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Then if you lack the latter or ain’t got no clue to play your selection from illegally download of tunes du jour... Please note: handpick and select great movie soundtrack instead! (Add two non movie titles for pumping up the scene) Because badly mix melody can ruin the whole event! Please ... don’t depend entirely on your iPod Genius Mix either. Don’t mind to share my “fascinating rhythm” list for a fun-filled soire...
1. 2046 Soundtrack
Shigeru Umebayashi Rumba Version of 2046 main theme impress, seduce and always give a heartfelt, superb enjoyment. Thanks to Wong Kar Wai, he also opens the door for me to appreciate and embrace Xavier Cugat repertoire. Siboney, Sway and Xmas Song are forever treasures in the CD! This is one of those soundtrack albums that can comfortably stand on its own feet. A talented mixture of ethereal, dramatic and nostalgic music. (PS: Too bad, what a shame....a local movie titled “Berbagi Suami” was totally inspired by the whole contents and its soundtrack yielded same tone and manner sound).
2. Kissing Jessica Stein Soundtrack
Immaculately flawless and demurely laid back are the essence of this urbanely jazz selection. In fact, this is the premiere CD that I obliged to get a long-lustful affair with Verve Jazz Diva namely Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Blossom Dearie, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Anita O Day, Carmen Mc Rae, Shirley Horn and the contemporary muse, Diana Krall. (PS: A lime + minty mojito would be a perfect match...guaranteed)
3. Women on Top Soundtrack
I thank this CD as it re-introduces me to fall (deeply) in love with Bossanova. I also now include Portuguese as one of the sexy language ... Pleasant sound, easy listening and this is the kind of music you’d play for relaxing or romantic evening. (PS: Don’t forget spicy salsa and tapas assortment, fajitas…anyone? Plus a big jug of frozen margarita)
4. What Women Want Soundtrack
An interesting mix of old and new compilation, emphasizing on big band swing era. Three cuts from Frank Sinatra (arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle) and entries from Sammy Davis Jr., Nancy Wilson, and Tony Bennett sew up the soulful crooning of the velvet age. Lou Rawls and the Temptations replace their modern soul grooves with lush orchestrations. Skip track 5 and 10 and it just perfectly fit the mood. Classy! (PS: A sinful smoked ham, mushroom, onion omellete + crunchy french fries + mouth-watering sausage + potato salad came to mind whilst I listen the CD... A mis-match or ideal combo? Don’t care)
5. Hollywood, Mon Amour
Famous 80’s movie songs reinvented and rearranged by Marc Collins of Nouvelle Vague. Perfect for hang over or Sunday late lazy brunch – the track revisits a genre, a period, retaining only the basic skeleton (melody and lyrics) to demonstrate that by arranging them differently they can take on a new life while still respecting the original. This is not history revisited but a part of musical history rewritten. The guest vocalists gently transport us to the retro 80’s and present the sultry cum silky version of A View to a Kill / Call Me / Footloose / What a Feeling / When Doves Cry / Eye of the Tiger / Together in Electric Dreams and many 80’s smash hits. (PS : Pancake, waffle, maple syrup, blueberry sauce, organic honey, hash brown, caesar salad, lightly toasted full grain wheat bread + bitter marmalade, no sugar orange juice, verbena tea, coffee au lait, ice Milo, Horlicks .... are compulsory)
6. Big Band Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones
Another fabulous feel good nostalgia recording that makes you want to throw a cocktail party! It’s just like a time travel escapade to the suburban set and penthouse parties circa ultra chic 50’s and 60’s in Manhattan whilst Rock Hudson, Julie London, Doris Day, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Kirk Douglas, Grace Kelly, Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn were the guest of honors. Soul Bossa Nova takes a special position mostly because it has been used in so many occasion and played in the coolest venue, the trendiest Lounge bars and most conservative country clubs! A must have collection. (PS: It’s cocktail party time! Shaken. Stirred. Sip the martini and let’s dance)
7. Verve Remixed part 1-4
Verve Remixed has been in the planning stages for years, with in-house producers inviting an international cast of remix artists and dee jays to select songs from the label's vaults. The results are tremendously successful and emerged the new breed called electro, chill, or nu jazz. True gem. Highly recommended for dinner parties, evening high tea, pre club warm up or simply watch the sun sets from the beach house veranda. Sexy and hip. Pretty impossible to put down. (PS: Inter-continental canape and cold cuts, bubbly champagne and ice rose wine are necessary)
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