and I wish I had heard it more in the movie. Some of the other songs were not particularly memorable.
It seems to me that you either like modern versions or traditional interpretations of Cole Porter. Traditionalists should check out Sinatra sings the select Cole Porter. Modernists should check out Red Hot and Blue Cole Porter.
By ann
Format:Audio CD
A great song track from a great movie! The many artists that contribute to this album do a good job...especially Kevin Kline.
Format:Audio CD
Great CD of Cole Porter songs from the movie with a nice variety of performers. Great arrangements even 21st century audiences will love. Very close to a "greatest hits" CD, just missing "Easy to Love" and "I Love Paris" from the movie.
If you like Cole Porter, you will love this CD!
If you like Cole Porter, you will love this CD!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but not for purists
I am surprised at some of the reviews. If people want the "artistically true" or original versions, then why would you buy this CD? Read more
Published on Dec 10 2004 by JB Radley
4.0 out of 5 stars
A De-Lovely CD
I did not know that much about Cole Porter before I saw the movie, so I don't have any pre-conceived notions about how his songs should be sung. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2004 by Janice Mundy
2.0 out of 5 stars
Movie: 5, Soundtrack: 2
Great movie... BUT... hearing ONLY the soundtrack it is a 2... why? Because the music is some of the most melodic and beautiful ever written and several performances are neither... Read more
Published on July 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
New Life to classic tunes
With quite a few negative reviews here, I must put a positive hand up for this movie and for its terrific soundtrack. Read more
Published on July 20 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stop
You just saw the movie, loved it, and now you want to buy the soundtrack? Stop. Instead, buy either "The Very Best of Cole Porter" or "Cole Porter: A Centennial... Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Beabea
3.0 out of 5 stars
De-Tracted
Jazz purists and Cole Porter fans have been really put off by this soundtrack as seen in a number of reviews. After listening to this soundtrack can't say I blame them. Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Armando M. Mesa
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Waste Your Money
A note of appreciation to all users who left comments prior to mine.You have reassured me that I'm not losing my musicality after all. Read more
Published on July 19 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
FUN ALBUM FOR JAZZ LOVERS
Not sure why this album has attracted so many negative reviews. For people who are into classical jazz, or into having some creative fun with popular numbers (e.g. Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by Shashank Tripathi
2.0 out of 5 stars
Revolting...
Being a Cole Porter admirer since my teens I was looking forward to receive this CD. I must say that it has been a HUGE dissapointment. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by H. Arduz
2.0 out of 5 stars
embarrassing
As you may have gathered,this soundtrack is utterly putrid.The singers selected to perform these Cole Porter classics are just completely out of their musical element. Read more
Published on July 17 2004
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