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Ray - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

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If you are a relatively accomplished pianist and strive to play the original music form the movie then this is NOT the book for you. Almost every song is in a different key than from the movie and many of the songs that should be 8,9 and 10 pages long are only, at most, 4 pages. In other words, this book leaves out some of the best parts of the songs such as "mess around" and "Georgia". If you want to play the music like Ray did then you will be doing some MAJOR improvisations on these pieces. Don't waste your money on this half-hearted effort.

This is similar to Mr. Smith's review of this product, but buyer beware. I was under the impression that there was only one version of this book out, but to my surprise there is a real version (i.e. the ones I had found in every bookstore in Madison, TN) and the "easy-Cheesy" version (i.e. this product) turns out due to my hasty purchase, this Ray Charles book was meant for "beginner" piano players. As soon as I opened the book to reveal what I had hoped would be challenging and beautiful music was quickly thrown out the door when I noticed the large print notes and simple key signatures and rhythms. If you are a first year piano player, then by all means purchase this product, but if you are like me, an avvid pianist who wants to be challenged, then seek out the non-"easy" version.

Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles, and deservedly so. This book has 15 songs from the movie. I saw the movie when it first came out, and witnessing Ray's struggles makes his music even more amazing. This version is for easy piano - so even beginners can rock out to songs like "Let the Good Times Roll," "Mess Around," and "What'd I Say."

This book has the songs from the movie, Ray, starring Jamie Foxx. It is great for personal entertainment.