December 10, 2021, the movie West Side Story (directed by Steven Spielberg) is officially out in theatres (check your local listings). The soundtrack's songs are incredible, like the original 1961 version, but contemporary. It starts with an orchestra piece by Leonard Bernstein as an introduction to West Side Story. The melodies help describe each song's mood and give … Continue reading Soundtrack Saturdays: West Side Story
Category: Musical Soundtrack
Soundtrack Saturdays: Respect – An Aretha Franklin Biopic
The movie Respect is out in theatres (check your local listings). The music is incredible throughout the soundtrack. The songs are Aretha Franklin classics performed by singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. The musical genre is Soul/R&B. The music consists of original material in this soundtrack that gives it a nostalgic touch combined with a modern touch. The album honours … Continue reading Soundtrack Saturdays: Respect – An Aretha Franklin Biopic
Roméo et Juliette Musical -20th Anniversary
January 19, 2021, marks the 20th Anniversary of the Paris Premiere of the musical Roméo et Juliette. The story of Romeo and Juliette is a classic that many people know. Gérard Presgurvic wrote and composed the songs for this version. The music is under the genre musical soundtrack. It's the classic style of French music. Gérard Presgurvic … Continue reading Roméo et Juliette Musical -20th Anniversary
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey – Movie & Music
I recently saw the film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. It tells a story about an inventor and toymaker Jeronicus (Forest Whitaker), whose inventions got stolen by an apprentice. Some years later, his granddaughter Journey (Madalen Mills) visits and changes his world forever. Listening to the songs in the movie makes hearing a different experience. The … Continue reading Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey – Movie & Music
Soundtrack Saturdays: Jingle Jangle A Christmas Journey
The Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Story is available for streaming. The soundtrack for the movie is also available to hear. It is remarkable. It parallels the music of classics, such as The Nutcracker. The music consists of a fantastic variety of genres, including Classical and R&B. There's a childlike whimsy to it that brings out the … Continue reading Soundtrack Saturdays: Jingle Jangle A Christmas Journey