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Post by theatremadness on Jun 2, 2017 10:27:28 GMT
Yeah, I was the same with Bronx Tale. Made it to the end of Act 1 and had had enough. I was so disappointed in a Menken & Slater cast recording being so bland and a bit boring, so moved onto other new recordings. I may return to it at some point! I was also a little underwhelmed on the whole with Come From Away on first completed listen, though there were a few numbers i really enjoyed, but definitely willing to give that another go.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 10:56:38 GMT
I'm listening to the OLCR of Sondheim's Passion. Not listened to it in a very long time. Somehow I got the tune the opening song in my head and now listening to the whole thing. Helen Hobson is wonderful as Clara. It's amazing how much of it I remember. Michael Ball's voice soars. An excellent recording.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 18:15:53 GMT
Taking Hands on a Hardbody out for a spin. Lovely to hear Trey Anastasio's tone on a theatre score. Uplifting enough for a Wednesday eve.
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Post by ali973 on Jun 9, 2017 5:26:04 GMT
I'm currently listening to two cast recordings: In Transit (so glad that I saw it in January) and A Bronx Tale. The last one is a master piece, looking forward to seeing it again in mid June. A master what?! |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 9, 2017 19:59:13 GMT
Not a show soundtrack, but two cds I keep returning to are Josh Groban's 'Stages' and Colm Wilkinson's 'Stage Heroes'. Brilliant orchestrations on both discs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 21:38:15 GMT
I have just this minute discovered there's a German recording of 13, which cheers me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 21:38:54 GMT
Being a Geek -
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Post by Kenneth_C on Jun 15, 2017 22:59:40 GMT
Currently listening to:  One of the best things I saw in NYC last fall. |
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Post by musicallady on Jun 17, 2017 15:09:43 GMT
Moved on to the underated Matador
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Post by ali973 on Jun 17, 2017 16:07:46 GMT
The Tom Jones recording? There's an EP with John Barrowman where he sings 1-2 songs, but that's all I know. There's an audience recording of the final performance. Caroline O'Connor's voice practically hasn't changed since.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 16:39:30 GMT
Currently working through the very underwhelming Hello Dolly 2017 Recording... I guess it is one of those shows you have to be in the theatre for to be amazed,
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Post by ali973 on Jun 17, 2017 17:02:31 GMT
The orchestra is glorious in the theatre. The recording is so flat and is such a flop.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 19:45:34 GMT
Not a show soundtrack, but two cds I keep returning to are Josh Groban's 'Stages' and Colm Wilkinson's 'Stage Heroes'. Brilliant orchestrations on both discs. Saw my first Groban show last year and was surprised how good it was. Some real power there, and a very genial host. Have given 'Stage Heroes' a listen this week and enjoyed - not my first choice of showtunes, but that voice is something. Couldn't get on with Falsettos - all a bit too pleased with itself. Picked up a programme in an ebay joblot for T wo Gentlemen of Verona - A Grand New Musical & so gave the score a youtube listen, and can't say it's aged well. The occasional melody, but no real drive to the music and a sense of scenery-chewing from the actors. Gave Amelie a listen - was okay, but nothing particularly stood out for me. And just discovered a '95 Lincoln Center 'Wizard of Oz' exists, with Jackson Browne and Nathan Lane. Only a few tracks on YT, but I'd like to see more of this. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 17, 2017 21:26:36 GMT
Currently working through the very underwhelming Hello Dolly 2017 Recording... I guess it is one of those shows you have to be in the theatre for to be amazed, Sadly the recording isn't even a 10% representation of the joy that happens in the theatre. It suffers badly from being recorded so early on. There's no life or energy on it at all. It just exposes the limitations of Midlers voice. In the theatre however , the whole show is put across with such joy, it's a totally different kettle of fish. The only good thing on it it Kate Baldwin IMO. They also should have recorded the curtain call music etc. A real shame. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 22:13:26 GMT
The orchestra is glorious in the theatre. The recording is so flat and is such a flop. The Orchestra and Gavin are the best parts, sound glorious! |
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Post by musicallady on Jun 18, 2017 14:51:28 GMT
The Tom Jones recording? There's an EP with John Barrowman where he sings 1-2 songs, but that's all I know. There's an audience recording of the final performance. Caroline O'Connor's voice practically hasn't changed since. Er a live full show recording 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 14:59:57 GMT
The Tom Jones recording? There's an EP with John Barrowman where he sings 1-2 songs, but that's all I know. There's an audience recording of the final performance. Caroline O'Connor's voice practically hasn't changed since. Er a live full show recording 😉 I also have that recording and listen to it quite a bit. I even quite like Stephanie Powers' numbers. Caroline O'Connor is very good, even, as Ali said,if she sounds the same in every song she does. I'll Dress You In Mourning is excellent. Too bad it never got a recording as it deserved it, especially when you look at the flops that did get recorded. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2017 7:12:26 GMT
Waking up with the Australian Mary Poppins.
Yesterday had a first listen to On The Twentieth Century OBC - doubt it will become a regular, but pleasingly OTT in places. Enjoyed 'She's a Nut'.
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Post by michalnowicki on Jun 21, 2017 9:05:37 GMT
I've been listening to Dreamgirls on repeat ever since I got my tickets to see it in July.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 10:30:35 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 16:34:41 GMT
If/Then is becoming a favourite among all the albums, inside theatre or out. Thoroughly enjoyed having it on over the last couple of days. It's very easy to play start to finish, every third song is a real highlight. Comfortably the best Idina score.
Had a few listens to A Bronx Tale. Lyrics a bit broad, but basically good.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Jun 27, 2017 19:18:47 GMT
Carrie! Love this show!
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Post by whygodwhytoday on Jun 28, 2017 1:23:12 GMT
South Pacific in concert from Carnegie Hall is worth listening to for Brian Stokes Mitchell's version of "This Nearly Was Mine" alone! One of my most played albums.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 9:35:54 GMT
Five Guys Named Moe this morning. ' Safe, Sane & Single' is unfortunately reminiscent of a hoedown round from Whose Line. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 10:13:31 GMT
Been listening to the Broadway cast album of Kiss Me Kate pretty much constantly the past 4 days, loving it!
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