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Track Listings
| 1. MGM Jubilee Overture - Orchestra only |
| 2. The Trolley Song (Meet me in St Louis) - Kim Criswell & Chorus |
| 3. Steppin' Out With My Baby (Easter Parade) - Curtis Stigers & Chorus |
| 4. The Heather On The Hill (complete ballet sequence from Brigadoon) - Matthew Ford |
| 5. Barn Dance (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) - Orchestra only |
| 6. You're Sensational (High Society) - Seth MacFarlane |
| 7. I Got Rhythm (Girl Crazy) - Kim Criswell & Chorus |
| 8. Singin' in the Rain (Singin' in the Rain) - Seth MacFarlane |
| 9. An American in Paris main title Orchestra only |
| 10. Love is here to stay (An American in Paris) - Curtis Stigers |
| 11. Well, did you evah? (High Society) - Seth MacFarlane & Curtis Stigers |
| 12. The New Moon Sequence (The New Moon) - Matthew Ford & Sarah Fox |
| 13. Broadway Melody Ballet (Singin' In The Rain) - Matthew Ford & Chorus |
| 14. That's Entertainment (The Band Wagon) Kim Criswell, Sarah Fox, Matthew Ford, Curtis Stigers & Chorus |
Product Description
CD Description
"Captured in high quality audio for the first time, the glorious music from the golden age of Hollywood – the MGM film musicals. The scores have been painstakingly restored and arranged by conductor John Wilson and are performed here by the John Wilson Orchestra.
John Wilson is one of the most astute and knowledgeable musicians about the whole Hollywood film music genre. Over a period of years he has presented programmes throughout the UK and in other countries exploiting his skill, knowledge and musicianship in this genre. The 2009 BBC Prom celebrating 75 years of MGM Musicals, televised and watched by 3.5 million took John Wilson’s lifetime’s work to a new level of recognition. In the USA his arrangements and orchestrations have been played by the Chicago Symphony, Boston Pops, National Symphony of Washington and Cleveland orchestras. When not championing film music revivals around the world he is active as a Classical orchestral and operatic conductor with all the leading UK orchestras and across Europe, Australia, and is a keen advocate of British “light music” composers."
Product description Casebound book comprising:
• 1 CD (14 tracks as listed above)
• 1 DVD (music videos, behind-the-scenes documentary, featurette on John Wilson’s re-orchestration of the lost MGM scores – and selected karaoke tracks)
• Extensive liner notes (English, French and German)
• Song texts
• Photos
John Wilson is one of the most astute and knowledgeable musicians about the whole Hollywood film music genre. Over a period of years he has presented programmes throughout the UK and in other countries exploiting his skill, knowledge and musicianship in this genre. The 2009 BBC Prom celebrating 75 years of MGM Musicals, televised and watched by 3.5 million took John Wilson’s lifetime’s work to a new level of recognition. In the USA his arrangements and orchestrations have been played by the Chicago Symphony, Boston Pops, National Symphony of Washington and Cleveland orchestras. When not championing film music revivals around the world he is active as a Classical orchestral and operatic conductor with all the leading UK orchestras and across Europe, Australia, and is a keen advocate of British “light music” composers."
Product description Casebound book comprising:
• 1 CD (14 tracks as listed above)
• 1 DVD (music videos, behind-the-scenes documentary, featurette on John Wilson’s re-orchestration of the lost MGM scores – and selected karaoke tracks)
• Extensive liner notes (English, French and German)
• Song texts
• Photos
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ignore reviews referencing the original recordings and how this may be inferior. The whole idea of this record was to produce, again, a score from these wonderful musicals from very little reference. This is a modern recording created from intense study, mostly by ear and investment of an incredible amount of time.
Solo vocal performances are particularly fulfilling to listen to, clear and articulate yet tonally faithful to the era wishing to be represented. Of note are several performances by Seth MacFarlane, unexpected and a welcome surprise as many will know him for his other talents.
An incredible feat of arrangement and conducting, not simply a nostalgic black and white look at entertainment from a time gone by, but lush orchestral music indeed played back in Technicolor.
Solo vocal performances are particularly fulfilling to listen to, clear and articulate yet tonally faithful to the era wishing to be represented. Of note are several performances by Seth MacFarlane, unexpected and a welcome surprise as many will know him for his other talents.
An incredible feat of arrangement and conducting, not simply a nostalgic black and white look at entertainment from a time gone by, but lush orchestral music indeed played back in Technicolor.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can one say?
This so good,that I played 3 X Times on- the- Trot
The Highlight,for me,was the Barn Dance from "Seven Brides foe Seven Brothers"
A real Revelation.
Anyway,all the tracks are fantastic
Keep up the Good Work,John
This so good,that I played 3 X Times on- the- Trot
The Highlight,for me,was the Barn Dance from "Seven Brides foe Seven Brothers"
A real Revelation.
Anyway,all the tracks are fantastic
Keep up the Good Work,John
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On first listening to "That's Entertainment" I was moved to tears.The sound was so fresh and contemporary yet contained all the elements of the original MGM music which sent tingles down your spine. You are a truly talented man, John and please, please continue to make so many people happy through your brilliant scoring, conducting and sourcing of great musicians who share your vision.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Musical Genius
Having seen The John Wilson Orchestra at the Sage I am a great admirer of his work. To recreate these musicals almost to perfection is absolutely fabulous. Read more
Published 13 days ago by N. Coup
A delightful counterpart for the BBC Proms DVD.
I bought this disc together with the BBC Proms DVD show of the same musical content. Despite the fact that it is more much exciting to see the concert live with the CD the listener... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Paulo Roberto Elias
John Wilson delivers MAJOR goods!
If anything is more glorious than watching those classic MGM musicals and revelling in the splendid music that always accompanied them, then this CD recording comes close inasmuch... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. L. Pulliam
Now this IS Entertainment!
I really enjoyed the live concert of this and the album doesn't disappoint. It's great foot tapping stuff with good performances. The orchestral sound just carries me away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rjw27
Great performance
This is how this music should be performed.
Beautiful performance of musicians and singers and excellent recording.
I anxiously waiting for more! Read more
Beautiful performance of musicians and singers and excellent recording.
I anxiously waiting for more! Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.J.F.M. Schillings
Dodgy Track Information on CD
I think the CD is a great complement to the DVD, I can listen to it in the car all day. The only thing I find annoying is the Track information comes up on my display and computer... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Clive D. Beasley
Thats entertainment - Exactly!
Captures the magic of the movies , is very upbeat and varied.A lot of films covered.Had seen the performance at the Proms and this is a really good memento of that .
Published 2 months ago by Gill R.
Good
But not as good as what I thought it would be,perhaps because the long lost originals stick in ones memory.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. C. R. Wright
That's Entertainment CD
Very disappointed with this CD. The music selection was very uninspired and boring. Not even the possibility of singing along to any of the songs.
Published 3 months ago by Tiffle
I love this...
Saw this performance on television and really enjoyed it...When I bought the DVD
I was so involved ( sing a longa)...No work was done that day!!! Read more
I was so involved ( sing a longa)...No work was done that day!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by mags
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