Gypsy 2008 Broadway Cast Recording — Page 3

I'm so excited to get the B&N version!
I LOVE this show! Only seen it 9 times! =)

They have only been heard previously on the Bernadette recording. I gather it was a figure that was written originally, cut, but never struck out from the scores. Tunick, a protege of original orchestator Ginzler, asked for it be removed for the recording, saying it was never meant to be played or heard.

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Reviewing the Bernadette Peters recording in 2003, Steven Suskin wrote about this very subject:

"The overture, which is played so very well — better than in any recordings I've heard other than Milton Rosenstock's original — has an odd touch at the beginning. Specifically, the trumpets are joined in the second and fourth measures of the opening fanfare by everybody else, playing background chords in support. It almost sounds as if they want us to think we're in a movie theatre, watching the M-G-M lion roar before the credits start to roll. A little research tells me that this is not some modernistic tampering; these notes come from Ramin's original orchestral score. Back at the first orchestra reading, somebody — presumably Styne or Robbins — said "don't play that," so they didn't. Here they play it. Which sounds better?, you decide."
Steven Suskin on 2003 Gypsy Overture

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PS. Smaxie I am guessing all of the orchestrations for the 08 revival are faithful to the original?

Suskin noted on some orchestrations that were cut or altered. And I am guessing Bruce Coughlin was responsible for that.

In 03 he was credited for "Additional orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin." Not for the 08 revival.

The only change I can hear for the 08 revival is the way Patti and the Orchestra start TOGETHER.

Updated On: 8/21/08 at 08:12 PM

That's what I figured. I actually really like the new beginning of "Together." I must say the 08 orchestra kicks the 03 orchestra's ass. I'm sure that is partially due to the 03 revival having reduced players.

Updated On: 8/21/08 at 08:32 PM

Well Suskin also said in that article that the 03 revival cut some instrument parts in the orchestrations here and there, missing flutes, etc. He said a few songs were weakened Orchestration wise ("Little Lamb," You'll Never Get Away From Me," etc).

Updated On: 8/21/08 at 08:50 PM

It's best to buy it there. They often won't let you on the signing line unless you have a receipt that proves you purchased the CD there.

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If Obama was wise, he's choose LuPone as his running mate.

Patti LuPone is the sun, the moon and the stars!

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Ok, so now that it's officially out, I'll weigh in.

After 3 listens, this IS the definitive recording. Not only is it absolutely stellar performance wise, it's brilliantly mixed, the booklet is gorgeous (Hell, I'd pay full price just for the booklet), and the bonus tracks make it even better.

And for you dialogue freaks, there is some before "Torreadorables" that WASN'T on Bernie's. So complain if you will that there isn't any before "Everything's Comin' up Roses" and "Rose's Turn," but at least this go around we get different dialogue.

Other than for kicks and giggles, I doubt I'll listen to any other version again.

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Bought my copy the other day from the Virgin Megastore.

Is anyone else hearing static/volume peaks on their CD? I thought it was my speakers, but it's the same on headphones and my bf's computer (with his own CD).

Listen to the last 10 seconds of May We Entertain You, it sounds like it hits peak volume in the actual mix on the CD(a few other places, too). Am I crazy?

God, Patti sounds horrid on this recording. I think it's time for her to call it quits and just go show her boobies in more movies.

I'm happy they recorded this! I won't be able to see Patti in this show but at least we can have the CD. I like to listen to some of the music before I buy something. I think it is good promoting to release some of the album ahead of time. I like reading what others like about it. I may not agree but most of the time I do.

I think many great Actress, Actor's have played these roles before. I just want to make sure I have this version too. I only wish we could buy a recording of the show. I'd love to go to New York and see it live but that isn't possible right now, unfortunately. I'll see if our Barnes and Noble can get this now or just order it. Will it be sold at Best Buy too anytime soon?

Thanks too for the background information. I love music and eventually I'm sure I would have wanted to know why the score was different. I was afraid it wouldn't get recorded because it was a revival but now I'm very excited that it was. Especially since Patti wanted to play this role so much and it sounds like it was meant to be.

I'm sorry, I've been busy but are they recording this for PBS?