Music mama gets surprise with “Duets”
- by Janette Bubb - A Writer from Helium.com

It was Mother's day, and with that my son knew I'd love anything to do with music for a gift. I received a DVD titled "Duets". Unfortunately it took me a little while to watch, due to being so busy with my work. Yet how delighted I was when I finally sat down to enjoy it. Well perhaps the work "enjoy" is an understatement, I was simply ensnared from the beginning to end.

Paul Giamatii showed such excellent vocal talent. Particularly when he and Andre Braugher (who played the role of Reggie Kane) sang their duet, titled "Try a little tenderness”. They surely complimented each other, with their perfectly controlled harmonies. Pitch and timing was excellent, thus giving the performance the "tenderness" it needed for a song of the same title.

A master of song indeed, Reggie sings as a novice, yet he is far from this in reality. Yet he plays the part of an undiscovered talent. The song "Freebird" was sung within his karaoke scene. Presenting the song a cappella style, for the karaoke finals, surely showed that his vocal ability needed no accompanying instruments. This was such a controlled, melodic, brilliant performance. Which thrilled the audience within the film, (you can't help but see this in their faces.) as well as me, as I was sitting watching this from home. This song would top the charts if it were ever to be released.

Ricky Dean (Huey Lewis) also showed his vocal abilities so well. He certainly grabs the emotions as he sings. One feels the sincerity and depth of each and every word he sings. Such an eerie hauntingly lovely voice he has. I was left feeling rather emotional after listening to his segment. He'd certainly be worth paying to hear.

Suzie Loomis (Mario Bellow) was so hot in her role. She was sexy as all hell, yet at times she was clearly displaying such a hard interior. (Particularly, with her focus on winning the karaoke competition.) Her voice is sweet, and clear, gently and smoothly she showed her talent when singing "I can't make you love me." What a gifted singer she is, with such an unstrained voice. Her vocal projection was so good, so too was her microphone technique and pitch. Such a born entertainer she is, I thought she was awesome in her role.

Yet I was most surprised when Gwyneth Paltro took to the stage with microphone in hand. I must say I was a little dubious about her capabilities, yet all I could do was grin so wide. She certainly put aside my doubts, damn that woman is good! The film showed her as Liv, attempting to rekindle the father and daughter bond, which she was missing so much. Her raw emotions throughout her numerous vocal segments was portrayed so well. She certainly "feels" her songs, and sings them with zest, right from the inner core of herself. That's what separates a good singer from the average (relating to the lyrics.) Her duet with Huey Lewis was so sweet, her soft voice accompanying his so well.

Gwyneth's father would be so proud of his little girl, and in return Gwyneth should return the same. Bruce her father, produced the film prior to succumbing to throat cancer in the year 2003. A must see film. 10/10