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Beyond the Sea

Kevin Spacey Format: Audio CD
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1 Mack The Knife

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Among only a handful of entertainers who bridged the gap between '50s rock fans and their Sinatra-loving parents, Bronx-born pop legend Bobby Darin's life and career were short but extraordinary. In 1959 the singer/composer rocketed to stardom with 2 Grammy Awards-Best New Artist and Record of the Year for the #1 smash "Mack the Knife." His other signature smash provides the title for this biopic chronicling his genre-defying music, tempestuous marriage to starlet Sandra Dee, and untimely death at age 37-in 1973-from a heart defect acquired during a childhood illness. Kate Bosworth stars as Dee, and Darin is brought to life by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey, who also directed the film and sings 18 of the artist's classic hits.

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You've got to credit Kevin Spacey for sheer gumption: not only did he choose to direct a biopic about Bobby Darin (not the hippest of 1960s singers), but he also decided to star in it despite the fact that he was in his midforties and Darin died at 37. As if this weren't enough, unlike Jamie Foxx in Ray, Spacey performs all the songs himself. The hard-driving "Hello Young Lovers" starts off the album with a bang, the actor working with the big band with casual ease. While Darin is now best known for his swinging "Mack the Knife" and his adaptation of Charles Trenet's "La Mer" ("Beyond the Sea"), he also explored folk and scored with the teeny-bopperish "Splish Splash." Spacey acquits himself honorably in all these genres, though he's best when he swings hard--his yelpy "Splish Splash" lacks the required levity. No matter what you think of the film itself, what we hear on this album is an actor who wouldn't be out of place in a Broadway musical. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rhino (Label)
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MFR081227844424#VG
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Rhino (Label)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000641Z9K
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

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Customers praise the album's top-notch songs, with one highlighting the excellent sax solo on "Splish Splash." They appreciate Kevin Spacey's performance, with one noting his incredible portrayal of Bobby Darin, and his warm, dream-like voice. They enjoy the movie, with one mentioning it's a well-acted biopic. The album evokes nostalgia, with one customer describing it as a great way to go down memory lane.

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23 customers mention "Music quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers praise the album's top-notch songs and unbelievable sound quality, with one customer highlighting the great sax solo on "Splish Splash."

"...Totally hip, very, very cool interpretations of Darin's music, but with a unique twist here and there by Spacey...." Read more

"...Every cut is a winner !! (great sax solo on "Splish Splash"; a tear jerking "Once Upon a Time" and a timeless "Simple Song of Freedom" are standouts..." Read more

"I really enjoy the music of Bobby Darin and really love Kevin Spacey; so it is the best of both worlds for me!..." Read more

"...does a surprisingly good job of these Bobby Darin hits, and the band really kicks...." Read more

19 customers mention "Quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers praise the quality of the performance, with one customer specifically noting Kevin Spacey's fantastic portrayal of Bobby Darin.

"...Perhaps Darin's fans will scoff but they shouldn't. This is an amazing work, only whetting my appetite for the movie...." Read more

"Who knew Kevin Spacey could sing? He most certainly can and quite well...." Read more

"...Spacey does a surprisingly good job of these Bobby Darin hits, and the band really kicks...." Read more

"It came in a very timly manner and cd was in very good condition . also loved this movie so having the sound track is awesome" Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie enjoyable, with one describing it as a bewitching album and another noting its amazing stage performance.

"...This is an amazing work, only whetting my appetite for the movie. The love and passion for Darin's music shows through...." Read more

"...Kevin Spacey is so believable in his portrayal of the late Bobby Darin, you forget this is Spacey and not Darin...." Read more

"...But it is of course enjoyable because of the Bobby Darin touch faithfully recorded by Kevin Spacey...." Read more

"...I really enjoy the movie, especially due to the music. So this is a no brainer for me. Fans of Bobby Darin will be surprisingly happy with this...." Read more

10 customers mention "Voice quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise Spacey's voice, describing it as a dream to listen to and warm.

"This is a bewitching album. Spacey's voice is delicious, and his extraordinary dark charisma comes pouring through...." Read more

"...Spacey's voice is warm and the phrasing owes a lot to the original Darin versions...." Read more

"...So went with the sound track, and Spacey does a great job singing all the songs himself. Good job, Kevin!" Read more

"...His voice is truly a dream to listen to. I am glad I purchased this CD." Read more

8 customers mention "Talent"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise Kevin Spacey's performance in this biopic, with one customer noting his excellent portrayal of the singer's short-lived life.

"...Mr. Spacey has lovingly crafted a beautiful tribute to this artist and to Lower Manhattan as it was in those days: I saw my grandma's building in..." Read more

"I highly recommend this for all Darin fans. Darin was a unique talent whose life was cut short...." Read more

"Beyond the Sea is a fun, entertaining, well-acted biopic. I loved it! Kevin Spacey is amazing as Bobby Darin...." Read more

"I came to this CD as a Kevin Spacey fan. He is so good, he might just put Darin's name back on the charts. Excellent choice in songs...." Read more

4 customers mention "Memory retention"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the album's ability to evoke memories, with one mentioning it serves as a great way to go down memory lane, while another describes it as a blast from the past.

"...It is fun to listen to and I sing a long. Great period and there aren't people around anymore to write these lovely songs." Read more

"...crowd, it is a great intro to Darin, and for the rest of us, a blast from the past, courtesy the multi talented Mr. Spacey. kinder2003" Read more

"...It brought back some great memories of that time period." Read more

"The movie is awesome and the CD is great!! A great way to go down memory lane!" Read more

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  • Kcorn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spacey completely WOWed me , like a bolt of lighteng !
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2004
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    I can't imagine anyone doing a better rendition of Darin's songs, so much so that I practically felt like I was in the presence of Darin's ghost while listening to this CD -and the ghost was smiling, snapping his fingers and saying, "Go, man, go!" Totally hip, very, very cool interpretations of Darin's music, but with a unique twist here and there by Spacey. Perhaps Darin's fans will scoff but they shouldn't. This is an amazing work, only whetting my appetite for the movie. The love and passion for Darin's music shows through. Word is, Spacey's mother was a fan of Bobby Darin and if she were alive, I'm betting she'd be moved to tears by Spacey's devotion to Darin's biopic/drama/glimpse into his life. What a wonderful homage to a man who only lived a short time (37 years) as well as a bravura homage to Spacey's mother. ..and her love of Darin's music.
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  • Suzanna C. Nemeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for the Memories from the old neighborhood
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2004
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    My grandmother ran a bar in Bobby Darin's neighborhood. She lived on Ave. A, and we went in on the train every Saturday. I was five when Mack the Knife came out, and I remember playing it over and over on the jukebox and picking up sailors! I sang too, though it's only now I have learned the words! Mr. Spacey has lovingly crafted a beautiful tribute to this artist and to Lower Manhattan as it was in those days: I saw my grandma's building in the movie!Bobby Darin would have killed for Kevin's band and also for his engineer; this soundtrack is gorgeous and beautifully balanced. I played in a dance band as a youngster, so it's a great thing to be re-introduced to these tunes enhanced by modern technology. I should say I am distantly related to Sandra Dee through this same grandmother.
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  • James from the Hudson Valley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding selection of songs, arrangements, and vocals
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2005
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    I highly recommend this for all Darin fans. Darin was a unique talent whose life was cut short. Kevin Spacey has given all of these songs new life and unbelievable sound. Hopefully a new generation of people will be exposed to his music. When interviewed, Spacey said that these were all arrangements from Darin's personal papers. Also, he spared no expense on the musicians and recording studio (Abbey Road). He also said in interviews that he has recorded enough for at least another CD depending on how this one sells. I applaud Spacey for keeping Darin's memory and music alive. Every cut is a winner !! (great sax solo on "Splish Splash"; a tear jerking "Once Upon a Time" and a timeless "Simple Song of Freedom" are standouts, in my opinion). All in an environmentally friendly package (no jewel case).
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  • D. M. Nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Had No Idea Kevin Spacey Had Such an Amazing Voice!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2009
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    After seeing the film "Beyond the Sea", I was anxious to find the soundtrack CD. What a delight the next day to find this soundtrack CD through Amazon at such a tremendous savings! Kevin Spacey is so believable in his portrayal of the late Bobby Darin, you forget this is Spacey and not Darin. Also, the liner notes provided interesting and informational insight into Kevin Spacey's musical background. I highly recommend this soundtrack CD for many hours of listening pleasure. It certainly has made me a Kevin Spacey fan! ....and, the bonus was I received the CD so quickly from the time the order was placed. Great service!
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  • Richard Glenister
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bobby Darin's music relived
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2006
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    The music is in sharp contrast to our contemporary offerings and a listener needs to make adjustments, allowing that this is the music of more than 40 years ago.

    In particular the music backing is the first thing that tells us that this is 'different' music.

    But it is of course enjoyable because of the Bobby Darin touch faithfully recorded by Kevin Spacey.

    For maximum enjoyment, one should see the movie!
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  • WAHJR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who Knew?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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    Who knew Kevin Spacey could sing? He most certainly can and quite well. If one enjoyed the movie "Beyond The Sea" then this soundtrack is a natural purchase.
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  • JRice
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoy the music of Bobby Darin and really love Kevin ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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    I really enjoy the music of Bobby Darin and really love Kevin Spacey; so it is the best of both worlds for me! I really enjoy the movie, especially due to the music. So this is a no brainer for me. Fans of Bobby Darin will be surprisingly happy with this. They stay true to his legacy.
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  • Selene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Frankly Irresistible
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019
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    This is a bewitching album. Spacey's voice is delicious, and his extraordinary dark charisma comes pouring through.

    Yes, President Underwood: I really do want you back.
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  • Grandma M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2012
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    I purchased this CD for my husband who had heard one track while with a friend. He mentioned that it sounded like Kevin Spacey. When told it was he asked me to order it. His comment after listening to the whole CD was "BRILLIANT". The orchestrations were extremely good. Neither of us were aware that Mr. Spacey was a singer! He also commented that he would love to hear Kevin Spacey & Michael Buble do some duets. He would recommend this to CD everyone!
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  • Mr. M. Sanders
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Sea
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2010
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    An interesting comment made on the 'Beyond the Sea' DVD in the about the making of the film extras, related to Kevin Spacey's singing on the film, an interviewee said 'sometimes it was hard to tell if it was Kevin or Bobby Darin singing' - I paraphrase slightly but the quality of Kevin Spacey's renditions of BobbY Darin's works is superb and bears outthat compliment entirely.

    The big band behind the majority of the tracks here is precise, has real warmth which it brings to the music and really makes it swing, rather than just be a group of session men 'being Bobby Darin's orchestra for the day's recording'. The band has real passion, that comes across in the music and their performance. Kevin Spacey has genuine passion for the music too, having been a long time fan of Bobby Darin's work.

    Kevin Spacey brings a zest to the songs he performs here, particularly the swing numbers like Mack the Knife and Beyond the sea.

    A great CD for your collection.
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  • Marta
    5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!!
    Reviewed in Italy on July 13, 2013
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    Scoprire Bobby Darin con la voce di Kevin Spacey è straordinario... soddisfatta dell'acquisto.
    Anche il film è molto bello. Great Job.
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  • best of music
    5.0 out of 5 stars Splish, splash - movin and groovin - yeah ...
    Reviewed in Germany on February 9, 2008
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    Ich habe sie immer geliebt, diese fantastischen alten Hollywood-Musikfilme, nach deren Besuch man eigentlich erwartet, dass die Kinogänger wie die Akteure im Film auf der Straße plötzlich anfangen zu tanzen und zu singen - weil man sich eben selbst danach genauso "music" fühlt. Kevin Spaceys Verfilmung der Biografie eines der großartigen Sänger und Songwriter der späten 50er/frühen 60er - Bobby Darin (geboren als Waldon Robert Casotto, verstorben 1973 im Alter von 37 Jahren an einem lebenslangem Herzleiden) - lässt dieses schwebende Feeling wieder aufleben.

    Regisseur, Produzent und ... hauptdarstellender Allrounder Kevin Spacey (Bobby Darin bereits äußerlich durchaus ähnlich) legt in diesem Film vor einem vollmundigen und mitreißenden Soundtrack selbst eine sängerische Glanzleistung hin und stellt damit Darin nahezu in den Schatten. Das kann man wohl nur, wenn man sich voll und ganz mit der Figur Darins identifiziert und das hat Spacey zweifellos geschafft. Bereits als Junge sang er mit überschäumender Begeisterung Darins Hits und so war es für ihn nur eine Frage der Zeit, sein filmisches Traumprojekt zu verwirklichen, was dann 2004 geschah (DVD bei Amazon). Persönliche musikalische Erfahrungen am Theater und intensive Beschäftigung mit dem Thema und der Person Darins (fünf Jahre Vorbereitungszeit!) halfen Spacey bei der Umsetzung des anspruchsvollen Soundtracks. Der wurde produziert von John Wilson & The Orchestra in teils streicherverstärktem sattem Big-Band-Sound auf Basis der Originalarrangements und unter Beratung von Darins langjährigem Manager, Steve Blauner, sowie Roger Kallawey, Darins damaligem Musicaldirector. Über die inhaltlich-filmische Umsetzung der Biografie mag man sich streiten, über die unverbrauchte Frische und grandiose Umsetzung dieser Musik ganz bestimmt nicht! Spannt sie doch im Grunde eine Brücke zwischen der alten Generation solcher großartigen Sänger wie Sinatra und Crosby und der neuen eines Elvis und die der Beatles. Dazu kommt der Vorteil einer sängerischen Biografie - sie bietet einen Querschnitt eines ganzen musikalischen Lebens.

    Wer aus dieser "Brücken-Generation" kennt sie nicht - diese twistig und rock`nrolligen Nummern Darins: Sein freudestrotzendes "Splish Splash", das jedes Badezimmer spritzig unter Wasser setzt und, nach mehreren Flops zuvor, im Juni 1958 der erste seiner Top-Ten-Charthit in den USA und UK wurde (zwei Millionen Mal verkauft). Oder "Thats All", der rasente Titelsong desjenigen Albums, das Darins Karriere 1959 umkrempelte. Denn mit dem schwelgerischen "Beyond The See" (nach dem dem französichen Chanson "La Mer" von Charles Trenet) stürmte er die Charts ebenso wie mit seinem absoluten Top-One-Hit "Mack the Knife", einer grandios swingende Adaption des Mackie-Messer-Songs aus Brecht/Weills "Dreigroschenoper", an deren Erfolg in einer solchen Fassung damals niemand geglaubt hatte. Ein weiterer Top-Ten-Charterfolg wurde das sehnsuchtsvolle "Dream Lovers" (aus: "Darin And The Copa" - mit Songs aus seiner Nachclubzeit). Darin war vielseitig und sang (allerdings weniger erfolgreich) Musicalmelodien wie z. B. aus "Dr. Doolitle" (1967) - hier vertreten mit dem beschwingt-flotten "Fabulous Places". Eine seiner anderen Seiten: Folk und Protest - zu finden in "The Simple Song Of Freedom". Doch auch wer es musikalisch sanfter, verträumter und verspielter mag, wird von diesem wunderbaren Soundtrack nicht enttäuscht werden. "Once Upon A Time" ... bis "Curtain Falls" - Der Vorhang fällt- , wo er am Ende sagt: "Good night ladies and gentlemen and God love you, thank you".
    Und ich sage: Thanks Spacey für einen wundervollen Darin!

    CD-Tipp:
    John Wilson & The Orchestra zeigt ansonsten eine Vorliebe für zuckersüße, romantisch verschmuste Tanzmusik von Gershwin bis ... - sozusagen "baby boomers" ;-) auf: "shall we dance", "soft light & sweet music", "moonlight becomes you" u.a. - ähnlich im Stil: Paul Weston
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  • ママキン
    2.0 out of 5 stars 凡庸で退屈
    Reviewed in Japan on March 28, 2005
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    声が良いかもしれない。うまいかもしれない。
    しかし、全体的に単調で退屈。声にのびがない。ダーリンに似せているとしても歌手としては凡庸。
    オスカー俳優として名が知られているからの賜物。
    他のレビューアーは映画好きかもしれないが、音楽に関してのレビューになっていない。
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