I've only gotten a chance to listen to the CD once through, but how wonderful to have this. Great liner notes. The first track manages to be light- hearted AND poignant at the same time. Can't wait to really listen to it again.
"I was surprised by "Boho Days" -- it's a trio performed by Anthony Rapp, Jeremy Kushnier, and Michael McElroy. Great arrangement. "
Sounds like they used the performance from last year's Library of Congress concert instead of the version on the TTB CD (which may be tied up due to that album's release by RCA). It was a great arrangement indeed.
Amazon shipped my copy on Monday, and the tracking number they gave me doesn't track a damn thing. Anybody want to guess when it really gets here?
Sounds like they used the performance from last year's Library of Congress concert instead of the version on the TTB CD
Ok, glad to know that. You could tell it was live (plus the audience applause at the end) but I haven't read the insert notes to see if they told where it came from. I'm also glad they *didn't* use the TTB cd track - for we already have that cut - and it's nice to have something new.......
"I was surprised by "Boho Days" -- it's a trio performed by Anthony Rapp, Jeremy Kushnier, and Michael McElroy. Great arrangement. "
I loved that track too, I agree that it is a great arrangement. :) Mine arrived a couple days ago, I was so excited! I loved the dvd, it was wonderful to see Jonathan perform, and I loved his backup! lol I'm so glad they made this, it's such a great thing to have.
There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself.
I want to buy this CD/DVD pack for my birthday, but I still don't know answer for sure about region code of DVD (but thanks LimelightMike for PM reply), so can anyone try to display region code for sure? I'm interested in it. But I don't mind really much, just a CD is still worth buying for me!
I have this and I was...very underwhelmed by it. There were a few amazing tracks, but for the most part there was a rerason this stuff was neverreleased in any form before.
It is indeed THE Roger Bart! What's even more proof of that is Roger's TONY win for YAGMCB when he seemingly dedicated his win to Jonathan who he "dreamt of sharing this with one day'. What a kinship they had.
And - Rodger Bart was the original Josh in "Superbia" along with Valerie Pettiford as Roi
Marion Mazzie actually recorded some demos (including the original "Come To Your Senses") for Jonathan.
Madame Morrible: "So you take the chicken, now it must be a white chicken. The corpse can be any color. And that is the spell for lost luggage!" - The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken
i must say I am very pleased with this cd. I have not yet seen the dvd but i should do that soon.
It's really great to hear the origins of two of my favorite shows and hear the emotion in Jonathan's voice. You can just tell that these songs meant a lot to him.
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds.
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words.
(Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
Steven Nelson (CD producer) and Ashley Griffin (Asst. producer and frequent BWW poster) recently agreed to answer a thorough barrage of questions about the research and track selection process behind this album for the American Look at London blog. While the CD isn't directly related to London theatre (though there is a song about Jonathan Larson's first trip to the UK), it's my blog and I can post what I want to.
Thanks for posting the interview exedore. It was a very interesting read. Now I really hope they do come out with a volume 2!
Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy
I can't go on tonight
Anddou: According to Mac the Ripper, the DVD is Region 0 NTSC. All of my players are either R1 (brought my computer over from the US) or R0, but as long as your player Does Not Suck, it should be able to convert for you.
BTW, the player listings at videohelp.com have all of the remote hacks necessary to free your player from region codes.