How Stella Got Her Groove Back Soundtrack: Music From The Motion Picture
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998 UK 14-track soundtrack CD album for the motion picture includes songs by Mary J. Blige Jazzie B Maxi Priest Shaggy featuring Janet and Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean picture sleeve MCD11806)
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Let's see. The book and film incarnations of How Stella Got Her Groove Back concern an African American woman who reignites her passion during a trip to the Caribbean. So, of course, the movie's soundtrack album effects a match of U.S. R&B and hip-hop stars and globetrotting reggae crossover royalty. Unfortunately, it's the kind of merger that works better on paper, as they say, than in the grooves. Rapper Big Punisher and dancehall superstar Beenie Man, toasting and singing over an INXS sample on "Makes Me Sweat," are amusing; however, the rest of the CD is more often marked by dreary balladry (K-Ci & Jo-Jo's "Never Say Never Again") and other irrelevancies. Worst of all is "Mastablasta '98," for which Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean somehow decided it would be a good idea to dump the original's deep-dish skank in favor of a generically "up to date" Jeep-beat thump. Hey, guys: come home to Jamaica, already. --Rickey Wright
Review
...[T]his R&B/reggae-lite sampler feels like a wind-in-your-hair ride on a road you've been down before. -- Entertainment Weekly
[How Stella Got Her Groove Back] is bursting at the seams with inspired collaborations and clever juxtapositions. -- USA Today
How Stella Got Her Groove Back Soundtrack: Music From The Motion Picture
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998 UK 14-track soundtrack CD album for the motion picture includes songs by Mary J. Blige Jazzie B Maxi Priest Shaggy featuring Janet and Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean picture sleeve MCD11806)
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Let's see. The book and film incarnations of How Stella Got Her Groove Back concern an African American woman who reignites her passion during a trip to the Caribbean. So, of course, the movie's soundtrack album effects a match of U.S. R&B and hip-hop stars and globetrotting reggae crossover royalty. Unfortunately, it's the kind of merger that works better on paper, as they say, than in the grooves. Rapper Big Punisher and dancehall superstar Beenie Man, toasting and singing over an INXS sample on "Makes Me Sweat," are amusing; however, the rest of the CD is more often marked by dreary balladry (K-Ci & Jo-Jo's "Never Say Never Again") and other irrelevancies. Worst of all is "Mastablasta '98," for which Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean somehow decided it would be a good idea to dump the original's deep-dish skank in favor of a generically "up to date" Jeep-beat thump. Hey, guys: come home to Jamaica, already. --Rickey Wright
Review
...[T]his R&B/reggae-lite sampler feels like a wind-in-your-hair ride on a road you've been down before. -- Entertainment Weekly
[How Stella Got Her Groove Back] is bursting at the seams with inspired collaborations and clever juxtapositions. -- USA Today
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998 UK 14-track soundtrack CD album for the motion picture includes songs by Mary J. Blige Jazzie B Maxi Priest Shaggy featuring Janet and Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean picture sleeve MCD11806)
Amazon.com
Let's see. The book and film incarnations of How Stella Got Her Groove Back concern an African American woman who reignites her passion during a trip to the Caribbean. So, of course, the movie's soundtrack album effects a match of U.S. R&B and hip-hop stars and globetrotting reggae crossover royalty. Unfortunately, it's the kind of merger that works better on paper, as they say, than in the grooves. Rapper Big Punisher and dancehall superstar Beenie Man, toasting and singing over an INXS sample on "Makes Me Sweat," are amusing; however, the rest of the CD is more often marked by dreary balladry (K-Ci & Jo-Jo's "Never Say Never Again") and other irrelevancies. Worst of all is "Mastablasta '98," for which Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean somehow decided it would be a good idea to dump the original's deep-dish skank in favor of a generically "up to date" Jeep-beat thump. Hey, guys: come home to Jamaica, already. --Rickey Wright
Review
...[T]his R&B/reggae-lite sampler feels like a wind-in-your-hair ride on a road you've been down before. -- Entertainment Weekly
[How Stella Got Her Groove Back] is bursting at the seams with inspired collaborations and clever juxtapositions. -- USA Today
With incredible professionalism, knowledge of the score, command of the craft of conducting and yes, a killer sense of humor, Maestro Schindler helps bring these movie scores alive in new and exciting ways for audiences of all ages. He is a veritable scholar of the music of American cinema, and I look forward to his continued contributions in our industry for years to come.
Jeff Schindler...highlighted the importance and challenge of being at the forefront of the musical accompaniment of a film like [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire].
“One of the most compelling musical storytellers of our generation, as well as the safest pair of hands with any orchestra and unsurpassable for any live orchestra to film production…”
“It’s difficult to imagine a superior interpretation to that of Ana Guijarro and the London Symphony, conducted by Jeffrey Schindler."
And finally to Jeffrey Schindler, who with his talent and charisma led the orchestra excellently. He motivated the people, shouting and cheering them on during the presentation, during the film. It was really something amazing.
“The first ever performance [in Tasmania] of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was something those present are unlikely to forget...Under the inspired direction of conductor Jeffrey Schindler the orchestra performed with enormous cohesion, virtuosity and a raw energy that was almost overwhelming.”
“These are opulent renditions of three compositions by Alfonso Romero, with a vibrant orchestra, a veteran conductor, and a cream-of-the-crop spanish pianist...Romero’s pieces offer an entirely different sort of beauty and the interpretation of [Ana Guijarro and conductor Jeffrey Schindler with the London Symphony Orchestra] is nothing short of ideal. This is a sensational disk.”
“Schindler is one of the most prominent conductors in not only the field of live film orchestra performances, but also in motion picture score recordings.”
Jeffrey Schindler is a very respectful and knowledgeable conductor. The audience adores him! He always speaks to them before the movie begins and gets them very excited for the experience of a movie with live music. He has a terrific attitude towards the movies and I would recommend him to other orchestras for this kind of engagement.
I believe he was mutually respected by the musicians of the Seattle Symphony, and his audiences seemed to thoroughly enjoy his upbeat enthusiasm. I am definitely looking forward to working with him again, this time on "Amadeus Live" next season!
Jeffrey Schindler conducted this concert with wonderful flair...Schindler was the perfect host for the evening, engaging the audience from the start and ensuring that there were enthusiastic responses throughout.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra was brilliantly conducted by Jeffrey Schindler...it was an unforgettable experience.
Schindler and the Kansas City Symphony put on a performance as emotive as it was precise.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back Soundtrack: Music From The Motion Picture
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998 UK 14-track soundtrack CD album for the motion picture includes songs by Mary J. Blige Jazzie B Maxi Priest Shaggy featuring Janet and Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean picture sleeve MCD11806)
Amazon.com
Let's see. The book and film incarnations of How Stella Got Her Groove Back concern an African American woman who reignites her passion during a trip to the Caribbean. So, of course, the movie's soundtrack album effects a match of U.S. R&B and hip-hop stars and globetrotting reggae crossover royalty. Unfortunately, it's the kind of merger that works better on paper, as they say, than in the grooves. Rapper Big Punisher and dancehall superstar Beenie Man, toasting and singing over an INXS sample on "Makes Me Sweat," are amusing; however, the rest of the CD is more often marked by dreary balladry (K-Ci & Jo-Jo's "Never Say Never Again") and other irrelevancies. Worst of all is "Mastablasta '98," for which Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean somehow decided it would be a good idea to dump the original's deep-dish skank in favor of a generically "up to date" Jeep-beat thump. Hey, guys: come home to Jamaica, already. --Rickey Wright
Review
...[T]his R&B/reggae-lite sampler feels like a wind-in-your-hair ride on a road you've been down before. -- Entertainment Weekly
[How Stella Got Her Groove Back] is bursting at the seams with inspired collaborations and clever juxtapositions. -- USA Today
With incredible professionalism, knowledge of the score, command of the craft of conducting and yes, a killer sense of humor, Maestro Schindler helps bring these movie scores alive in new and exciting ways for audiences of all ages. He is a veritable scholar of the music of American cinema, and I look forward to his continued contributions in our industry for years to come.
Jeff Schindler...highlighted the importance and challenge of being at the forefront of the musical accompaniment of a film like [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire].
“One of the most compelling musical storytellers of our generation, as well as the safest pair of hands with any orchestra and unsurpassable for any live orchestra to film production…”
“It’s difficult to imagine a superior interpretation to that of Ana Guijarro and the London Symphony, conducted by Jeffrey Schindler."
And finally to Jeffrey Schindler, who with his talent and charisma led the orchestra excellently. He motivated the people, shouting and cheering them on during the presentation, during the film. It was really something amazing.
“The first ever performance [in Tasmania] of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was something those present are unlikely to forget...Under the inspired direction of conductor Jeffrey Schindler the orchestra performed with enormous cohesion, virtuosity and a raw energy that was almost overwhelming.”
“These are opulent renditions of three compositions by Alfonso Romero, with a vibrant orchestra, a veteran conductor, and a cream-of-the-crop spanish pianist...Romero’s pieces offer an entirely different sort of beauty and the interpretation of [Ana Guijarro and conductor Jeffrey Schindler with the London Symphony Orchestra] is nothing short of ideal. This is a sensational disk.”
“Schindler is one of the most prominent conductors in not only the field of live film orchestra performances, but also in motion picture score recordings.”
Jeffrey Schindler is a very respectful and knowledgeable conductor. The audience adores him! He always speaks to them before the movie begins and gets them very excited for the experience of a movie with live music. He has a terrific attitude towards the movies and I would recommend him to other orchestras for this kind of engagement.
I believe he was mutually respected by the musicians of the Seattle Symphony, and his audiences seemed to thoroughly enjoy his upbeat enthusiasm. I am definitely looking forward to working with him again, this time on "Amadeus Live" next season!
Jeffrey Schindler conducted this concert with wonderful flair...Schindler was the perfect host for the evening, engaging the audience from the start and ensuring that there were enthusiastic responses throughout.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra was brilliantly conducted by Jeffrey Schindler...it was an unforgettable experience.
Schindler and the Kansas City Symphony put on a performance as emotive as it was precise.
