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Kismet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 
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| Creators: Robert Wright, George Forrest, Andre Previn, Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray, Vic Damone
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 53380
Format: Soundtrack, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 72482
UPC: 081227248222
EAN: 0081227248222
ASIN: B0000033U0
Release Date: August 20, 1996
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| Tracks:
| • | Not Since Nineveh | | • | Rhymes Have I | | • | Fate | | • | Bazaar of the Caravans | | • | Not Since Nineveh | | • | Dabba (Stranger in Paradise) | | • | Baubles, Bangles and Beads | | • | I Am a Gardener | | • | Stranger in Paradise - Borodin, Alexander | | • | Gesticulate | | • | Bored | | • | Fate (Reprise) | | • | Night of My Nights | | • | The Olive Tree | | • | Rahadlakum | | • | Marsinah Arrives at Castle/I'm in Love/Certain Young Women (Baubles,) | | • | And This Is My Beloved | | • | Innocent Amusement (Medley: And This Is My Beloved/Rahadlakum) | | • | Diwan Dances, Pt. 1 (Rahadlakum) | | • | Diwan Dances, Pt. 2 (Night of My Nights) | | • | Drowning Scene/Sentence (Fate) | | • | Sands of Time (End Title) |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
Sentimental Purchase May 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
At my request I stood at the back of the church aisle holding my father's arm before the bridal procession began and my groom listened from the groom's room to the side of the altar, as my friend sang from the altar our wedding song, "This is My Beloved." We bought this CD because we wanted a crisp copy to play at our anniversary gathering.
This time our adult children, grandchildren, wedding party and dearest friends stood with us. To the day it was exactly 50 years since our wedding day. It still brings chills and tenderness and expresses so well our deep love for one another.
another great CD with Howard Keel January 15, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this CD because I am big fan of Howard Keel's singing.
As usual, he does not disappoint.
Don't Underestimate Kismet September 26, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Kismet is one of those sadly overlooked movie musicals which deserves the light of day. As it does not yet exist on dvd, we may as well pay close attention to this delightful cd release, loaded with goodies. The booklet is loaded with facts and photos from the movie, information on the songs and the history of the Broadway show and subsequent movie. But it's the music we came to hear: First off, we have "Rhymes Have I," a rousing opening number filmed yet cut from the film shortly before release. Then there's the complete version of "Radhadlakum," chopped in half in the movie, but intact here with all its Arabian Knights naughtiness. Howard Keel's warm yet powerful baritone excels in 6 numbers. His level of interest in vocal rendition seems far higher than what he provided for contemporary musicals such as "Kiss Me, Kate" or "Annie Get Your Gun;" he really seems to have been interested in making this film work for him vocally; it shows. While he was hardly a slacker in those other films, his voice is twice as good in this particular film. The now obscure--and undeservedly so--Dolores Gray primes her sultry pipes seductively (what else?) in "Bored," a number written especially for this film. Then she outrights swings in "Not Since Ninevah," a number in this cd coupled with the jazziest dance break of the movie. A young Vic Damone boldly displays the talents that would make him a huge star in "Stranger in Paradise," the most memorable, hauntingly lyrical, and widely-covered song in the show (who HASN'T covered 'Stranger' at some point?) His rendition here is worth the price of the entire cd. Ann Blyth contributes her usual fine vocals to the mix, clearly enjoying herself especially in "Baubles, Bangles and Beads," and "Rhymes Have I." The cd wraps up with Keel's haunting "Sands of Time," a number originally used as a bookend in the Broadway version, but here used as a lasting and lingering reminder of the delights we have just enjoyed.
Not Since Ninevah! February 10, 2003
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is a great soundtrack recording of a not so great movie musical. Don't get me wrong; the movie is entertaining, just not very memorable. This soundtrack, however, retains the gourgeous score and is performed to perfection by an unusually able cast. Howard Keel's rich baritone was made to order as Hajj. His renditions of "Fate" and "Gesticulate" fairly sizzle, and he soothes with the gentle "Olive Tree". Ann Blyth and Vic Damone fill out their roles as the "conventional lovers" adequately. They overcome the predictability of their characters with some gourgeous singing, most notably on the musical's two big hits, "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" and "Stranger in Paradise". Then there's Broadway queen Dolores Gray in all her fabulous glory. She raises the roof with "Not Since Ninevah", then raises it even higher with "Rahadlakum". She's terrific, and her energy jolts the soundtrack into overdrive every time she's center stage. It's unfortunate that her screen career never really took off because she had a voice that is still unsurpassed, rivaling the greats like Garland, Merman and Holliday. Rhino does a terrific job of remastering these recordings. The sound is rich and full, much more dynamic than most films soundtracks of the time. It's great to have such a lush sounding record of such a great score, but it's the once in a lifetime cast (especially Ms. Gray) that makes this the premiere version of "Kismet".
 A MUSICAL TO REMEMBER... April 7, 2001
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is an excellent musical movie soundtrack which contains one of the loveliest songs of all time: "Stranger in Paradise". I grew up listening to this song and have always loved it. Here, it is wondrously performed by Ann Blythe and Vic Damone. Add to this mix the immensely talented Howard Keel, with his memorable baritone, and you have a wonderful ensemble of voices who regale the listener with songs that evoke memories of tales from the "Arabian Nights". It is a CD well worth having. The accompanying CD liner gives an extensive review of the music and the filming of "Kismet". It is not just a liner, it is a veritable pamphlet, chock full of information which is sure to delight the musical movie devotee.
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