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 Songs deserved better Sep 11, 2009
Classic songs deserved better interpretation. Connick not quite in tune and definitely not Sinatra like in phrasing or presentation.
 Harry Connick, Jr. Sings The Songs From The Motion Picture "When Harry Met Sally" Jun 07, 2009
"In working with Harry, not only did I have the pleasure of being exposed to this incredible talent, but I also had the experience of working with a truly wonderful person." ~ Rob Reiner ~
"When Harry Met Sally" is one of the few movies about a modern-day love story that I don't mind watching every once in a while at my fancy. And I don't mind either listening to this album every so often at my whim.
Rob Reiner is absolutely right about Mr. Connick. He is a multi-talented artist - a singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, composer rolled-into-one. Additionally, he possesses one of the most impressive voices in the music world.
This presentation opens up with "It Had To Be You," a dazzling number with Big Band arrangement that is duplicated in "I Could Write A Book" and "Love Is Here To Stay." His renditions are full of creative twists.
"But Not For Me" is a Gershwin classic that is rendered so beautifully as if the chart arrangement was borrowed from Nelson Riddle. It features Marc Shaiman on piano who also arranged and orchestrated this track, Benjamin Jonah Wolfe on bass and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. That's how exquisite these musicians have made this song and the interpretation is infused with classical touches that will enthrall its listeners. I have created my own Playlist for this particular song with various interpretations and this one is on top.
He is in high spirits but seems to be resolute as he sings an engaging number "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" while "When Or When" is executed with a dramatic flair that displays his cool and smooth vocals over a simple yet enchanting piano accompaniment by the singer himself. A song rendered with such heartfelt emotion is definitely a masterpiece of beauty.
This is a lovely album that is listenable every so often at your whim. Wholeheartedly recommended!
 A Great Sound Track Apr 06, 2009
I bought this album for Harry Connick's version of the jazz standard, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, which is wonderful.
The music of this soundtrack is all beautiful, Connick's creativity makes this realy special. Not that the mastery of the instruments and arrangements are not first class, but the x-factor is the coolness in which Harry sings, swings, thumps and carresses that piano and those vocal chords.
My only issue with this album is that because of the level of musical craft required for a sound track, the album has a huge dynamic range. This means it is difficult to have the album playing unless you are actively listening to it. If you are not listening to it, some sections will be virtually inaudible. On the other hand, if the soft parts are audible, the loud sections will be ear-splitting.
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Excellent music even if it's not exactly the actual soundtrack Mar 06, 2007
Rob Reiner's movie entitled When Harry Met Sally deserves the fine soundtrack it had; and this CD of songs based on the movie soundtrack will delight you, too. Sure, these renditions are not what you'll hear when you watch the movie; but this CD gives us plenty to be happy about anyway.
Harry Connick, Jr. was just hitting the big time when he was tapped for this film; and this CD proves he had great talent from the start. Even though he was a mere 21 at the time these songs were recorded, Harry displays a mature and polished sensitivity to the nuances in the lyrics of these songs. Harry croons wonderfully on this CD.
The CD opens with "It Had To be You" with Harry Connick, Jr. playing piano and singing the vocals. The big band arrangement by Marc Shaiman shines brightly as this grand music flows so silky smooth through your speakers. "Our Love Is Stay" gets the Latin slow dance treatment with Frank Wess on tenor saxophone and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. Harry and the musicians are in total synchronicity for this number--I love it!
Other special tracks on this CD include the high octane arrangement for the instrumental rendition of "Stompin' At The Savoy;" the bluesy "But Not For Me" with its excellent orchestral arrangement and the angst expressed by words and music in the number entitled "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." Moreover, "Autumn In New York" boasts a great arrangement for piano--and as always on this CD, Harry plays it to perfection!
"Let's call The Whole Thing Off" begins with Benjamin Jonah Wolfe on a brief bass solo; and Harry joins in singing marvelously. Once again we get a beautiful arrangement by Marc Shaiman--awesome!
The CD ends with an instrumental rendition of "It Had To be You" which gets a faster cabaret-type beat than it received on the first track of this CD as well as the romantic, pensive number entitled "Where Or When" performed by Harry Connick, Jr. The piano solo for "Where Or When" moves me and I'm sure that you'll love it, too.
Congratulations to Harry Connick, Jr. on his coup with this album; and the arrangements by Marc Shaiman impress me greatly.
The liner notes feature the song credits and there is a brief essay by Rob Reiner, director and producer of When Harry Met Sally. You get some great color still photos from the film, too.
Harry Connick, Jr. and these exceptional musicians weave a magic spell to create a remarkably professional album. This CD gives you a festival of music you won't forget anytime soon. I highly recommend this CD for fans of classic pop vocals; and fans of Harry Connick, Jr. will love every moment of this CD.
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When Harry Met Sally: Music from the Motion Picture Jan 09, 2007
I loved the music in this movie, but the soundtrack just doesn't seem like the same music of versions of the music. I only listened to it once.
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