ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

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ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 4:27am

I was planning on giving the cast recording to a relative. He's interested in both musical theater and american history, its a given. However, I was curious which cast recording to give(original/revival)...the person is familiar with the musical only by name. any info is appreciated.

#2

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 4:53am

Original.

#3

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 5:37am

If you can find a copy of The Civil War, I bet he would love that too.

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#4

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 5:46am

I prefer the revival actually. I think they are both great though. The revival has a lot more dialogue than the original.

#5

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 6:16am

The revival.

#6

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 6:57am

Both are great, but if you have to pick 1, go with the revival. The addition of "Something Just Broke" makes a huge difference in the impact of the show. Plus, it's just a really great song.

Zack

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#7

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 7:19am

Much as I love the original - I'd go with the revival because of the inclusion of Something Just Broke - which is a remarkable moment.

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Posted: 1/4/06 at 7:32am

Another vote for the revival. "Something Just Broke" was just amazing, and the cast was outstanding.

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#9

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 10:07am

all great suggestions, thanks. i am a little biased towards the revival as i saw it just after the run began -an extraordinary night of theater.

#10

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 10:48am

To add my vote: go with the revival. The recording is simply more complete, and while certain performances on the OCR remain fixed in my head, those on the revival recording are uniformly good.

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re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 11:17am

Either is fine, neither is preferable.

Just my opinion, I may be wrong.

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#12

re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 11:19am

plum,

i was wondering why you said the original versus the revival....merit of one over the other?

#13

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Posted: 1/4/06 at 11:26am

If you are putting on the show, the original, definately.

If you are just listening to enjoy, the revival.

Both have their merits, and I love both, but I think, overall, the revival is a better disk.

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re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:35pm

The revival has better sound quality and the lyrics are easier to understand. Some of the voices on the original are stronger, though.

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Posted: 1/4/06 at 9:58pm

In my opinion, the original is better to appreciate the beauty of a fantastic Sondheim score, whereas the revival does a much better job of getting the show's message and feel across.

Other US History shows to look into, perhaps:
Civil War
1776
Caroline, or Change (the Civil Rights Movement)

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Posted: 1/4/06 at 10:01pm

Revival- It also includes a new song. Denis O'Hare is far better than the guy in the original. I also like the version of unworthy of your love better.

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re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/4/06 at 10:04pm

I'd go with the revival. "Something Just Broke" seems a little out of place, but adds a whole new angle to the events in the show that is needed.

Also, the sound quality is infinitely better.

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re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/5/06 at 12:49am

Revival.

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re: ASSASINS QUERY--its a gift

Posted: 1/5/06 at 1:21am

revival. Both are good but the revial stands out on top.

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