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Bombastic But Fun, Déc 14 2003
The album accompanying the 1975 Ken Russell film of "Tommy" is, in a word, bombastic. After performing the rock opera for five years, Pete the Windmill was, understandably, sick to death of doing the same old shtick. When the inevitable film fell into place with the King of Overkill at the helm, Pete dove into rethinking the score with a vengeance: his synth explosion on the "Overture" fits perfectly with what was in store visually. He even wrote new songs for the film: "Champagne", "Mother and Son", and rewrote and expanded lyrics on many other Tommy tunes, clarifying what never quite worked in the original rock opera, and obfuscating other plot points (most likely, just to see if you're paying attention). When the Who piled into the studio to record the rewritten version of his work, the old Who aggression was in full rage--this became a powerful new Tommy, with hard guitars and huge synth runs very much to the forefront. Roger's voice attacked the lyrics, Ox's bass chudded like a purposeful behemoth, and Moonie's drum kit looked over the edge of the precipice, said, "What the hell", and dove into Valhalla. It's not for everyone, and, God, please never let Nicholson "sing" again, but if you enjoy Wagnerian thunder, go for it! IT AIN'T DEEP, IT'S JUST FUN !
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Remember, this IS a Movie Soundtrack!, Nov. 10 2003
Not to at all be confused with The 1969 masterpeice album by The Who "Tommy". Speaking of this soundtrack, I would have to reflect on the movie itself, since basically, the entire movie is here on this CD with the inclusion of the single only release of "Overture From Tommy", which in like many cases in this soundtrack, has The Who playing most if not all instrumentation.Ok, that aside, I as a young 10 year old Who/ Elton John fan went to the cinema over and over to see this grandioso Rock opera come to life before my eyes. Even today watching the film on DVD brings back the original excitement. It was up to the casting director to chose who took each role and would sing each part. Ken Russell was a genius in my opinion on his choices. I always wondered what Pete thinks today of this movie.
Elton John's great version of "Pinball Wizard" (with a bit of "I Can't Explain" thrown in at the end) is worth half the 5 stars I listed. What I also love are the new renditions of the Tommy tunes that The Who actual do like "Amazing Journey", "I'm Free", "Sensation", "Listening To You/See Me, Feel Me" & "Sally Simpson" to name a few. If you are a Who nut like me, this collection is a must! The hard rocking version of "I'm Free" I always loved better than the original laid back version. Then again, if you are a Who completest like myself, you have this already! The soundtrack to one of the greatest musicals of my time!
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objectivity?, Sep 29 2002
Ok it's not the who!!! ,It was written by Pete ( webber/rice anyone.......not) In isolation the piece stands up to any scrutiny but that is to miss completely the whole concept of this masterpiece. Ken Russell is a genius for avante garde film making which makes this a marriage made in heaven. This is the perfect accompaniment to a truely groundbreaking genre. Has such great music ever been married to, and in some cases such awful singing? I think not! I personally worked backwards on this one. I saw the film (which at 14 left a life long impression, thanx Pete!!) and I then went back to the original "Who" recording and , although this may sound blasphemous, I found the original rather dull! The wonderful tapestry of the multicoulered textures of the movie soundtrack just aren't there. Anyone familiar with today's multi-layering/tracking can't identify with the nakedness of this whole project. Watch the film, absorb the genius of the creator and then judge......And if you still don't rate it, go buy n'sync
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