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Post by neferetus on Jul 28, 2005 14:12:36 GMT -5
Mike Boldt's " latest CD, THE ALAMO: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film" is now available on the SPYGUISE website for $15.00, plus $3.00 Postage. www.spyguise.com/cgi-bin/SpyGuise.storefront/1705261008/Product/View/NB-202/Accompanying Mr. Boldt's unique take on the compositions of Dimitri Tiomkin are three of Mike's compositions that were inspired in part by the film itself. With the vocal and musical assistance of Bill Chemerka, Tony Pascua and Nancy Boldt, "The ALAMO: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic Film" is sure to stir the blood and touch the heartstrings of 'all people everywhere'. Added bonuses to the CD include 6 radio-spot ads for "The Alamo" that have not been heard since 1960, plus an 8 page collector's booklet with extensive liner notes by authors Frank Thompson and Lee Pfeiffer. What else can I say? "Mr. Fiddler, strike us up a tune!"
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Post by neferetus on Jul 28, 2005 14:16:07 GMT -5
Mike Boldt's THE ALAMO: A Musical Tribute To John Wayne's Epic FILM My July 4th, 2004 Review:
The opening track- "Ballad of The Alamo"- might sort of be retitled "Boldt Rocks The 'Mo!" It is a really electric, stirring version. Most of the selections on the disc, as a matter of fact, have that contemporary edge to them, making this tribute to Tiomkin's works perhaps a little more palatable to a modern listening audience. Notwithstanding, the "Spirit" of Tiomkin's Alamo manages to rings through enough to satisfy even the older element of listeners. The vocal rendition of "Green Leaves Of Summer", on the other hand, certainly gives the Brothers Four a run for their money. It is beautifully harmonized.
The original tunes by Boldt, "I Am With My Friends", "I Will Never Surrender, Or Retreat" and "A Parting Kiss", blend well with the Tiomkin soundtrack to the extent that you feel as though you may have heard them before. The dialogue to each of the new pieces has been lifted from the genuine letters and memoirs of Crockett, Travis and Mrs. Dickinson, respectively. I was particulary moved on hearing Nancy Boldt's recitation of Susannah's reminisces of her last moments with her husband, Alamaron, there in the Alamo church. (So much so, as a matter of fact, that it left me even more convinced that the latest Alamo film should have definately shown the entire Alamo aftermath, survivors and all.)
Again, while Mike Boldt's tribute to John Wayne's Alamo has a contemporary feel to it, the seven radio spot 'trailers' for the film definately smack of 1960. There's just no way someone could get away with such hoaky dialogue, otherwise. Still, as collectibles, they are gems and certainy well worth adding to your collection, along with Mike's revisiting of those thrilling days of yesteryear in music and in song.
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Post by Greg C. on Jul 28, 2005 14:36:20 GMT -5
i didnt get it yet, but i do plan to.
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Post by pylgrym on May 11, 2007 22:09:40 GMT -5
Lookin' Forward to a listen!
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