There is very little difference in the remastered version with regards to sonic quality. The sound level is a little bit higher with a little more bass and a little more treble. Otherwise, nothing that could be considered a revelation ...


Among the BEST Soundtracks of all time   June 19, 2001
Asad Raza
16 out of 22 found this review helpful

1983 Academy Award Nominees
Best Original Song from a Motion Picture

Flashdance: Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey, Irene Cara [Song: Flashdance...What a Feeling]
Flashdance: Michael Sembello, Dennis Matkosky [Song: Maniac]
Tender Mercies: Austin Roberts, Bobby Hart [Song: Over You]
Yentl: Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman [Song: Papa, Can You Hear Me?]
Yentl: Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman [Song: The Way He Makes Me Feel]

. . .and the Oscar goes to:

"What a Feeling!" by Irene CARA!!!

It made the film FLASHDANCE a monster success, and also went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Too bad the song "Gloria" by Laura Brannigan is not on this soundtrack, because it was in the film.

Excellent from beginning to end!!!!   September 6, 2004
Raul (Los Angeles, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I must agree with all the reviewers who say this is one of the best soundtracks of the 80's. You can actually play this CD from beginning to end and not need to hit the "skip" button because every track of this soundtrack could've been released as a single and would've charted.
The remastered work is great, it sounds much better than the original issue, however, extra tracks that were used in the movie could've been included like Gloria (Laura Branigan) and I Love Rock 'N Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), and also 12" versions of the already included tracks. They could've also included liner notes, and perhaps the lyrics to the songs. They did a great job with the "Footloose" soundtrack, which to me is as good as "Flashdance".
In comparison to the original issue, the only difference I can hear is in the song "Manhunt", they did something to the vocal section and added some more guitar and synthesizer sounds that make it even better. Great job.
I want to dedicate this review to Laura Branigan (may she rest in peace) who played a big part on this soundtrack.
Anyone who buys this CD will not be disappointed.


Post Disco, Disco   September 16, 2005
KRA (East End of LI)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

As many of you know, after the infamous "Disco-Sucks" period of late 79 in to 1980, Disco became a forbidden word for new music.
However as early as 1980 a number of "Dance" music hits starting to invade the Pop Charts. Songs like 1980's Take Your Time (do it right) by the SOS Band, 1982's Love Come Down by Evelyn King, and others reiterated that Dance Music was not going away.

By 1983, Michael Jackson's Dance Pop would dominate the airwaves, and the movies Flashdance was Footloose were released.

The creators of the movie Flashdance wanted an appropriate Soundtrack to support the movie, and they turned to the producer most known for his already by then Classic Disco Songs, Giorgio Moroder. Giorgio together with Keith Forsey and Irene Cara created the song, Flashdance, What A Feeling. Giorgio then recomended a song that he produced almost 2 years earlier from the then unreleased album by Donna Summer, I'm A Rainbow, and thus Romeo made the roster.

Giorgio also produced 3 additional new tracks for the album, including the ballad, Lady, Lady, Lady sung by Joe Esposito, best known for his vocals on the Donna Summer hit, Heaven Knows.

A relativly unkown singer/writer/producer, Michael Sembello, scored the second mega hit from the release with his own song, Maniac, and he contributed to the Laura Branigan track on this album, Imagination.

Polygram initially released this soundtrack on it's Casablanca label (which it then owned), and perhaps fittingly enough, the only Pop song that came near the chart profile of Irene Cara's What A Feeling during the summer of '83, was Donna Summer with her Michael Omartian produced hit, She Works Hard For The Money.

Disco lived, even in the 80's.




More Popular Than The Movie--I Can See Why!   December 29, 2004
Nick (New Jersey)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I love the movie "Flashdance", and the only thing better than the movie is the soundtrack. The title song "Flashdance...What A Feeling" is an absolute classic, and soared up to #1 on the Billboard charts for 5 or 6 straight weeks! One of the best soundtracks of the 80s!

"Flashdance...What A Feeling" by Irene Cara--The best song on the entire album. It is about the passion of dance, and is also about how it feels when she is dancing. One of the greatest songs in the world, the album is worth buying just for this song. 5/5

"He's A Dream" by Shandi--A good song. It is the song that plays the first time we see Alex dance in Mawby's Bar, along with the famous water splashing routine. Obviously, it is about a girl seeing a guy and falling in love with him. It is fun to dance to and catchy as well. 4.5/5

"Love Theme From 'Flashdance'" by Helen St. John--AWESOME! There are no words to it, it is just some of the most beautiful music ever written. It plays a couple of times in the film, particularly when Alex and Nick are starting to fall for each other. The music is very beautiful and relaxing. A highlight of the album by far. 5/5

"Manhunt" by Karen Kamon--Very rock n' roll. It is about a girl who is fed up with being objectified by men, so she turns the tables. It is a cool song to rock out to, and was the background music of Cynthia Rhodes's only dance in the movie. 4/5

"Lady, Lady, Lady" by Joe Ben Esposito--This is such a good song! It plays on Nick and Alex's first date in the film, and Joe's voice is very nice. This is a good song to listen to if you want to relax. 5/5

"Imagination" by Laura Branigan--A song I used to love, but now it is just OK. It is basically about using your imagination. In the movie, it is played during the famous strobe light routine. Laura's other song "Gloria" is also in the movie when Jeanie skates, but not on the soundtrack. I think that it would have been better than "Imagination". 4/5

"Romeo" by Donna Summer--My least favorite on the album. The music is cool, but the song itself isn't that great. They should have picked a better song instead. Sorry Donna! 3.5/5

"Seduce Me Tonight" by Cycle V--Another good rock song from the album. This plays during the scene where Alex stops Jeanie from working at the strip club. It is a pretty good song, but I usually skip it in the middle. 3.5/5

"I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is" by Kim Carnes--A tragic song. It plays in the movie after Hanna dies and Alex is at home all depressed. This song is awesome, and makes the best out of a bad situation. 5/5

"Maniac" by Michael Sembello--AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC SONG! This song is the reason I bought the CD. I had only seen the movie once, and only because I knew of this song. After I rented it, I got a gift certificate to FYE. I got the DVD and the soundtrack. I must have played this song 50 times in a row! It is the second most famous song from the album, and was also nominated for an Academy Award. Awesome awesome awesome! 5/5