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Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
 
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Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture [Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Giorgio Moroder, Michael Sembello, Irene CaraAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (July 14, 1998)
  • Original Release Date: April 15, 1983
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: Island / Mercury
  • ASIN: B000009CMK
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,635 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
2. He's A Dream - Shandi
3. Love Theme From Flashdance - Helen St. John
4. Manhunt - Karen Kamon
5. Lady, Lady, Lady - Joe Bean Esposito
6. Imagination - Laura Branigan
7. Romeo - Donna Summer
8. Seduce Me Tonight - Cycle V
9. I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is - Kim Carnes
10. Maniac - Michael Sembello

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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Flashdance (US Casablanca 10-track original soundtrack CD album includes Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara Imagination by Laura Branigan and Romeo by Donna Summer picture sleeve)

 

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Saturday Night Fever for the 80's, January 30, 2001
This review is from: Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (Audio CD)
I have owned this soundtrack in first cassette, then vinyl, now on c.d. format. What I would have hoped for in the remastered version was the classic extended versions of some of these tracks radio stations use to play when Flashdance was hot ! Tracks like What A Feeling, Maniac, and a couple of others had some remarkable extended counterparts which are now completely difficult to find.Flashdance did not conform to the "breakdancing" period like other movies or soundtracks did. It was pop-rock at it's best before the Top Gun soundtrack.The only artist to still carry some weight after all these years is Donna Summer.Everyone else is just a faint memory. Where's Kim Carnes ? Michael Sembello? Laura Brannigan? and let's not forget the blue-eyed soulful voice of Joe "Bean" Esposito who was a soothing cross between Michael McDonald and a lightweight version of Barry White on Lady, Lady, Lady.

There is very little difference in the remastered version with regards to sonic quality. The sound level is a little bit higher with a little more bass and a little more treble. Otherwise, nothing that could be considered a revelation ...

Update: April 1, 2011.

At the time I wrote above review on the remastered version of the "Flashdance" soundtrack,I was using an older home stereo system that did not do the remaster justice. Years later,with another stereo system, I am able to hear subtleties and nuances as well as an overall smoother presentation of tonality and clarity of the remastered version(doing an A-B comparison between my original early 80's pressing and the remaster); It was not just a slight boosting of bass,mids,and treble frequencies which had led me to hear or believe that not much had been sonically changed or improved over the first pressing.

The sound now has a warmer,deeper sonic quality.The music just seems to flow better to these ears as opposed to the first pressing---while a good pressing, the first just exhibited that all too familiar bright and harsh digital sound and mastering.Sometimes, this is the true test for some audiophiles of a well remastered cd; Does the listener hear certain subtleties coming from the instruments,vocals, and overall musical-aural atmosphere that was not noticed before(rolled off highs and vocal articulations,dull,masked,smeared, or blended instruments)? All of these negative anomalies are gone or 'cleaned up' in the remaster.There is a smoother,and I will say,warmer,fluid-like analog sound.

This cd version does contain an alternate mix of the song "Manhunt" by Karen Kamon. The original vocals had more of an echo-reverb type characteristic which is not the case with this current remaster.The vocals are now more natural and upfront(the reverb is subdued). The lyrics,this time, are very well articulated---I would almost suspect they(remastering engineer) had the vocalist 're-do' the song for this newer release (hard to say for sure).

In sum, there is more sonic detail and punch (without exhibiting any high frequency and bass saturation or eq coloring) to this later version of the soundtrack. The reason why this has been such a pleasure reviewing or "re-mastering" my old review of said cd remaster is because it remains,to this day, one of my all time favorite film soundtracks. While it does sound musically dated---the use of the synthesizer and electronic drumming machines(but NOT in a bad way)--- it is a superb representation of the best pop music of that era when done right by the writers,artists,and producers(especially,the early 80's as the disco era had come to a complete halt by then)! It still sounds very good and very relevant today (as so many new pop artists in the 21st cenury try to emulate this particular sound because they like to pay an homage and get retro with the 80's).
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent from beginning to end!!!!, September 6, 2004
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This review is from: Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (Audio CD)
I must agree with all the reviewers who say this is one of the best soundtracks of the 80's. You can actually play this CD from beginning to end and not need to hit the "skip" button because every track of this soundtrack could've been released as a single and would've charted.
The remastered work is great, it sounds much better than the original issue, however, extra tracks that were used in the movie could've been included like Gloria (Laura Branigan) and I Love Rock 'N Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), and also 12" versions of the already included tracks. They could've also included liner notes, and perhaps the lyrics to the songs. They did a great job with the "Footloose" soundtrack, which to me is as good as "Flashdance".
In comparison to the original issue, the only difference I can hear is in the song "Manhunt", they did something to the vocal section and added some more guitar and synthesizer sounds that make it even better. Great job.
I want to dedicate this review to Laura Branigan (may she rest in peace) who played a big part on this soundtrack.
Anyone who buys this CD will not be disappointed.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing soundtrack @}->---, May 5, 2006
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This review is from: Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (Audio CD)
This is definately one of the best - if not the best - soundtracks in the history of movie soundtracks. You cannot help but love it. It's so amazing. Yes it has that 80's feel, but to me it is timeless. I was 10 when this came out and I love it now even to this day. Manic, What A Feeling, Lady Lady Lady and Imagination are brilliant songs. Gloria was also in the movie but not on the cd. Well at least we got one fantastic song from the late great Laura Brannigan on here (Imagination).
I have friends younger than myself who haven't seen the movie yet (they think it's so old) but they love this music. I think it has such a wide appeal that you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't like it. If you don't already own this, go out now and get it. You'll love it.
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