27 Dresses
Randy Edelman
" Edelman's score for 27 Dresses certainly does sound nice, but is unfortunately quickly forgotten. "Written by Marie-Lise Van Wassenhove - Review of the regular release
When my friends and I opened the theatre doors of our local cinema and were almost blown away by the high-pitched buzzing and the gusts of oestrogen that flew our way, our suspicions proved to be correct. 27 Dresses is a "chick flick" first class!
Beautiful Jane has been a bridesmaid a total of 27 times, for the most diverse weddings imaginable. She hopes, however, that it won't be too long before she gets to choose bridesmaids herself. But when her boss, whom she secretly fancies, falls head over heels in love with her sexy younger sister, the realization of her dreams has never seemed further away. And then there's that annoyingly curious and obnoxious reporter who sees in her the perfect subject for his next article...
The final outcome of the movie is as clear as fresh spring water, but if you are not afraid of an unsurprising ending and a lot of lace and wedding dresses, you might actually enjoy yourself. And it's nice to see James Marsters finally gets the girl!
This "happy clappy" feeling of the movie is also present in Edelman's score. From the first track with the saying title "A Perfect Wedding Day", cheesy optimism rules. Playful baroque strings, a harp and some glockenspiel perform the cheerful main theme. Around 2:00, you can even catch some notes of the famous Wedding March of Mendelssohn. The track seems to summarize the essence of the movie.
The main theme is immediately recognizable and can also be heard in a lot of other tracks, always played in the same cheery way. In "Girltakin", it breaks the more contemplating guitars and piano; in "A Mad Dash for Kevin" strings bring the first notes of the theme above the sparkling piano and synth, and in "Anotha Cuppa Tea" which closes the album, the theme is reprised with the same candour and enthusiasm as in the opening track.
Generally, strings perform the theme; only in "Interlude" does the piano takes over, without changing its playful character.
A second theme, the love theme, is introduced in track 2, "Keepsake". The theme is almost always played on piano. However it doesn't stand out that much. Quite ironic than that in track 16, it's called "Theme from 27 Dresses".
Still, it shows up in numerous tracks, mostly low-key and discreet. The most "prominent" interpretations are in "Headlines", in which it sounds quite askew (Is this the scene where Kevin's article is published without his knowledge?) and in "Discovering the Diary", in which it's briefly quoted under mischievous guitar.
Edelman's score for 27 Dresses certainly does sound nice, but is unfortunately quickly forgotten. The music is not very surprising and innovative and is packed with cliché, just like the movie.
Gentler tracks alternate with "typical pop music inspired, romantic comedy-music ("Streetwalkin", "A Mad Dash for Kevin" for the indispensable pursuit at the end), ... and all in all, the whole mix is just not that captivating. Fans of the movie will, thanks to the music, be able to relive its romantic and corny atmosphere. For film music fans however, there is not much to discover.
Track Listing
1. A Perfect Wedding Day (2.39)
2. Keepsake (1.30)
3. Dreams Come True (2.35)
4. Plans Have Changed (1.45)
5. Streetwalkin (2.00)
6. Turncoat (2.23)
7. Girltalkin (2.06)
8. George in a Good Light (1.12)
9. Exposed Heart (1.43)
10. In Central Park (1.10)
11. Phone Intrigue (1.12)
12. Sisters (1.44)
13. A Mad Dash for Kevin (2.11)
14. Old Black and White (1.36)
15. Jumping Ship (1.14)
16. Theme from 27 Dresses (1.40)
17. Chasing Jane (2.08)
18. La Vie en Ring (0.44)
19. Headlines (1.06)
20. A Kiss is Not a Kiss (0.57)
21. Interlude (1.48)
22. Irresistible (0.58)
23. Discovering the Diary (1.27)
24. Intimate Evening (0.47)
25. Anotha Cuppa Tea (1.13)
Total Length: 39.48
Beautiful Jane has been a bridesmaid a total of 27 times, for the most diverse weddings imaginable. She hopes, however, that it won't be too long before she gets to choose bridesmaids herself. But when her boss, whom she secretly fancies, falls head over heels in love with her sexy younger sister, the realization of her dreams has never seemed further away. And then there's that annoyingly curious and obnoxious reporter who sees in her the perfect subject for his next article...
The final outcome of the movie is as clear as fresh spring water, but if you are not afraid of an unsurprising ending and a lot of lace and wedding dresses, you might actually enjoy yourself. And it's nice to see James Marsters finally gets the girl!
This "happy clappy" feeling of the movie is also present in Edelman's score. From the first track with the saying title "A Perfect Wedding Day", cheesy optimism rules. Playful baroque strings, a harp and some glockenspiel perform the cheerful main theme. Around 2:00, you can even catch some notes of the famous Wedding March of Mendelssohn. The track seems to summarize the essence of the movie.
The main theme is immediately recognizable and can also be heard in a lot of other tracks, always played in the same cheery way. In "Girltakin", it breaks the more contemplating guitars and piano; in "A Mad Dash for Kevin" strings bring the first notes of the theme above the sparkling piano and synth, and in "Anotha Cuppa Tea" which closes the album, the theme is reprised with the same candour and enthusiasm as in the opening track.
Generally, strings perform the theme; only in "Interlude" does the piano takes over, without changing its playful character.
A second theme, the love theme, is introduced in track 2, "Keepsake". The theme is almost always played on piano. However it doesn't stand out that much. Quite ironic than that in track 16, it's called "Theme from 27 Dresses".
Still, it shows up in numerous tracks, mostly low-key and discreet. The most "prominent" interpretations are in "Headlines", in which it sounds quite askew (Is this the scene where Kevin's article is published without his knowledge?) and in "Discovering the Diary", in which it's briefly quoted under mischievous guitar.
Edelman's score for 27 Dresses certainly does sound nice, but is unfortunately quickly forgotten. The music is not very surprising and innovative and is packed with cliché, just like the movie.
Gentler tracks alternate with "typical pop music inspired, romantic comedy-music ("Streetwalkin", "A Mad Dash for Kevin" for the indispensable pursuit at the end), ... and all in all, the whole mix is just not that captivating. Fans of the movie will, thanks to the music, be able to relive its romantic and corny atmosphere. For film music fans however, there is not much to discover.
Track Listing
1. A Perfect Wedding Day (2.39)
2. Keepsake (1.30)
3. Dreams Come True (2.35)
4. Plans Have Changed (1.45)
5. Streetwalkin (2.00)
6. Turncoat (2.23)
7. Girltalkin (2.06)
8. George in a Good Light (1.12)
9. Exposed Heart (1.43)
10. In Central Park (1.10)
11. Phone Intrigue (1.12)
12. Sisters (1.44)
13. A Mad Dash for Kevin (2.11)
14. Old Black and White (1.36)
15. Jumping Ship (1.14)
16. Theme from 27 Dresses (1.40)
17. Chasing Jane (2.08)
18. La Vie en Ring (0.44)
19. Headlines (1.06)
20. A Kiss is Not a Kiss (0.57)
21. Interlude (1.48)
22. Irresistible (0.58)
23. Discovering the Diary (1.27)
24. Intimate Evening (0.47)
25. Anotha Cuppa Tea (1.13)
Total Length: 39.48