Recent cast album "must-haves"
Recent cast album "must-haves"
#1Recent cast album "must-haves"
Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:18am
SO, my parents found a $30 itunes card in the parking lot at Target and brought it home. They probably should have returned it, but it was already home so I figured I might as well see if it worked. And it did! So now I have $30 in itunes and I'm not sure what to get. So I was looking at some of the cast albums and theatrical recordigs they have and kind of landed between:
110 in the Shade (w/ Audra)
Lovemisik
Victoria Clark- 15 Seconds of Grace
Fame Becomes Me
The Pirate Queen
Curtains
Alice Ripley/Emily Skinner Raw at Town Hall
So seeing how I can only afford three-ish, which do you reccomend?
I know the Pirate Queen PRODUCTION was super lame, but is the score and resulting album worth it? What about Fame Becomes Me?
And any other recent cast albums or theatrical recordings that you love, please let me know.
What are YOUR must-haves?
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shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#2re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:22am
I would go with 110 and LoveMusik (from what I hear the CD is better than the production).
And definitely at least get "Big Black Lady" from Fame Becomes Me.
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husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#2re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:26amFAME BECOMES ME is definitely worth it, so is CURTAINS
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#3re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:39amOut of those I'd pick 110 in the Shade, LoveMusik and The Pirate Queen. Fame Becomes Me and Curtains can suck it.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#4re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 1:05amI found the Pirate Queen music to actually be pretty good. I'm sure what was done with it in the theater, but I love most of the songs, so I'd recommend that one. Also, I think 110 in the Shade is great, but without knowing/seeing Audra's performance it's merley okay. Lovemusik is pretty good, but hard to get into at first, unless you know Weil's music beforehand.
#5re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 1:14am
Of the 3 I'd Get
110 in the Shade
Victoria Clark
Emily and Alice
I found Pirate Queen to be a painful, labored listen. Hasn't left my shelf since I got it.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#7re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 1:28amI guess it all comes back to personal taste. If you like Les Miz or "big" musicals with a "big" sound, then I'd go with Pirate Queen. If you like a more simple musical, go with 110 in the Shade or Lovemusik. If you like Victoria Clark's voice (which I don't) then go for her solo Cd. It's kind of hard to tell you what to get.
#8re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 1:33am
I guess at this point its between Lovemusik and Pirate Queen. I'm for sure getting Victoria Clark (LOVE her, and Piazza is my favorite musical) and I saw 110 in March and Audra was nothing short of fantastic, so I'm going to get that too.
I love Boublil and Schoenberg's work (I've always felt Saigon is genius) and enjoy sung-through big dramatic shows in general. But I also love the performers from Lovemusik but not sure if Weill is for me, though I'm not too overly familiar with his work.
I'm kind of torn.
EDIT: I'm going to take a chance on Pirate Queen. We'll see! Though I'll probably get Lovemusik too soon. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Updated On: 12/24/07 at 01:33 AM
#9re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 2:11amIs Xanadu not on iTunes yet? If so...you should definitely get that! I'm obsessed with my copy of the cast recording.
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#10re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 4:02amDitto!! "Xanadu" is a must have!!!!
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LuPonatic
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/06
#11re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 4:16amXanadu is not on itunes yet, but Young Frankenstein is! Get that one. I don't care what people say, I love the score, and I adore Megan singing the "Transylvania Mania Blues" which is itunes exclusive and a must have!
#12re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 5:09amLove YF also....thanks!
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pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#14re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 7:33am
Out of that list I would go with 110 in the Shade. How about supplementing your music collection with at least one older cast albums that you don't have like Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Little Shop of Horrors, Lion King etc. Just a thought.
Let us know what you decide to buy and enjoy!
#15re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 7:57am
I have Phantom, Saigon, and plenty of older ones and needed some new to even out my collection.
I ended up with 110 in the Shade, Victoria Clark: Fifteen Seconds of Grace, and The Pirate Queen.
The Pirate Queen is.... wow, not good. I'm usually really good at finding redeeming qualities and being generally positive, but its really just not good. I see miniscule hints of Boublil/Schoenberg magic in "Woman", "Here on This Night" "I'll Be There" and "She Who Has All", but that makes the effort even more disappointing. Though I'll give it a second listen because it takes me a while to warm to things,(I liked "Woman" more and more after re-listening to it) but I'm not too optimistic. Too bad, considering the talent involved.
Victoria's disc is very interesting. Low-key and contemplative kind of like Audra's "Build a Bridge" album. Some songs are beautiful and some I'm not sure about but I'll definitely need to re-listen to this one.
110 In The Shade instantly brought back vivid memories from seeing the show in may (And I saw the AMAZING performance that was the first one Audra did after her father's death). The music is fun and her numbers in particular are strikingly beautiful. I got chills like I've never had before listening to "Old Maid" for the first time since seeing the show. A really well done album and another breathtaking performance from Audra McDonald.
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pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#16re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 10:03amSounds like you have a great collection of cast recordings. Enjoy your new purchases!
#17re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 10:14am
The Xanadu recording is bland at best and captures none of the energy from the show
110 Is great as is Curtains also Legally Blonde
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#18re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 10:17amAnyone know when the Xanadu recording will be released on itunes?
theaterlover45
Broadway Star Joined: 8/21/05
#20re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:17pmI also would like to know when Xanadu will be on itunes.
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#21re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/26/07 at 9:29pmi thought the xanadu recording didnt come out until jan. 8th
#22re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/26/07 at 9:42pm
You should get the LOVEMUSIK cast recording to wash off the bad taste of PIRATE QUEEN.
The 110 IN THE SHADE revival cast recording is pretty good.
Out of all the new ones I think LOVEMUSIK, CURTAINS, 110 IN THE SHADE, and Andrea Burns' solo album are the best ones. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is just to get the few songs that are good online (aka Megan Mullally's songs).
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#23re: Recent cast album 'must-haves'
Posted: 12/26/07 at 11:12pm
I went to Barnes and Noble today, but I couldn't bring myself to buy the Young Frakenstein album. Nothing about it really captured me. I liked The Producers alright, but none of the cast members will made me want to get it. Who knows, maybe I'll eventually pick it up.
Pirate Queen really grew on me after a few listens on car trips. It's in no way a masterpiece, but it's a nice listen, and certain songs are beautiful. The worst part, however, is the horrible electric guitar. I understand what they were trying to do, but it just didn't work on any level.
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
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