David JoblingReview - Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack
July 11th 2008 01:38
Mamma Mia!
Review - Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack
Produced by Benny Andersson this is likely to give the movie soundtrack of Grease a run for it’s money in the popularity stakes. The lyrics may have changed here and there, however the drama and human verve of these songs is brought to life in a completely refreshing way with the likes of Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep belting out some of these brilliantly penned numbers.
Streep’s musical abilities have long impressed, indeed ever since her 'God Bless America' in The Deer Hunter and favorable performances in Ironweed with Jack Nicholson (the great depression in America and Streep sings magnificently) she's sung in Stuck on you and of course Postcards from the Edge where one of her songs was nominated for an Academy Award; needless to say hearing her giving the pop of ABBA some strength in this revitalized context is a welcomely sumptuous delight.
Meryl’s not alone either! I haven’t seen the movie as yet, but listening to the soundtrack certainly sets the mood. I missed Mamma Mia! On the stage so far as well, although the appeal of the musical has always been there I’ve simply never caught up with it. Now I’m enthused; particularly to hear these great tracks given some new life and depth.
In so many ways ABBA and Australia have had an on going love affair with songs hitting number one in Australia again and again. It’s a tribute to these songs that they have bore deep grooves in the culture of the country. So here they are again but with a fresh sound – the voices of actors telling the story of them. Good work. The whole album is outstanding with highlights: Mamma Mia, Our Last Summer (with Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried & Streep). Check it out for yourself. You’ll find your own favorite I’m sure.
David Jobling
Review - Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack
Produced by Benny Andersson this is likely to give the movie soundtrack of Grease a run for it’s money in the popularity stakes. The lyrics may have changed here and there, however the drama and human verve of these songs is brought to life in a completely refreshing way with the likes of Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep belting out some of these brilliantly penned numbers.
Streep’s musical abilities have long impressed, indeed ever since her 'God Bless America' in The Deer Hunter and favorable performances in Ironweed with Jack Nicholson (the great depression in America and Streep sings magnificently) she's sung in Stuck on you and of course Postcards from the Edge where one of her songs was nominated for an Academy Award; needless to say hearing her giving the pop of ABBA some strength in this revitalized context is a welcomely sumptuous delight.
Meryl’s not alone either! I haven’t seen the movie as yet, but listening to the soundtrack certainly sets the mood. I missed Mamma Mia! On the stage so far as well, although the appeal of the musical has always been there I’ve simply never caught up with it. Now I’m enthused; particularly to hear these great tracks given some new life and depth.
In so many ways ABBA and Australia have had an on going love affair with songs hitting number one in Australia again and again. It’s a tribute to these songs that they have bore deep grooves in the culture of the country. So here they are again but with a fresh sound – the voices of actors telling the story of them. Good work. The whole album is outstanding with highlights: Mamma Mia, Our Last Summer (with Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried & Streep). Check it out for yourself. You’ll find your own favorite I’m sure.
David Jobling
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