The Alamo: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film

Mike Boldt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 4, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spy Guise Entertainment
• ASIN: B0002KT9BY
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,409 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ballad of the Alamo

2. Overture

3. Deguello

4. "I Am With My Friends" (featuring William R. Chemerka as Davy Crockett)

5. The Green Leaves of Summer (Vocal by Mike Boldt)

6. Here's to the Ladies

7. "I Will Never Surrender or Retreat" (featuring Tony Pasqua as Col. William B. Travis)

8. Tennessee Babe

9. The Green Leaves of Summer (instrumental)

10. "A Parting Kiss" (featuring Nancy Boldt as Susanna Dickinson)

11. Finale

12. Seven original 1960 radio spot commericals for John Wayne's "The Alamo"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and entertaining (3.5*), October 15, 2005

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Phil S. (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Alamo: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film (Audio CD)

Although the movie "The Alamo" is certainly considered a classic, even the most enthusiastic history/movie buff might concede that the effort came up short *dramatically*. Multi-talented Mike Boldt has delivered a solid musical tribute to the movie and by extension to perhaps the most significant battle in U.S. history - when the physical gave out, the spirit fought on...and fights on. Playing all the instruments, providing all the singing; writing three mesmerizing spoken word segments, he has contributed mightily to the legend. A recitation by Joe, Travis' Slave, might have added another dimension, though, as Slavery ironically figured in the impetus for 187 to fight 3,000.
The original movie soundtrack now has a contemporary, personalized companion to be enjoyed by old and new enthusiasts.
"Ballad of the Alamo" is the rousing opener with fine singing, although I would have preferred hearing Mike's voice(s) isolated in the center (to me more effective than the "reverb" effect in both channels). I've heard Mike in live performance and his solo voice should be front and center. An expert drummer as well, I would like the percussion a bit more to the fore.
"The Green Leaves Of Summer" is certainly the imagined hit single taken from the album. (Ok, CD single taken from the CD). The harmony is exquisite (with a hint of the Beach Boys). The guitar is beautifully mixed.
The expression "Labor of Love" is sometimes overused but here it is obvious and true: you can hear it especially in Mike's voice during "Finale".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Tribute To The Alamo..., December 1, 2004

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Doreen Rosado "author and consultant" (New York metro area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Alamo: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film (Audio CD)

Coming across this CD through a friend was an unexpected surprise... I found the music overall to be quite riveting and emotionally moving. Mike Boldt does an incredible job capturing the spirit of an era that many of us (like me) are not as in-touch with, as those who are "real Alamo aficionados"... But when I heard the sweeping music on some of these tracks it pulled me right in - I wanted to hear more. "I Am With My Friends" (track 4) was especially stirring, as were the arousing harmonies in "The Green Leaves of Summer" (track 5). I absolutely loved the "spoken word" that can be found scattered throughout several of the tracks; it adds an inspiring complement to the music of Mike Boldt since this format has the uncanny ability to bring a haunting period of our history to life. Nancy Boldt's narration of Susanna Dickenson in "A Parting Kiss" was exceptionally heartfelt! And (last but not least) to add a bit of whimsy, the last track on this CD contains the original radio spots for John Wayne's The Alamo... another unexpected surprise that takes you right back to yesteryear! To those who love the Alamo: don't miss this CD... (And to everyone else) Mike Boldt's The Alamo is very impressive; treat yourself to some stirring music that will capture your attention with its timeless quality...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars To The Alamo, John Wayne and Dimitri Tiomkin With Love, August 16, 2004

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Bob Bryden (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Alamo: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film (Audio CD)

In my opinion what elevates Mike Boldt's musical homage to
John Wayne's film version of 'The Alamo' (1960) are his impassioned
and sterling vocal renditions of the film's main songs.
Particularly 'The Ballad of the Alamo' itself which is the
best vocal interpretation of this particular song since Marty
Robbins's original and makes the CD well worth the price of
purchase. Boldt's own 'soundtracks' to spoken word passages
attributed to the actual David Crockett, William B. Travis
and Susanna Dickinson are also heartfelt and appropriate.
This is clearly a labor of intense love and it's hard to
fault it. The only criticism I might have is that some of
the synth tones are a bit dated - but other than that it's
a sincere and timely (50th anniversary of Disney's Crockett)
release. Being an absolute fanatic for the music of Dimitri
Tiomkin myself - I welcome any variation on one of his themes.
This CD contains 8 melodies composed by the maestro.
One unquestionable bonus for collectors of Alamo flotsam is
the inclusion of 7 actual radio ad spots for the film. They
are such a hoot!!! 'Any man who shoulders a CD like this is
worthy of respect'.