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 | Title : West Side Story (1961 Film Soundtrack)
Author : Leonard Bernstein
Release Date : 19921124
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Leonard Bernstein's musical update of Romeo and Juliet, with a young Stephen Sondheim's brilliant lyrics, had already galvanized Broadway with its vivid reinvention as a parable of racial intolerance and generational conflict. But director Robert Wise's lavish widescreen presentation broke fresh ground by taking the story to its most impressionable audience, the teenagers who could identify directly with Tony and Maria, and opened up Jerome Robbins's kinetic choreography through bravura camera work. The original soundtrack album was not merely a huge seller but a unique touchstone for an otherwise rock-oriented audience, and its release on CD benefits from an expanded program untenable in its initial LP release, as well as a 20-bit digital transfer. With Richard Beymer, Marni Nixon (Hollywood's vocal doppelgänger of choice, here standing in for Natalie Wood), and Rita Moreno dominating, the show's bounty of terrific songs and exciting instrumental pieces remains an ear-filling treat, mixing operatic passions, tart social commentary, and high comedy. From 'Tonight' to 'One Hand, One Heart,' 'America' to 'Jet Song,' this is a landmark in American musical theatre and film beautifully realized on disc.
Buyer Reviews :
Hands down, 'West Side Story' is the the greatest musical of all time. Could you ask for a better score? The Bernstein music and Sondheim lyrics go together as well as Tony and Maria. One after another you will find absolutely beautiful songs such as 'Maria,' 'Tonight,' and 'Somewhere,' but not to forget to lively and exciting tunes like 'America' and 'Cool'. If you are a fan of great musicals, or just plain great music, the 'West Side Story' soundtrack will not disappoint you.
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