Camp [ENHANCED] [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
• Label: Umvd Labels
• ASIN: B0000A4G4J
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,923 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The Hollywood concept shorthand for Todd Graff's semi-autobiographical musical comedy may be Fame-meets-Meatballs, but the film (nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the '03 Sundance Film Festival) has an energetic musical heart all its own. The original songs of Michael Gore (the original Fame) and Lynn Ahrens (Schoolhouse Rock, the Broadway adaptation of Ragtime) revolve around poles of upbeat gospel fervor ("Here's Where I Stand," "How Shall I See You Through My Tears") and introspective ballads ("I Sing For You"), while the score's choice of covers initially echo those concerns via Todd Rundgren's "The Want of a Nail" and the Stones' "Wild Horses," respectively. But the teen-voiced covers of Sondheim's middle-age missive "The Ladies Who Lunch" and Bacharach/David's loopy "Turkey Lurkey Time" also underscore its youthful sense of anything-goes abandon. The pop songs that round out the collection are a well-chosen and emotionally sympatico lot, especially the Replacements' "Skyway", the Wonder Stuff's "The Size of a Cow" and even Warren Wiebe's weepy ballad "I Believe in Us." This enhanced CD features include behind the scenes footage, film trailer, cast photos, and bios. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the Spirit, August 24, 2003

By	James Hiller (Beaverton, OR) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

If only there was available a camp like this when I was a kid, then I wouldn't have had to endure that horrible week of Boy Scout camp where I had to try to catch a greased watermelon in a stinky lake or get lectured by our denmaster on personal hygiene (but that's another story). Fortunately, all of us "outcasts" get to attend Camp, a wonderful film following the trials and tribulations of an exceptional group of teen performers thrown together for one summer. And after watching the film, your first thought will be, "Where can I buy the soundtrack?".

The Camp soundtrack is a perfect companion to the movie, managing to capture the magic of a select few songs that linger in your memory after leaving the theater. All of the "new" numbers performed by the teens in the movie made the soundtrack, and incidentally are my favorite songs. "How Shall I See You Through My Tears", "Century Plant" and "Here's Where I Stand" all stand out on this CD. The produced also included to actual Broadway numbers, "Ladies Who Lunch" and "Turkey Lurkey Time", which will leave you humming for hours afterward. Additionally, other songs performed by other groups and people are included to round out the CD, and accompany the first songs well.

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll completely enjoy this CD, and will be playing it for a long time to come. Get on the bus, and don't be late for Camp!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Here's were I stand", December 27, 2004

By	Ogie D. Hudson "Hudmusiq" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This movie opened emotions that had not been opened since I was a child. This movie is simply OUTSTANDING. I was touched from the opening number. The actors did a fantastic job. I love "Turky Lurky", and "How should I see you through my tears". Now I under stand the want of A nail.
Brilliant. The best soundtrack I have heard in 5 years.
Wow..

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Movie and Soundtrack, October 31, 2004

By	B. Jones "Boulovani" (MEMPHIS, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this Cd...The movie was great...I just dont know why the tracks toward the end are here...They didnt add anything to this soundtrack.My favorites are:


1. How Shall I See You Through My Tears
2. Century Plant
3. Here's Where I Stand
4. I Sing for You
5. Want of a Nail
6. Wild Horses
7. Ladies Who Lunch
8. Turkey Lurkey Time