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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 |
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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
Product Description
CD+DVD
Customer Reviews
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75 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By Matthew
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.
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Dotflo
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Musical orchestra
If like myself, you hadnt seen or heard of john Wilson until recent years via his concerts at the R.A.H. then you will love this CD... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Anthony J. Gleave
5.0 out of 5 stars
yet another JOHN WILSON offering!
the ROGERS&HAMMERSTEIN was good, so is this, fancy, 2013 and the old music is still valid! better than a lot of the so-called music today and it, because of the EXCELLENT John... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Mr. R. Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great musical days
The very best in this kind of music. The CD lived up to my expectations and more.
It begs the question though, what happened to the CD of the first Prom that was on BBC... Read more
It begs the question though, what happened to the CD of the first Prom that was on BBC... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Davie Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
How can you not like this CD, it takes you back to a time when music was music, carry on John Wilson.
Published 28 days ago by alan mccarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoy what is a Heavenly cd!
You could write a very lengthy report on this fantastic cd but that is pointless. I will only say this,buy it and enjoy heaven!!!
Published 1 month ago by Graham Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A welcome addition to my collection.
The quality of sound is excellent and fully met my expectations I look forward to ordering more examples of this orchestra's work.
Published 1 month ago by Vernon Littlefield
5.0 out of 5 stars
magic of John Wilson
full of joyful music and singing, wonderful collection of songs which lifts the spirits. Not as good as his Rogers and Hammerstein CD, but well worth it!
Published 1 month ago by Hilary Sillars
5.0 out of 5 stars
MGM musicals
This is a fantastic presentation of the great musicals from the past. This is a great reminder of days gone by.
Published 1 month ago by Ade
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointment
I did look forward to receiving this CD having enjoyed a recent viewing of this guy's performance.Unfortunately this album was not a live performace and so lacked the audience... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kenneth Close
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delighted
I bought this for my husband and he is thoroughly delighted with it. He plays it whenever he gets the chance.
Published 2 months ago by Margaret Fellows
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