Sweeney Todd recordings

[cmsr01]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:32am

Hopefully no one's posted this topic yet but if they have, sorry!

I don't have any recordings of Sweeney Todd yet (I know, I know, what's wrong with me lol) and I'm debating about which of the three major recordings to get (original cast, live at the New York Philharmonic or new Broadway). I know the new one isn't released on CD until tomorrow but I'm just looking for some opinions on which one people seem to enjoy most so I can try and make a decision :o) Thanks.........

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:34am

I suggest the original and the revival being released tomorrow. I wasn't crazy about the NY Philharmonic recording and I like Patti better in the current production.

[C is for Company]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:04pm

Original for me was must have and of course tomorrow is the revival release which I'm going on a lunch period to get. I need this one so badly.
I really don't find many redeeming qualities about the NY concert recording, just wasn't too much of a fan of it I guess

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:22pm

I am in a similar boat...although I have been a fan of Sweeney Todd for a long time--it is actually one of the few shows that I don't have a recording of (long story). Anyway...after much debate I think I am leaning towards getting the revival CD tomorrow. The reason is because I have the DVD of the original production so I can watch that anytime I need to hear Lansbury and the original orchestrations.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:25pm

Start with the OBC on two discs.

[songbird21]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:38pm

OBC no question.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:46pm

If you haven't seen the revival then buy the OBC.

If you have seen the revival then buy the revival cast

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:50pm

Even though the revival is great, the OBC gives you a fuller sound and a view into how the original creators intended the show to be.

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 4:27pm

the more familiar you are with the OBC, the more you will enjoy the revival and the decisions made to streamline it and take it in a slightly different direction.

[cmsr01]

Posted: 1/31/06 at 5:27pm

Thank you to everyone who's given their opinions so far.....anyone else??

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/31/06 at 5:34pm

Maybe rent the DVD if you can to hear and see the original.

Updated On: 1/31/06 at 05:34 PM

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 1/31/06 at 8:03pm

The OBC is an essential recording for any show music collection.

The new revival is an interesting alternate, but start with the original.