Strictly Ballroom [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] [EXTRA TRACKS]

Various Artists (Artist), David Hirschfelder (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 2002)
• Original Release Date: March 12, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack, Extra tracks
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000063141
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,337 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
A decade before his postmodern romp Moulin Rouge brought the film musical high-kicking and (occasionally) screaming into the 21st century, director Baz Luhrmann debuted his oft-dizzying transgenre musical tack in this, his film debut. Set against the obsessive world of Australian dance competitions, the first of what's become known as Luhrmann's "Red Curtain Trilogy" (which also includes Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge) stands hoary Hollywood clichés on their head. The music is an irresistibly tipsy cocktail that mixes orchestral contributions by Australian film composer David Hirschfelder (Elizabeth) with the songs of Aussie pop writing/performing/producing legends Harry Vanda and George Young (the Easybeats, Flash and the Pan, AC/DC, and others) and dashes of everything from chugging Latin rhythms to Cyndi Lauper. Trading on Moulin's reputation and popularity, this upgraded edition features an expanded track listing that now includes "London Derriere," Hirschfelder's loopy/schmaltzy take on "Danny Boy," exotica conductor Stanley Black's infectious "Os Quindins de Ya Ya," and bandleader Jack Hilton's vintage romp through the standard "Happy Feet." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baz Knows How to Put a Good Soundtrack Together, April 30, 2003

By	A. Sullivan (Saint Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you enjoyed the movie you'll enjoy this soundtrack. Each track vividly reminds you of the movie scene in which it was played. And even if you didn't like the movie, there are some fun tunes on here. There are several classics such as 'Love Is In the Air' by John Paul Young, 'Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps' by Doris Day, 'Os Quindins De Ya Ya' by Stanley Black as well as a sweet cover of 'Time After Time'. It's all good for listening to, relaxing to, but most of, for dancing to!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love the film, you'll love the CD!, March 14, 2004

By	Nelson Aspen "Author/Journalist" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Great variety of wonderful music you will remember from the feel-good film and an especially welcome break from sitting in traffic if you keep it handy in the car.

5.0 out of 5 stars a good mixture, October 30, 2008

By	R. Wood (Machesney Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this CD after trying to find a compilation CD containing "love is in the air" also has a nice song by Doris Day, the other Ballroom songs really aren't my style but worth it for what I wanted.