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The Big Easy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Product Details/SpecificationsCreators:
Various Artists (Composer)
Recording label: Fontana Island EAN: 0016253990920Binding: Audio CDFormat: Soundtrack, Release Date: 1991-07-01Universal product code (UPC): 162539909206Number of discs: 1Amazon.com essential recording
While it didn't do for Louisiana music what the film The Harder They Come did for reggae, the soundtrack to director Jim McBride's steamy and stylized cops-and-corruption movie is a pretty good introduction to the region's extensive musical delights (even if gospel's great Swan Silvertones are from West Virginia). The late Dewey Balfa (who appears in the film's sweet porch-party scene) is to Cajun music's rural past what Terrance Simien and Zachary Richard are to its rocking present. Buckwheat Zydeco is to zydeco what Beausoleil is to Cajun: an intelligent synthesis of the old and new that you can dance to. It's a shame the St. Augustine's Marching Hundred's raw and jumping version of "Li'l Liza Jane" didn't make the cut from film to album. And it's an even bigger shame that star Dennis Quaid's awful ballad did. --Richard Gehr
I enjoy this CDReview Date: 2009-12-22 Rating: 8 out of 10I like this CD, I think it has a good selection of zydeco and blues type music
ReviewsBig Easy soundtrackReview Date: 2009-01-06 Rating: 8 out of 10Though I only considered the original movie with Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin to be average, I was blown away by the soundtrack. The music was an important counterpoint to the storyline. This CD was great, and I have a special playlist for it on my ipod and itunes. I recommend it if you enjoy Cajun music.the coo easyReview Date: 2007-12-21 Rating: 10 out of 10The problem is in the billing.
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Diane BermanGreat movie; Great CityReview Date: 2007-08-28 Rating: 10 out of 10Pros: This is such a great movie, filmed in possibly the most unique city in America. If you know New Orleans, you'll realize how well the film makers captured it. The "accents" are a little over-the-top, but the acting is great, the music wonderful, and the story-line and directing top-notch. If you love anything NOLA, then get this movie. It'll become one of your favorites.
Cons: The color is a little washed out compared to the VHS version. I've got both and probably watch the VHS more than the DVD.LouisianaReview Date: 2006-11-06 Rating: 10 out of 10Great soundtrack, if you liked the movie and New Orleans! I love both!
Language: English (Original Language)
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. Iko Iko
2. Tipitina
3. Ma 'Tit Fille
4. Colinda
5. Tell It Like It Is
6. Zydeco Gris-Gris
7. Oh Yeh Yai
8. Hey Hey (Indians Comin')
9. Closer to You
10. Saviour, Pass Me Not - Beausoleil
11. Buck's Nouvelle Jole Blon
12. Pine Grove Blues
Publishers: Fontana Island
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