The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event explained

The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Cover:The Sound of Music- Music from the NBC Television Event.jpg
Recorded:2013
Length:
(with bonus disc)
Label:Masterworks
Producer:
Executive Producers


The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event, also known as The Sound of Music: 2013 NBC Television Cast,[1] [2] [3] or sometimes simply The Sound of Music,[4] is a soundtrack album for The Sound of Music Live! released by Sony Masterworks on December 3, 2013. Released in CD and digital download formats, the album includes studio recordings instead of live tracks; the live performance was broadcast two days after the album release.[5] A bonus compilation of nine instrumental tracks from the score was available exclusively through Walmart outlets.[1] [6] The album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Billboard Soundtracks.

Critical reception

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the soundtrack three out of five stars and did not give much of a positive review. He stated that the soundtrack "is absent the one quality that made the televised musical so interesting: it is not recorded live; it was cut in the studio" and stated that by doing so the cast are showing how they "are throwing themselves into their roles." Erlewine did however praise them for staying true to the original Broadway musical and the film by stating "the arrangements are faithful to either the original Broadway production or, most often, the 1965 film -- which is appropriate" and concluded by stating "This 2013 staging is a nostalgic celebration of one of the most beloved 20th century musicals and it does right by its source material." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock praised Underwood's vocals stating "She really suits musical theater (much like she’s a classical country singer at heart). Her pure and pristine voice simply shines on songs like "The Sound of Music" and "My Favorite Things" (with Audra McDonald). Bjorke also predicted that the album would do well due to Underwood's appearance on the soundtrack and stating her duets with Moyer and Rinehart "are equally strong and beautifully crafted with musical director/conductor David Chase." He also stated that Borle's, McDonald's and Benanti's appearances would "help the soundtrack give fans something to enjoy long after the live event concludes." Bjorke concluded by stating "This is an iconic Broadway production and while there has been some ‘worry’ that they'll mess it up, this soundtrack should easily put those worries to rest and it should give fans excitement that Carrie Underwood could one day headline a Broadway production if she so chooses to do so."

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel:[7] [8]

On instruments
Sounding
Managerial
Technical and production
Visuals and imagery

Sales and chart performance

The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at number 17 with sales of 38,000.[9] [10] [11] On December 21, 2013 the soundtrack debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart.[12] The following week the soundtrack held the number 2 spot on the Billboard Soundtracks chart,[13] as well as its third week on the chart.[14] It has sold 103,000 copies in the US as of January 2, 2014.[15]

Weekly charts

Chart (2013–14)Peak
position
US Billboard 20017
US Billboard Soundtracks2

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)Position
US Billboard 200[16] 197
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[17] 8

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
United StatesDecember 3, 2013Masterworks

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Sound Of Music (2013 NBC Television Cast) Soundtrack (Walmart Exclusive) (2CD), Carrie Underwood: Country : Walmart.com. Walmart.com. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. December 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131206102910/http://www.walmart.com/ip/32703614. December 6, 2013.
  2. Web site: The Sound of Music [2013 NBC Television Cast]|publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]] |date=December 3, 2013|accessdate=June 16, 2014].
  3. Web site: The Sound of Music [2013 NBC Television Cast] by Carrie Underwood|work=[[Country Music Television|CMT]]|publisher=Viacom International Inc|accessdate=September 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114032830/http://www.cmt.com/artists/carrie-underwood/discography/3168240/|archive-date=January 14, 2014].
  4. The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event. Compact disc side panel. 2013. Masterworks. 88843 01641 2.
  5. News: Sony Masterworks Releases Television Soundtrack To NBC's Live Broadcast of 'The Sound of Music' Starring Six-Time Grammy Winner Carrie Underwood. November 14, 2013. The State Journal. WorldNow and WVSTATE. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203095935/http://www.statejournal.com/story/23776848/sony-masterworks-releases-television-soundtrack-to-nbcs-live-broadcast-of-the-sound-of-music-starring-six-time-grammy-winner-carrie-underwood. December 3, 2013.
  6. Web site: Walmart Ads for NBC's "Sound of Music" Will Sound Just Like the Show. Variety. Penske Business Media. Steinberg. Brian. December 5, 2013. December 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207094017/https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/walmart-ads-for-nbcs-sound-of-music-will-sound-just-like-the-show-1200922060/. December 7, 2013. live.
  7. Web site: Carrie Underwood: The Sound of Music (2013 NBC Television Cast): Credits. November 30, 2013. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation.
  8. The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event. Compact disc liner notes. 2013. Masterworks. 22. 88843 79814 2.
  9. News: A Britney Spears Bummer: New Album Fizzles . Grein . Paul . Yahoo Music . December 11, 2013. December 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20181114141559/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blogs/music-news/chart-watch-britney-slow-start-164249866.html. November 14, 2018. live.
  10. News: Country Album Chart News: The Week of December 11, 2013: Garth Brooks, Duck Dynasty, The Sound of Music, Blake, Lady A & Scotty McCreery . Bjorke . Matt . Roughstock . Cheri Media Group . December 11, 2013 . December 11, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131214053309/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-album-chart-news-the-week-of-december-11-2013-garth-brooks-duck-dynasty-the-sound-of-music-blake-lady-a-scotty-mccreery . December 14, 2013 .
  11. Billboard 200: Dec 21, 2013 (Billboard Chart Archive). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 24, 2013.
  12. Soundtracks: Dec 21, 2013 (Billboard Chart Archive). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 24, 2013.
  13. Soundtracks: Dec 28, 2013 (Billboard Chart Archive). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 24, 2013.
  14. Soundtracks: Jan 04, 2014 (Billboard Chart Archive). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 27, 2013.
  15. News: Country Album Chart News: The Week of January 2, 2013: Garth Brooks, Duck Dynasty, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery & Scotty McCreery . Bjorke . Matt . Roughstock . January 2, 2014 . January 2, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102223559/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-album-chart-news-the-week-of-january-2-2013-garth-brooks-duck-dynasty-cassadee-pope-danielle-bradbery-scotty-mccreery . January 2, 2014 .
  16. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2014. Billboard. May 29, 2020.
  17. Top Billboard Soundtracks Albums – Year-End 2014. Billboard. May 29, 2020.

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