Movie Album [Limited Edition with Bonus DVD] [CD+DVD]

Barbra Streisand | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: CD+DVD
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000DD790
• Also Available in: DVD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,146 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Smile

2. Moon River

3. I'm In The Mood For Love

4. Wild Is The Wind

5. Emily

6. More In Love With You

7. How Do You Keep The Music Playing?

8. But Beautiful

9. Calling You

10. The Second Time Around

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Wild Is The Wind

2. I'm In The Mood For Love

3. Song Commentary by Barbra Streisand (Audio Only)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Streisand Creates A Movie Marvel, October 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Movie Album [Limited Edition with Bonus DVD] (Audio CD)

Barbra Streisand's latest CD release, "The Movie Album" is an emotion-filled ride through some of cinema's most treasured movies and the music that made them great. Streisand's lush rendition of each tune is, in some ways typical Streisand, but there seems to be so much heart in the delivery of the lyrics that the music is truly something quite special. The arrangements and orchestrations are superb and each of the tunes are mixed to perfection. Barbara Streisand is probably the quintessential perfectionist and it shows in this album; each aspect of the presentation is absolutely fantastic.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nobody does it better, October 22, 2003

By 

Michael A. Roman (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Movie Album [Limited Edition with Bonus DVD] (Audio CD)

Barbra proves once again that she's the consummate musical story teller. Her voice simply sails, soars and utterly delights in her latest gift of song, The Movie Album. 

But they're not just songs, they're mini-screenplays -- stories of love, hope, and self-realization, each one delicately marked with that special brand of Streisand wisdom.  From beginning to end, Barbra takes you with her on this lush, romantic, magical journey. The DVD disc is wonderful, as it gives fans a rare glimpse of Barbra in the recording studio creating this masterpiece. 

Do yourself a favor and 'buy a ticket' to The Movie Album.  Just like a great movie, it's the ultimate in wonder-filled escapism.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If only there were more... (DVD), December 12, 2003

By 

Victor Vail (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Movie Album [Limited Edition with Bonus DVD] (Audio CD)

I've already reviewed the Movie Album CD - so this review will pertain only to the "bonus" DVD.

I gave the CD a "so-so" review (she's still got a great voice, just a disappointing song selection. set of arrangements, & general lack of "spark" in her performances...) - the DVD is another story.

I think I like the DVD more than the CD itself. The 2 songs that we're given on the DVD are haunting - the visuals of her singing keep playing in my mind, days later.

Watching her singing - to actually SEE her face in close-up singing these songs - made me realize how much I've missed her... how much I've missed seeing her singing on TV over the years... It's a great face - and I wish there were more of her on the DVD... BUT - 2 songs is what we're given.

OK. So all we get are 2 songs. But, these 2 songs are performed well - filmed well, too. Her face - like her voice - has matured. Both voice & face remain unique - and beautiful. It's interesting to see the "life-lines" that appear here & there (I'm so glad they didn't "soft-focus" her to death - ala Lucy in MAME), so we can actually SEE her face... It's fascinating to see this face of hers as she creates the Streisand "sound." Fascinating to watch her, too, in an environment she obviously feels comfortable in - the recording studio. I recommend the DVD for that alone.

Also, the vocals on the DVD are not the same as on the CD. That, too, is worth the price.

My disappointment? Track 3 - the narrative. Why an audio narrative over a still photo - for a DVD? You wind up sitting in front of the screen watching a still photo for minutes & minutes... Doesn't make sense. Why wasn't this an actual "live" interview - with a "moving image"of her? For those of us that truly appreciate Streisand as an artist, there just isn't enough of her out there... The bonus of having a "live" VISUAL interview would've been nice. The audio-only interview is sort of strange - and not worth it.

In short, the lady's still great. The CD's a little disappointing - as is the DVD - but this package is still worth the price.