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...plot is somewhat predictable and melodramatic, though many of the relationship scenes are poignant. The performance scenes, however, are explosively energetic and entertaining. The film's highlight is the cultural whirlwind tour of the music and fashion of the decades it encompasses. The aesthetic experience generated by the fantastic wigs, glittery and sleek costumes, the recognizable tunes and the panoramic views of the concerts make this film one of the most visually creative of the year...
Despite its technical problems, "Thumbelina" provides us with some thoroughly enjoyable animated moments. The detail used to animate Thumbelina's flowing skirt makes it a joy to watch as she twirls and dances her way through her journeys, accentuating her movements and making them more realistic. The movie's highlight, however, is the flight of fancy she takes with the Fairy Prince Cornelius, to the accompaniment of "Let Me Be Your Wings." During a number that cannot help but be compared to "Aladdin'"s "A Whole New World," the characters, in true romantic style, fall in love while flying/dancing/singing their...
Indeed, Roney is the highlight of this album. From his patient solo during the hyperspeed album opener, "So What," to his uncanny imitation of Miles himself on "All Blues" (harmon mute and all) Roney clearly is in his element. In part, Roney sounds so good because his open sound leaves plenty of room for the rhythm section to strut its stuff; pianist Hancock, bassist Carter and drummer Williams have never sounded better, tight as all hell and at the same time creatively lyrical. Carter's dazzling clarity, Hancock's chord driven, percussive flair, and Williams' inventive and at the same...
These two new compilations by therecording industry's re-release standard-bearer,Rhino Records, offer up just what we have come toexpect from Rhino: intelligently structured andselected compilations that highlight an aspect ofAmerican music that has often not been addressedon its own. While the Rock InstrumentalClassics volumes are more satisfying than anyof the Billboard Pop Memories, both arestrong sets that will please anyone who wouldconsider buying them anyway...
...highlight, indeed the climax of the entire evening, was the Wayne Shorter composition "Footprints." Drummer Hayes launched the band off on a simmering version of this '60's jazz classic. This tune featured Soloff's trumpet paying homage to Miles, and he did so in grand fashion. The piece built from a melancholy, loping waltz to frenzied round of everyone's best solos. Soloff first pointed his trumpet towards the sky and tossed out notes, then engulfed the microphone with his horn's bell and a smattering of Miles' licks. Williams closed his eyes for much of this tune, moving...