South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack)
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Brand: TCMEdition: Music CD
Music CD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
CD Release Date: 2000-10-24
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 078636797724
Music Label: RCA
Soundtracks:
- South Pacific Overture
- Dites-Moi
- Cock-Eyed Optimist
- Twin Soliloquies/Some Enchanted Evening
- Bloody Mary
- My Girl Back Home
- There Is Nothin' Like A Dame
- Bali Ha'i
- I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
- I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
- Younger Than Springtime
- Happy Talk
- Honey Bun
- Carefully Taught
- This Nearly Was Mine
- Finale
Music reviews of South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack)
Music Review: A dramatic, heartfelt and sometimes even brooding score--but still one of the best happy albums of all time !!!
Rating: 5 Stars
Movie buffs and fans of the great musicals will not be disappointed in the original soundtrack recording of the words and music from the epic motion picture South Pacific. The digital transfers by Mike Hartry provide us with a fresh sound exactly the way it was intended to be heard; and the quality of this sound on my portable CD player is excellent.
The CD begins with the "South Pacific Overture." This beautiful, bold and striking piece of music sets the tone for a musical of magnificent acting, singing and cinematography. The next track is very sweet; "Dites-moi" is a ballad performed by Mitzi Gaynor as Nellie Forbush and a children's choir playing the roles of island native children.
A number of songs and ballads on this CD are worth special mention. "Twin Soliloquies/Some Enchanted Evening" deals with the emotions two people feel as they are falling in love; and "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame" is a memorable homage to beautiful women sung by incredibly talented men playing the roles of soldiers. In addition, "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" is an amusing ballad about a lady who cannot tolerate her man's flaws while "I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy" and "Happy Talk" express the joy of love. Finally, "This Nearly Was Mine" is a touching ballad by a man who has lost a love. Excellent!
The Ken Darby Singers work wonders to enhance the beauty of songs including "Bali Ha'i;" "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and "I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy." You will be thrilled with their performances.
The liner notes offer us a track listing of the songs on the CD. Moreover, Joseph F. Laredo writes an extensive essay about the history of the Broadway show and how it was transformed into a major motion picture. Of particular note we learn that the film version of South Pacific has several "ghost singers." Mitzi Gaynor sang her own songs; but leading man Rossano Brazzi's vocals were dubbed by Giorgio Tozzi. Juanita Hall played Bloody Mary but her vocals were dubbed by Muriel Smith who had played Bloody Mary in the London production. John Kerr plays the role of Lieutenant Cable; but his vocals are dubbed by Bill Lee.
South Pacific remains one of the greatest motion picture musicals to this day and this CD proves why. The songs are written by Rodgers and Hammerstein; consequently both the vocals and the musical arrangements are flawless. The performers who sing these songs express every single emotion--even mixed emotions--with great sensitivity and much thought. Fans of great classic musicals will be thrilled by the quality of this CD; and people who appreciate music from both stage and screen will never be dissatisfied. ENJOY !!!
Description of South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack)
a cd of the songs from the flim south pacific from 1958Broadway & Vocalists CDs
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