I'm listening to Wicked...

#1

I'm listening to Wicked...

Posted: 1/24/09 at 2:30pm

I haven't listened to the OBCR in years. And I don't know why, but I feel guilty, lol.
I feel like I'm being unfaithful to Sondheim by listening to these cheesy melodies and awful lyrics.

I mean a lot of this is catchy, but it just sounds like 90's pop, with absolutely no substance.

Ok. Don't kill me for making this thread.

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 02:30 PM

#2

re: I'm listening to Wicked...

Posted: 1/24/09 at 2:34pm

The score is not very strong but it's just very cleverly written in that while it's not perfect, it's still catchy and really addictive to hear Idina and Kristin (and a great ensemble) belt the sh*t out of the songs. It's a mediocre score but a really well-produced OBCR.

#3

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 2:34pm

I would definitely agree with that.

#4

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 2:35pm

Beware. I hadn't listened to it in about two years and then when I finally did, I did the lotto that night and won and now I'm sucked back into the world of it again. It's a drug. You get addicted to it, you break the habit, go through a rehabilitation period, stay clean for a while, and then all it takes is that one bit of it to suck you back in.

Just... beware.

#5

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 3:04pm

LOL.


It's funny, I really forgot how catchy the score is.

#6

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 3:04pm

I've always hated the song "Defying Gravity," just because it sounds so shrill. But then I heard Raul Esparza's ridiculous version, and I'm so addicted-- I've listened to it like nineteen times.

There are some songs I really like, though-- "What Is This Feeling" and "Dancing Through Life" are my favourites, along with the opening number. The songs are catchy, but while I borderline-liked the cast recording, I really didn't like the book/plot/characters/production/etc.

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

#7

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 3:18pm

I listened to it constantly for a year. I got it when it was released and listened to it constantly before seeing it in New York. I was kind of obsessed with seeing the Original Cast (Which I did). When the tour started and got to Denver, I was very excited. After seeing the 1st nationl tour, I for some reason just lost interest in it. I didn't really care for the touring production. I stopped listening to the CD right around that time and just popped it in once about 2 weeks ago and put it on my Zune. It is an addictive score but now I can just listen to it peridically.

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#8

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 3:20pm

I've seen Wicked at least 4 times - 3 times in Boston and once on Broadway. I'll probably make a return trip with my mom in the future. Don't be ashamed...

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#9

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 3:57pm

I've seen Wicked 11 times so I obviously love it, but some of the the lyrics make me want to vomit.

#10

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:17pm

The lyrics are the WORST part of "Wicked" , with the stage adaption book closely following.

#11

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:26pm

I've seen Wicked 11 times so I obviously love it, but some of the the lyrics make me want to vomit.

Lucky. I only saw it once and I actually vomited.

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#12

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:29pm

Am I the only one that hears a woman screaming the last "WICKEEEEDDDDDDD!" in the finale on the CR? You hear it for about 4 seconds, and then they fade it out. It's REALLY ugly sounding! D: But besides that, I really enjoy the OBCR (and it holds a special place in my heart because it was the first cast recording I'd ever bought). And ColorTheHours, I agree! I hadn't listened to the CR in a long time, and then I listened to it again, and I became obsessed all over again!

#13

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:33pm

My friend tried to get me into Wicked, and failed.

That's not to say I don't admit to liking a few songs.

Overall, it's not my cup of tea but listening to a score chock full of lyrical gems such as "Nessa/I've got something to confess, a/reason why I brought you here tonight" really can brighten up a day sometimes.

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#14

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:34pm

I have the OBCR and have seen the show twice, it's pretty decent.

#15

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:39pm

"Lucky. I only saw it once and I actually vomited."

LMAO! As much as I love it, the more I see it, the more I realize how bad some parts of it all. I've always hated the choreography, and some parts of the book are just as bad. "It's not lying. It's looking at things another way." Blech.

#16

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:42pm

I was raised on Rogers and Hammerstein-Lerner and Loewe. I love and admire Sondheim. But I still believe that the score for Wicked is fabulously clever. I've seen the show only once and that was enough but I listen to the soundtrack quite often. IMO the the jumping off song The Wizard and I fleshes out a character as well as anything ever written

#17

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:45pm

No way! I never listened to the soundtrack, but it sounds good. Tell us more about it.

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#18

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:49pm

Blaxx, be respectful to our time-traveling BWW members from the future who have seen the Wicked film and bought its soundtrack!

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 04:49 PM

#19

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:52pm

In this film there is a jumping off song that fleshes out a character. Maybe it was directed by Almodovar!

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

Updated On: 1/25/09 at 04:52 PM

#20

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:54pm

I still think the best jumping-off song is "Javert's Suicide" from Les Miserables.

The best part is when he jumps off!

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 04:54 PM

#21

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 4:56pm

It's okay, ljay. Just wash it down with some Sondheim after and you will feel assuaged of your guilt.

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Updated On: 1/24/09 at 04:56 PM

#22

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 5:01pm

I still think the best jumping-off song is "Javert's Suicide" from Les Miserables.

My favorite jumping off song is Totally F***ed from Spring Awakening!

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

#23

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 5:01pm

Dented146, just to clear things up, I don't mean to be cruel, and I'm sorry if I offended you. You seem like a really intelligent person. It's just, you might want to rethink using the word 'soundtrack' instead of 'cast recording.'

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

#24

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 5:28pm

I am a big fan of Stephens,too, but I would never feel I was betraying him to listen to somebody else. Wicked is a great show and Stephen has written some bad shows too. Passion? I will listen to Wicked 10 times in a row before I listen to Passion one time.

#25

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Posted: 1/24/09 at 5:32pm

Thank you. I'll pass your message to Stephens.

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE