George Fenton, Mervyn Warren - Living Out Loud: Original Soundtrack Recording
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Living Out Loud: Original Soundtrack Recording
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About George Fenton, Mervyn Warren - Living Out Loud: Original Soundtrack Recording
The burning question for this soundtrack is, Can rapper Queen Latifah handle the vocal demands a Pearl Bailey-ish character singing standards by Billy Strayhorn, Irving Gordon, and Randazzo & Weinstein? The answer is yes. Her rendering of Strayhorn's "Lush Life" is particularly pleasant, and is produced and arranged beautifully by Mervyn Warren, who did most of the work on the album. Danny DeVito takes a stab at the Gershwins' "They Can't Take That Away from Me" and delivers it adequately, with a touch of charm. The disc also includes originals by Sly & the Family Stone, Dean Martin, and Mel Tormé. The only drawback is the slightly Muzak-like smooth-jazz score by George Fenton, presented in snippets at the end. --Aaron Tassano Amazon.com
Tracks
- Lush Life - Strayhorn, Billy
- Give Me Something Real - Anderson, Clark
- Goin' Out of My Head - Randazzo, Teddy
- At Last - Gordon, Mack
- If You Love Me - Chambers, Gordon
- Be Anything (But Be Mine) - Gordon, Irving
- They Can't Take That Away from Me - Gershwin, George
- Born to Be Blue - Torme, Mel
- You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Morgan, Russ
- Low Key Lightly - Ellington, Duke
- Hot Fun in the Summertime - Stewart, Sylvester
- She's 34 - Fenton, George
- I'm the Gutter Type - Fenton, George
- Ecstasy - Fenton, George
- Okay to You Paying My Debts - Fenton, George
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User Reviews
Average user review: 
(44 reviews)
If you purchased this for the first track alone it is more than worth it. Superb!!! The subtlety, range and perfection of pitch meshed with the emotional interpretation on LUSH LIFE can not be outdone. All the rest is gravy and there's a lot. Critics didn't care so much for the film--I loved it, and audiences seemed to miss the black humor and interplay of music with plot advancement; but for me the film and the music merged and are stellar. This is it a "BUY IT!!!" huge.
April 10, 2008 |  | Sound Track to Living Out Loud |  |
This soundtrack was just as good as I thought it would be. I would recommend it to anyone who wants relaxing driving music or quieter backgroud music.
August 6, 2007If you love the movie this soundtrack is a must have. I'm listening to the CD right now. If you enjoy cool jazz and smooth vocals you will not be disappointed.
June 29, 2007| | | This is a great soundtrack | |
This is a little known but good movie with a great soundtrack. Queen should put out a CD of american standards and blues. The instrumentals are great and you get to hear wonderful classics from Dean Martin and Mel Torme. A little something for everyone. If you love me is a really good dance song. I love this CD.
January 28, 2007If you like jazz and easy listening this album is for you. And who really blew me away was Queen Latifa. I had no idea she could sing like that. She should be doing more jazz songs, she has such a pure voice. I play this over and over in my car I can't get enough. She's up there with Lena Horne in my book. Also, Danny DeVito sings on this, too, he is not a singer but it works! Enjoy!
October 2, 2006More reviews at Amazon.com ...
