Dreamgirls Soundtrack

[WalkOn]

Dreamgirls Soundtrack#0

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:43pm

I just got an advanced copy of the soundtrack. Hudson is pretty respectable. Knowles,however, is pretty lifeless.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

[bwayondabrain]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#1

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:48pm

details...?

[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#2

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:52pm

Hudson is taking her cues from Holiday's approach vocally, as we as line readings. The thing is, she can do it.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

[uncageg]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#3

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:55pm

Are there any new songs? How are the rest of the vocals on the soundtrack?

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[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#4

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:59pm

There is one new song that much like the Jackson Five's A-B-C. The kid singing it is so dead-on it sounds like one of Michaels "lost tracks"

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

Updated On: 9/26/06 at 07:59 PM

[bwayondabrain]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#5

Posted: 9/26/06 at 8:02pm

so, what is wrong with Beyonce as Deena? and how is the CD packaging?

[Luckydave14]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#6

Posted: 9/26/06 at 8:02pm

How is Hudson's "And I Am Telling You"

[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#7

Posted: 9/26/06 at 8:24pm

The cd came in plain package with "advanced copy" stamped on it.

Hudson gives her all in "And I Am Telling You." When you hear it you'll think it is Holiday's little sister singing it. I don't mean that in a derogatory way either.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

[Auggie27]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#8

Posted: 9/26/06 at 8:37pm

To be fair, Deena doesn't have comparable material -- requiring showy vocal pyrotechnics -- and from divas Sheryl Lee on has scored via the totality of their performance, glamour, presence, charm, etc. The songs, oddly enough, are only part of the equation.

Whereas: Effie's material is the raw gut of the show, and it soars, in and out of context in such a way that it always cuts better. I bet Beyonce makes Deena work on screen (and I'm not much of a fan.) The bigger question, that's always been tied to this show: whose story is it, Deena's or Effie's? The show's arc supports Deena, but all of the emotion is in Effie's turns. Stay tuned.

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[Shirley Hemphill]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#9

Posted: 9/26/06 at 10:40pm

what are your thoughts on "Listen"? Where is it placed in the soundtrack?

[mateo]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#10

Posted: 9/26/06 at 10:51pm

I heard there will be a two disc soundtrack- did you get 2 cds? or did you just get the 'highlights' advanced cd?

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[Unknown User]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#11

Posted: 9/27/06 at 8:57am

How do Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy sound?

[Lavieboheme3090]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#12

Posted: 9/27/06 at 11:17am

Is there a release day set?

[Gothampc]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#13

Posted: 9/27/06 at 12:42pm

"Hudson is taking her cues from Holiday's approach vocally, as we as line readings. The thing is, she can do it."

I hope she's not doing Holiday's line readings, because Holiday couldn't act.

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[BrodyFosse123]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#14

Posted: 9/27/06 at 12:45pm

Release Date: Tuesday December 5th 2006.

[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#15

Posted: 9/27/06 at 2:45pm

Yes, I think this is a "highlights." Or rather, hope it is.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

Updated On: 9/27/06 at 02:45 PM

[catstagestud]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#16

Posted: 9/27/06 at 4:54pm

Man I can't wait for this soundtrack and this film. I've been counting down for months since they officially announced the release date. People come up to me and ask "did you know they're making a Dreamgirls movie?" and I want to respond, "Have you been living under a rock for the last year?" :-P But anyway, this is going to be a wonderful film; I'm really excited for Hudson!

Cheers,

Christopher

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[Unknown User]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#17

Posted: 9/28/06 at 2:32pm

So, please tell us how Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx sound...

[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#18

Posted: 9/28/06 at 3:25pm

Jamie Foxx sounds great. Eddie Murphy can sing.. but it is hard to believe that Thunder would have had a successful career with that voice.

The surprising thing to me is how many of the best performances sound so much like the original broadway cast members.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

[Casey3]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#19

Posted: 9/28/06 at 5:06pm

I know Anika didn't have much to do, but how she in her limited time?

[WalkOn]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#20

Posted: 9/28/06 at 6:20pm

Well, It is hard to judge. The advanced copy I have is more like a "sampler" with 18 tracks - mostly complete versions of the incidental songs like "I'm Looking for Something, Baby" and "I Miss You, Old Friend" It does have the full "It's All Over/ And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and other fun stuff.

So, Anika isn't heard much. But what little there is is very good.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart; and you'll never walk alone.

[Casey3]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#21

Posted: 9/28/06 at 8:06pm

Oh, so snippets, not full songs.

[MrMidwest]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#22

Posted: 9/28/06 at 8:22pm

"Eddie Murphy can sing.. but it is hard to believe that Thunder would have had a successful career with that voice."

Maybe the personality he puts into his performance on-screen will make up for that.

Does Anika sing what's left of her part in the original keys?

Also, Love Love You Baby is in the movie, right?

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[Casey3]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#23

Posted: 9/29/06 at 3:22pm

Well I can tell you for sure that Anika does hit those high notes required of her and Love Love You Baby IS still in.

[MrMidwest]

re: Dreamgirls Soundtrack#24

Posted: 9/29/06 at 5:25pm

Thanks.

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter