Moulin Rouge
I actually bought this on CD when it came out, that's how much I loved it. Of course I knew (and sang...loudly and often) Lady Marmalade with my friends whenever it came on. I sang Mya's part (what ever happened to her?). Also, I had no idea Nicole Kidman or Ewan McGregor can actually sing. How is it that some people just get all the talent?! Anyway, I love how this mixes so many different sounds, and of course the musical/theatrical feel of this.
Favorite Track: Hindi Sad Diamonds- John Leguizamo, Nicole Kidman, Alka Yagnik
Hidden Figures
This soundtrack is almost exclusively Pharrell Williams, with a sprinkling of others, but that's okay. I still love it. A lot of feel good, upbeat tunes that remind me of the great characters in this film.
Favorite track: Mirage- Mary J. Blige
Rent
Ahh, a classic from my high school days. I remember seeing this on Broadway no less than 4 times (because student discount tickets + drama club/ band nerd). Usually I don't like when Broadway shows find their way to the movies, but this one is an exception. (It's not better than the live show, but it'll do.)
Favorite Track: Take Me or Leave Me- Idina Menzel, Tracie Thomas
And of course because it's one of my favorite movies, Love Actually. Choosing a favorite track was difficult because I was really wowed by Olivia Olsen's rendition of "All I Want For Christmas," but I also loved the horns in the opening wedding scene.
Favorite Track: All You Need Is Love- Lynden David Hall
What are you favorite move soundtracks?
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What a great post topic!! I just saw the movie Hidden Figures the other night and loved the music so much. I can't think of any soundtracks off the top of my head that I could listen to over and over again but Rent is always amazing <3
ReplyDeleteLOVE Moulin Rouge! I still need to watch Hidden Figures!
ReplyDeleteThe music in Hidden Figures is fantastic! I'm also a Rent head from back in the day! My other favorite soundtrack is Forrest Gump, it spans so many decades of music which is awesome!
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Love Actually is my favourite - forever.
ReplyDeleteMoulin Rouge is also a wonderful one. I haven't seen Hidden Figures but I've heard that it's amazing!
i forgot about hidden figures! that film did have great music. :]
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Great choices. I'd add the soundtrack to the original "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie which features wonderful songs from the 1970's (when I grew up).
ReplyDeleteMoulin Rouge, Hairspray and Les Mis are three of my favorite movie soundtracks! I need to see Hidden Figures!
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Yes, yes, yes and yes. I love all of these! Ewan McGregor sings Be Our Guest in Beauty and the Beast and I couldn't help but think of Christian. I prefer the cast recording from Rent, but I do listen to the soundtrack sometimes too. Take Me Or Leave Me is also my favorite from the album. Tracey Thomas was such a great addition to the cast!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on the Love Actually soundtrack! Did you watch the Red Nose Day special that included them? I wish they would have done it without breaking it up over the hour.
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