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[sipos]

Posted: 4/11/05 at 5:33pm

So happy to finally own a recording of this. An old roomate had some audio a few years ago. He would blast it every morning in the shower. He loved seeing it in NY. He told me all about it, we're both fans of certain same things. Si it has been on my mind since. Got it this weekend from Sh-Ka-Boom. It was that something missing in your life that although not so big, it made a difference when it finally appeared.

Why did I just write all that?

[beacon1]

Posted: 4/11/05 at 8:52pm

Welcome Mr. Goodman...RentLondon has been keeping us updated on this CD.

I love my copy. A wonderful work and the cast is amazing. Kudos.

Will they perform any of this numbers as part of the in-store appearances to celebrate the CD launch? Pretty please?!

[rennekat]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 12:19pm

So i just got my cd today and it is amazing!! And i have olny listened to the first 4 songs! Does anyone know where i can find a synopsis of the show?

[RentLondon]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 12:31pm

there is a fan site from the original production. the link is http://www.ilanalevine.com/blbc/index2.html

the synopisis is for the original show so since then characters and songs have been cut so you may get a little confused!

Far those who have not yet ordered your copy do so now at www.sh-k-boom.com/brightlights

for more info on the CD go to www.paulscottgoodman.com

[beacon1]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 12:49pm

Woo Hoo.

Thanks for the link!!!!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 2:25pm

Golly-gee. It finally came.

And, yeah, it doesn't really thrill me.

[beacon1]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 2:40pm

Give it a couple of listens.

There are some super numbers in there...

[kaycee]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 2:54pm

I would give it a few listens too. Because I think it is absolutely addicting. I can't stop listening to it, I'm so impressed with the performances.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 4:37pm

Allright, I'm trying...

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 4:41pm

I'm totally impressed with the performances, and there are definitely some really excellent numbers. But the CD as a whole just didn't wow me either, iluvtheatertrash. It's grown on me with a few listens, and I do like it a lot, but I'm not seeing the love and addiction I wish I did.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/12/05 at 4:45pm

That's exactly how i feel, emcee.

[sfs1414]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 6:54pm

I do enjoy Patrick Wilson as Jamie, but I would love to her Norbert Leo Butz sing the role!! Also Gavan is great on the CD!!!! I would also like to hear Norm Lewis as Tad!!

[RentLondon]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 4:42am

Norm Lewis was by far the best Tad in my opinion.. Norbert played Jamie in an early reading of the show..

www.paulscottgoodman.com

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 10:05am

Gave it six listens total and really tried to love it but.... I don't.

[GirlfriendFromCanada]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 10:44am

I'm currently really into listening to "Odeon" over and over. Something about it just pulls me in. The seductiveness toward the end is pretty hot, too.

[RentLondon]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 11:08am

Just spoke to Goodman, he forgot his password so can't log in.

He told me to tell you guys that hes "Loving the comments you guys are making about the CD"

www.paulscottgoodman.com

[beacon1]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 1:20pm

I'm going to be doing housework tonight with this CD as my motivation/background music.

EXCELLENT.

And I do hope that Patrick will be available to participate in the launch party and associated events! And I hope there are lots of photo-ops so everyone can enjoy!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 1:54pm

Norm Lewis =

I LOVE Jesse, but.... Norm wouldn't be so bad either. In fact, vocally, I might just love him even more.

[sfs1414]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 3:19pm

I Have to Agree!!!! I love Norm Lewis!!!!

[broadway betty]

Posted: 4/14/05 at 3:55pm

Has anyone seen the commercial about the woman who checks her mailbox everyday for her tax returns and when it still hasn't come, she yanks the mailbox out of the ground in a rage? That's me!!! Betty is still waiting.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 4/15/05 at 5:13pm

Ok you guys.

I got my CD yesterday, and was SO excited, but I couldn't listen to it right away! So, I put it in my ipod and I was listening to it on the subway later (I'm an NYU student). Then, just as I was walking through Washington Square Park (alone, at 1am), I was a little creeped as always, thinking I really shouldn't do this. But my friends had gotten off at another stop! Just then, track 3 came on:

"I am Mary O'Brien McCann. I'm a student at NYU. I am missing. I was last seen in Washington Square, wearing a sweater and blouse. I am missing. Please could you find me, please don't go. Please could you find me, please don't go. Don't go."

I have never been more FREAKED OUT IN MY LIFE!!!! (not even at The Pillowman) I ran all the way back to my dorm like a crazy person. AAAHHH!

I needed to share that with someone.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/15/05 at 5:59pm

Yeah, that would've scared the hell out of me.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 8:56pm

Haha... omG. I'm NEVER going to be able to listen to that song now. I keep having to skip it.

[Feathah]

Posted: 4/19/05 at 10:53pm

Okay I'm joining the party a little late here.

I've been listening to BLBC and overall I really love it! The cast on the recording is out of control. Talk about a dream cast!

There were a couple moments - especially earlier in the CD - that made me cringe a bit. Mostly the "Coma Baby" refrain. But I think that may be because I haven't seen a production of this show. Does it work better within the context of the show? Same for "I wanna have sex tonight" being sung by a chorus of people. And "I love drugs." It sounds silly? Again, seeing the show might help here.

But those gripes aside, I am LOVING this CD and dying to see a production of it! The material written for the character of Jamie is so rich and interesting. Sung by Patrick Wilson you really can't go wrong. But I'd love to see/hear someone else's take on this character. His songs and lines are so good!

And where did Sharon Leal come from? She blew me away instantly! Not only does she have a beautiful voice but she seems to really "act" the songs without overdoing it.

Jesse Martin and Sherie Rene Scott - I am totally biased here because I love them both to pieces. SO nice to hear them both on this recording.

Too many favorite songs to list here! I would love to see this in person!

Anyone here see the NYTW version?

[RentLondon]

Posted: 4/20/05 at 9:06am

In the original production the "I Love Drugs" song goes on for a bit longer... Also the Coma baby segmant is about a story in the New York Post that Jamie follows daily...

for pics from the show go to www.paulscottgoodman.com