1 |
Opening
Title - Stephen Sondheim (3:30) |
2 |
No
Place Like London - Johnny Depp, Jamie Campbell Bower
(5:32) |
3 |
The
Worst Pies in London - Helena Bonham Carter (2:23) |
4 |
Poor Thing - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter (3:09) |
5 |
My
Friends - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter (3:48) |
6 |
Green Finch and Linnett Bird - Jayne Wisener (2:16) |
7 |
Johanna
- Jamie Campbell Bower (1:57) |
8 |
Pirelli's Miracle Elixir - Edwards Sanders, Johnny Depp,
Helena Bonham Carter (2:00) |
9 |
The Contest - Sacha Baron Cohen, Johnny Depp, Tomothy
Spall (3:37) |
10 |
Wait
- Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter (2:38) |
11 |
Pretty
Women - Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman (4:27) |
12 |
Epiphany - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Jamie
Campbell Bower (3:16) |
13 |
A
Little Priest - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter (5:15) |
14 |
Johanna
- Jamie Campbell Bower, Johnny Depp, Laura Michelle
Kelly (5:42) |
15 |
God,
That's Good! - Edward Sanders, Helena Bonham Carter
(2:46) |
16 |
By the Sea - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter (2:19) |
17 |
Not While I'm Around - Edward Sanders, Helena Bonham
Carter (4:11) |
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW:
Slashing people’s throats isn’t the most difficult
thing Johnny Depp has to do in the latest movie directed by
the ingenious Tim Burton. Putting on the pale make-up for
the titular character of Sweeney Todd probably isn’t
too thorny an issue for the Oscar-nominated actor too. We
believe that the most tricky part of being in this musical
thriller is having to, gasp, sing! And a lot of it too! Fans
of the talented actor (that probably is the whole world) need
not worry: Depp does a fine job on this soundtrack album.
From
the sorrowful “No Place Like London” and the grief-stricken
“My Friends” to the relaxed “Pretty Women”
and the angst-ridden “Epiphany”, Depp’s
vocals express the emotions of the vengeful and tormented
serial killer aptly. Joining him in duets and ensemble tunes
are acclaimed actors like Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter,
who do a fairly good job of singing too.
Depp’s
leading lady Carter may sound wafer thin on the various tracks
she performs on the disc, but is still effectively whimsical
on “By The Sea” and affectionately motherly on
“Not While I’m Around”. Listen out for the
wacky “The Contest” showcasing Sacha Baron “Borat”
Cohen and his wildly madcap Italian accent.
Those
who have heard the original Broadway versions of the songs
will note that some of the notable songs have been excluded
on this movie version, probably to compact the picture. And
given that the original Broadway versions of the songs were
performed by acclaimed artistes like Angela Lansbury and Geroge
Hearn, strict opera fans may diss this movie version. But
we’d still like to give some credit points to the actors
who have painstakingly performed on the soundtrack of this
Oscar-nominated movie.
Because
of its theatrical nature, the soundtrack may not appeal after
its first spin. But upon repeated listens, the emotions of
the characters will grow on you. The standout show tune “Johanna”
will be the first to attract you, thanks to lead singer Jamie
Campbell Bower’s passionately affecting vocals. And
somewhere out there, there is another edition of this soundtrack
featuring three extra tracks from the movie.
Our
advice: Watch the movie, buy the soundtrack, and then enjoy
the killer music.
ALBUM RATING:
Recommended Track: (14) Johanna - Jamie Campbell Bower, Johnny
Depp, Laura Michelle Kelly
Review
by John Li
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