The song was officially released on June 8, 2012 for digital download from Amazon[24] and iTunes. The film's soundtrack includes new recordings of four songs from the original film's soundtrack as well as new original music by Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston and Cee Lo Green. For the week June 16, 2012, "Celebrate" debuted at number 34 on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart, having amassed 45 spins for that week ending. Sparkle is a 2012 American musical film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films, It was released on August 17, 2012, by TriStar Pictures.Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s. Entertainment Weekly's Melissa Maerz gave Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack a B rating and praised Sparks version of "Look Into Your Heart" stating "Sparks bellows Mayfield's power ballad Look Into Your Heart with absolute conviction. [3] and was made available for digital download on iTunes on June 5. Cee-Lo Green (Black) contributes the rollicking "I'm a Man," seemingly made in the mould of Edwin Starr's 1969 single "25 Miles." Sensibly, there's no effort to out-power them; this version has its own light and breathy touch. The song is most associated with actress-singer Ethel Waters who used the title for her autobiography. [22] The music video for "Celebrate" was filmed on May 30, 2012. It is the last song recorded by Whitney Houston before she died on February 11, 2012, a duet featuring her and R&B/pop singer Jordin Sparks. Ejogo takes the lead on the bouncy "Yes I Do," one of three songs involving songwriter and producer Andrew Wansel (whose father, Dexter Wansel, was in full flight as a soul artist, songwriter, and producer in 1976). [4] Whitney Houston's other track, "His Eye is On the Sparrow", debuted only one day after the premiere of "Celebrate". The song premiered on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on May 21. [16] Houston sounds as commanding as one can expect from a later recording. Credits adapted from Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack liner notes. [2] The song premiered on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on May 21, 2012[3] and was made available for digital download on iTunes on June 5. Mixed for The MIDI Mafia at The Ravenite Social Club, Los Angeles, CA. I used to watch the Cinderella adaptation with her and Brandy every day after school. Sparkle (Sparkle album), 1998; Sparkle (Aretha Franklin album), 1976; the soundtrack to the above 1976 film; Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2012; the soundtrack to the above 2012 film; Songs "Sparkle", a song by Diana Ross from the 1979 album The Boss "Sparkle", a song by My Life Story from the 1997 album The Golden Mile [8][9] The soundtrack includes new songs not present in the 1976 version of Sparkle: "Celebrate", "His Eye is On the Sparrow", among others. It was officially released on June 5, 2012 for digital download and it was written by R. Kelly who also produced the track. [25], See "Performers" section below for credited singers on each track. It's the second-most-satisfying retro-soul album of the year – after Kelly's Write Me Back"; however, he was ambivalent towards Houston's last two recordings before her passing, saying that, "Celebrate is forgettable disco-pop, and on the gospel standard "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" Houston sings – and croaks – in a voice octaves lower than in her prime. [10], The Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on July 31, 2012; though announced with 13 tracks,[11] it was released with only 11 tracks. [5], Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack takes on matters of the celebration, heartache, heartbreak and seduction with a mixture of ballads, mid- and up-tempos. At times the song has a ravaged magnificence, but mostly it's painful. "[18], "Celebrate" is the first official single from the soundtrack. 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Kelly – Arranger, Composer, Keyboards, Mixing, Producer, Dexter Wansel – Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Chuck Harmony – Musician, Producer, Vocal Producer, Ronald "Flippa" Colson @Flippa123 – Producer, This page was last edited on 11 September 2020, at 08:48. [5] The official music video for "Celebrate" was filmed on May 30, 2012. Track 1 published by Chrysalis Songs (BMI) / God Given Music (BMI) admin. The song is a gospel hymn performed by Whitney Houston. Sparks also fronts the gospel-tinged ballad "One Wing" and the midtempo "Love Will," both of which were built and helmed by R. Kelly and have his peculiar "old but new" feel -- composed with a bygone era in mind but executed with modern means. Sparkle (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sparkle Movie (2012) Soundtrack List – Tracklist – OST – Listen to Original Theme Music from the Motion Picture, film score list, all songs list – playlist, who sings them, including end credits. [7], The songs on the soundtrack are performed by the actors in the film, including Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Cee Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and others. Five days before the soundtrack's official release the entire soundtrack was made available to stream exclusively through Sparks' Official store and Essence.com. Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Kelly and others. "Celebrate" was sent to radio the week of May 21, 2012 as the first official from the Sparkle soundtrack. The album was released through Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records on July 31, 2012. Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone gave the soundtrack 3½ of 5 stars, commenting that "Sparkle revives four soul chestnuts and includes three originals written and produced by R. Kelly. [6] A preview of the video premiered on Entertainment Tonight on June 4, 2012. [6] It made its world premiere on BET's 106 & Park on June 27, 2012. [7], "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" is the second official single from the soundtrack. [12][13] Jordin Sparks, who worked closely with Houston throughout the making of Sparkle, finds the release of the soundtrack to be "bittersweet. But she should really be here promoting it with me and [it's] really hard for me to be doing it alone. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. Sparkle Soundtrack Information: Audio CD (July 31, 2012) Number of Discs: 1 Format: Soundtrack The 1976 soundtrack doubled as a fine Aretha Franklin album -- one written, arranged, and produced by Curtis Mayfield. [10] When it comes to "Something He Can Feel," it would be an understatement to say that the deck is stacked against Sparks and her vocal partners, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter." Both the Franklin original and En Vogue's 1992 version rightly topped the R&B chart. Lastly, "Running" is a similarly bright and energetic Supremes/Vandellas-style showcase for veteran R&B singer Goapele. [20] During that same week, "Celebrate" also debuted at number 84 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[21] and has since peaked at number 54. The soundtrack for the 2012 remake of 1976's Sparkle is an enjoyable if muddled affair. "[14][15], Allmusic writer Andy Kellman gave it three and a half out of five stars and called the soundtrack "an enjoyable if muddled affair" and commended the four songs covered on the new soundtrack stating "the 2012 soundtrack features faithful and decent covers of four songs from the original. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2012 CD release of Sparkle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on Discogs. Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 2012 Sony/TriStar Pictures film Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name.The album was released through Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records on July 31, 2012.
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