Gypsy 2008 Broadway Cast Recording

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:39pm

I'm listening to this right now and I have to say this is *the* DEFINITIVE recording of this classic score. They've included so much that's missing from the other recordings.

I'm also happy to have those additional 7 songs that were written for but not used in the show.

There's nothing like seeing this revival live but to have it recorded like this for posterity was magnificent!

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:46pm

Glad your enjoying i. Care to share where you got it cuz it doesnt come out til the 26th.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:46pm

The Associated Press recently wrote that it "could be the cast recording of the year".
AP - Gypsy Recording

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:47pm

teh internets.

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:52pm

im waiting to buy it the 26 then im bringing it with me to NY to get signed at the signing. And i might not even listen to it until a couple weeks from now after i have seen her perform it live.

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:52pm

I have to agree. This recording is awesome.

Glad to finally have this version of "If Momma Was Married" in my iTunes playlist.

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:52pm

It could very well be the "Cast Recording of the Year". I'm completely in love with Tony Yazbeck's "All I Need is the Girl".

Just little things like for example, the inclusion of "Madame Rose's Toreadorables" and bits of dialogue sprinkled throughout to flesh out the songs or set up the songs make this recording unique and fresh.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:56pm

Does "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Rose's Turn" start with dialogue? They didn't on the sampler, and that's disappointing.

[Glory]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:58pm

i'm in love with Laura's the strip on the album, it sounds so great :) this is gonna sell like hot cakes when it comes out

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 4:59pm

No "Rose's Turn" and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" do not start out with dialogue.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:00pm

"Roses" starts with the downbeat for "I had a dream". "Rose's Turn" begins with "Here she is boys" (which was good enough for Merman).

Honestly, there is SO much else to celebrate. To be disappointed that there's not more dialogue is ludicrous.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:01pm

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[RyToast1]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:04pm

i love that they've included the dialogue between Rose and Louise after Rose's turn.

brilliant!!!

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:04pm

I've been jumping around. Laura Benanti's "The Strip" is great. I love the way the stripper yells out "Gypsy Rose Louise"! after the announcement! LuPone's "Sing out Louise" is well... "chilly". Benanti's initial shyness and akwardness as Louise in the beginning of the song and her transformation into the confident, sexy and beguiling Gypsy Rose Lee shines. The performances are captured perfectly and they all shine on this recording.

Some cast recordings fall short of representing what's on the stage but I think this recording of GYPSY captures all the magic, excitement and dazzling performances of this revival. I predict it will win the Grammy.
Updated On: 8/19/08 at 05:04 PM

[COOOOLkid]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:05pm

So basically, this thread was started so that the OP can brag about how he got the leaked CD. Lovely.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:05pm

Bernadette's recording also included the final dialogue. And I thought the final dialogue was just a B&N bonus track for this recording? Or is it on the regular version?

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:06pm

Seriously ... If your choices are more dialogue, or include "Seattle to LA," the complete "Broadway" sequence and seven cut songs... who chooses "more dialogue"?

[RyToast1]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:07pm

i have both discs

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:08pm

"So basically, this thread was started so that the OP can brag about how he got the leaked CD. Lovely. "

No, COOOOLKid. I'm sorry *you* feel that way. But that wasn't my intention at all. I'm sure when you get your copy you will agree with me that this is one of the best cast albums to come out this year.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:10pm

I know some of you actually do have offical copies (Smaxie, Ry.)

But those in this thread downloading it illegally from The Singing Stage (I assume) or somewhere else - I REALLY hope you buy the actual CD when it's available.
Updated On: 8/19/08 at 05:10 PM

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:10pm

Dialogue is sprinkled throughout the recording but just enough to give you a feel for what's taking place, setting up a scenario, etc. It was a nice touch.

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:11pm

What's The Singing Stage?

[BradMajors]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:12pm

Oh yeah and of course LuPone sings the sh!t out of "Rose's Turn", but you all knew that already, didn't you?

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:12pm

An Illegal (and AMAZING) site for recordings.

[COOOOLkid]

Posted: 8/19/08 at 5:20pm

No, COOOOLKid. I'm sorry *you* feel that way. But that wasn't my intention at all. I'm sure when you get your copy you will agree with me that this is one of the best cast albums to come out this year.

Honey, it's easy to find this. However, I don't see why you would post about it BEFORE it gets released to the public. If you downloaded it from one of those amateur LJ groups, why don't you keep the discussion there or WAIT until it gets released officially? (Assuming you're going to buy the CD since you're raving about it.)