

Soundtrack album to the film of the same name, which peaked at #1 in the UK Albums Charts, and features the hit single 'This Is Me'. Review: THERE COMES A TIME ... - ... in everyone's life when one has to acknowledge talent, class and style in others' work - and this is undoubtedly one of those occasions. I nearly did not go to see the film on the basis of a couple of deeply insulting and scathing 'reviews'. I am astounded that the critics could have got it so phenomenally wrong ! One need only look on IMDB to see how they spectacularly failed to understand what the majority of the British public desire in a feel-good movie ! (For anyone unfamiliar with IMDB, it is my considered opinion - formed over many years - that any film that has received more than 1000 ratings and been given an overall score in excess of 6/10 is worth watching. Of course this is a very general guide and depends in no small measure upon one's individual preferences.) The original music in this film is, without the lightest shadow of a doubt, the finest I have EVER heard in a cinematic work. They possess a power and a beauty that invariably have me weeping copious tears - and that, I assure you, is a rarity as I've been around a bit and am quite a hardened beast in many ways. Of course, as with all music, there is 'nothing new under the sun' and certain elements of ALL melodies will have been heard before (in some sort of similar combination) but it is often that familiarity which appeals to us ! And it is not as if it is merely one or two of the songs - EVERY SINGLE ONE of them is a chef-d'œuvre. I exaggerate not. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate the brilliance of the musical scores but if you happen to be then I am sure you will agree with me that all the parts - and the beautiful vocal harmonies - have a sensitivity, intelligence, magnificence and splendour about them; listen carefully to what is going on in the background (if that's your thing) and you will most certainly want to 'doff your cap' to the masterful composers ! Also, if you take the time to read the words for the songs (that are included with the CD) you will, I hope, realise how much work has gone into them and also how relevant they are to (almost) every person alive. There are some very subtle and telling changes made as certain songs progress and that increases their impact: the more you listen (and read), the more you will appreciate them ! Pure poetry. In fact, the only problem I have is that the songs go round and round in my head all day long ! It doesn't matter what I'm doing - washing up or making love or anything - I simply cannot shake them. In particular, from the moment I open my eyes, I have the refrain from "Never Enough" filling my 'blank thought space' and it's driving me crazy ! (Although I find that the tunes rotate through my brain on a regular basis - "Tightrope" is my current favourite !) If the music in this film does not receive some kind of award - and preferably more than one - then it will be a disgraceful travesty ... FV P.S. Although this is a CD, I must make mention of the superb performances of the actors and actresses in the film: their combined efforts truly make these glorious songs "Come Alive" ... x Review: Sounds great - Great music
| ASIN | B07629RLTC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 150 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 8 in Film Music |
| Country of origin | France |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (22,919) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Label | ATLANTIC |
| Manufacturer | ATLANTIC |
| Manufacturer reference | 075678659270 |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2017 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 12.5 x 1.19 cm; 92.13 g |
F**!
THERE COMES A TIME ...
... in everyone's life when one has to acknowledge talent, class and style in others' work - and this is undoubtedly one of those occasions. I nearly did not go to see the film on the basis of a couple of deeply insulting and scathing 'reviews'. I am astounded that the critics could have got it so phenomenally wrong ! One need only look on IMDB to see how they spectacularly failed to understand what the majority of the British public desire in a feel-good movie ! (For anyone unfamiliar with IMDB, it is my considered opinion - formed over many years - that any film that has received more than 1000 ratings and been given an overall score in excess of 6/10 is worth watching. Of course this is a very general guide and depends in no small measure upon one's individual preferences.) The original music in this film is, without the lightest shadow of a doubt, the finest I have EVER heard in a cinematic work. They possess a power and a beauty that invariably have me weeping copious tears - and that, I assure you, is a rarity as I've been around a bit and am quite a hardened beast in many ways. Of course, as with all music, there is 'nothing new under the sun' and certain elements of ALL melodies will have been heard before (in some sort of similar combination) but it is often that familiarity which appeals to us ! And it is not as if it is merely one or two of the songs - EVERY SINGLE ONE of them is a chef-d'œuvre. I exaggerate not. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate the brilliance of the musical scores but if you happen to be then I am sure you will agree with me that all the parts - and the beautiful vocal harmonies - have a sensitivity, intelligence, magnificence and splendour about them; listen carefully to what is going on in the background (if that's your thing) and you will most certainly want to 'doff your cap' to the masterful composers ! Also, if you take the time to read the words for the songs (that are included with the CD) you will, I hope, realise how much work has gone into them and also how relevant they are to (almost) every person alive. There are some very subtle and telling changes made as certain songs progress and that increases their impact: the more you listen (and read), the more you will appreciate them ! Pure poetry. In fact, the only problem I have is that the songs go round and round in my head all day long ! It doesn't matter what I'm doing - washing up or making love or anything - I simply cannot shake them. In particular, from the moment I open my eyes, I have the refrain from "Never Enough" filling my 'blank thought space' and it's driving me crazy ! (Although I find that the tunes rotate through my brain on a regular basis - "Tightrope" is my current favourite !) If the music in this film does not receive some kind of award - and preferably more than one - then it will be a disgraceful travesty ... FV P.S. Although this is a CD, I must make mention of the superb performances of the actors and actresses in the film: their combined efforts truly make these glorious songs "Come Alive" ... x
G**N
Sounds great
Great music
P**E
Great soundtrack
Enjoyed the film so much and I am enjoying the soundtrack as much.
L**E
Cd
Brilliant product and sound ,what I've wanted for ages
E**Y
Fantastic beyond words
Completely unsurpassable. Absolutely fantastic songs and CD.
M**R
Good
Good
L**S
Big Vocals and Lots of Energy
The Greatest Showman soundtrack is full of catchy, feel‑good songs. The vocals are strong and the whole album has a big, uplifting energy. It’s easy to enjoy even if you haven’t seen the film.
A**R
Really good
Granddaughter loves it!
B**.
Absolutely love it
H**A
SENSACIONAL
Y**U
Parfait !
L**A
Belle canzoni, dopo aver visto il film ancora più belle, un CD da non perdere per chi ama questo genere!
G**E
Bislang habe ich mich immer schwer getan, hier auf Amazon Rezensionen zu verfassen. Selten aber habe ich so sehr den Drang verspürt, dem breiten Publikum mitzuteilen, wie einmalig ein Produkt - und in diesem Fall der Soundtrack von The Greatest Showman - ist. Kurzum: Die Songs sind fantastisch! Sie berühren, unterhalten und inspirieren. Ich finde mich in letzter Zeit so oft in meinem Alltag wieder, wie ich einzelne Lieder vor mir hersumme oder -singe. Schon lange hat mich ein Soundtrack nicht mehr so sehr in seinen Bann gezogen. Gerade auch die stimmlichen Talente - allen voran ein grandioser Hugh Jackman - die für dieses Musical gecastet wurden, sind atemberaubend. Die Kraft und Emotionen, die sie in diese Songs stecken, sorgen für unzählige Gänsehaut-Momente. Leider ist der Film - ebenso wie seine Musik - bislang eher in der Presse und beim breiten Publikum untergegangen. Auch offizielle Kritiken der Presse sind eher durchschnittlich. Mit der primären Begründung, dass die Figur des Hauptcharakters und "Vater des Circus" P.T. Barnum sowie einige andere historische Fakten in dem Film verfälscht wurden und es der Geschichte an Tiefe fehle. Schaut man sich hingegen die Rezensionen der breiten konsumierenden Masse - sprich, dem privaten einzelnen Konsumenten an - so spiegelt sich ein völlig anderes Bild wieder: PURES LOB. Und dies trifft sowohl auf den musikalischen Aspekt, als auch auf den Film selbst zu. Denn offenbar scheint die Presse nicht verstanden zu haben, dass es sich hierbei niemals um ein zu 100% akurates Historiendrama handeln sollte, sondern um ein auf den Begebenheiten von P.T. Barnum inspiriertes Musical, dessen primäre Intention daraus besteht, dem Zuschauer ein großes Lächeln ins Gesicht zu zaubern, ihn in eine zauberhafte Welt zu entführen, die ihn träumen und schwärmen lässt, um letztendlich den Kinosaal mit einem wohligen Gefühl zu verlassen. Glücklicherweise konnte ich mir bereits gestern The Greatest Showman im Kino ansehen und kann daher bestätigen, dass all diese Umstände bei mir eingetroffen sind. Ich habe gelacht, geweint, mitgefiebert und gestaunt. Ich bin derart begeistert, dass ich ihn mir in ein paar Tagen direkt ein weiteres Mal ansehen werde - und das ist normalerweise bei mir absolut nicht der Fall. Wer diesen Film - und somit auch die Musik als Hauptbestandteil dieses Musicals - verpasst, dem entgeht ein signifikantes Kapitel großer Filmgeschichte. Für mich ist The Greatest Showman das, was ich von dem eher sehr enttäuschenden La La Land ursprünglich erwartet hatte.
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