Compare Prices
Postage & Packaging: Free!
Quote-start

I couldn't have put it better myself

Quote-end

4 Mar 28th, 2009 

1 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
authentic, soulful, featuring stars

Disadvantages:
expensive, without key band members, rough

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Originality

Lyrics

Quality and consistency of tracks

Value for Money

EdawMail

EdawMail

About me:

Member since:28.03.2009

Reviews:4

The title of the CD, in my opinion, fits perfectly. The Funk Brothers, I am convinced after listening to the tracks that they were the unsung heros. Just listen to way that the snare drum is tuned each song to fit the key. Just listen to the way the musicians can combine funk and soul into one complete package. Just listen to how close the tambourine is in your eears.
'Standing In The Shadows Of Motown' is, in my opinion a great film and the soundtrack adds an even greater depth. Most of the great performers from the Funk Brothers are there and there are some very special guests indeed. Chaka Kahn & Montell Jordan provide an uplifting duet for the song Ain't No Mountain High Enough after Ben Harper provides a subtly smooth version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
However, as touched upon before, many of The Funk Brothers are sadly not with us today and therefore not on the recording.
Overall, this CD is great for those who are obsessed with motown, those that love it and even those just dipping their toes into the pot. You've got to love that authentic sound

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

Merlin (Original Television Soundtrack) [Digipak] - Various Artists

Merlin (Original Television Soundtrack) [Digipak] - Various Artists

1 CD(s) - TV - Label: Moviescore Media - Distributor: RSK/Trilogy Logistics - Released: 17/11/2008 - 5050693219727

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 9.98

Barbie As The Island Princess - Various Artists

Barbie As The Island Princess - Various Artists

1 CD(s) - Film - Label: EMI Gold - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 05/11/2007 - 5099951366827

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 0.01

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Original Soundtrack

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Original Soundtrack

1 CD(s) - Film - Label: Virgin - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 21/04/2003 - 724358152227

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 4.83

Dirty Dancing - Original Soundtrack

Dirty Dancing - Original Soundtrack

1 CD(s) - Film - Label: RCA - Distributor: Sony Music/Arvato Services - Released: 30/06/2001 - 35628640826

User reviews (11)

Buy now for only £ 3.30

World's Most Famous Western Themes, The - Various Artists

World's Most Famous Western Themes, The - Various Artists

1 CD(s) - Film - Label: Pegasus - Distributor: Trilogy Logistics - Released: 16/05/2005 - 5034504254428

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 1.73

Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift, The - Various Artists

Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift, The - Various Artists

1 CD(s) - Film - Label: Varese Sarabande - Distributor: ADA/Cinram Logistics - Released: 03/07/2006 - 4005939674526

User reviews (3)

Buy now for only £ 2.06

Comments about this review »

frain2005 28.03.2009 01:41

Welcome to CIAO!

Compare prices for Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The) »

1 offer for Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The)   sorted by: Price 


Similar »

Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The) - review by mashpuma

Advantages: Great songs, great performances, great recording
Disadvantages: A few weak tracks

Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The) - review by mashpuma mashpuma 27.06.2006 (11.07.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The)



Are you the manufacturer / provider of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The)? Click here