The Movie Album
Barbra Streisand · 2003
51 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A nostalgic journey through classic film songs, blending lush orchestration with Streisand's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Smile Start here — establishes the emotional core of the album
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Moon River — Streisand's rendition of this beloved classic captures both warmth and longing, showcasing her ability to imbue a nostalgic song with fresh emotion.
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Wild Is the Wind — This track stands out for its dramatic vocal delivery, allowing Streisand to explore themes of love and yearning through its haunting melody.
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How Do You Keep the Music Playing? — The emotional depth in Streisand's performance elevates this song, making it a poignant reflection on enduring relationships and the passage of time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's emotive interpretations and lush arrangements create a cohesive yet familiar listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and woodwinds that dominate the arrangements, creating a rich backdrop for the vocals.
- Each track is a reinterpretation of classic film songs, with Streisand's vocal delivery emphasizing emotional nuances in the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- cinematic ballads for nostalgic evenings
- emotional depth in every track
- ideal for intimate gatherings
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy party music
- seek quick, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry showcasing Streisand's vocal prowess, but not a defining moment in her career.
- Themes
- cinematic nostalgia· love and music interplay
- Career context
- By the time 'The Movie Album' was released in 2003, Barbra Streisand was an established icon, having enjoyed a prolific career since the 1960s. This album arrived after her last studio release in 2001 and marked a return to familiar territory, paying homage to songs from films that had influenced her throughout her life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Smile Start here 4:17
- 2 Moon River 3:41
- 3 I’m in the Mood for Love 4:01
- 4 Wild Is the Wind 4:12
- 5 Emily 3:46
- 6 More in Love With You 4:44
- 7 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 5:10
- 8 But Beautiful 5:35
- 9 Calling You 4:58
- 10 The Second Time Around 4:34
- 11 Goodbye for Now 2:48
- 12 You’re Gonna Hear From Me 4:06
What to play next
Guilty Pleasures
2005
Continues the cinematic themes with a fresh, modern twist on classic sounds.
Duets
2002
Sets the stage for collaborative vocal experiences leading into The Movie Album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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