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Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 Music From The HBO Original Series features music from the first two seasons of the show. The Prohibition-era soundtrack, produced by the series music supervisor Randall Poster, is comprised of original music from the 1920s exclusively rerecorded by top contemporary artists such as Regina Spektor, Loudon Wainwright III, Martha Wainwright, Catherine Russell, Nellie McKay and Leon Redbone. Regina Spektor s version of "My Man, " was originally made popular in 1921 by Ziegfeld Follies singer Fanny Brice.
The show features famous, real-life musical characters from the time period such as vaudeville star Eddie Cantor played by Stephen DeRosa and singer/actress Sophie Tucker played by Hairspray s Kathy Brier. Each actor/singer contributes to Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 Music From The HBO Original Series contemporary versions of the songs made popular by these 1920s musicians. What s more, current day New York jazz band Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks appear regularly on the series as the house band at Babette s Nightclub, and the group contributes five modern-day renditions of popular songs from the era.
The show features famous, real-life musical characters from the time period such as vaudeville star Eddie Cantor played by Stephen DeRosa and singer/actress Sophie Tucker played by Hairspray s Kathy Brier. Each actor/singer contributes to Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 Music From The HBO Original Series contemporary versions of the songs made popular by these 1920s musicians. What s more, current day New York jazz band Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks appear regularly on the series as the house band at Babette s Nightclub, and the group contributes five modern-day renditions of popular songs from the era.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By T. J. Tucker
Format:Audio CD
I have been a longtime fan of Vince Giordano & I have anticipated this release for a long time.
It is outstanding. Vince is responsible for all the music on Boardwalk-Empire. His good taste & excellent musicianship are without peer. I'm 73 years old & have been collecting music from the early jass/pop era for over 50 years. His singers are tremendous. Each fits exactly with the tune they sing. One thing that struck me was the the heavy drumbeat driving the songs. I imagine that in a real club ( as in the show )
it was needed for the dancers. Those of accustomed to the old 78's will be pleasantly surprised. In the early recording industry the drums were very muted and frequently replaced by the tapping of the woodblock.
I thought I'd heard every song from the era. I have heard tens of thousands of recordings. Even so he supprised me with a couple that are brand new to me.
The quality of this recording is outstanding Despite it's terrific old time music it deserves a Grammy nomination.
It is outstanding. Vince is responsible for all the music on Boardwalk-Empire. His good taste & excellent musicianship are without peer. I'm 73 years old & have been collecting music from the early jass/pop era for over 50 years. His singers are tremendous. Each fits exactly with the tune they sing. One thing that struck me was the the heavy drumbeat driving the songs. I imagine that in a real club ( as in the show )
it was needed for the dancers. Those of accustomed to the old 78's will be pleasantly surprised. In the early recording industry the drums were very muted and frequently replaced by the tapping of the woodblock.
I thought I'd heard every song from the era. I have heard tens of thousands of recordings. Even so he supprised me with a couple that are brand new to me.
The quality of this recording is outstanding Despite it's terrific old time music it deserves a Grammy nomination.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Vince Giordano has devoted his life to the pursuit of the jazz and big band music of the twenties and thirties. His interest was kindled at the age of five by a cache of 78s in granny's attic, and by the age of fifteen he was a working musician. His passion has developed in several directions, including collecting early sheet music and extant arrangements, transcribing other arrangements from shellac recordings, and recreating these sonic masterpieces through the medium of his New York based 11-piece Nighthawks Orchestra.
Martin Scorsese has become increasingly interested in the creation of what used to be known as period films, the period in question being the early part of the twentieth century. He and Vince have worked together in the past, most notably on the film "The Aviator", but the series "Boardwalk Empire" reaches new heights, as witness this first volume of soundtrack music. It kicks off with the Original Dixieland Jazz Band's warhorse "Livery Stable Blues", replete with the whinnying effects which so startled listeners in 1917.
The tracklist credits favour the vocalists, but all but one of the accompaniments is provided by Vince's orchestra, the exception being the haunting Irish ballad Carrickfergus. I particularly enjoyed Regina Spektor's vocal on "My Man" which may sound syncopated by comparison with thirties recordings, but which accurately reflects its origins as a French vaudeville number. Kathy Brier gives a barnstorming rendition of Sophie Tucker's theme song "Some of these Days", and Leon Redbone's laidback approach to "The Sheik of Araby" is a delight. The inclusion of "Japanese Sandman" is particularly appropriate because Paul Whiteman secured his Victor contract at the phonograph company's 1920 convention in Atlantic City, and it was his first recording.
Every track of this CD is a delight, and a number of forgotten gems are included. Sound quality is nothing short of stupendous, and I envy New Yorkers, who can hear the Nighthawks in person at Sofia's Restaurant at the Edison Hotel every Monday and Tuesday evening.
NOTE: This CD has been nominated for a Grammy for best compilation soundtrack for visual media.
Martin Scorsese has become increasingly interested in the creation of what used to be known as period films, the period in question being the early part of the twentieth century. He and Vince have worked together in the past, most notably on the film "The Aviator", but the series "Boardwalk Empire" reaches new heights, as witness this first volume of soundtrack music. It kicks off with the Original Dixieland Jazz Band's warhorse "Livery Stable Blues", replete with the whinnying effects which so startled listeners in 1917.
The tracklist credits favour the vocalists, but all but one of the accompaniments is provided by Vince's orchestra, the exception being the haunting Irish ballad Carrickfergus. I particularly enjoyed Regina Spektor's vocal on "My Man" which may sound syncopated by comparison with thirties recordings, but which accurately reflects its origins as a French vaudeville number. Kathy Brier gives a barnstorming rendition of Sophie Tucker's theme song "Some of these Days", and Leon Redbone's laidback approach to "The Sheik of Araby" is a delight. The inclusion of "Japanese Sandman" is particularly appropriate because Paul Whiteman secured his Victor contract at the phonograph company's 1920 convention in Atlantic City, and it was his first recording.
Every track of this CD is a delight, and a number of forgotten gems are included. Sound quality is nothing short of stupendous, and I envy New Yorkers, who can hear the Nighthawks in person at Sofia's Restaurant at the Edison Hotel every Monday and Tuesday evening.
NOTE: This CD has been nominated for a Grammy for best compilation soundtrack for visual media.
24 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Here's a heads up to all of you out there who are thinking of buying this CD. I think the show is great, as is the music, but I ordered this CD primarily because I really enjoy the opening song. For some reason, this is not included among the sixteen tracks in this compilation. It's like buying the "Sopranos" soundtrack without "Woke Up This Morning." If the exclusion of the theme song doesn't matter to you, fine. But I just wanted you to be able to make an informed decision.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
MUSIC OF THE 20s AND 30s GREAT.
i LIKED THE SERIES ON HBO CANT WAIT FOR VOLUME 2, I TOTALY ENJOY THE MUSIC OF TOE 20S AND 30S GREAT LYRICS, YOU CAN UNDERSTAND.
Published 3 months ago by nick spor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I wanted
Been busy so this is a few weeks late. I was looking for the CD for my fiance for Christmas. Couldn't find it anywhere around where I live. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Homeless_Squid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack
How could you go wrong with this collection of music performed by period music artists. This is a great mixture of music from the prohibition era (1st qtr. 20th century). Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brad Hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great effort by a modern cast.
The tracks cover a few only, of the featured songs. The 3 CD set of the original artists is better for a wide spread, but the quality of this is excellent.
Published 4 months ago by Terence John Breen
5.0 out of 5 stars
JPL
Loved the music....have watched all episodes of Boardwalk on HBO and the music is from my era. Now you know how hold I am. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Lehr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent in every way
Great to enjoy this fine compilation of some of the best jazz in our history. A real gem especially for those of us who have limited knowledge about this period.
Published 4 months ago by Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boardwalk HBO series Music
My husband and I are enjoying this CD very much. Not only do we love the series but the music is awesome.
Published 4 months ago by SenoraTroche
5.0 out of 5 stars
great rendering of vintage 20s classics
The great Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks do a fabulous job with these numbers. The orchestrations are beautifully done and the vocal solists are perfect for the songs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sally
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun
Lots of good old songs with a great honky tonk beat to sing along to. Songs I hadn't heard before were just plain old fun.
Published 4 months ago by Ardath Stamm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
The music list is good but I was really looking forward to listening to the opening theme of boardwalk empire. Unfortunately the opening music is NOT included in this soundtrack. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris
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