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Label:
  Fantasy - http://www.fantasyjazz.com/
Serial:
  SXSA-88002-6
Title:
  Shaft - Isaac Hayes
Description:
  Shaft - Soundtrack

Isaac Hayes
Track listing:
  1. Theme From Shaft
2. Bumpy's Lament
3. Walk From Regio's
4. Ellie's Love Theme
5. Shaft's Cab Ride
6. Cafe Regio's
7. Early Sunday Morning
8. Be Yourself
9. A Friend's Place
10. Soulsville
11. No Name Bar
12. Bumpy's Blues
13. Shaft Strikes Again
14. Do Your Thing
15. The End Theme
Genre:
  Soundtrack
Content:
  Stereo
Media:
  Hybrid
Recording type:
 
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Review by DACooper July 24, 2004 (3 of 3 found this review helpful)
Performance:   Sonics:
It's not often that a movie soundtrack surpasses the film for which it is created. Too often today, soundtracks are simply slapped-together compilations of songs by various artists that don't flow well as albums. However, this soundtrack from the early '70s is an exception to that rule.

Those who only know Isaac Hayes as the voice of Chef on "South Park" are missing out on one of the true giants of early 70s soul/jazz/pop/rock music. His recordings for Stax are legendary, but perhaps nothing he did is more well known than "The Theme From Shaft." With the Bar-Kays and The Movement laying killer grooves, the music here breaks all the rules and can't be pigeonholed - tough, gritty street music that is as smooth as satin at the same time.

A lot of care was taken in the original recording, and that shines through on this SACD. From the high-hat and wah-wah guitar riff that opens the CD, you know that you are in for a sonic treat. The whole CD is full of surprises, both musically & sonically. George Horn did a terrific mastering job on this and the warmth and detail of all the instruments here is breathtaking.

This is an incredible version of a classic recording!!

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Review by analogue March 6, 2009 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
Performance:   Sonics:
This is one of three Isaac Hayes sacd's on the market. I believe it also has the best sound quality of the three. This recording is actually a re-recording. The music heard in the film was of a sketchy quality and does not have the completeness of sound found here. So this sacd is the original soundtrack album released in the early 70's following the success of the film. Isaac Hayes also received a grammy and an oscar for this masterpiece.

Essentially it's almost entirely an instrumental album where Hayes tells Shafts story with music. And what great music it is. A little jazzy, bluesy and funky. Its also romantic with lots of soul with a taste of rock. The musicianship is fantastic and the entire album has a serious groove to it that makes you want to listen and tap your toes. This sacd is rather long...over 70 minutes.

The sound quality is truly exceptional on this sacd. It's warm, very dynamic with nice instrumental layering. It has a thick bottom end with decent bass and drums. Hayes baritone voice is nicely represented on the three or four tracks he sings in. The title track, very famous and well known to all sounds amazing.....it's a classic and sounds alive and real. There is also the complete version of a song that is usually shortened on regular cd releases as its 20 minutes long. The entire album has a slight three dimensional quality to it where one can tell where the musicians are in the studio. Certain instruments come out in relief from the speakers such as two drum sticks being hit together and other sounds as well. The horns are powerful when they need to be and hit some high notes indeed.

This is a truly classic album that sounds terrific on sacd and the transfer is fabulous. The music is simply genius and it;s influence is still felt today.

Whenever you want to get "funked out or souled down" give it a listen.

Highly recommended. A Hayes classic forever.

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Review by muzikman March 11, 2004 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
Performance:   Sonics:
Next to Hot Buttered Soul the SHAFT- Music from the Soundtrack album has stood the test of time as an utter jazz-blues-soul-pop classic. This was an excellent choice to reformat in the SACD configuration. Issac Hayes and his band were at the peak of their creative powers during this time and I think someone in Hollywood was very aware of that and understood that signing on Hayes to record the soundtrack to help launch their movie would be a key factor to its success, and it was.

I have been trying to get my hands on this album for two years now for review! Finally, my long time friends at Fantasy Jazz came through for me.

This is one incredible album. The sound and production are superior for 1971, and now it is just beyond words how fine this album sounds. Every detail comes to the forefront in this format, you can tell that the original production was solid and very precise and full in sound, and obviously, if this was not so, the existing version would not sound so sparkling and crisp. You need something good to work with to be able to improve upon it. Hayes did not miss a step when he put his band together and went into the studio for this project.

The “Theme From Shaft” is one of the most recognizable songs in the history of recorded music and I could not stop playing it, it sounds so new and fresh now. What really blew me away was “Do Your Thing,” which is equal to one side on an LP, 19 minutes and 30 seconds (in old-timer’s terms). The guitar, bass, drums, well, everything is so outstanding, it makes for a classic combination of jazz, blues and rock. This unbelievable track will have your eyes bugging out of your head, guaranteed.

To make a potentially very long story short, this is an indispensable piece of music that is an absolute necessity for any serious music fan, do not pass on this release, it is truly a phenomenal listening experience that you will not forget.

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com

Rating-5 / 5

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