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Post by ali973 on Apr 14, 2016 17:24:40 GMT
wonder.land is getting a cast recording..released April 15th.
Wonder.why
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 14, 2016 19:09:03 GMT
Yay. I can't wait to re live the memory of those endless tunes and that well crafted score
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 14, 2016 20:14:33 GMT
I rather enjoyed wonder.land in terms of the plot and performances, but the songs were dire. Not sure the score needs to be inflicted on any more people than it has already.
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Post by primitivewallflower on Apr 15, 2016 17:10:14 GMT
At the risk of igniting a raging fire: what do you all think is the best Les Miz recording? I was browsing through Spotify and it suddenly dawned on me that, despite seeing it on stage and on screen, I only had the 10th Anniversary Concert growing up and that's all I've listened to. I'm going to rectify this gross oversight in my life but wanted some expert opinions on where to start.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 15, 2016 17:23:18 GMT
I have the International Symphonic Cast records (which is the whole show over 3 discs) and that does me quite nicely.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 17:34:33 GMT
At the risk of igniting a raging fire: what do you all think is the best Les Miz recording? I was browsing through Spotify and it suddenly dawned on me that, despite seeing it on stage and on screen, I only had the 10th Anniversary Concert growing up and that's all I've listened to. I'm going to rectify this gross oversight in my life but wanted some expert opinions on where to start. Agree with anthony40. The Complete Symphonic recording is the best, in my opinion. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 15, 2016 17:49:41 GMT
I love the CSR's comprehensiveness, but seeing as it was recorded in several studios around the world with a cast that never met each other (in many instances, anyway), I find it kind of lifeless and sterile. The 1991 Paris revival is my favorite. The 10th anniversary concert is my favorite in English.
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Post by ali973 on Apr 15, 2016 17:58:00 GMT
The only thing I like about the CSR is the Japanese Eponine (who doesn't speak a word of English; she had to learn it all phonetically!).
^49th, I also love the Paris revival recording. Beautifully recorded.
I think my favorite English version is the live UK Touring production. The leads sound terrific, and it's comprehensive enough. The quality is also fab. Wish the Kinky Boots cast recording producers have contacted whoever Cam Mac hired for this version.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 15, 2016 18:03:33 GMT
The only thing I like about the CSR is the Japanese Eponine (who doesn't speak a word of English; she had to learn it all phonetically!). And kudos to her as she does a great job |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 19:10:23 GMT
The cast members gathered for this were very well respected performers of their time. They could all sing the parts beautifully, unlike some of the casts in more recent times. I have never found the recording sterile; it is unmuddied, and has a purity about it. I defy anyone listening to the finale not to shed a tear...
There are other recordings with individual merits (Tommy Korberg's Bring Him Home on the original Swedish cast recording...) but this is the best overall and complete recording, I believe.
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 15, 2016 19:34:29 GMT
Oh, I like them all individually. It's the lack of chemistry that gets at me.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 16, 2016 13:35:00 GMT
Pretty much the only Les Mis recording I listen to now is the 25th Anniversary live cast recording (with JOJ as JVJ). I find it has a lot of atmosphere, it's gritty and loud and I quite enjoy listening to the new orchestrations being played live as opposed to recorded in a studio. In the same vain, I much prefer a live cast recording (when it's done well) as you get an authentic emotional vocal performance of an actor playing that role in real-time and in situ rather than trying to replicate it in a recording studio and possibly out of show sequence. I think it's also vocally fantastic and quite thrilling - the closest thing to seeing it live!
I find I simply can't listen to the OLC anymore, it's so mind-numbingly slow!!
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Post by danb on Apr 16, 2016 13:40:24 GMT
I agree that it is a great recording, but can't get on with Eponine's soul girl 'On My Own'. It reminded me of when Partridge ruined 'Bui Doi' on the first 'Miss Saigon' tour. Feel free to interpret, but don't reinvent!
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Post by raiseitup on Apr 16, 2016 13:41:13 GMT
Pretty much the only Les Mis recording I listen to now is the 25th Anniversary live cast recording (with JOJ as JVJ). I find it has a lot of atmosphere, it's gritty and loud and I quite enjoy listening to the new orchestrations being played live as opposed to recorded in a studio. In the same vain, I much prefer a live cast recording (when it's done well) as you get an authentic emotional vocal performance of an actor playing that role in real-time and in situ rather than trying to replicate it in a recording studio and possibly out of show sequence. I think it's also vocally fantastic and quite thrilling - the closest thing to seeing it live! I find I simply can't listen to the OLC anymore, it's so mind-numbingly slow!! I thought Alfie Boe was JVJ for the 25th recording? I do agree though, that is probably my go to recording of Les Mis. |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 16, 2016 14:03:56 GMT
I agree that it is a great recording, but can't get on with Eponine's soul girl 'On My Own'. It reminded me of when Partridge ruined 'Bui Doi' on the first 'Miss Saigon' tour. Feel free to interpret, but don't reinvent! Ah yes, I concede that. 100% agree with "interpret, don't reinvent". I'm not a massive Les Mis purist but I think the blues riff in OMO is a step too far!! I absolutely hate Bui Doi now (the version as done by Hugh Maynard). The riffing all but destroys any meaning and emotion behind the song. Peter Polycarpou all the way for me!! |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 16, 2016 14:04:46 GMT
Pretty much the only Les Mis recording I listen to now is the 25th Anniversary live cast recording (with JOJ as JVJ). I find it has a lot of atmosphere, it's gritty and loud and I quite enjoy listening to the new orchestrations being played live as opposed to recorded in a studio. In the same vain, I much prefer a live cast recording (when it's done well) as you get an authentic emotional vocal performance of an actor playing that role in real-time and in situ rather than trying to replicate it in a recording studio and possibly out of show sequence. I think it's also vocally fantastic and quite thrilling - the closest thing to seeing it live! I find I simply can't listen to the OLC anymore, it's so mind-numbingly slow!! I thought Alfie Boe was JVJ for the 25th recording? I do agree though, that is probably my go to recording of Les Mis. Alfie Boe was JVJ for the 25th Anniversary Concert, JOJ was JVJ for the 25th Anniversary Tour live cast recording!  |
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Post by jamieduncan90 on Apr 16, 2016 22:55:02 GMT
I have nearly heard met recordings of les mis which is awesome and 2 recordings of phantom of the opera
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Post by darren on Apr 25, 2016 19:10:10 GMT
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Post by ali973 on May 4, 2016 10:37:29 GMT
^ It's officially out on iTunes now. Just pumped it into my iPhone and off on a walk to listen to it.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 11:47:21 GMT
Relistening to Glenn Close's Sunset Boulevard cast recording. It's like an orgy in my ears!
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Post by 49thand8th on May 6, 2016 14:44:01 GMT
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Post by vickster51 on May 6, 2016 14:53:24 GMT
Back from NYC with my copy of The Color Purple cast recording. Looking forward to listening to it over the weekend.
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Post by ali973 on May 6, 2016 15:20:46 GMT
I just finished listening to Bright Star. Beautiful melodies and Carmen Cusak is amazing on this.
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Post by ali973 on May 28, 2016 15:02:00 GMT
First (and best) track from "Waitress" (She Used To Be Mine) now released on iTunes.
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Post by Dave25 on May 29, 2016 9:46:18 GMT
I agree that it is a great recording, but can't get on with Eponine's soul girl 'On My Own'. It reminded me of when Partridge ruined 'Bui Doi' on the first 'Miss Saigon' tour. Feel free to interpret, but don't reinvent! I love the recording too, but the Eponine ruins it for me too. She is totally miscast. |
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Post by ali973 on Jun 2, 2016 16:34:36 GMT
Early release of the Waitress cast recording is now floating online. It has its good moments but really only when Jenna sings. I think I may need a few more listens. Jesse sounds wonderful, and I was thinking that if this should last, Sara B should replace Jesse when she leaves and mark her Broadway debut as composer and performer.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 2, 2016 18:59:00 GMT
Where can you hear it?
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Post by ali973 on Jun 18, 2016 9:12:56 GMT
This also just came out and it's so much fun and full of great showtunes and banter. Skinner's voice is sublime, Ripley is fun but that vibratto is a bit disturbing. Highly recommended.  |
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Post by ali973 on Jun 18, 2016 9:14:20 GMT
^ wow I didn't expect the picture to be this big. whoops.
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Post by The Matthew on Jun 18, 2016 9:43:02 GMT
^ wow I didn't expect the picture to be this big. whoops. By default it seems to scale the image to fit the width of the page. I've changed it to display at half the width. |
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