5 comments about Camp Rock.

1. The Camp Rock Soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks ever! I like all the songs on the Camp Rock Soundtrack. They are all really catchy. They all have catchy beats. My favorite Camp Rock Soundtrack songs are Gotta Find You and This is Me! I think the Camp Rock Soundtrack is really awsome and great everyone should buy it.



2. This cd is amazing!!! There are so many different types of music on here, that many people will enjoy. Demi Lovato is a very talented singer, and of course, the Jonas Brothers are still awesome!! Like I said, this cd is awesome but the 2 disc cd and dvd edition is way cooler!!! The dvd shows behind the music and the Jonas Brothers talk a little bit about their upcoming cd. Of course it costs more, but in my opinion, it's totally worth it!



3. this cd has a bunch of different songs on it that are fun and interesting to listen to. play my music is definitely my favorite song and with nick and joe singing togethor sounds really good on it and you can actually hear kevin singing at some points. can't wait to see the movie :)!!!!!!!!!
   hasta la vista



4. I bought the cd the day it came out. I mean the songs are really good and get stuck in my head.Okay, heres what I have to say about each song.
   
   1. We Rock.I give it a 7. Its a great song, but not the best.
   2.Play My Music.I give it a 9. Its totally one of my fave songs.
   3.Gotta find You. I give it a 8. Its romantic and Joe Jonas sings it!
   4.Start The Party. I give it a 1.its a song that just isn't good.
   5.Who Will I Be?I give it a 8. It tells people(mainly kids) that they can be anything they wanna be.
   6.this Is Me. This song gets a 10! I like it because Demi Lovato (Mitchie) sings it at the Final Jam and its just awsome!
   7.Hasta La Vista. Not the best but not the worst.6.
   8.Here I am. This song is sung by Jasmine Richards (Peggy) and is actually
   pretty good. It gets a 10!
   9. Too cool. Its okay. 8.
   10. our time is here. I can't really say.
   11.2 Stars. I'm not sure.
   12. What it takes. 3 its kinda good.
   Thats all.



5. I seriously can't skip any songs on the cd!The songs were composed really well.The lyrics,beats,and singers are awesome!It has something of every genre of music for everyone!I was seriously in a bad mood the day I got the cd,but as soon as I turned the music up it got me in a happy modd!=)The songs are really fun and for everybody to enjoy!

5 comments about Choo Choo Soul [CD/DVD] - Amazon.com Exclusive.

1. It comes with a video and audio cd...so if we are home or on the road our little one is entertained...my husband and i enjoy the songs as well!!



2. My daughter is 2 and she loves Choo Choo Soul on Playhouse Disney. When this came out it was great. We watch it over and over and over.....



3. My 7 month old loves the DVD, he bounces away to the beat and it makes him smile. Listening to the CD in the car makes him happy and keeps him fairly quiet (except for squeals of delight)! This is a great way to introduce hip hop to your baby without having to worry about bad language, plus he'll learn from it once he's old enough for it.



4. A great video for children. My grandaughter was always waiting for the start of the Disney show so she could see one of the music videos. Now she can watch any or all of them anytime she desires. Fantasic that it also included the cd. It plays constantly on the car cd player. The old ABC song is replaced with a new catchy tune.



5. My son and my preschoolers in my class room love this cd. I waited 5 months for it to be released and it was worth the wait. My son keeps going over to the DVD player and saying Choo Choo.

5 comments about Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo].

1. This is a wonderful CD/DVD! A must for a family with small children. It is so neat to hear our toddler singing about "go, go , go for G" and other silly ABC tunes. Worth every penny.



2. As many people have mentioned, TMBG do a fantastic job with a great variety of songs on this album. What is an even bigger treat is the DVD that comes along with it. My son is 20 months old and this is the first, and for the most part only, DVD he will watch. The videos for each song are great as are the interludes between songs. My son loves when the robot says his ABC's "really fast!" and he dances around during the song "Clap Your Hands" every time he hears it.
   
   If you enjoy TMBG you will enjoy this CD and DVD even after hearing it and/or watching it every day for a few weeks... The lyrics are kid friendly and educational in that Schoolhouse rock sort of way while the music is everything you would expect from TMBG. Be sure to add this to your chid's music collection (or even your own!)



3. This is one cd/dvd that I can watch 100 times a day and not get sick of. It's like reliving my youth while my kids live theirs.



4. After purchasing and loving TMBG's 123, I decided to pick up the ABC for my 2 1/2 yr old son. Overall I think the 123 CD is better, but this one is also full of catchy tunes that teach the basics (vowels are important letters, there's a vowel in every word) without hitting you over the head. The variety of musical styles also keeps it from becoming boring when your child demands it every day in the car. My son's favorite song is "QU" while I'm partial to the conifer song. The DVD is well done as well.



5. It goes without saying that a little Barney can become nails across a chaulk board. I gave this CD 5 stars because our 20 month old son loves it and my spouse and I can listen to it with him and have fun with it. The tunes are catchy. Something you can goof around with and sing along with. The alphabet is a big deal right now with our son (he loves ABC books too) and this makes learning lots of fun. We loved this one so much we eventually bought Here Come the 123s.
   
   The DVD that comes with it is interesting to say the least. A couple of the songs on the CD were obivously made for the video portion as the song makes sense once you see the video. Good use of puppets and animation.

5 comments about The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

1. This soundtrack is reasonably good with two really worthwhile songs.
   
   Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of tunes that are just instrumentals unless they are extremely well done. Most of the tracks here fall in that category. Much of this album is really just mediocre and very similar sounding.
   
   I bought it for the Switchfoot song, 'This Is Home', which is very good. There is also one by Regina Spektor that is quite good.
   
   This is really kind of a ripoff. I really would have just bought the Switchfoot song probably on Amazon or ITunes. Unfortunately, that is not possible. Although one can purchase most of the singles as digital downloads on those two sites, that is not the case with the really good songs that I mentioned above. In order to buy 'This Is Home' or 'The Call' digitally, one must buy the whole album. Methinks that stinks.
   
   I would recommend passing on this one. I don't care to reward record companies that engage in such practices.



2. The Narnia soundtracks are beautifully composed and are definitely my favorite to listen to out of 20 soundtracks that I have.
   The music is intense - both warlike intensity and intensely "good". The music portrays a the feeling of real goodness and hope that is deeply uplifting.



3. I was already eager to hear this score after I had been so impressed with the soundtrack for the first movie. Not only did I instantly notice the music in Prince Caspian, but the movie began with a brand new theme effectively bringing me back into the world of Narnia.
   
   Here is the breakdown of the tracks included:
   
   (spoiler note: I like to clarifying which parts of the movie were covered in the soundtrack so if you read the track summaries and haven't seen the movie you may have things spoiled for you)
   
   1 - Prince Caspian Flees : This is one of my favorite tracks and it contains two of the new themes. It begins with tense strings as Professor Cornelius sneaks Prince Caspian out of the castle, but is quickly joined by percussion and vocals as Caspain flees into the night on horseback. At about a minute and a half, it changes into the new epic theme featuring dramatic strings and vocals. About three minutes in the vocals really intensify and then break into Caspian`s theme. This one is a series of fast-paced strings that form a driving melody. It is probably one of the most memorable themes on the soundtrack and, like with the Pevensies' theme in the first one, it becomes stronger and more articulate as the score progresses. It is cut off as Caspian is knocked from his horse and the dwarves appear. The track ends at about the point where Capsian blows Susan's horn.
   
   2 - The Kings and Queens of Old : Jumping ahead by quite a bit, this track picks up with the Pevensies investigating the ruined castle. Quiet trumpets and strings vaguely echo old themes eventually giving way to a fast trilling of flute as the children run excitedly down into their old treasure room. The music settles comfortably into our first reprise of the Pevensies' theme, but it`s sadder than usual, as is a familiar refrain from one of Lucy and Tumnus' themes when Lucy realizes that their friends are gone. The track ends on that rather serious note.
   
   3 - Journey to the How : This track begins with tantalizing chimes, harps, flutes and whispery vocals. About thirty seconds in the Pevensies' theme returns, very subdued and sad. I believe this scene is where they are in the boat, but it could easily be any time while they travel with Trumpkin. It mostly stays bittersweet after that, but nearly two minutes in things get ominous and change dramatically to frantic strings and percussions; the Telmarines` theme. I am not entirely certain where this bit falls in the film, but it is very intense and riveting piece of music. The final minute is a much more subdued version of the same theme but right at the end is an eerie vocal cue that I am pretty certain is when the children stop for the night and Lucy is lying on the grass staring at the sky.
   
   4 - Arrival at Aslan's How : An enjoyable revisiting of some old themes, this one starts off moving hesitantly towards the Pevensies' royal theme, then breaks into the familiar vocals and piano. It continues to build into the triumphal theme as the children walk into Aslan's How beneath the guard of centaurs. It fades down again as the children see the inside of the How and Caspian shows them to the room where the stone table is. It becomes very quiet then as a flute gently plays in the background.
   
   5 - Raid on the Castle : This track covers the entire raid on Miraz's castle. Starting just after the confrontation with Miraz. Both tense and driving, this track is one of my favorites as it pulls you into the action. A couple of times its almost as though the Pevensies' theme is trying to break through but its always drowned out by the more tense epic theme. Three minutes in the tone changes again to a more pounding version of Caspian's theme still mixed with the epic theme. This grows in an impressive horn crescendo before turning over into vocals and brass as the battle breaks out in earnest. At four minutes in the tone changes again as Miraz's men begin to overwhelm the Narnians and the fight becomes desperate. Finally the ominous version of the Pevensies' theme comes through as the fight dissolves into a slaughter. Sad as it is, one of my favorite parts is the emotional variation of the Pevensies' theme as Peter watches the trapped Narnias be killed in front of him. This part hits its mark perfectly and I can't hear it without seeing the scene. After that is a simple melody of sweeping strings which fades out as Edmund looks down at the destruction below.
   
   6 - Miraz Crowned : I am not completely clear where everything in this track falls, but it is a good showcase of Miraz's various themes. Beginning with quavering strings, it rises into pounding percussion and vocals as Miraz is crowned and the Telmarines march to war. The strings are the really notable thing here: frantic and rhythmic, they do a very good job of expressing the dark tone. About two minutes in the pounding theme dissolves into a more subtle and sinister one. This could play in any number of scenes during the film. It's possible it plays during the scene where the Narnians return from the castle raid and Peter and Caspian have their falling out.
   
   7 - Sorcery and Sudden Vengeance : Another one of my favorite tracks! The music starts very ominous as Nikabrik lures Caspian into the stone table room. With sinister strings, deep piano and percussion, it eventually breaks into these impressive baritone vocals. They add a lot to this track, as do the thunder-like electronic percussion as the hag and werewolf enter. This bit continues to build until the White Witch appears and we hear soft, eerie vocals. At four minutes the theme becomes a much more powerful version of the battle theme from the previous film as the Pevensies show up and fight Nikabrik, the hag and werewolf. Eventually the music hits a crescendo when Edmund breaks the ice wall and then it calms down and fades out.
   
   8 - The Duel : This track begins quietly as Edmund goes to present Miraz with Peter's challenge. The percussive music is filled out with sweeping strings and a light chime sound in the background. It builds into the duel itself between Peter and Miraz and becomes much more tense. It then switches to Susan staying behind to hold off the Telmarines while Lucy escapes. A mournful flute version of the Pevensie theme plays and then builds dramatically as Susan fights. At three minutes fifty the tone completely changes as Caspian arrives and saves her to a snatch of his theme. Then we return to the duel where Miraz's theme has taken over in all its pounding and sinister glory. Five minutes in it fades down and becomes anxious again as Peter sees Caspian return with one of his sisters and Miraz calls a break. The track finishes with a quiet cue for Peter's weariness and concern.
   
   9 - The Armies Assemble : Beginning abruptly as Miraz is stabbed by one of his own men, this track serves to give a nice preview of the coming battle themes and builds that tension very well. Again strings are the prevailing instrument, fast-paced and driving as the two sides prepare for battle and Peter and Edmund stand their ground against the approaching army. The track builds deliberately and then breaks at the charge.
   
   10 - Battle at Aslan's How : Starting off at once this track is an incredible showcase of the new epic themes. Almost immediately Caspian's theme builds in the background, probably as he and the Narnians break the ground from beneath the Telmarines' feet. It's difficult to know where everything falls in this track as well, but it canvases most of the battle while reprising the Pevensies' theme, the old battle themes from the first film, and a lot of the new Caspian theme. This last takes center stage with rising strings and epic sweeps which dive into sinister vocals as the battle starts to turn out of the Narnian's favor. Caspian's theme does return, however now it is more anxious as things continue to go downhill. Eventually this culminates in a theme very similar to the one at the siege on the castle, bringing back bad memories of their previous defeat. It turns over suddenly into the triumphant theme from the first film (where Aslan appears at the battle with Susan and Lucy). We then return to driving strings as Lucy races through the woods alone. It fades down suddenly at the end as Aslan appears in front of her.
   
   11 - Return of the Lion : A really standout track! It begins with the tense cue where a Telmarine hesitates before killing Caspian. Almost immediately it turns into a new epic theme as the trees arrive and attack the Telmarines. Poetically, this theme is not a fully percussive piece like the others. Instead, its moving strings and sweeping vocals constructing a powerful melody as the Narnians rush back into the battle with new fervor. After the Telmarines retreat to the river, it becomes very quiet as a lone woodwind instrument plays and Lucy appears on the other side of the bridge. The Telmarines' theme returns suddenly as they start to cross the bridge. This turns over into a broader variation of the Pevensies' royal theme as the river god appears and sweeps down on the Telmarines. It becomes more driving as the river god lifts the bridge out of the water, and finally fades into quiet strings as the water settles.
   
   12 - The Door in the Air : This track picks up almost exactly where the last one left off, and covers the entire rest of the film's score. Aslan's theme returns with very quiet piano and strings as he addresses Caspian. A minute in, the music switches to a truly sweet theme with plinking piano and a high melodic horn that sounds almost like a voice -- this is where Lucy heals Reepicheep. The strings and piano build after that and change to a cue identical to the one in the first film where we first see Cair Paravel, although now it plays during the scene where Trumpkin finally sees Aslan. At the crescendo it changes to a new triumphant theme with full and soaring strings while the children and Caspian ride through the streets. As night turns to day and Caspian sees Aslan talking to Peter and Susan, a mournful trumpet solo signifies the change in tone and for a while it seems it has calmed down for good. Quiet strings accompany the flute and Aslan offers a new start to the Telmarines. The piano and vocals return at about five minutes ten when the tree parts and the Telmarines disappear through it. Emotional strings and harp play while Peter and Susan explain they will not be coming back to Narnia. The flute joins in and the last minute or so of the track accompanies Peter and Lucy saying goodbye to their friends. The theme ends on a more cheerful note, but there is still a bittersweet string line in the background that suits the mood.
   
   13 - The Call (Regina Spektor) : I love this song very much! It reminds me of the end of the film and I really enjoyed how it was played through the ending scene. Regina Spektor's voice was another excellent choice for the unique female vocals that fit so well with Narnia score. It is a tradition I hope will continue through all the films. I liked the lyrics as well, they suited the tenor of the last scene without being completely sad. One thing that should be mentioned, however, is that this is not the exact version from the film; mostly because the music in the middle is different. It doesn't hurt the song itself though.
   
   14 - A Dance `Round the Memory Tree (Oren Lavie) : I'm afraid I can't be as enthusiastic about this song. After Regina's precise and flowing voice, this just seemed like too much of a downer. The music was pretty enough, but I'm afraid Mr. Lavie's voice is just too gloomy. It might have made a better third song than second.
   
   15 - This Is Home (Switchfoot) : I do like this song quite a bit, but unfortunately I had already heard the original version and this seemed a little too slow by comparison. That being said, the lyrics are excellent and the lead singer's voice did a very nice job of representing the characters. It is a very good song, but I probably would have put this one after Regina's and before Oren`s; I think it would have flowed better.
   
   16 - Lucy (Hanne Hukkelberg) : I'm not quite sure why this song is here because it wasn't in the film. In any case, I liked the music quite a lot, the piano and chimes were very nice and Hanne's voice is very unique, but the actual tone of the song is a little odd. Still, it's not a bad song all things considered.
   
   
   Harry Gregson-Williams : Returning to a deliver another incredible score, Harry Gregson-Williams had a lot to do on this project. With a sequel score there is a lot that must be done to keep people's interest: one thing is not abandoning old themes in favor of new, but the equally important thing is to create enough new material to keep it from being redundant. I think he has done both of these things exceptionally well. The very different tone of Prince Caspian, as a darker film with more difficulty and death, was represented beautifully through the score. The Pevensies' main theme made you keep the first film in mind, but there were also many new themes; most notably Caspian's, Miraz's and the epic themes. These added new and different elements. Most of all I was impressed by how full the music sounded and how many nuances could be found in each track. It's a shame that he will not be doing the soundtrack for the next film, but hopefully many of these themes can be retained by the next composer. In the meanwhile I will be interested to see what other projects Harry Gregson-Williams will do in the future.
   
   Notable Absences : As last time, there are a few moments of score that were missing from the soundtrack. I don't think any of them especially detracted from the overall feel of the soundtrack, but its good to keep them in mind.
   
   Train Song Reprise - This played when the children first arrived in Narnia. It was an exact reprise of the Lisbeth Scott song while the children are in the train.
   
   A Narnian Lullaby Reprise - This played just barely before the children first see the stone table again. It was probably cut because it was isolated in between scenes.
   
   Flying to the Castle - This plays during the scene where the Narnians, led by Caspian, Peter and the others, arrive at Miraz's castle. It includes mostly themes used before or later, so the only sad loss is the horn cue of Reepicheep's theme.
   
   Altogether : This soundtrack presents a darker and more epic tone, but it is most definitely still Narnia. The moment the opening credits began over Caspian fleeing his home on horseback, I knew I was in Narnia because the score told me so. This score was definitely a success and I would recommend it to soundtrack lovers, and fans of the first soundtrack alike -- you won`t be disappointed.
   
   <@> Rose



4. This soundtrack of "Prince Caspian" makes for a near-seamless combination of the familiar themes of the first movie and the new, darker themes of the second. Unlike the first score, this one is more homogenous: the first featured the dramatic opening of "The Blitz, 1940" as well as the joyful, calming pieces of "Evacuating London," "Lucy Meets Mr. Tumnus," and "The Wardrobe." However, the more dramatic themes of "A Narnia Lullaby," "From Western Woods to Beaversdam" and "The Stone Table" found a place alongside the stirring last two pieces of the score, "The Battle" and "Only the Beginning of the Adventure." In short, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" had a greater variety of style than "Caspian." However, this does not affect my opinion of this CD, because the movie itself ("Caspian") is different from the first, and having its own, unique score certainly cannot be held against it.
   
   As mentioned, themes featured in the first score are harmoniously combined in the second: we hear familiar echoes of the heroic themes featured in the first battle in the second; the themes featured during the battles with the White Witch are subtly reprised in "Sudden Sorcery and Vengance." However, there is no shortage of new themes: "Prince Caspian Flees," "Miraz Crowned," and "Journey to the How" all feature the unique features of "Caspian."
   
   The only reason I didn't give this soundtrack 5 stars was the ending of the last score: like the movie, the score fades into nothingness (without the audience realizing it), and Regina Spektor's "The Call" enters in a somewhat blunt and heavy-handed [and nearly comical] fashion. (This is unlike the score from the first, in which the score was neatly concluded before the lyrical tracks began.)
   
   This soundtrack is an excellent buy for anyone who enjoyed the score when watching "Caspian;" as with most scores, when listened to on their own, a greater appreciation for the movie may come about.



5. The soundtrack to the second Narnia film, "Prince Caspian," is a fine addition to the music created for the adaptation of C.S. Lewis' fantasy adventure. Harry Gregson-Williams, who delivered a truly fantastic score for "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," returns to deliver a score for this film. While this features some great new material, it's mostly a rehash of his previous work. Also, since the music had to be cut down, and some music cues had to be left out entirely, to fit into a 70+ minute CD, a good portion of Williams' new material was left off. But this is still a fine score, and enjoyable to listen to.
   As for the four songs at the end of the CD, they're hit-and-miss. Regina Spektor's "The Call" is very beautiful, while Switchfoot's "This is Home" is fantastic. The other two songs, Oren Lavie's "A Dance 'Round the Memory Tree," and Hanne Hukkelberg's "Lucy" are not only disappointing, but annoying as well.
   If you don't own the first Narnia soundtrack, then this is a good one to own. However, if you do own the previous one, then you will not need to own this one. Though it is a fine score, it mostly rehashes the original work. Fortunately, composer David Arnold ("Independence Day," "Amazing Grace") will be replacing Williams as composer for the next Narnia film, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader." Based on previous work, his score should be remarkable.
   Grade: B

5 comments about WALL·E.

1. The soundtrack is really great. I have no problems with that at all.
   
   My problem is with the packaging. I just bought the soundtrack--the physical soundtrack, not downloaded.
   While the idea behind it is pretty cool--recycled material, kind of cardboard-esque--it is hard to get it out of the little pocket they gave it. Not to mention, by the time I got it out of that little pocket, it had three or four scratches. Not a big deal, but they should have kinda thought ahead a bit...
   I ended up switching the disc and the little booklet around, since the pocket for the booklet is more loose.
   
   Anyway, word to the wise: if you buy the physical soundtrack, be careful getting it out. Squeeze the sides and shake instead of trying to pull it out.
   
   The soundtrack itself is great.



2. In a film where there is not a word of dialogue from your main character for over half an hour, the score has a special duty. Whereas it might take a backseat in films with action and elaborate monologues to care our auditory senses along, WALL·E's design forces Thomas Newman to stand in the foreground, pants down, exposed to the audience. In some ways WALL·E marks a touch of the standard fare for Thomas Newman. At first impression it could be suggested that his particular brand of restraint toward an overly-developed set of themes and motifs might be inappropriate for a large fun sci-fi outing. However, Newman makes no apologies for his consistent use of light and airy orchestrations and without a doubt, it raises up the film.
   
   While fans of recent Pixar films may be hyped up on the delightful and more pronounced themes Michael Giacchino, it would be hard to argue that he could match Newman in the realm of tone. And WALL·E, despite its very well-paced plot is a film that relies on tone.
   
   There is no cohesive set of themes in WALL·E. There are no really action-packed cues to get our hearts pumping. Instead, we are presented with music that defines its world. In the year 2815 AD there is one robot left to clean up the garbage left behind on earth. It is a new but familiar world. One which requires a tonal introduction. Newman obliges. From the first cue "2815 AD" (following "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" from "Hello Dolly!") Newman creates a fantasy tone for us that drags us into a world with one occupant left. The spine-tingling chord shifts and arpeggiated harp immediately create a feeling of isolation that gives form to the earth of the future. This musical thought is followed up at the end of the film in "Horizon 12.2" but with the isolation feeling substituted with a sense of curiosity in the music. While this styling has not become standard fare for sci-fi movies in the past few years. One need only look at Jerry Goldsmith's score for Alien (which Newman seems to pay homage to) to find the value of tonal science- fiction music.
   
   Newman has managed to tap in to the brainwaves of his main character. The tone of the music often follows closely the mindset of WALL·E and helps us along when WALL·E's thoughts might be a little unclear for us. Newman also relies heavily on his established use of rhythmic strings and staccato brass to drive the film from point to point. Perhaps the most interesting new element would be the introduction of the Harp which expertly serves to levitate or add mystery to the cues it graces. The only downside to the construction of these cues may be that rarely is a theme allowed to fully develop within a cue. But, that kind of imitates the pattern of the story. WALL·E is not allowed his expression of love for EVE to play out until the end of the film. Cues like "Define Dancing" serve to express those feelings but never let them reach their conclusion. While not necessarily helpful for those who might want to listen to the score on its own, it works splendidly in the film.
   
   For those bombastic action moments Newman has no trouble giving us some full orchestrations. The momentum in "EVE Retrieve", "Rogue Robots", and "Hyperjump" drive along their respective scenes without becoming overly thematic. They just move well. Also fun and charming are the themes for EVE and WALL·E which were co-written with Peter Gabriel. WALL·E's is light and quirky, while EVE's is flowing and graceful. Perhaps the most fun in the score however is Newman's short jingle for the "BNL" company, sure to amuse.
   
   Overall, fans should find the score to be a strong addition to Newman's personal brand of sensitive and emotion driven tones. While, there could have been more thematic development in places, the score serves the film without ever getting in its way, which is quite a feat considering its prominence.



3. Thomas Newman. He can carry 2 hrs of a (great) movie with the usual confidence and amazing sound. He deserve 5 stars for not only Wall-e but for being such a composer in the decade. From Green Mile, to American Beauty, to Angel in America and Road to Perdition. He does not make any mistakes.



4. The soundtrack is, simply put, amazing. Right from the first song in the list - "Put on your Sunday Clothes" from Hello Dolly to the last track - "Horizon". It is quite evocative and each track helps reminisce the scene of the movie in which it appears. The tracks vary from the gently uplifting, to some futuristic sounds, the fast-paced action tunes and some good oldies.
   
   The theme song for the movie is good and took a few times for me to start liking it, but I was more interested in the other soundtracks, especially the quite bubbly theme for "Wall-e" and "72 degrees warm and sunny".
   
   Great purchase.
   And it makes me want to see the movie again.
   
   And how can you not buy it after seeing the cute face of Wall-e on the album art.



5. I saw "WALL-E" the other night, and it truly is a magical film. I think the folks at Pixar have got some Oscars coming to them for this one! I also predict that two of those Oscars will be for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, both of which can be found right here on the wonderful "WALL-E" soundtrack. Thomas Newman's score is at turns delightful, quirky, and beautiful, while Peter Gabriel's song, "Down To Earth" (co-written with Newman), which plays over the film's end credits, is simply an uplifting joy. I sincerely hope that both Newman and Gabriel are justly rewarded at the Academy Awards for their marvelous "WALL-E" music. And, as an added bonus, the "WALL-E" soundtrack also includes Louis Armstrong's whimsical treatment of the old Edith Piaf fave, "La Vie En Rose," as well as the film's signature song, "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" (from "Hello Dolly"). There's also a few soundbites from the movie scattered throughout. So, what's not to like about the "WALL-E" soundtrack? It's a wonderful CD, and I highly recommend it. (And go see the movie too!)

5 comments about The Best of Both Worlds Concert (CD + DVD).

1. My daughter begged me for this the day it came out. Well, I did end up getting it but was very dissapointed with the music and the DVD. The only good song is Rock star. Everything else sounds like edited versions of Hannah songs over screaming teeny bopers. Also don't listen to this really loud. There is one over excited fan that was to close to the recording mic who is screaming her head off! The DVD wasent that great to be honest :(. My daughter was pritty dissapointed overall but hey at least it keeps her quiet on those long car rides :)



2. First of all, I am disappointed with the Disney Channel, not Amazon. The Disney channel had been advertising this particular DVD/CD combo for months (released on 4/15). My daughter and I assumed that it was a DVD of the concert movie that we saw earlier in the year. THAT DVD will not be released until August. Sooooo, this DVD is like a "preview" of the full-length DVD. This DVD shows 2 songs from the concert (one Hannah, one Miley) and about 10 minutes of "behind the scenes." If your daughter doesn't care to see the entire concert, then this DVD would be fine. The CD is okay, too; however, it has a lot of the same songs that other Hannah/Miley CDs have already. I feel pretty stupid for spending $40 for a CD of songs my daughter already has and a 15 minute DVD. I recommend that you wait until August to get the full-length 3d DVD.



3. For her 10th birthday I got my daughter Hannah Montana The Best of Both Worlds. Now I'm singing it becuase it hasn't stopped being played. Consequently, I've bought a wig, organised a TV show, changed my name and will be on the road soon with my own show! And I'm a father!



4. The CD is great, all the right songs, high energy. The DVD was disappointing, it only had 2 songs and a short clip of "backstage life". Seems like a waste of extra materials to create such a small DVD. But my daughter loves it and it made her birthday party a success!



5. For my daughter's ballet recital I bought her The Best of Both Worlds CD and DVD set. From all the commercials and hype we heard about it I thought I was buying the whole concert DVD. No one was more disappointed than Hanalore when she popped it into the player and saw only 2 songs and some behind the scenes crap. She watched it once and WON'T watch it again. I think she's actually a little hurt. She wanted to see the movie a second time while it was in theatres but I talked her into waiting for the DVD since it cost us over $30 to get in. The Cyrus camp has lost a little appeal for me as a parent with this stunt as well.

5 comments about Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie.

1. Bought this for my 7 year old daughter who loves Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus. Couldn't get tickets for the concert so we saw it at the movies and she told me when it comes to DVD she wants to buy it. So I purchased it and she listens to it and watches it quite often. I have to admit, I enjoyed it myself!Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie



2. As a 16 year old male, I recieved far more than several strange looks upon entering the theatre to see this movie. There was one girl in particular who sat in front of me and managed to turn around and look at me with a rather pathetic lack of comprehension somewhere between 10 to 20 times before the movie started. I could just see in her eyes that she, like many of the other close-minded immature tweens whom surrounded me, was thoroughly considering either my sanity or my sexual orientation. It really is incredibly unsettling that our society is as bigoted and incapable as it is. Target demographic, shmarget demographic; Miley/Hannah's music is incredibly entertaining, well composed, and, at times, moving, regardless of age or gender.
   
   BUT anyway, on with the review...
   
   Miley's voice is amazing. It's even better live than on her CD's, and this film presents absolutely no exception. Her control and range are darn impressive, while at the same time her voice maintains an innocence and untapped potential that makes it satisfyingly difficult to stop listenting to her. I have to say that I love the unique controlled vocal crack that seems to be her signature during extended segments of vocal influctuation. She's also absolutely fearless; how many 15 year olds could keep their composure in front of 15,000+ people nearly every night with the comfort and facility that she does?
   And on top off all her talent, she is, to put it incredibly frankly, pretty darn hott.
   
   The instrumentation throughout the concert was superb. Her lead guitarist and drummer especially were outstanding in my opinion. One thing that I love about concert experiences is that the music itself is always far better than it is on the recording, since record companies and such can't put restrictions on spantaneous improvisations by the musicians. It was also a treat to listen to Miley play an acoustic guitar during "I Miss You."
   
   Perhaps the best part of the film was the 3D effect. The glasses, thank God, weren't the blue and red sort that leave your color perception ruined and your head aching for hours, but were much better quality plastic ones.
   I happen to be an aspiring filmmaker, so coming from a cinematographic point of view, this movie left nothing to be desired. Sweeping camera shots, pleasantly unexpected close ups, and creatively fun visual tricks in post production made the absolute best use of the 3D effect possible. At one point during viewing, I almost subconsciously convinced myself that I actually WAS right there, front row at her performance. You literally feel like you could reach out and touch her at any time.
   The vibrant use/balance of color was in no way distorted by the glasses [if anything, the 3D effect enhanced them] and the very well designed stage setup and enormous venue could've made even the smallest theatre seem wonderfully spacious.
   
   One of my personal favorite moments of the experience was the period of time in which the incomparable Jonas Brothers played a few songs while Miley changed. Their dramatic music, rich instrumentation, and dependably deep and passionate performances/vocals alone were worth the $15, and one can only hope that they will release a filmed concert as well... Haha, but I digress.
   
   My only complaint would have to be that the entire concert is not included. There were numerous songs that I was looking forward to, but that didn't make it past the cutting room floor. I suppose they had to pick and choose between performances though since they had to fit behind-the-scenes action as well.
   
   All in all, this movie is incontrovertably entertaining and simply bursting with refreshing talent. People can tell me I'm "not supposed" to enjoy what Miley has to offer all they want, but the fact of the matter is that she is a quality entertainer and to refuse fandom based merely on social expectation is ridiculous and pathetic. I cannot wait until this DVD comes out, and you can bet that it'll be in my DVD player before the day it becomes available is through.



3. I am really glad this movie is coming to DVD! I thought it was or is one of the best movies. It was brilliantly filmed with absolutely great sound mixing, film editing and super color. I thought it was cool that everything from the 3-D Cameras to the elevator operators got in on the act. The technical background shots were fascinating. The buildup footage to the actual concert of Miley, Hannah and her family were a definite plus and when Hannah came on, the whole thing took off like a rocket. She was mixed perfectly with her band and visually with her dancers and band as was Miley. The audience noise was mixed in perfectly also. If you were at the actual concert down front, you could not hear the music for the crowd noise. Hannah is definitely "America's Rock Star!" and Destiny Hope's dream. What a wonderful combination in one concert and movie.



4. Energetic Miley Cyrus is a dynamo in this bubbly concert film. The likable, ever-smiling 15-year-old positively shimmers with charm. Her sunny personality bubbles out both backstage and during performances.
   
   The concert -- and the whole Hannah/Miley story -- is a celebration of girlhood, of sisterhood, of the power of positive thought. A girl can be whatever she wants to be. It's a powerful message.
   
   This Blu-Ray version is widescreen, with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound.
   
   As for the movie itself, it begins backstage before the concert, and then you see Hannah sing "Rock Star." What hits you right away is the joy from the girls in the audience. They are thrilled to be there, singing along, screaming and waving their arms. The electricity from the crowd is matched onstage. No one seems happier or more excited to be there than Hannah/Miley herself.
   
   Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers come onstage to sing with the star, and by themselves. While they are performing, Hannah goes backstage and switches to Miley (i.e., she takes off the blonde wig). Miley's songs are a little edgier, slightly sexier, as she sings the sisterhood anthem "Girl's Night Out," and the flamenco-inspired "Let's Dance." She sits down to sing and play guitar to "I Miss You," a tribute to her late grandfather.
   
   Interspersed are rehearsal segments, Miley and her dad traveling together to the studio and later singing a duet at home, Miley's mom describing how she helps her daughter change clothes backstage, and fans and their dads saying why they like Hannah/Miley -- often wearing long blonde wigs. A funny contest shows dedicated dads duct-taping high heels to their big feet to enter a race to win tickets to the concert for their daughters.
   
   The 3D effects are mild, mostly serving to make you feel more immersed in the concert. There are a few obvious 3D moments -- a flicked guitar pick, a jabbed microphone stand, drum sticks flying through the air -- but mostly the depth comes from objects and people receding away from you, leaving Miley up close and personal.
   
   As a parent watching this young open-faced girl, I remembered seeing Britney Spears perform at the peak of her stardom. Both had a crowd of screaming, adoring preteen girls. Both were pretty and stylish. Miley has the benefit of engaged parents, plus the protective power of Disney. Here's hoping she is spared Britney's sad and ugly road.



5. Energetic Miley Cyrus is a dynamo in this bubbly concert film. The likable, ever-smiling 15-year-old positively shimmers with charm. Her sunny personality bubbles out both backstage and during performances.
   
   The concert -- and the whole Hannah/Miley story -- is a celebration of girlhood, of sisterhood, of the power of positive thought. A girl can be whatever she wants to be. It's a powerful message.
   
   This two-disc set has both 2-D and 3-D viewing options, a Dolby 5.1 track and both fullscreen and anamorphic widescreen formats. Bonus features include extra behind-the-scenes footage and a sing-along mode.
   
   As for the movie itself, it begins backstage before the concert, and then you see Hannah sing "Rock Star." What hits you right away is the joy from the girls in the audience. They are thrilled to be there, singing along, screaming and waving their arms. The electricity from the crowd is matched onstage. No one seems happier or more excited to be there than Hannah/Miley herself.
   
   Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers come onstage to sing with the star, and by themselves. While they are performing, Hannah goes backstage and switches to Miley (i.e., she takes off the blonde wig). Miley's songs are a little edgier, slightly sexier, as she sings the sisterhood anthem "Girl's Night Out," and the flamenco-inspired "Let's Dance." She sits down to sing and play guitar to "I Miss You," a tribute to her late grandfather.
   
   Interspersed are rehearsal segments, Miley and her dad traveling together to the studio and later singing a duet at home, Miley's mom describing how she helps her daughter change clothes backstage, and fans and their dads saying why they like Hannah/Miley -- often wearing long blonde wigs. A funny contest shows dedicated dads duct-taping high heels to their big feet to enter a race to win tickets to the concert for their daughters.
   
   The 3D effects are mild, mostly serving to make you feel more immersed in the concert. There are a few obvious 3D moments -- a flicked guitar pick, a jabbed microphone stand, drum sticks flying through the air -- but mostly the depth comes from objects and people receding away from you, leaving Miley up close and personal.
   
   As a parent watching this young open-faced girl, I remembered seeing Britney Spears perform at the peak of her stardom. Both had a crowd of screaming, adoring preteen girls. Both were pretty and stylish. Miley has the benefit of engaged parents, plus the protective power of Disney. Here's hoping she is spared Britney's sad and ugly road.

3 comments about Disneymania, Vol. 6.

1. The only good singers are:
   Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and thats it.
   
   The 'Kiss the girl' and 'Real Gone' song is RUINED!



2. The only reason I give this two stars is because it has Elliott Yamin and the Plain White T's on it. Disney should be ashamed of itself for daring to cover Carrie Underwood's 'Ever Ever After' song from Enchanted with some relatively-unknown. Sure the Jordin girl does okay on her own, as long as you're not comparing it to Carrie's! Do they think that people won't notice?!



3. I love that they gave new artists a chance on this album, I like the songs on this and I would recommend this CD. I was particularly impressed by KayCee Stroh on track # 14, I knew she was from High School Musical but I didn't know she could sing like that! There were a few artists that I wasn't sure had Disney ties? Overall this was a great album that even as a parent of a teenager I will secretly enjoy playing in the car.

5 comments about Enchanted.

1. I love this soundtrack! It has all the songs from the movie in it, so if you liked the movie, you'll like the soundtrack. The first few songs are actually sung, and the rest is background music from the movie. I've mostly been listening to just the singing songs, which are excellent! I would highly recommend this soundtrack!



2. Disney's ENCHANTED is one of my favourite movies at the moment, so naturally I had to buy the soundtrack album. It delivers all your favourite musical moments from the movie, plus some beautiful orchestral pieces from the back-score as well.
   
   In the film Amy Adams plays Giselle, a would-be princess in the animated world of Andalasia, about to be married to her fairytale prince Edward (James Marsden), but who is pushed down a well by vengeful Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) and emerges in the middle of New York's Times Square. With a sweet innocence she captures the heart of cynical divorce attorney Robert (Patrick Dempsey); but when Edward later follows her into the real world, Giselle must find find a way to reconcile her fairytale life with a new modern outlook.
   
   Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz both have extensive knowledge and experience with writing material for Disney movies, and in ENCHANTED, their collective pieces come alive with sunny optimism and rare charm. In songs like "True Love's Kiss" and "Happy Working Song", there's a definite flavour of classic Disney fairytales SNOW WHITE and CINDERELLA; whilst in the upbeat "That's How You Know", we get a glimpse of a more modern musical sensibility.
   
   Amy Adams has a very sweet and accomplished singing voice; she has had stage experience and it definitely shows. Likewise, James Marsden, as Prince Edward, has a lush tenor voice which could see him successfully take on some musical theatre work if he so chooses.
   
   The disc also includes a CD-ROM component for Carrie Underwood's music video of "Ever Ever After". If you love the movie, this soundtrack album is the perfect souvenir!



3. My daughter and I love the movie, so we ordered the soundtrack as soon as we could. The first five songs are wonderful. After that all that's left is the instrumental score--boring for a child. We play the first five songs only, but they're worth the price!



4. My girls love the movie and the first 5 songs of the CD. They don't care to listen to the instrumental music but do love the rest of the songs



5. Buy this Cd if you enjoy the movie.The Best song is So Close the song played at the Ball in the movie.

5 comments about Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus.

1. This C.D. has better songs than first (looking back) most of the better songs are on the Miley Cyrus part but whatever. But still I think most of it is okay for a few days and then it grows annoying. It's sort of childish to me



2. the deliverie was good and my daugther face was incredible when she receibe the product.....im happy to purchase it in amazon...
   
   best regards



3. The songs are catchy without being repetitive and annoying. I thought I would hate the CDs but they really grew on me quickly and I don't mind listening to them and it keeps the kids happy!



4. If you are a Hannah Montana fan like myself you will probably have all her CDs and love all of them, but this CD (Hannah Montana2) is the best CD
   that I've every heard. For example, "Let's Dance" was(1)written by Miley herself and (2) it has a Spanish kind of sound which shows she can sing to many different styles. "One in a million" is such a beautiful song - personaly one of my favourites. And this sad song is telling a story about what could happen in real life: "How did I get here I turned around...etc." This double disk CD is what made some people even more crazy about Hannah Montana. Reading other reviews that say mean things about Hannah Montana upset me because who would not like Hannah Montana...



5. This item was exactly as stated and arrived very quickly. I was very pleased with this transaction.