Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?- Page 3
Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#50re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 6:09pmBrian is definitely the highlight of this cast recordings. I really liked his songs. I still don't see what all the fuss over Sutton is...
degrassifan
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
#51re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 6:48pmI really liked it! I think all of Fiona's songs are my favorite.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#52re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:07pmBrian's are definitely my favorite, except Build Me a Wall was so much better in the demo version...what did they do to it!?
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#53re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:21pmWhat's Up Duloc isn't the same without the Wicked reference at the end.
#54re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:28pmwhy isnt the wicked reference there?
#55re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:28pmI agree, the Wicked reference was the best part of the song.
#56re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:30pmWhat Wicked reference?
#57re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:39pm
I, too, was surprised about the left out Wicked reference. But perhaps they wanted to leave it as a surprise on stage?
As for Sutton belting, I actually don't think she does too much belting here. I Know It's Today has some, but the rest of the score (at least for Fiona) is belt tame. I actually found myself really liking the tone of Sutton's voice when she doesn't belt - the bonus track is extremely lovely (And I'm one that never got the Sutton fuss myself, even after seeing her live twice).
#58re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:59pmi loved the wicked reference in the show!
#59re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:04pm
I am (just ending now)
I like it. Already pre-ordered it
#60re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:15pmI wasn't sure about either going to the show or buying the OBCR, but I really enjoyed listening to the cast recording. Now I'm more likely to do both.
#61re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:42pmI was very weary at first, but I'm enjoying it more on repeated listenings.
#62re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:52pmYeah, I've heard so much about the Defying Gravity bit that Farquaad does, but I've never been clear on exactly what it is. Can someone please explain?
#63re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:55pm
The end of the What's Up Duloc playoff has Farquaad singing "and no one's gonna bring me down" followed by a falsetto wail very similar to the Elphaba riff/yell/thingy at the end of Defying Gravity.
Staging wise, he rises up in his elevator and is washed with green lights.
Not sure if that makes sense, but its hilarious!!
#64re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 8:59pmCan't stop listening to Freak Flag.
#65re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 10:15pm
Yeah, I wish they kept the DG reference. The note hit by Sieber deserves to be recorded for posterity. =) But I still love "What's Up, Duloc?"
I wish they kept the Seattle ending to "Who I'd be" but its still one of the best songs, along with "I Know it's Today." The younger Fionas really do a great job.
John Tartaglia is amazing how he can hit those high notes while maintaining his character's voice. Gingy is great too, and I love the "Girl, work it out!" in "Freak Flag." So funny! I also love how tender Shrek's voice is in the Big Bright Beautiful World reprise. Brian D'arcy James conveys the emotion so well.
These (as well as "Morning person" and "Story of My Life") are the highlights to me, but overall, I'm not sure I like the score so much. That's not even half the songs.
#67re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 10:28pm
PLEASE don't tell me they cut out the end of "What's up Duloc?" AHHH! 
#68re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 10:31pmIt's isn't cut from the show, just the CD.
#69re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/9/09 at 10:38pm
I know, I just wish it was on the CD!
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#70re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 7:50amwhich young fiona is on the cd? I saw the show sunday and loved it! I absolutely loved the costumes as well. I thought this was one show where the ensemble totally stood out and actually looked like they were enjoying their job.
DavidPatrickS82
Understudy Joined: 10/22/08
#72re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 12:59pmLeah Greenhaus is the young Fiona on the recording. Which is good cause the other guy is well... questionable.. lol
#73re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 1:08pmI never knew that four performances a week Fiona started life as a guy :) lol
DavidPatrickS82
Understudy Joined: 10/22/08
#74re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 1:09pm
hahahha, ooops, thats what happens when you are trying to type fast at work.. 
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#73re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 6:10pm
I can't believe I never understood Jen Cody's line in "Freak Flag" before? When I finally heard what she was saying, I laughed out loud!
What an awesome reference for a "family" musical. Love it.
#74re: Anyone Listening to the SHREK Cast Recording?
Posted: 3/10/09 at 6:14pmWhen Sutton says "kidding" in "I Think I Got You Beat" she sounds like a man.
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