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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 13:33:51 GMT
So Streisand has released her version of At The Ballet, featuring Ann Hathaway and Daisy Ridley (how on earth did she get on it??)
It all over the place.... the dialogue is clumsy and despite playing Sheila, Babs sings Maggie's big belt moment....
But for a real car crash, Julie Andrews' version is something else!!
Her 'vocal stylings' are very, very strange...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 13:52:46 GMT
The thing about this music is that it's difficult to make it truly awful, because it is so, so beautiful. And because it's rarely performed out of context like this, it's also refreshing to hear a new version.
But:
Version One- that dialogue is so bad. Just embarrassing. And why does Babs have to do her own thing near the end, when how it's written is clearly the best way to sing it?
Version Two- I stopped it after 54 seconds. Stick to Maria and Poppins, Julie.
What is Version One taken from?
(I've a feeling this thread will be moved to somewhere else, but not sure where... Musicals? Performers?)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 14:22:07 GMT
Streisand's version is from her new albumn featuring film stars/actors. There are some 'intersting' choices on it. I'm fascinated to hear her take on Fosca, from Passsion, singing Loving You. Though for some reason its now a duet with Patrick Wilson.
Whats with Julie Andrews doing all the swooping/sliding notes?? (why do people always call her by her full name??)
Yes i did wonder what thread to put this under too!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 15:08:43 GMT
Oh Barbra! That's so cringe! But by the end I was completely won over  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 15:16:50 GMT
What was it? her new melody? The way she trilled over the big orchestral moment?? Shame on you  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 15:25:38 GMT
Released 26th August. On pre-order now.
At The Ballet / Anne Hathaway & Daisy Ridley
Loving You / Patrick Wilson
Who Can I Turn To / Anthony Newley
The Best Thing That Ever Has Happened / Alec Baldwin
Any Moment Now / Hugh Jackman
Anything You Can Do /Melissa McCarthy
Pure Imagination / Seth MacFarlane
Take Me to the World / Antonio Banderas
I'll Be Seeing You / I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face / Chris Pine
Climb Every Mountain / Jamie Foxx
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 15:26:13 GMT
What was it? her new melody? The way she trilled over the big orchestral moment?? Shame on you I can't help meself  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 23:31:54 GMT
No one puts Babs in the corner.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 23:47:18 GMT
Please just no!
(I'd watch it though!)
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Post by demelza on Jun 12, 2016 2:51:46 GMT
No one puts Babs in the corner. Wait until she's Mama Rose. I think there's a chance that Daisy could end up as her Gypsy or even June.... I hope this link works |
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Post by westendcub on Jun 12, 2016 7:21:20 GMT
Absolutely lovey version of this song, not to be a cliche but I am very much looking forward to Babs new album, no idea Daisy could sing and I agree that Anne steals the song (if only briefly!).
Not sure how many people watched 'Glee' but I wondered if you liked their version? I think Sarah Jessica Parker is suited to this song and was a great guest star on the show
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 12, 2016 8:29:07 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 19, 2016 14:29:31 GMT
NPR are currently streaming the entire Encore album for those who want a listen! I've just done so myself, it really is a beautiful album. Yes, it's cringe, there's some awful acting (looking at you Daisy Ridley) and what not, but this album is just so Barbra all over, and it sounds like an album she really wanted to make. Great singing partner choices (the Anthony Newley duet is quite emotional), really beautiful song choices - where else can we get different versions of songs from Passion and Road Show! - lush orchestrations (of course), FAB singing and every song is a mini-musical in itself, each with its cringey little scene which somehow isn't cringey at all - well, I was completely won over at least. I'm sure some will probably hate it! Barbra sounds fantastic and they haven't electronically played around with her voice too much. She's a little raspy at the top and she's working with it! A wonderful afternoon of listening. www.npr.org/2016/08/18/490258191/first-listen-barbra-streisand-encore?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 19, 2016 18:46:26 GMT
I'm getting "unavailable in your region". Actual album is out next week so not long to wait. I'm on iTunes pre-order  |
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 19, 2016 21:42:04 GMT
I'm getting "unavailable in your region". Actual album is out next week so not long to wait. I'm on iTunes pre-order Oh that's weird, assuming we're both in the UK! Like you say you'll have in soon anyhow, interested to hear your thoughts!! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 27, 2016 18:16:18 GMT
Anyone thinking about getting the digital version of the album bear in mind you'll only get 10 tracks. The CD has four bonus tracks.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 3, 2016 10:29:44 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 3, 2016 13:16:18 GMT
I'm obsessing over Take Me To The World at the moment. Antonio is fab on it.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 3, 2016 20:24:26 GMT
Downloaded the album today and have to say its absolutely beautiful.
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