Billy Elliot CD

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 1:00am

just got it
haven't seen the show in London
but it has moved me like nothing i have heard since "Piazza"
in a different way of course
But So Amazing!!!

[Jovie24]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 2:36am

I totally agree. I purchesed it and was very still about listening to it for the longest time. A friend of mine said he saw the show in London and I must listen to the CD. So I popped it in one day and I have not STOPPED listening to it. It makes me cry and gives me chills. This is what musicals are for, to lift up the spirt and make you feel good about yourself! Billy Elliot certainly does that!

Drtheatre

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 10:49am

I thought the CD was pretty average, but I have seen the show 6 times and I think the CD will never satisfy me! :P
But if just listenin to the CD/watching RENT live will make you cry..... be prepared to bring a box of tissues when u see the show live! I cried everytime I see it... STILL!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 11:02am

I still can't get into it. I think without the dances, the cd seems pretty pointless.
Updated On: 12/29/05 at 11:02 AM

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 11:17am

I rather enjoyed it on first listen. Elton John, let's face it, just does not write wonderful melodies for the stage. But I think it is one of his stronger efforts and the lyrics by Lee Hall are terrific.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 12:42pm

I dunno ChrisLovesShows, Aida had some pretty strong melodies in it.

[JBSinger]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 2:58pm

ChrisLoveshows - I have to disagree. I found that Elton's Music was superior to the lyrics. Granted, the characters are simple working-class folk that wouldn't go around speaking in Sondheim-ian rhymes, but they were rather cliched and repetative. Some of the anthems I found repetative as well, but I'm sure on stage with full staging - they are quite moving. "Electricity", "Shine", "Express Yourself", "The Letter", "Grandma's song" are all terrific. Can't wait to see it when it crosses the pond (and I'm looking forward to his Lestat score as well).

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 12/29/05 at 11:01pm

Don't get me wrong. As I said, I enjoyed the score and I don't mean to bash Elton at all as I'm a huge fan since the '70s. He has written some lovely songs, but his stage musical scores, in my opinion, are inconsistent in quality. This one is good, however, and I'm very excited about seeing the show.