The Affair [Import]

Product Description
2002 debut album from these London DJ's (the Herbaliser horn section Andrew Ross & Ralph Lamb). Loungecore can easily be dismissed as erotica porn cheese. This gentle, thoughtful long player is like the first date with the love of your life. We know it's a fantasy, but the rose-tints make it seem very real. Digipak.

The Affair,Easy Access Orchestra,Media Ital,Dance,Easy Listening,Easy Pop,Jazz-Pop,Lounge,Pop

Average customer rating: The Sinnerman or the whole affair? Excellent CD representing most of the movie's music Thomas Crown Affair Soundtract Just as Smooth as the Movie Thomas Crown Affair music from the movie

The Thomas Crown Affair: Music From The MGM Motion Picture Sting , Nina Simone , Bill Conti , and Various Artists Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Thomas Crown Affair The Best of Nina Simone The Thomas Crown Affair - New Transfer Ocean's Eleven Ocean's 12 ASIN: B00001OH1S Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. Windmills Of Your Mind - Sting
2. Sinnerman - Nina Simone
3. Everything (...Is Never Quite Enough) - Wasis Diop
4. Caban La Ka Kratchie - Georges Fordant
5. Black & White X 5
6. Never Change
7. Meet Ms. Banning
8. Goodnight/Breaking & Entering
9. Glider Pt.1
10. Glider Pt.2
11. Cocktails
12. Quick Exit

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The Thomas Crown Affair is a caper story with a new (well, retread) twist: Pierce Brosnan plays a guy who can afford virtually anything, so he attempts to get something he can't, a Monet. It's a movie fitting of a polished, well-produced soundtrack, which is exactly what this disc delivers. Sting's previously unreleased version of the famous theme song "Windmills of Your Mind" lacks the suave psychedelic flair of Noel Harrison's original version (he won an Oscar for the song on the original Thomas Crown soundtrack), but should please his fans. Nina Simone's classic "Sinnerman" is a welcome contribution, and Wasis Diop's "Caban La Ka Kratchie" is a steamy world fusion tune. Bill Conti's score--varying from pulsating piano compositions to smooth jazz--rounds out the rest of this short soundtrack. For most, the real attraction here is the Sting cut. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

The Sinnerman or the whole affair?.......2007-05-20

I wanted to get The Thomas Crown Affair Soundtrack for one reason only: The Sinnerman by Nina Simone, because I was not able to find this particular version anywhere else. And yet this song...it is simply great. When I first heard it, I could feel shivers down my spine, and have felt the same ever since. But to be completely honest, I do like the rest of the CD. Unfortunately, there is not much left. The soundtrack is rather short (31' approximately), and...well...jazzy, which is not exactly my cup of tea, but still, it was worth getting it. It is a nice, relaxing listening. Apart from The Sinnerman, of course. That one makes me feel exhilirated and strong and...well, happy.

Excellent CD representing most of the movie's music.......2007-03-11

This is a great CD containing most of the melodies and songs from the movie except for the Latin dance during the black and white party. I especially enjoyed Sting's Windmills Of Your Mind which is not released on any other CD (I believe) and Nina Simone's "clapping" song. One of the rare soundtracks that has all great songs and melodies in one!

Thomas Crown Affair Soundtract.......2007-01-20

The CD was brand new, and I love the songs, it came in the mail extremley fast, even though it was a week before Christmas.

Just as Smooth as the Movie.......2006-09-25

This is a fantastic score and I highly recommend it. While Sting does not do the best ever recording of "Windmills of Your Mind," it's still very good, relaxing, and sets up the rest of the CD well.
Simone's "Sinnerman" is either something you do or do not like. Personally the vocals get to be repetitive and irritating after a while, but the piano and hand-clapping are definitely something to be heard, especially since they bring back the enjoyed memory of Brosnan and the other men clad in their "business suits and bowler cap" shuffle game for the film's final climax. I tend to skip the vocals, but still listen to the track.
"Everything is Never Quite Enough" is one of my favorite songs on this CD, even though there are so many different languages in the lyrics. The sounds and beat are incredible, stirring all the right emotions, while the lyrics are sultry and perfectly placed together. As said before, there are different languages sung in the song (the woman sings English, but the male sings French, his native African dialect, and some various others), but they all compliment each other and it is not at all annoying. It is excellent.
"Kaban a la Kratchie" is another track that you like or you don't...it depends on one's mood. Overall it is enjoyable and nostalgic of the Caribbean and the stunning photography of the scenes filmed in the tropics, but you need to be in a light-hearted mood and "enjoying the day" attitude to fully appreciate the song.
The rest of the songs are all Bill Conti's music and his score - no lyrics. The basic theme is reheard in the music, but the pace and background instruments are certainly different so you can listen to the entire CD without getting bored and can feel your pulse quicken with the music. The score certainly brings back the movie and the entire attitude of sophistication, intelligence, and smoothness. A great CD to listen to while driving, working, reading, basic background music, or for just plain listening to.
I highly recommend it and you will most certainly not have any buyer's remorse.

Thomas Crown Affair music from the movie.......2006-09-05

I found the music very uplifting and fun to listen to and it reminds me of the movie. I can listen during exercise and get my heart going for the day. The artists on the CD are great and I have searched for more CD's related.Sinnerman is one of my favorite songs/soundtrack.

Average customer rating: At The Movies by Andre Rieu very beautiful Refreshing Music from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER Andre Rieu - Music for the masses

At The Movies Manufacturer: Denon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Theodorakis | Theodorakis, Mikis | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mancini | Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Romantics | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Morricone, Ennio | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Theodorakis, Mikis | ( T ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tuscany Romantic Moments The Christmas I Love The Vienna I Love, Waltzes From My Heart Live In Dublin ASIN: B0001HAGPG Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. Love Theme - Romeo and Juliet
2. Lara's Theme / Somewhere My Love - Dr. Zhivago
3. My Heart Will Go On - Titanic
4. The Second Waltz - Eyes Wide Shut
5. Heigh-Ho - Snow White
6. Moonriver - Breakfast at Tiffany's
7. Sirtaki / Zorba's Dance - Zorba the Greek
8. Main Title - The Godfather
9. Bolero - "10"
10. John Dunbar's Theme - Dances with Wolves
11. The Windmills of Your Mind - The Thomas Crown Affair
12. Edelweiss - The Sound of Music
13. True Love - High Society
14. Stranger in Paradise - Kismet
15. Romance - The Gadfly
16. Main Title - Once Upon a Time in the West

Customer Reviews:

At The Movies by Andre Rieu.......2007-05-20

Andre Rieu brings a warmth and pop-like aire to his music.Here he plays popular music with a classical orchestra and adds his special ingredients to it ie:humor (musical jokes for the serious listener),fun,light-heartedness.It's a band of very talented musicians having alot of fun as is evident in the playing and especially if you've seen them in concert.I can "hear" the smiles on their not serious faces by their style of playing...less staccato and with more feeling.Andre and company swing and dance through every track climaxing on Ravel's Bolero from the movie "10".

very beautiful.......2007-01-09

This cd is very beautiful. It captures the songs wonderfully. The orchestra does a fine job.

Refreshing Music.......2006-11-03

Andre Rieu presents wonderful songs in a very inspirational way. They are to be enjoyed as "dinner music" or just for times when the TV is off and you need some "quiet time". It is a great grouping of melodies.

from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER.......2006-08-30

ANDRE RIEU TAKES US ON A WONDERFUL TRIP BACK IN TIME TO THE MOVIES YOU CAN=T FORGET AND THE MUSIC THAT MADE THEM CLASSICS. DO BUY IT. IT IS A TREASURE...

Andre Rieu - Music for the masses.......2006-08-10

Sometimes you just want enjoyable music as a backdrop to the job at hand. I turn to Andre to get me through these events. Probably not a glowing endorsement, but if you know of Mr. Rieu's feelings about music, he would just smile and nod his head. This is music to just enjoy for the sake of music - and that is a good thing.

Average customer rating: One of Blues Eyes Best swingin' tunes ! One of Frank's "Rembrandts!" Sinatra at his exhilirating, immensely satisfying best !!! Quietly Sinatra

A Swingin' Affair! Frank Sinatra Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs for Swingin' Lovers! Come Dance with Me! Come Fly with Me Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely In the Wee Small Hours ASIN: B00000AEV0 Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

1. Night And Day
2. I Wish I Were In Love Again
3. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
4. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
5. Nice Work If You Can Get It
6. Stars Fell On Alabama
7. No One Ever Tells You
8. I Won't Dance
9. Lonesome Road
10. At Long Last Love
11. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
12. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
13. From This Moment On
14. If I Had You
15. Oh! Look At Me Now
16. The Lady Is A Tramp

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A Swingin' Affair! is as perfect as records get. Sinatra sounds near to bursting with self-assurance on this 1957 release; even on the laments "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans" and "No One Ever Tells You," this is a Frank who's at the top of his game and isn't shy about letting you know he knows it. Nelson Riddle's upbeat arrangements are among his smoothest, and the varied program (which also includes "Night and Day," the wiseacre "I Wish I Were in Love Again," and "I Won't Dance") makes for one of the best-conceived Sinatra concept discs. The CD also includes "The Lady Is a Tramp," cut during the same sessions, as a bonus track. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

One of Blues Eyes Best.......2007-07-18

Great CD, Sinatra at his swinging best with Nelson Riddle's fabulous arrangements...This is what Micheal Bublé dreams of sounding like but even with David Foster's digital corrections...He will never come close !

P.S. They didn't go crazy on the re-mastering job ( like they do on so many of these classic recordings ) on this CD so it sounds like it should without comprimising the overall sound quality.

If you don't have a Frank Sinatra album , this is the one to get.

swingin' tunes !.......2007-06-11

love this cd ! feel like i should be drinking a vodka tonic in a cool mid century house !

One of Frank's "Rembrandts!".......2007-05-16

As a 'Sinatraddict,' I'm biased, so take this review with proverbial "grain of salt." "A Swingin' Affair" is one of the great works of art. PERIOD. If you want to hear a master craftsman 'paint' one vocal masterpiece after another,you would be hard pressed to find a greater example. From the sublime Riddle arrangements and the greatest studio orchestra ever assembled -- Sinatra interprets some of Tin Pan Alley's superb creations: 'Stars Fell on Alabama,' 'I Got Plenty of Nothin,' 'Night & Day,' 'I Won't Dance,' 'I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan,' 'I Wish I Were In Love Again,' etc. If you don't shake your head in amazement after listening to 'From This Moment On,' you'not 'alive.' There are a bunch of other Rembrandts in the Sinatra canon -- but none greater than 'A Swingin' Affair!"

Sinatra at his exhilirating, immensely satisfying best !!!.......2007-04-26

Frank Sinatra is in peak form on this CD entitled A Swingin' Affair! The CD showcases Frank's fine ability to handle many types of songs and ballads with a degree of sophistication, wittiness and elegance rarely heard on LP or CD. Nelson Riddle's arrangements perfectly complement Sinatra's vocal talents.

The CD track set begins with "Night And Day" by the incomparable Cole Porter. As Frank Sinatra sings this tune about the joy of his love for his woman, you sense Frank's self-confidence and superlative interpretation of this classic ballad. Excellent! The musical arrangement makes good use of the strings and horns to give the song a big band flavor, too. "I Wish I Were In Love Again" may at first seem to be a polar opposite of "Night And Day;" but Frank turns this number into a swinging ballad that charms the listener.

Other gems on this CD include "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin';" the swinging-est rendition of "Stars Fell On Alabama" I've ever heard and Frank's stunning interpretation of "I Won't Dance." In Frank's hands "I Won't Dance" becomes an audio masterpiece you just can't beat. The arrangement by Nelson Riddle enhances the beauty of this number even more!

Frank also performs the classic ballad "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" with such panache you will remember this as the definitive rendition of this number. It sends chills up and down my spine!

The CD features the bonus track entitled "The Lady Is A Tramp." This number was not on the LP version of this collection of songs; it was pulled and replaced with "No One Ever Tells You." As Frank performs "The Lady Is A Tramp" you can easily recognize his exquisite mastery of this song. Frank's voice glides through this melody as if it were an instrument of its very own--and, in fact, it is!

The liner notes give you an essay about Frank and Nelson Riddle's work together for Capitol Records including commentary about the making of this album. You get the song credits and the art work is good, too.

Sinatra fans will consider this a "must-have" CD for their collections; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD as they play it over and over again. If you're new to Sinatra this is also the perfect CD to listen to in order to get better acquainted with the genius of Frank Sinatra.

Quietly Sinatra.......2007-03-08

Nice CD, but of the Sinatra of a different time. I have a recent one that I received this past Christmas, when he was older, but full of fun, and wise cracks, as it is in a club for the most part, but he still was in great form, and not inhibited at all! On this, he sings very well, and it is lovely, but he is much more subdued, and I sort of like the Sinatra of the "Rat Pack" stage -- uninhibited, and right on!

Average customer rating: Sir Nose D-Void Of Funk Puts His Snorkel To Use Do you have anything against Dolphins uh..can we uh........!!!! You had To Go There---Underwater for The Funk I just heard it's gonna be one of those FUNKY things Second Only To "Mothership Connection" In Their Reportoire!!

Motor Booty Affair Parliament Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein Mothership Connection Gloryhallastoopid Chocolate City ASIN: B000001FUD Release Date: 1990-05-18

Tracks:

1. Mr. Wiggles
2. Rumpofsteelskin
3. (You're A Fish & I'm A) Water Sign
4. Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
5. One Of Those Funky Things
6. Liquid Sunshine
7. The Motor-Booty Affair
8. Deep

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Although George Clinton and Parliament were known for their futuristic, space-age cosmic-slop imagery, they were far from a one-trick pony. Case in point is 1978's brilliant Motor Booty Affair, which found Clinton and the gang diving into the deep and coming back up for air with a collection of aqua-based songs as trippy and otherworldly as anything the group ever created. Anchored by squiggly synths, courtesy of Bernie Worrell, the CD found Clinton's mouthpiece Starchild strapping on his fins and hanging with the stingrays. The slithery and soulful title track ranks as one of the most complex compositions of Clinton's career, and (You're a Fish and I'm A) Water Sign" is Clinton's psychedelic love jones in full effect. Parliament were a group that rarely went wrong, and this H20 funkfest ranks as one of their finest moments. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

Sir Nose D-Void Of Funk Puts His Snorkel To Use.......2007-05-27

If you grew up in the Vanilla Suburbs, you woulda been down wit Da Beatles. In 1966, they put out a record called "Yellow Submarine," which had to be the boringest contemplation of the sea and the creatures dwelling thereabouts. Yawn. They even made a movie out of it, which was even more dull. Zzzzzzzzzzzz.

It would be 12 years before somebody with somethang Deep would come up with a P-Funk psychedelic sea shanty, the "Motor Booty Affair." George Clinton and company would brew a funk concoction of infinite magnitude, replete with Bernie Worrell's scribbles and squiggles. After chanting "Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquaoloop" for the thousandth time with the Brides of Funkenstein, I have but one question: "What does it take to get this made into 35mm?" This totally kicks booty on those insects from Liverpool.

The premise of "Motor Booty Affair" is to complete the job of shining the Flashlight on the archenemy of da Funk, Sir Nose D-Void Of Funk, which was started in Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome. Sir Nose is basically your average Bryant Gumbel/Barack Obama type who won't go downtown. He won't dance OR swim.

But, fortunately, we got Rumpofsteelskin, Howard Codsell, Mr. Wiggles (one slithering idiot), the Starchild, Bobba and a whole fishtank of other clones and maggots with the funksmanship to give Sir Nose a funkitude adjustment.

As much as I'm down with "Gamin' On Ya," "Dr. Funkenstein," and "Chocolate City," this record's got the grooves where everythang truly IS on the one. Motor Booty Affair is truly the funk apogee, a fish out of water but is tighter than James Brown in a wetsuit. Five of the tracks are pure R&B funk (when R&B meant grooving with instruments): Mr. Wiggles, Rumpofsteelskin, Aqua Boogie, Liquid Sunshine and One of Those Funky Things. Solid!

Put this wax on your platter and git up on the backstroke!

Do you have anything against Dolphins uh..can we uh........!!!!.......2006-09-13

When this album came out. I was so much in awe of the whole concept. The album cover, the pop up comic's. The artwork, but most of all the way you can see "Walter Junie Morrison"'s signature all over the place. This album like the other peron's review said, it is the "underwater" version of "Mothership Connection". The Mothership is "out there" while "Motor Booty" is benath there...sorta speak. I like the entire album, but the one slow song is actually about "going down" (if you know what I mean)....In the song "Im a fish" ("can we go down, when we get down?") And of course a reference to "tootin" in the song "DEEP", "You can take a horse to water, but you can't make him snort coke"..or somn silly like "You can tune a piano, but you can't TUNE A FISH!". It would have been a great soundtrack for that Little Mermaid from Disney!.....anyway, I think it's a great CD. it is bright, it's brilliant. The arrangements are soo funky. The vocals, horns, and everything. If U a PFUNK fan, you gotta have this album. The Son "Rumpofsteelskin" was originally for a Bootsy album, but the Boot was cool wit it being on this joint!

You had To Go There---Underwater for The Funk.......2006-09-07

This was better than drugs! funk underwater and that, That Bird!! George, I take my hat off to you Mr. Clinton! this is what happens when you get "touched" by PFunk--Parliament/Funkadelic let you know "We Got This"--underwater Funk, you can't get better than that! What's next, they probably start their own army wavin' a funk Flag----Oh yeah, they did that same year--What a Funk Mob!!

I just heard it's gonna be one of those FUNKY things.......2006-04-13

The Motor Booty Affair has a unique sound for a Parliament album, but it ranks up there with Mothership Connection as one of the band's supreme accomplishments. Basically it is a loose concept album about funky goings-on in the underwater city of Atlantis. As a result, there are various attempts at crafting an "underwater" sound, from extra-bubbly bass to gargling vocals to swirling horns and guitars, and of course, innumerable oceanic puns. The length to which they succeed is more than admirable. Most importantly, though, this is a collection of nine tremendous songs.

The one-two punch of "Mr. Wiggles" and "Rumpofsteelskin" introduce us to a couple of new characters in the Parliament universe, but more importantly set the tone with bouncy, light-hearted grooves that rank among the catchiest the band has ever recorded. Gone is the darkness of "Sir Nose D'Voidoffunk" and the social commentary of "Chocolate City". This is life-affirming music. Nowhere else has George Clinton and company ever made a whole album this fun, all the way through. "Water Sign" is the only down-tempo track on the album, and it mixes the group's trademark sleaze with a somewhat sincere attempt at a love song. It is truly a delirious highlight. Before we get too relaxed, however, Parliament picks up the pace again with "Aqua Boogie" and "One of Those Funky Things". "Liquid Sunshine" is an experience all to itself, from the trippy onslaught of an intro to the relentless, pulsating funk of the track's climax. The title track edges up real close to disco, but Parliament is so secure in their funkiness that there's no chance of them falling into the chasm. In fact, after the bridge, you'll probably find yourself questioning how it's possible that any band ever sounded so unselfconsciously funky. By the time the epic closer, "Deep", rolls around, you're not sure if you've been funking for a matter of minutes or hours, but you can rest assured that you aren't about to stop.

Whenever I hear Motor Booty Affair, I'm convinced that it's the greatest album ever recorded by Parliament, Funkadelic, George Clinton or anybody else for that matter. Of course, there are a few other albums I can say that about as well. One thing is for sure, however, and that is no P-Funk incarnation ever recorded an album that melded all of the individual band member's talents into such a seamless, unstoppable force. You're never inclined to say "that's a Bernie Worrell track" or "the horns really carry that one". Instead, all of the instruments are woven into a dense fabric that is difficult to separate. The grooves are never really spaced out like they are on prior Parliament albums (although they are definitely "spaced out"), and the layered, vocals-by-committee approach was never really used as effectively before. In all, Parliament delivers a perfect, intense blast of Summer funk that never lets the party slow up.

Second Only To "Mothership Connection" In Their Reportoire!!.......2006-01-19

Of course, as far as the Parliament side of George Clinton's
"Parliafunkadelicment Thang", late 1975's
"Mothership Connection" was their breakthrough
and most complete opus!--Bar None!
Not taking away from "Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein",
"Live"or "Funkentelechy VS The Placebo Syndrome"...
they were all good too!
But as far as vision and scope, "Mothership" was the truth!
This album though, 1978's "Motor Booty Affair"
is a very close second!
The concept of Starchild and the whole outer space
funk mob going down to the lost city of Atlantis
and causing it to rise from the bottom of the sea with
Da' Funk!!--I mean, c'mon!
George Clinton casts himself as Mr. Wiggles as well as
Starchild, along with the infamous Sir Nose D' Voidoffunk
and a new water-bound nemesis "RumpofSteelskin",
who can't shake his booty because it's made of titanium!
LOL!!--Brilliant!!
I like all of the songs on this one as I did with
"Mothership" as well as their sequence.
The stand outs are:
"Rumpofsteelskin", "Aqua Boogie", "One Of Those Funky Thangz", "Liquid Sunshine",
"Motor Booty Affair" and "Deep"!!
You can't go wrong with this classic album!---Go WIGGLE!!

Average customer rating: A Beautiful Re-Creation of Over-Exposed Legrand Material "one of the greatest film composers of the 20th Century ~ Michel Legrand"

The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Michel Legrand by Michel Legrand I Love Paris Michel Plays Legrand Legrand Jazz Les Parapluies De Cherbourg: Highlights (1964 Film) ASIN: B000B5XSSA Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
2. Les Demoiselles de Rochefort
3. Summer of 42
4. Never Say Never Again
5. How Do You Keep The Music Playing
6. The Thomas Crown Affair
7. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
8. Les Trois Mousquetaires
9. Wuthering Heights
10. Brian's Song
11. Dingo
12. Yentl
13. Le Messager - Variations 1-2-3-4-5-7

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Re-Creation of Over-Exposed Legrand Material.......2006-02-10

Michel Legrand is one the biggest artists of music entertainment, a sensitive composer and arranger.

Here you'll find a correct selection of Legrand's material with unnecessarily new arrangements though with an impeccable performance.

Many of the songs in the repertoire are still available in CDs you can find here @Amazon and the best Legrand is the original Legrand.

This album stands only for those who doesn't care about original takes and wishes just for a selection of the best Legrand.

"one of the greatest film composers of the 20th Century ~ Michel Legrand".......2005-10-26

Silva Screen has released a collection that will set you on your ear "The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection"...Legrand's score sets the tone and mood you experience a sense of power and freedom, so exhilarating...Legrand's genius in composition and orchestration, puts the listener smack dab in the middle of each film he scores as it serves up a generous helping of heaven for all "film-score-buff" collectors

Michel Legrand was born in Paris on February 24th, 1932...attended the Paris Conservatory Progressing...worked in various jazz bands, later a staff arranger and composer...an orchestrator in the '50s...scored films in the early '60s with "THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG" (1964)..."THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR" (1968)..."THE GO-BETWEEN" (1970)..."SUMMER OF '42" (1971)..."THE THREE MUSKETEERS" (1973)...and three Oscars from the Academy Awards for "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND" for best music and original song in 1969 , "SUMMER OF '42" for best original song and original dramatic score in 1972... "YENTL for best music and original song score in 1984...then in 2003 nominated for Broadway's Tony Awards for Best Original Music Score for the Musical "Amour", there's no letting up for this hard working composer.

The Flemish Radio Orchestra featuring conductor composer Michel Legrand on piano and harpsichord, Philippe Chayeb on bass, Thierry Chauvet on drums and Bruno Caviglia on guitar...all in all did a magnificent job in bringing the music of a composer who wrote for a multitude of films, receiving recognition from the industry and fans which is long over-due ~ his work is in constant demand.

This collection contains an overlay of each cue in Legrand's distinctive style of legendary scoring ~ the man who made this possible, a tremendous asset to every project he undertakes is Reynold da Silva [executive producer of the album] ~ symphonic suites with full orchestra fullfilling the "film-score-buffs" cravings for more of the same, just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 77:55 ~ Silva America 1185 ~ (10/04/2005)

Average customer rating: Movie Themes CD "three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best"

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Tracks:

1. Theme From Mission Impossible - Schifrin
2. Theme From Gladiator - Zimmer
3. Hedwig's Theme - Williams
4. Harry's Wondrous World - Williams
5. Allegro Moderato - Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' - Schubert
6. Suite From Shakespeare In Love - Warbeck
7. Out Of Africa - Barry
8. Requiem, Rex Tremendae - Mozart
9. Prelude In E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Chopin
10. Suite No. 3 In D, Air On The G String - J.S. Bach
11. I Will Always Love You - Parton
12. Symphony No. 40, Molto Allegro - Mozart
13. Finlandia - Sibelius
14. My Heart Will Go On - Horner

Tracks:

1. Theme From Lord Of The Rings - Shore
2. Overture To All That Jazz - Kander & Ebb
3. 'Trout' Quintet, Theme, Andantino And Variations - Schubert
4. Prelude No. 15 In D-Flat - Chopin
5. Windmills Of Your Mind - LeGrand
6. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - KAMEN
7. Theme From Schindler's List - Williams
8. Also Sprach Zarathustra, Excerpt - Strauss
9. Symphony No. 3, Lento Cantabile - Semplice - Gorecki
10. Die Walkure, Ride Of The Valkyries - Wagner
11. Goldberg Variations, Aria Da Capo - J.S. Bach
12. Theme From License To Kill - KAMEN
13. Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique,' Andante Cantabile - Beethoven
14. Die Another Day - Arnold
15. Symphony No. 9, Ode To Joy, Excerpt - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Movie Themes CD.......2007-03-10

Very nice CD with beautiful music from past movies. Very relaxing music to listen to.

"three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best".......2004-03-06

Rhino Movie Music presents "Simply The Best Movie Themes", featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other various artists ~ within the realm of the following composers David Arnold, John Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Wendy Carlos, Fred Ebb, James Horner, James Newton Howard, Michael Kamen, John Kander, Michel Legrand, Alex North, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Wladyslaw Szpilman, Stephen Warbeck, John Williams and Hans Zimmer ~ each composer has created one or more of the scores in this twenty nine classic line up.

Film scores covering over three decades with "2001:SPACE ODYSSEY", "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE", "APOCALYPSE NOW", "THE BODYGUARD(I Will Always Love You)", "CHICAGO(Overture to All That Jazz), "DIE ANOTHER DAY", "EYES WIDE SHUT", "FEARLESS", "GLADIATOR(Theme)", "HANNIBAL", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Hedwig's Theme)", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Harry's Wondrous World)", "THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER", "JURASSIC PARK:THE LOST WORLD", "LICENSE TO KILL, "LIVING DAYLIGHTS", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS(Theme)", "MINORITY REPORT", "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Theme)", "OUT OF AFRICA", "THE PIANIST", "ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES", "SCHINDLER'S LIST", "SE7EN", "SHADOWLANDS", "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE", "THE SIXTH SENSE", "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR"and "TITANIC(My Heart Will Go On)" ~ a mixture of original compositions and classics of the old masters. Loaded with not just themes, but full of orchestral arrangements that are fresh and rewarding ~ sure to bring back those special moments from the film.

The presentation is superb with every cue inclusive with spectacular performances from suspense, romance and adventure all rolled into a two disc package. Rhino must be commended on doing such a great job and doing it well. Most serious "film-score-buffs" will welcome this compilation, has many cues available all under one banner ~ Rhino Records...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino/Warner Classics 78061 ~ (2/24/2004)

Average customer rating: Nearly perferct save for one small snag... Another Morricone winner Without "I Will" I Won't BEAUTIFUL MELODY I like this movie! But I'm disappointed of the missing song!

Love Affair: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Ennio Morricone Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love Affair Lolita: Original Soundtrack Once Upon a Time in America Bugsy An Affair To Remember: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000002MVP Release Date: 1994-11-22

Tracks:

1. Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand's Doin' - Louis Jordan
2. Changes - Bobby Short
3. Life Is So Peculiar - Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong
4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) - Ray Charles
5. For Annette & Warren
6. A Promise In The Air
7. Waiting For That Day
8. Anxiety And Joy
9. Piano Solo
10. Sentimental Walk
11. Journey Of Love
12. Return
13. Finding Each Other Again
14. Love Affair (End Credit)

Customer Reviews:

Nearly perferct save for one small snag..........2007-05-31

No one can deny the brilliant and touching compositions of the masterful Ennio Morricone, but who didn't also love the charming rendition of The Beatles' "I Will" performed by Annette Benning and a beautiful group of children. Sadly, this song was left off the soundtrack. Many people have looked for it or something similar in other places and have not had any luck. I'm still hopeful that there will be a re-release with this addition, but am doubtful that it will happen. In the mean time, I found another version that is somewhat closer than the others. It is by Jon Schmidt and Annie Schmidt on the albumn Winter Serenade. Although it doesn't have the impact of a full chorus of children, Annie's little imperfect but sweet voice does the trick and brings a smile.

Meanwhile, don't miscount the other fabulous songs on this soundtrack like "Life Is So Peculiar" by the late great Louis's (Armstrong AND Jordan).

Another Morricone winner.......2007-02-26

Ennio Morricone is one of my favorite film composers, and his score for "Love Affair" is one of my personal favorites, despite the film being a flop back in 1994.

The score is purely romantic and sentimental, so it may be too syrupy for some, but there are some lovely selections here.

If you like Morricone's music, I recommend that you check out "Love Affair".

Without "I Will" I Won't.......2006-12-09

This stellar soundtrack could have Frank Sinatra, Freddy Mercury and Patsy Cline sharing the mic on a single track and I'd still rate it low for the sheer bone-headedness (Not a word, you say? Give it time.) of leaving off the song 90% of consumers buy the album for. Without "I Will" in the lineup, there's nothing remarkable to hear here. I'd say it's akin to what might have happened if the "Walk the Line" soundtrack had been devoid of Johnny Cash songs and filled with orchestral scores, or simply been released without the song "I Walk the Line."

Now, in the What-Were-They-Thinking catagory, scores have never been higher. Perhaps they'll get it right in a re-release.

BEAUTIFUL MELODY.......2005-05-04

This is a 2-part soundtrack album that not only features original music from the score, but "period" songs, as well. The "period" songs are all very good, with recording quality reflective of the technology of the time. The score part is basically one theme, which happens to be very beautiful, that is featured in variations, or slightly different settings. Thus, you get the full orchestral theme, a mostly piano version, a mostly piano version with sublime wordless vocals by the great Edda Dell'Orso (a frequent collaborator through the decades with maestro Morricone, the composer of this score), which eventually swells into the fuller orchestral version. As beautiful and memorable as the main/repeated theme is, I would have liked an additional, completely different theme, just for variety's sake. However, the brilliant Morricone, I'm sure, purposely included the repetition for effect. I didn't see the movie, so I can't attest to how effective a move that was. I will also say that I personally enjoy hearing a theme in variations. In fact, I selected a handful of the tracks from this score to create a "meditation" cd, for personal use, featuring other Morricone themes, e.g., from LOLITA, etc. It'd be hard to find a more beautiful and lilting theme anywhere. Very romantic, pop-oriented orchestral music!

I like this movie! But I'm disappointed of the missing song!.......2004-02-14

I'd like to hear the children singing "I will". It's terrific in the movie!
Is there anyway of making the song in mp3 in amazon?

Average customer rating: A Love Affair: The Music Of Ivan Lins A Love Affair Pretty good collection Simply one of the finest CDs ever recorded. Every time you listen to it

A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins Jason Miles Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cantando Historias Best of Live at MCG Paris Rain Playful Heart ASIN: B00004Y6S3 Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. She Walks This Earth (Soberana Rosa) - Sting
2. Love Dance - Vanessa Williams
3. Camaleao - Grover Washington, Jr.
4. Answered Prayers (E De Deus) - New York Voices
5. So Crazy For This Love (Cru-Cre Corroro) - Chaka Khan
6. You Moved Me To This - Lisa Fischer & James 'D Train' Williams
7. Nocturne (Noturna) - Brenda Russell
8. Elis (Leva E Traz) - Peter White
9. I'm Not Alone (Anjo De Mim) - Freddy Cole
10. Sweet Prescence (Doce Precensa) - Dianne Reeves
11. Somos Todos Iquais Nesta Noite - Ivan Lins

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After Antonio Carlos Jobim, no Brazilian composer is more celebrated in America than Ivan Lins. This is mostly due to his jazz and pop musician friends who recognize his genius and record his music. Unlike Jobim, though, Lins hasn't experienced a breakthrough with a bona-fide pop hit. That could change with A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins, an 11-song tribute that boasts Sting singing a brand-new Lins composition and Chaka Khan putting a funky spin on "Crue Cra Corroro," retitled with English lyrics as "So Crazy for the Love." Smooth-jazz fans will appreciate turns by Peter White and the late Grover Washington Jr., but it's the vocalists that make this tribute a must for Ivan Lins fans. Brenda Russell, one of his best American collaborators, delivers "Nocturne" as sensually as anything on her own Paris Rain, and her lyric to "You Move Me to This" is a real winner in the hands of Lisa Fischer and "D Train" Williams. However, Lins's patented combination of romance, jazzy harmonies, and Brazilian pop are best personified on the last three tunes with Freddy Cole, Dianne Reeves, Joe Sample, and (on the final pair of tunes) the honored composer himself. --Mark A. Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

A Love Affair: The Music Of Ivan Lins .......2007-04-02

I discovered this album because I'm a fan of Vanessa Williams, who contributes one track. Nicely produced with various performers and varied styles within the Brazilian jazz idiom.
Some real nice tunes and renderings.
One of the highlights for me, not surprisingly, is Vanessa's offering, "Love Dance," which is a killer ballad, delivered with such delicacy and grace as only Vanessa can. A stunning track. Worth the price of the CD, alone.

A Love Affair.......2007-02-06

I could not think of a song of Ivan Lins when I heard 'She Walks This Earth" sung by Sting. This song sells the CD and as for me....It was worth the purchase. After that, I could'nt get into it as much as I tried. All the artist on the CD were wonderful. It's just not a CD that requires listening to, with passion, more than once or twice. Sting....YES. Perhaps it's over my head and I need to listen again.

Pretty good collection.......2007-01-10

I bought this for the Sting cover (She Walks This Earth), but the whole disc ended up being an unexpected treat.

Simply one of the finest CDs ever recorded........2006-05-15

Incredible music, brilliantly produced and performed. A masterpiece!

Every time you listen to it.......2005-02-17

This album shows that music can be simply beautiful and gets better with time.

I would swear that everytime I listen to it, I like it more and more.

Plus, it will send you seeking out more of Ivan Lins work. I discovered this by accident and now wonder what other great music I am missing out on.

Average customer rating: High Romantic Melancholy! AMAZING Couldn't help but notice the score Not top-quality Nyman, maybe, but still a class act Mediocre

The End of the Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999 Film) Michael Nyman , and Michael Nyman Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The End of the Affair Carrington: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Gattaca: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The English Patient: Original Soundtrack Recording K-19 the Widowmaker (Score) ASIN: B000034CZI Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

1. Diary Of Hate
2. Henry
3. The First Time
4. Vigo Passage
5. Jealous Of The Rain
6. The Party In Question
7. Intimacy
8. Smythe With A 'Y'
9. Dispossessed
10. Love Doesn't End
11. Diary Of Love
12. Breaking The Spell
13. I Know Your Voice, Sarah
14. Sarah Dies
15. The End Of The Affair

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Brooding, modern, and introspective, Michael Nyman's score for Neil Jordan's screen adaptation of Graham Greene's dark, postwar drama largely eschews melodic accessibility and convention. Instead, much as frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Howard Shore (and the great Bernard Herrmann before them), Nyman utilizes subtly shifting minimalist motifs (played by his namesake string and wind ensemble) to underscore the film's moods and amplify its drama. Though the result may not be memorable from a traditional melodic sense, many will find it an emotionally commanding soundscape that's as challenging as it is rewarding. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

High Romantic Melancholy!.......2002-04-25

Michael Nyman's film score for "The End Of The Affair" is a stunning and remarkably beautiful release. The music is dominated by lush string arrangements and moody piano passages. A thoroughly engrossing and melancholic CD, it may be one of the most delicate and romantic scores I have ever heard. I cannot recommend this enough, for it captures both the forbidden passion and profound sadness of Graham Greene's characters. I never get tired of this disc and it is perfect for those rainy Sunday afternoons.

AMAZING.......2001-04-14

I am an avid collector of classical soundtracks. "The End of the Affair" is definitely among my favourites. Good films are always memorable though after a while, the effect they had on you, fades. However, this score captures the essence of the film so brilliantly, it is impossible to forget. Romantic, poignant, fluent, it never dwindles into those tracks you can never hear because the note is so low and sombre. "Jealous of the Rain" and "Love Doesn't End" are particularly beautiful. For anyone thats ever been in love (or not), this almost flawless and heartbreaking soundtrack will leave you breathless.

Couldn't help but notice the score.......2000-06-12

It's not too often that I write a review. In this case, I am writing a review of a soundtrack for the very first time. While watching this movie last night, I could not help but notice the score. Actually, I think the score might have made the movie. It reminds me of the soundtrack to "The English Patient." Not that it is musically alike, but that it somehow evokes an emotional, passionate response as one watches the film. Bravo, Nyman!

Not top-quality Nyman, maybe, but still a class act.......2000-03-13

This score is an example of the warmer, more extrovert style the Nyman began to adopt in the past few years, against his "trademark" style (chugging rythms, saturated strings etc.), now used principally in concert works. "The end of the affair" reminded me of the wonderful "Gattaca", but on a lesser level: the orchestral palette is less varied and the inspiration level is not so exceptionally high. So, while this music works wonderfully with the (very good) movie, it's less

successful as a piece of music in itself. Still,it's music-making of a pretty high order, which effectively evokes the feelings of an ill-fated love story ,and Nyman fans should not hesitate. Also, given that nowadays the average level of soundtracks is usually miserable (you know, 10 min. of music and the rest is a bunch of second-hand pop-rap songs not even heard in the movie!) this is a release to enjoy for everybody.

Mediocre.......2000-02-29

THE END OF THE AFFAIR is not a bad film score. It has its flashes of intrigue ... and then disappears again. This is rather flustering. Plus the fact that much of it is repetitive does nothing to influence a recommendation. For diehard Michael Nyman buffs only.

Average customer rating: Michel Legrand Sunlight on his fingertips all the stars you've got Maestro Legrand , at last ! For Jazz piano purest... Only!

Michel Legrand by Michel Legrand Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Michel Plays Legrand The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection I Love Paris Legrand Jazz Summer of 42 ASIN: B00005YW0W Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

1. I Will Wait For You
2. The Windmills Of Your Mind
3. The Summer Knows
4. How Do You Keep The Music Playing?
5. Watch What Happens
6. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
7. His Eyes, Her Eyes
8. The Hands Of Time
9. Ordinary Man
10. Summer Me, Winter Me
11. You Must Believe In Spring
12. Once Upon A Summertime
13. L'Amour Fantome
14. Yentl Medley: Papa Can You Hear Me/The Way He Makes Me Feel/A Piece Of Sky

Amazon.com

If the American pop culture profile of French composer-jazz pianist Michel Legrand doesn't seem what it once was, don't be misled: his European indie film scores continue six decades on, now numbering nearly 200. But Legrand's most beloved work remains the lovely, evocative themes he created in the '60s and '70s, including "I Will Wait for You" from The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair's "Windmills of Your Mind," the theme from Summer of '42, and his work on Barbra Streisand's Yentl. This collection marks Legrand's first solo piano recordings, presenting those and other film score highlights in spontaneously improvised performances that offer a glimpse of Legrand's musical soul. If, as in "Windmills," his enthusiasm gets the best of him and he occasionally lapses into flights of melodramatic pianistic self-parody, there are more than enough sublime moments here to compensate, especially on lesser-known songs like Best Friends' "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?," "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" from The Happy Ending, and Brian's Song's "Hands of Time." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Michel Legrand.......2007-03-12

This is a great CD! Sound is awesome. I highly recommend it.

Sunlight on his fingertips.......2005-08-10

Sunlight on his fingertips

The very bright talent of Michele Legrand you can feel especially when Maestro is playing piano himself.

I heard some orchestra performance of Legrand before, that was good, but I was still thinking about him just like about pop music composer.

Now I think different - he is Genius!

all the stars you've got.......2005-01-29

Bill Evans once said that technique in jazz "is the ability to translate your ideas into sound through your instrument." If that's the case, Legrand possesses technique in spades.

Before commenting on this rewarding disc, a few words about Legrand himself:

Is there a better songwriter or a more versatile all-around musican alive today? I think you have to go back to people like Gershwin and Billy Strayhorn to find a rough parallel to Legrand's multifaceted, genre-crossing genius. A pupil of Nadia Boulanger (who studied with Faure and taught many important American composers, including Aaron Copland and Philip Glass), Legrand is an heir of the great French tradition of music--but one who has chosen to express himself through popular songs, film scores, and jazz. He possesses that rare combination of an absolutely rigorous theoretical knowledge of music and an intuitive, spontaneous instinct for both melody and improvisation. He combines exquisite refinement with a popular touch, a need to communicate directly with all who love music. To me, his work represents the most perfect expression of such typically French traits as lightness, insouciance, wit, melodic charm, and direct emotional expression since Poulenc.

Here you'll find many of Legrand's signature songs--"I Will Wait for You," "The Windmills of Your Mind," "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?," "The Hands of Time," "You Must Believe in Spring," etc.--reharmonized and enriched in stunningly beautiful solo recreations. Those unfamiliar with Legrand's pianistic abilities will probably be surprised by what they hear, for he's no part-time piano tickler. He can easily hold his own in the company of the best modern jazz pianists. He has a wonderfully refined touch that is incapable of making a harsh sound and a profusive sense of fantasy that keeps you constantly guessing as to where the music will go next. Yet you always feel satisfied when you find out, because Legrand possesses a composer's comprehension of harmony and form. And his own style is in no way compromised by an occasional nod here and there toward Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, Rachmaninoff, and so on. (Please: disregard the Amazon reviewer's remark about "flights of melodramatic pianistic self-parody." It's called a stride chorus, and it's just one example of Legrand's surprising way of recasting these songs--and of his encyclopedic command of jazz styles.)

This disc represents the essence of Legrand. It really should have been recorded a long time ago, but the fact that it has captured his undiminished abilities as he enters his twilight years lends it an added poignance--a sense of "just in time!"--that makes it all the sweeter. If you're already a Legrand fan, it should be a self-recommending treasure, and if you're a fan of great piano playing or of sophisticated jazz treatments of great songs, odds are you'll find this a very rewarding disc indeed. For me, the highlight is this version of "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" in which every note seems inevitable--not at all an easy thing to make happen in an improvisation.

Miles Davis once said of a Duke Ellington recording, "Give that one all the stars you've got." That's the way I feel about this disc, and I thought that phrase "all the stars you've got" was appropriate because it almost sounds like the title of a Legrand song.

Maestro Legrand , at last !.......2004-10-10

Legrand has recorded at last one of his more intimate renditions to himself with his most remarkable themes along his brilliant career .
From a summer of 42 , The windmills of your mind (The Thomas crown afair) , what are you doing the rest of your life or the romantic Umbrellas of Cherbourg ; all those unforgettable themes are played in this album for piano solo in the real intimacy between him and the listener .
Legrand is the golden master of soundtracks in France and one of the top in the world . He owns that inner vision to catch the spirit of every movie he accompains . He composes music as he was a real director movie . The psychological concerns , the romantic efluvies and the precise and lyrical atmosphere , with that touch of class, artistic elegance and sublime eloquency .
Think also in the important recordings with Miles Davis . That issue will give you the size of that artist and anothe point to remark . In 1954 , Legrand made a golden jewel : I lvoe Paris (See my review) that has become through the years in the most famous and the best album of instrumental music ever recorded .
What other background do you need to acquire this gem ?

For Jazz piano purest... Only!.......2002-09-07

I love the music of Michele Legrand! It is a rich mixture of
graceful tones and notes, that create memories of a certain
time and place in each of our own lives.
When accompaned with great orchestration Its wonderful. When done in a jazz piano style, its not as good. Not to take anyting away from the talents of Mr Legrand as a pianist. Its just that like hearing a lusher, grander version of his music. So if you like jazz piano music, and Michele Legrand.
Then this is the cd for you!

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