Review by: Zara Steinhart
ALBUM: Across The Universe Sountrack
Music and Lyrics by: The Beatles
Preformed By:Jim Sturgess;Evan Rachel Wood
Tracks:
1.All My Loving
2. I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. It Won't Be Long
4. I've Just Seen A Face
5. Let It Be
6. Come Together
7. I am The Walrus
8. Oh Darling
9. Across The Universe
10. Helter Skelter
11.Strawberry Feilds Forever
12. Happyness in a Warm Gunn
13. Backbird
14. Hey Jude
15. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Jim Sturgess puts a modern rock twist on these 60's classic songs. Even better he and Evan have a pure acoustic feel that was constant of the 60's, giving the music an authentic feel. The album has a good mix of songs from the movie that all pull on different emotions. Some sad and real, take Hey Jude, and others physodelic and crazy but insanly fun like I am the Walrus and For The Benifit Of Mr. Kite(not on the album but in movie). The fact that only two people sing the album really pulls the sounds together and makes the album feel very whole and together. Jim Sturguss's amazing acent, musical stylings and 60's good looks make for a great time.
Some Sample Tracks!
1. All My Lovin:
Jim's accent makes the begining of this song really pulls you in and exciteds you with the acoustic hollowness of his voice.At about 30 seconds into the song, the drums come in which I think overpower his voice somewhat. Catchy beat and instrumentals.
2. I Want to Hold You Hand
Evan's voice is reminisant of Janis Joplin in this song. Guitar again to powerful, hold her back. Repetive and a little boring.
3. It Won't Be Long:
Evan's voice is very catchy in this song. First it has a girl band feel and then transfers to Beach Surfer Rock. The lead guitar gives the surfer feel. Her voice is much more appealing than in the prevoius song. Intruments do not overpower for once.
4. I've Just Seen a Face
John's voice is scrumptous in this song. GREAT beat. I truly think this song is the best of the album. To short though.
5. Let It Be
This does not sound like John but It is. His voice changes greatly. I love the piano about 45 second into the song. Sums up the era. Choir/church singing that I love. Very Short. Seems that most of the songs on the album are relativly short.
<3
Zara
1 comment:
After reading this album review it makes me actually want to listen to it. I like older songs with modern twist and that is how you described them. I like how you mentioned the various genres and what some of the songs were about. I think ill take a listen to song of these songs. :]
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