Sunday, 2 November 2008

Review - Young @ Heart Chorus - Young @ Heart - The Official Soundtrack

Young @ Heart Chorus - Young @ Heart - The Official Soundtrack

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7 out of 10

"You're never too old for rock'n'roll." The concept of a project that involves a bunch of old people from a nursing home in the Midlands all getting together and belting out a few rock classics is certainly an odd one. I can almost see the pitch in the production office now.

But it works. And if you saw the film you would know there were some stellar moments that were capable of melting the hearts of viewers. Stand out moments included the sombre 'Nothing compares to you' and the awe inspiring 'Fix You'.

The thing about projects like this is it doesn't matter if the singers are any good; it is evoking an emotional response in the listener which is what music is all about. It is about wishing every grandparent was like this and whether or not your gramps bounced around the kitchen to James Brown or not, you can't help but smile and remember those that are important to you.

That said, I can't help but feel this is probably a more visual experience than a listening one.

Listen: www.myspace.com/youngatheartchorus

Tracklist:
Disc 1
1. Should I stay or should I go
2. I wanna be sedated
3. Golden Years
4. Purple Haze
5. Somebody to love
6. Road to Nowhere
7. Dancin' in the dark
8. Forever Young
9. Stayin' Alive
10. Nothing compares to you
11. She's not there
12. I feel good
13. Fix you

Disc 2
1. You can't always get what you want
2. Schizophrenia
3. Jealous Guy
4. Ruby Tuesday
5. One
6. Please send me someone to love
7. Do something different
8. Fake plastic trees
9. Every breath you take
10. Helpless
11. Hey ya
12. Forever Young
13. Walk on the wild side
14. Yes we can can

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