Music From The Movies (British Films 1937-1957) - Various Artists

Advantages: A few scarface film samples
Disadvantages: Nearly the whole thing

...Many people have been influenced by the scarface film and the rap genre has especially referenced to it man songs. This is now an official compilation of songs with money, power and respect themes. as you would imagine, all are rap. Put together in 2003, this def jam idea includes songs by Nas, Mobb Deep and Notorious BIG, some made especially for the album some old tracks that just fit. None appear in the film but there are samples and dialouge used from the picture. Tracks Its Mine - Mobb Deep & Nas. Scarface cues used as the sample in this one which was originally put t ogether in 99. A good relevant track to start the album Yeo - Cam'ron. Samples Rush Rush which is used in the film, rush rush get the yayo may be more familiar. best bit about the song is actually the sample with cam'rons raps not adding much but loads... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Great movie-songs collection
Disadvantages: the sound of the 60`s.70`s is different than today

...Probably the Best Compilation of movie songs that have ever been made!Having such a bouquet of artists such as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John,James Brown,The Mammas and The Pappas,Barry White and all of the greatest performers ever, you really dive into a spectacular show of music and movie together.. No matter of the time passing these songs will remain deep in our hearts with their sensuality, motivation,spirit and sound rechargement. To find a good birthday present might sometimes turn into a big challenge.For your closest ones you can make a wonderful surprise with one unforgettable memory of the years we have all passed together.And no matter of your age or musical tastes it is so easy to enjoy the beautiful collection of classics from the movies. Two hands Up!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Lots of well known and likeable tracks
Disadvantages: Some tracks will make you cringe

...socks and beehives, although this is still a classic song after forty years. The was taken from the film Dirty Dancing. 21: Nat King Cole - Stardust = I personally had never heard this song until I played the album. It is not really my kind of music and I would regard it as a little too old, but probably fits in well with the movie 'Sleepless in Seattle' from which this track is taken. **CD2** 01: Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F Axel F is an instrumental track, but was a major hit in the 1980's. Instrumental records do not always fair well in the charts, but this was probably helped by the success of the movie "Beverley Hills Cop" from which it is taken. The track itself is very upbeat and has a very strong synthesiser feel to it. 02: Duran Duran - A View To A Kill... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful