It's funny to read another review write -- "Manzantia "Arranca" (3:52): This is a salsa song. I'm not into it. Sorry. If your [you're] into salsa music you'll probably like it"

because this song was actually the main reason I wanted to get this album, after seeing the song & performance in Michael Mann's excellent movie (presumably by the actual band, but then again, movie magic means that any old band could have been up there lip synching, tho I highly doubt it...)

I really dug this lively song, but having auditioned albums by this band, I soon realised I just wanted the occassional song - not a whole salsa album - in my collection. So, I bought this album. "Manzantia "Arranca" pairs well with "Pennies in my Pocket" which I programe to play next to each other.

The thing about this album, tho, is that - as someone else wrote - it *is* a fine collection of cherry-picked tracks. But in fact, they work extremely well as snippets in the various scenes, but in some cases prove a bit repetetive when listening to them all the way through.

A big exception is the marvellous and long tract "Sweep" -- great stuff! Loved it!! Shades of Leftfield's Leftism.

Michael Mann is best known for creating moods with his visuals. Of course, the music he showcases behind his splendid imagery is an important factor. Mann has a fantastic eye and ear and I love the songs he introduces us to. I also think he is a brilliant filmmaker; you will never be bored in one of his movies.

Even though Miami Vice is a remake of a fairly cheesy TV show, he gives it gravitas with great casting (almost tongue-in-cheek, yet serious at the same time) especially the addition of the "Chinese Meryl Streep" -- the brilliant and stunningly beautiful Gong Li. Too bad she mangles the English language (attempting a Cuban/Floridan accent, as well) because she is a superb actor in her own tongue. Just rent "Raise the Red Lantern" etc etc and you'll see what I mean.

Great compilation, Mr Mann. Thanks.

While I thought the actual movie tried too hard to come off as moody and stylish without succeeding there were a few songs that were intriguing. I particular liked Patti Labelle's voice on the meaningless lyrics of "One of These Mornings". Once I actually listened to the words I had to laugh. Three sentences repeated over and over but only Patti could make that work. I also enjoyed Emilio Estefan's song and a few others. A lot of soundtracks can stand on their own for musical interest but not this one. You really do need the movie for some and others are just not interesting movie or no movie.

Very eclectic variety of music. I keep it in my disc changer. Good grooves. Real chill cocktail hour or relaxing rush hour. There are a couple muzak songs in good taste. Good grooves form Moby.

Awesome soundtrack. Makes me want to see the movie each time I listen to it. Being slightly middle-aged I usually don't like remakes, but the opening track puts Genesis to shame.
Good rock,latin,& love song.

Not as much music as I envisioned from the movie. May be I am not being totally accurate, but I don't recall many of the soundtrack titles being in the movie. There are about three songs that I favor from the soundtrack.

I think the music on this soundtrack is great, but it is incomplete. While watching the movie you hear several, I believe to be, Chris Cornell songs. Says his name in the music credits. It maybe Audioslave, but I think it is him. If anybody knows, feel free to share. I hate it when I dig a song from a movie, and its not on the soundtrack.

The movie features some great pieces by Audioslave, very prominently. Why were they left off the soundtrack, I'd like to know. The soundtrack is good, but I can't comprehend why the Audioslave songs were left off. Their fit was perfect.

My favorite song I think is Autorock. The whole album just really keeps in line with the theme of the movie.

Great for cruising at night or if you need to just veg-out on some good tunes. Pick it up you won't regret it!

This was a great movie, and an even better soundtrack! The music really captures the feel of the movie, and you can almost see the action in the movie when the songs are playing!

I especially loved Nonpoint's cover of In the Air Tonight originally done by Phil Collins. Amazing!

I have a lot of soundtracks, and this is one my favourites. Great driving music!

This soundtrack is not as nice as the original Miami Vice. The artists listed on this soundtrack are not familiar to me since I've grown up listening to Genesis & Phil Collins Etc. I believe this movie would've been much better with the same characters such as Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Edward James Olmos, Saundra Santiago Etc. After growing up watching Miami Vice on TV, I can honestly say that this movie & the music on it has no spirit of the original Miami Vice.

I was impressed by the variety of different kinds of music on the CD. I bought it with only one or two songs in mind but now I must say I enjoy the whole disc.

If wasn't for a couple of new groups that I heard and discovered then later bought, I would of given it a lower score.

Several songs were missing from the soundtrack which were from the movie. 3 tunes from Audioslave, a tune from the movie "Heat", and one tune at the openning scene of the movie with the power boats, that was a good song. Let don't forget the club scene Numb/Encore.

The three Audioslave's songs, two were from their latest CD Revelations. The one tune "Shape Of Things To Come" the version in the movie is much better sounding than the Audioslave CD version. I wish I could find that movie version in a single. If any one knows where to get it let me know.

The new Group that was discovered was "Blue Foundation". The one long tune "Sweep" is really dark and mezmerizing. I did some searching and found other good tunes for this Fusion Electronica group. I bought thier latest CD. Not Bad.

All in all, this Soundtrack has it all, Rock, Fusion Electronica, Latin, and New Age. With all the different types of music it illustrated what kind of movie Miami Vice was. Miami Vice was an excellent action flick which exemplifies Miami as a multi-cultural city.

This MV Soundtrack would of gotten 5stars if Audioslave was on the CD.

I actually like this CD, I like how eclectic it is. It has something for every mood. However, my dissappointment about the omission of particular songs takes away my complete enjoyment. I couldn't believe they left out the signature song Numb by linkin park and Jay-z. That song played in the beginning and every trailer, amping the movie and setting the tone for the whole thing. I got excited every time I heard it, and then they leave it out! What's up with that? And, yeah during the movie I heard Chris Cornell twice and thought cool, never heard those songs can't wait for the soundtrack. Those songs, in addition to all the cool techno-electronica re-mixes, the great salsa song playing when they were in Cuba, and the love song by India Arie is what got me to buy it. The CD did not live up to its' potential for greatness. Had it had all the notable songs it would've been a definate 5 stars.

This is better than the DVD itself. Great choices of Songs. Love it! Highly recommended.

kinda keeps the spirit of the original series with a 21st update. my favs: In the air tonight, one of these mornings, Sinnerman

As director Michael Mann very selctively picked each song for this soundtrack, you know that a connoisseur was at work. Yes, there's lots of techno on this album, but it's really good stuff. There are some gems like King Britt's "New World in my View" ... a Sister Gertrude Morgan song, then a song by India Arie, and salsa musician Manzanita, as well as compositions by Moby.
This soundtrack really captures the mood of the film, but also stands on its own just like the film does. It's an interesting compilation of songs to say the least, but it's a CD that will allow the listener to discover some excellent music by somewhat overlooked artists like King Britt and India Arie, and perhaps by digging a bit deeper even New Orlean's Gospel legend Sister Gertrude Morgan.
Most certainly this CD should be part of most CD collections, ... and we all know how hard it is even in our days to get the great soundtracks of past movies like e.g. Scarface, etc., ... for whatever reason these albums can become scarce over the years.

the song is called "numb" by jay-z and linkin park.

it sounded like puddle of mud but i looked ni the soundtrack its not them and i cant seem to find the song if anyone has any idea what the name of the song that was lpaying during the love scene in the middle of the movie

the first half on the CD is great all the songs make me want to move the second half drags a bit.

this soundtrack is a definite improvement over 'collateral'. however, it still pales in comparison with other michael mann's classics such as 'the last of the mohicans' or 'the insider' or the ultra-excellent 'heat'.
but one thing though, where is the song that was used in the movie trailer? the same song was also used in the opening sequence at the discotheque. can anyone tell me what that song is and where i can find it? thank you.

Although this is a great CD my most measures, I was really blown away by the song Sweep from Blue Foundation. Its an amazing song full and listeners to Massive Attack, Morcheeba, Sneaker Pimps, Flunk etc. would definitely like it. Kinda on a tangent here, but Blue Foundation has two other major CD's "Sweep of Days", "Blue Foundation" and the most recent but minor one "Dead People's Choice". It's a shame though that Amazon doesn't have them in stock :(

The CD is good, but I'll wait for the complete CD Score.

Every song on this CD is good. Some are better than others though. Love Nonpoint's cover of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight" and India.Arie's "I Am Ready for Love." The latin songs are fantastic, especially Emilio Estefan's "Pennies in My Pocket." It has that great driving rhythmic Miami sound he helped immortalize in the 80s. Moby has two songs featured -- a remake of "One of These Mornings" and "Anthem." It's hard to go wrong with Moby...

This CD is currently in my player. It has been my favorite since it arrived a few weeks ago. I love its flavor, its rhythm, its dark and mournful mood. It's at least worth a listen...

Leave it to Nü Metal to take one of the greatest songs ever, Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight" and turn it into utter trash.
I'm revolted.
The rest of the soundtrack is okay, but it hurts-- no kills-- to hear such an assinine crass cover of an absolutely brilliant song.
Ick.

Michael Mann is one of those few directors who is just as known for the soundtracks to his films as for the movies themselves. Going back to his classic 1995 "Heat," on through "The Insider," "Ali" and "Collateral," Mann has garnered a reputation for selecting the perfect music pieces and songs to set the atmospheric, almost haunting tones of his movies. With "Miami Vice" the movie, Mann tries to pump up the storyline and characters for the post-80's era, the soundtrack does the same. Both barely resemble the original TV series, gone here are the 80's pop tunes by Journey and Phil Collins, they are replaced by more modern dance, electronic and even hard rock tracks that set the exact tone needed for a "Miami Vice" set in 2006. That said, ignore the haters who wish Mann would have stuck to pastels, his film is better than most cop flicks and the soundtrack is more interesting than most of the recent pickings in the soundtrack category. The set begins with the band Nonpoint doing a hard rock cover of "In The Air Tonight," the Phil Collins tune that became the signature theme of the show, it's a metal-edged version that also manages to keep the spirit and feel of the original with a little more intensity and less gloss. The album then goes into a very diverse mix of songs that embody the whole Miami atmosphere. There's Nina Simone's clubbish cover of "Sinnerman" that has a fun, almost futuristic feel. Manzanita's "Arranca" is a Latin-tinged track with a stylish, lush arrangement. India Arie's "Ready For Love" is a beautiful ballad with wonderful vocals. "Strict Machine" by Goldtrapp is one of the most fun tracks on the album, a club tune with candy vocals and a killer beat and catchy chorus, you've probably heard it on TV commercials. "Pennies In My Pocket" is another Latin jam that diversifies the album, let's remember that Miami is a gateway to Europeans, Latins, and there's a Cuban flavor all around, Mann nicely captures it. Yes, there are some disillusioned with the fact that "Miami Vice" is not a 100% faithful adaptation of a series that still retains it's appeal, but let's give Mann credit for delivering a tight, well-assembled movie, and the same goes for a soundtrack that pleases and offers a wide variety of genres and sounds.

Just saw the movie last night. I love most of Mann's movies, especially because of the way he layers in awesome music. If you saw Heat, you remember how the music was great and set the mood of the scenes just right. This time around, there is something missing. The songs I liked the best were 2 new songs I heard from audioslave (another reviewer mentioned this), but they aren't even on the soundtrack! Same with the Jay-z opening track. To top it all off, the electronica mixes/covers of Nina Simone's Sinner Man and Phil Collins' In the Air Tonight were just weak. Try the originals of those songs and you'll see what I mean. Those would have rocked. I keep waiting for another soundtrack like Heat. Collateral didn't have it (only a few good songs there) and neither does this. Sigh.

With the film, Michael Mann tried to distance himself from the TV series. He failed. Every scene reminds you of something already seen, done better, acted better, even shot better, many times. The movie is haunted, overwhelmed, by the ghost of the original. The same goes for the soundtrack. The best tracks, particularly the brooding John Murphy numbers, remind of Jan Hammer, who could have done this one with his ears closed.

Some pleasant electronica, a nice mix, but like the film, missing a soul (the closest thing perhaps found in "One of These Mornings"). Something that the original definitely had. Check Jan Hammer's "Miami Vice, The Complete Collection", and you'll see what I mean. The "In the Air Tonight" remix, somehow, contains this film's best energy. But again, it brings you back to the original.

I thought they picked out a great list of songs for the movie. The songs created a mood I thought matched Miami Vice. I particularly enjoyed the mix of the Nina Simone song.

Movie was nothing special.

But!! There were 2 killer tracks in the movie that are not on the soundtrack. Apparently they are from AudioSlave's upcoming release "Revelations".
The track titles are:
"Shape of Things to Come"
"Wide Awake"

On its own, the songs are great. I even love the Salsa songs even though I am not in that kinda genre. Still all the songs are great and its got a great mix of music. If you see the movie, you will probably appreciate the songs even more because many of the songs go well with the film. See the movie and you'll appreciate the songs even more!! Good movie BTW, not his best but good. The music makes it one of its strong points, which is why this is a good album.

Considering how much of a perfectionist and realist Michael Mann supposedly is, I was quite surprised in the first 5 minutes of the film when (a) the volume as Numb/Encore immediately hits you doesn't make you jump out of your seat; (b) the DJ in the club does an absolutely awful job of mixing one song to the next (I'm a mobile/party DJ in my spare time).

Now it turns out that the Linkin Park/Jay Z tune, the one ALL OVER the trailers and ads, isn't even ON the soundtrack (of course, those taglines about being afraid of violence and foreboding and badness happening right now didn't make the flick either).

Jan Hammer wasn't asked to provide any music for the movie, but composer Murphy attempts (feebly) to acknowledge the 80's icon's legacy (one piece lifts a couple of chords from "Crockett's Theme").

Mann abandons the success he had in marrying familiar songs to dialog-free vistas in the TV show (and in his movies - remember In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida), instead choosing fairly anonymous/generic (c)rap metal that adds little to the atmosphere of the film. This is summed up less by the inclusion of a bludgeoned cover of the series' most famous accompaniment ("In The Air Tonight") than by the name of the hack band performing it. Was there a POINT to the choice of this music? NON!

The soundtrack to "Miami Vice" is great! All of the songs on here are great! Michael Mann wisely put Nonpoint's version of "In The Air Tonight" on the soundtrack.

Track Listing
1. In the Air Tonight
2. One of These Mornings
3. We're No Here
4. Sinnerman
5. Auto Rock
6. Arranca
7. Ready for Love
8. Strict Machine
9. Pennies in My Pocket
10. New World in My View
11. Sweep
12. Anthen
13. Blacklight Fantasy
14. Mercado Nuevo
15. Who Are You
16. Rambles
17. A-500

There was strange thing that happened to me. Way back in 2004 after seeing Collateral, I discovered a band called Mogwai. For two years now I would traverse the empty city streets in the middle of the night listening to Mogwai thinking "Mogwai songs should have been the soundtrack to Collateral." Well, as Vincent in Collateral said, "we're good together, twists of fate, cosmic coincedence."

Now all of a sudden two Mogwai songs will appear in Mann's new flick, Miami Vice. Most of this soundtrack is electronic music, with the two Mogwai tracks and Nonpoint's cover of Phil Collin's "in the air tonight." There is also 4 tracks from the "original score" at the end.

Here is what i think of every track:

1. Nonpoint "in the air tonight" (4:33): I was never into this band, or nu-metal, at all. People may not accept this. But, however, I was surprised by it. It is good, but it gives itself away too quickly. The Phil Collins song was a cresendo that built up in atmosphere before climaxing. Nonpoint's version is a regular verse/chorus/verse/chorus setup. Still is pretty good and could've been alot worse. 3.5/5

2. Moby feat. Patti Labelle "one of these mornings" (4:01): This is a differant version of the same song on Moby's album "18." I've already seen the scene where this song plays and it fits so perfectly. Just the speedboat racing accros the sea. I've alway loved Moby's music because he combines electro beats with classical melody's. Typical Moby here. I can't pick if I like this version or the album version better. Mann used Moby in spectacular fashion in Heat. Moby...over the face of the waters, ironic huh? 4.5/5

3. Mogwai "we're no here" (5:38): I love Mogwai. Cinematic rock music. All post-rock is cinematic. This is the closing track from their 2006 album Mr. Beast. Excelent cd. I recommend it. This is one of their louder songs. If you know Mogwai, they cover alot of differant syles. This and Auto rock show how versatile they can be. 5/5

4. Nina Simone "sinnerman (felix da funky housecat mix)" (4:37): This is a trance/house remix of an old soul song by Nina Somone. The most catchy thing about this song is the piano and strings that are easily as "up front" as the pulsing house beat. If you like Moby's more trace stuff, then you'll like this song. I know I do. 4/5

5. Mogwai "auto rock" (4:19): The opener from their album Mr. Beast. Its strange listening to this song after "we're no here" considering where they are placed on the band's album. This has a piano lead with a deep pulsing bass drum beat with some electronics thrown into the mix (although electronics take the backseat here.) This song has a beautiful building effect. On Mr. Beast it climaxs into the next song. I wonder how Mann will use it. 5/5

6. Manzantia "arranca" (3:52): This is a salsa song. I'm not into it. Sorry. If your into salsa music you'll probably like it. Not me. 1/5

7. India.Arie "ready for love" (4:31): This is a folky/acoustic song. She has a good voice, but the song just doesn't do anything for me. 2/5

8. Goldfrapp "strict machine" (3:53): If there is any song that is a "kickback" to the 80's, then this is it. More of an industrial electronic beat with some heavy synth stuff, I like it. 3.5/5

9. Emilio Estefan "Pennies in my pocket" (3:52): This one is a heavily latin electronic song. Didn't do anything for me. 1/5

10. King Britt "new world in my view" (5:33): King Britt makes all kinds of music, from hip hop to club. But this is a surprise. Although it has Sister Gertude Morgan speaking over it, its mostley an electronic choral, where the voices create a beautiful ambience. Very hypnotic. 4.5/5

11. Blue foundation "sweep" (10:52): The biggest surprise of the album. I will definitly be looking for more of Blue Foundation. This 11 minute song covers everything. It starts off very classical, then before I knew it, a trip-hop beat formed. With the British accent speaking and the beautiful female singing just cried "Bristol," just like Massive Attack. Then they even add in some guitars as it move into the end. Fans of Massive Attack and Moby will like this one. I can see this song being chopped up for several scenes in the movie. 5/5

12. Moby "anthem" (3:28): This is the same exact song from his "everything is wrong" album. Michael Mann must love this album, considering "god moving over the face of the waters" was used so effectively in Heat. This is a great, fast moving trance song. Typical Moby again. 4.5/5

13. Freaky Chakra "blacklight fantasy" (5:11): This song is more of a dub/experimental song. Its good, but not the greatest on the cd. 3/5

14. John Murphy "mecado nuevo" (2:15): Now the "score" section of the album begins. This is a great song. Electronics flow around while some deep drums pound once in a while before guitars chime in. Then more electrinics come in while classical string arrangements are added. You can hear all four of these score songs at the offical Miami Vice movie website as backround music. 5/5

15. John Murphy "who are you" (1:35): Some ambient strings followed by piano. Very relaxing. 4.5/5

16. King Britt Tim Motzer "ramblas" (2:31): Some more beautiful ambience/strings with some spanish influenced guitar played by Tim Motzer. An slow electronic beat comes in at the end. Very moody. 5/5

17. Klaus Badelt & Mark Batson "A-500" (2:36): Very upbeat and driving. All kinds of string arrangements. The beat has a latin feel. Alot of electro drums in this one. 5/5

There its is folks! A very solid album for a Michael Mann film, yet again. If you not into electronic music, then this simply isn't for you. My only complaint would be that a lot of the "score" isn't on this cd. Hopefully a "score" cd with all of John Murphy's and Klaus Badelt's music will come out. But of everything on this cd, I was impressed.