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Blast From The Past: Music From The Original Motion Picture

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Blast from the past was a fantastic movie especially all the Music in it from the 50s and 60s. That's why I was going to buy this Soundtrack. Is this a soundtrack for the movie "BLAST FROM THE PAST" or an Alternative CD with songs used from the Movie. There is only 1 old 50s song on this soundtrack. and in the movie there were like 5 or 6. Why were these songs forgotten? Are soundtracks being made today only putting songs on CDs from this time period even though they have old songs in the movie? If your buying this soundtrack for the old 50s and 60s songs you heard in the movie you won't find them on this CD that's for sure. So hopefully they'll make a remake of the real Soundtrack for "BLAST FROM THE PAST" with all the 50s and 60s music that was in the movie with a mix of todays music from the movie.

After renting the movie, falling in love with it, buying the DVD, and watching it another ten or so times, I bought the soundtrack. Rarely does a soundtrack come along that captures the essence of a movie, but Steve Tyrell did a superb job as a music supervisor. There are songs that are insightful; there are songs that are uplifting; there are songs that are beautiful. Had more of the oldies from the movie been included on the soundtrack, it would have made everything nearly perfect. Some of the most momentous songs are "I See The Sun" by the smoky-voiced Tommy Henriksen, whose song acts as great background music for Venice Beach, California; "So Long Toots" by the always enjoyable Cherry Poppin' Daddies; Dishwalla's "Pretty Babies," which ties for Most Memorable Song, as the tragic lyrics and the melody seem to fit seamlessly into the film; the fervent "I Will Buy You A New Life" by Everclear; The Flying Neutrino's smashing swing song, "Mr. Zoot Suit," which ultimately might win Most Memorable Song after all; legendary Perry Como's "It's A Good Day" that somehow brightens your day; and the unknown-but-brilliant Celeste Prince's "A Little Belief," a fragile but silvery gem of a song. If possible and interested, do look for Dean Martin's "I Belong To You," a beautiful and classic song (unfortunately, not included on the soundtrack) that you will never get tired of. In sum, the songs are pleasurable and charming, just like the film. Recommended playing: All The Time.

Is it not possible that there are MORE THAN ONE Perry Como songs in this movie? The movie is fabulous and the music incredible. The Como song included on the CD IS in the movie, they just didn't include the other two from the film. Many of the other, less positive (many downright negative!) reviewers seem to think that the goal of this soundtrack was to provide Perry Como's greatest hits. It is a SOUNDTRACK. The producers of this CD simply took a well-rounded collection of songs that were played during the movie.

This is a great collection of the songs that make the movie as good as it is. The swing music is great for dancing, while the others exude a feeling of well being similar to that of the movie. I would strongly recommend this CD.

This is full of fun and energetic music. "Mr. Zoot Suit" by the Flying Neutrinos and "So Long Toots" by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies have a hip-hop dance beat to them. Sonichrome, Block, Dishwalla, Everclear, and R.E.M are very cool. "A Little Belief" is a beautiful ballad and the love theme for Adam and Eve is inspiring. I would recommend this awesome soundtrack to anyone.

I can't decide which I like more the film or the music. If I had never seen the movie this music could still stand on it's own. A great mix of rock and swing. I especially enjoy I SEE THE SUN by Tommy Henriksen. Each piece is upbeat and unique. Lots of listening and dancing fun.

the song i was looking for that is in the movie was not on this soundtrack cd, but i later found it on youtube and downloaded it to my computer. still, it's a good one for my collection

I thought this CD was Superb. I've seen the movie and some of the songs are unique and have their own style. I especially enjoyed "I see the sun" and "A little belief". "Mr. Zoot Suit", "Rhinoceros", and "I will buy you a new life" are excellent. These artists are unique in the way that they produce music based on their own style not following todays sometimes boring trend of music.

The movie was charming and we so enjoyed the mix of old and new music. The end film/music credits made me look forward to buying our copy, but then... Barely a nod of acknowledgement to the old songs. Boo. Give the whole film's recordings on a soundtrack, please, all at the same time, in a double CD album, if necessary. But don't make me wait and hope that, maybe, you'll bring out Blast, Part II, when it's too late to include the real order of the music (thereby getting a chance to relish the film, mentally, once again). It's the juxtaposition of the music, matching the viewing experience, that's so important.

la verdad estoy muy contento con su servicio y precios siempre estaran seguros de contar con mas compras gracias!

I can remember an almost heavy-metal heavy rock style song which maybe played in the bar above them during the 70s era, and contained the line "Message in a bottle" and maybe something about "teach your children".

anyone knows what it is please email pfarnell@optusnet.com.au