Best Recording of "HONK!"

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 10/20/08 at 8:09pm

Anyone have any say in this? I really want to get a recording of "Honk," but I'm not sure which one to get? I know there aren't that many out there, but I was just wondering which one has the most "updated" sound to it. I don't really care for older recordings when they sound so canned and whatnot. Any ideas are much appreciated.

[sondhead]

Posted: 10/20/08 at 9:23pm

There isn't really any "old" recording. It's not a very old show. The Wichita recording is what is licensed, but it's also, in my opinion, a very lifeless and dead recording. The Scarborough disc, though with slightly different arrangements of some songs, is infinitely more entertaining and interesting, so it's the one I'd recommend.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 10/20/08 at 9:26pm

However, the Wichita one (which DOES have a very good bullfrog, even if the rest of the cast is weak) looks like gold next to the horrible "Honk Jr." version-- it comes with the scripts for the production of Honk Jr., but I've actually seen the CD for sale before. You do NOT want that. It's a bunch of untalented children trying to sing.

[henrybutler]

Posted: 10/20/08 at 10:55pm

I agree, i have the witchita recording (american premiere?) and it's not very interesting at all. I suppose it's better than nothing, and I haven't heard the British recording, but I've seen it for sale on line, and it has to be better than this one. The american recording is just bland, and weak in terms of vocal power (all around) and orchestrations.

[sondhead]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 9:13am

Oh everyone get the Scarborough CD right now! If all you've heard is the Wichita recording, you don't know how charming that show can be!

[notabb]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 10:39am

I have to agree the English recording is far better

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 10:44am

Awesome! That's the one I was going to get. I saw it for sale on Footlight.com - I'll def. be getting it. I've seen the clips of Gavin Creel on THE SITE THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED and I really enjoyed what I heard. Thanks.

[sondhead]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 10:57am

I can't find it on Footlight anymore. All they seem to have is the Wichita and demo recordings :-/

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 4:21pm

There is also a demo recording out there with Claire Moore and Jenna Russel.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/21/08 at 4:44pm

The Scarborough recording is absolutely charming.