Topic: AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... (Read 79306 times)

bk · « **Reply #810 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:20:38 PM »

I am baffled by this Oscarcast - why would they give a major award like that ninety minutes in? I must say, this is one of the most boring Oscars ever.

bk · « **Reply #811 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:20:53 PM »

How come I keep starting new pages?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #812 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:21:06 PM »

IMDB says Jil Aigrot did the singing....pretty uncanny impersonation though

Matt H. · « **Reply #813 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:21:15 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on February 24, 2008, 07:18:45 PM

If I can't find a Blu Ray I can afford, should I just get an up-convert DVD player?

If you could wait until fall, the Blu-rays should be much cheaper.

bk · « **Reply #814 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:21:24 PM »

Did Jeanne say being here was boring?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #815 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:21:54 PM »

Piaf was heard on most of the songs. The "early" songs used were not. There were no Piaf recordings of those.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #816 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:22:13 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 24, 2008, 07:21:15 PM

If you could wait until fall, the Blu-rays should be much cheaper.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm........another decision to make.

Dumb joke

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #817 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:22:16 PM »

From Amazon.com:

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As befits the soundtrack of a music biopic, most of the heavy lifting here is done by the movie's subject: iconic French singer Edith Piaf. She was the Gallic Judy Garland, a natural performer who overcame one personal tragedy after another and was never more alive than on stage, forging an uncommon bond with both material and audience. Since actress Marion Cotillard lip-synchs in the film, the first 11 tracks on the CD are by Piaf herself, and give a good overview of her biggest hits (though we get the English version of the title track) and her feverish, ultra-dramatic style. But Piaf wasn't only a tragedienne of song: Her lighter side is represented by "Rien de Rien" and "Mon Manège à Moi," which she infuses with wonderful flair. Tracks 12-20 are made up of Christopher Gunning's richly symphonic original score (check out "La Mort de Leplée"). The last third of the album offers Piaf without Piaf, with contemporary singers Jil Aigrot and Maya Barsoni performing her songs (apparently because the originals' poor sound quality meant they would have stuck out in the movie). Watch out, however, for Mistinguett's hilarious "Il m'a vu nue," a slice of French music-hall history preserved in amber. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #818 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:23:05 PM »

Oohh... With strings!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #819 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:23:28 PM »

Pick a key folks and sing in it.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #820 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:24:26 PM »

Interesting.....thanks DR JOSE.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #821 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:25:40 PM »

My hearing is too far gone to try and sing... I just want to enjoy music as much as I can while I still have it <G>

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #822 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:25:46 PM »

...I would have loved to see the 5/8 number from the movie performed...

Matt H. · « **Reply #823 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:25:51 PM »

THanks, Jose. I knew I had read that Piaf's versions were used in te film.

singdaw · « **Reply #824 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:25:51 PM »

I say, there.

That guitar has a few extra holes in it.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #825 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:26:17 PM »

Didn't like that song much.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #826 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:26:58 PM »

BTW, I am looking forward to meeting DR Laura on Saturday

Jrand73 · « **Reply #827 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:27:10 PM »

Jack is funny

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #828 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:27:35 PM »

Ah.. So that's how they chose to end the song for the Oscars.... Hmm....

*I have to say, I prefer the version in the movie, which, from what I understand, was recorded live during the take. The version on the soundtrack is most definitely a cleaned up studio take. It's good, just not as raw as the movie take.

singdaw · « **Reply #829 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:28:25 PM »

What is that theme song - the second one in the "Best Picture" tribute?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #830 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:28:58 PM »

OH! That's why all those movies have been on the $10 sale at Virgin! -Even the two-disc sets!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #831 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:29:43 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on February 24, 2008, 07:27:10 PM

Jack is funny

Is he nimble?

Is he quick?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #832 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:31:23 PM »

Quote from: DakotaCelt on February 24, 2008, 07:29:43 PM

Is he nimble?

Is he quick?

I'm not sure, but I bet he received a promo copy of the soundtrack to "Enchanted".

Matt H. · « **Reply #833 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:31:28 PM »

Surely they're not giving Best Picture now.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #834 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:31:54 PM »

Renee lost weight...pretty dress

Jrand73 · « **Reply #835 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:32:56 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 24, 2008, 07:28:25 PM

What is that theme song - the second one in the "Best Picture" tribute?

??

Bourne is walking home with the technical awards!

Matt H. · « **Reply #836 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:33:05 PM »

Another surprise!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #837 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:34:08 PM »

And we're two hours in now...

bk · « **Reply #838 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:35:03 PM »

So most edits per minute is now what editing awards are all about.

bk · « **Reply #839 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:35:28 PM »

Thanks for clearing up the Piaf mystery - so it's Piaf and two other singers.

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