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#101

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:10pm

I like Rosario and I think she will be great in the movie, but her voice isn't as interesting to listen to as Daph's.

I wonder what the OBC's not in the movie think of all this.
I'd love to hear their thoughts!!

PS - Any date announced for Anthony's book?

#102

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:11pm

So what happened to Adam's vibrato?

There is none....and that makes me upset.

Oh and is it just me or does Idina's moo so more like an nasally duck (QUAAAAACK)????

Honey, I don't produce theater. I am theater.

#103

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:11pm

I wonder if the pressed the same amount of covers for all? You would think that the Mark, Roger, Collins Mimi and Maureen covers would sell the best.

Hmmm.

#104

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:23pm

MrMarkCharlieBrownCohen, Amazon.com has the listing for Anthony's book. The publish date was Febuary 7th, 2007. Someone asked this yesterday.

The only people that are selective about the character covers are the ones that are already very familiar with the story and have a favorite character (or actor as the case maybe). If someone picks it up because they saw Rent back in the day and like the music, they're not going to care as much about how they get. If I had a choice in who I got, I really wouldn't care. I wouldn't be buying it specifically for IDINA!!, but because it was the RENT soundtrack.

Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how

#105

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:27pm

So what are we all thinking regarding Love Heals?

At first I was like,"Umm, ok", but it's really starting to grow on me. I mean, it doesn't reflect the rest of the soundtrack style-wise, but I think thats why I like it, it's different. Plus, it really showcases Tracie's voice....she's pretty awesome. In general, I really like it.

Thoughts anyone?

Honey, I don't produce theater. I am theater.

#106

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:27pm

I bit... and I got it. I told myself I wasn't going to get it on the first day. Wait a little while. That worked for all of about 12 hours. Plus it was on sale. I love a cd that goes on sale the day it is released.

I got Maureen. I was sooo torn between Idina and Adam. I got Idina mostly because I hate Adam with his long hair. I feel very unfaithful to Adam though. I seriously considered getting both.

I have only listened to RENT (the song). It's so different. More rockish. But it felt wierd to have them skip all the dialogue stuff. It will just take some getting used to.

EDIT: Now listening to LMC and I'm LOVING Rosario's voice. Yes, different. But I love it so far.

"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife

Updated On: 9/27/05 at 03:27 PM

#107

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:36pm

I like love heals after listening to it a few times. At first I was not overwhelmed, but it has grown on me, as has Over the Moon.

Tracie sounds wonderful all the way through the Soundtrack.

#108

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:40pm

Exactly how I felt about Love Heals YouWantitWhen, but Over The Moon? Ehhh...I guess I'm not used to it yet...hmmm.

Honey, I don't produce theater. I am theater.

#109

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 3:43pm

OTM - I have a feeling it is even more of a performance piece in the movie, which would explain why the vocals are a bit less challenging range wise than on the OBCR. It seems a bit slower than the OBCR.

So, like I said, it is growing on me. Still prefer the OBCR to the Soundtrack for this song, but I saw the show before I heard the OBCR, so I had some context. I have a feeling once I see the movie the more subdued version will seem great.

Updated On: 9/28/05 at 03:43 PM

#110

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:21pm

LOVE HEALS IS NOT ELLIGABLE FOR AN OSCAR NOMINATION, ONLY SONG THAT ARE WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR A MOVIE ARE. LOVE HEALS WAS ALREADY WRITTEN PRIOR TO THE FILM.

Forget regret

#111

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:28pm

of the original cast Jesse L. Martin DEFINATELY sounds the best...

his I'll Cover You Reprise had me in tears immediately, and he's just perfect there!

I'm bothered by Out Tonight, just because Rosario's voice is sooo sooo turned down compared to the guitar...

and does anybody know why they took Without You down a key? Is it because Rosario couldn't cut it?

But the person who really surprised me was Tracie... she is just incredible!

#112

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:38pm

Initially I didnt like the reworking of One Song Glory. Adam sounded fine, but the background instrumentals threw me off. I thought it sounded more like an 80s song then a 90's sounding song. But of course its growing on me.

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#113

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:40pm

Okay, so I haven't listened to the whole thing yet but so far I'm thoroughly (sp?) enjoying it! I do have to say that Adam sounds different on a lot of the songs...I mean not on all of them and he doesn't really sound bad; just different. Does his voice sounds sorta weak to anyone else? Okay, well, I don't want to criticise. So far I'm loving the soundtrack!!!

"Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets." -Oscar Wilde

#114

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:50pm

i am really enjoy the new arangements. different but not necessarilly better/ as for love heals, at first i was unsure but now i have it on repeat!

"At the opening night party, they had clowns on stilts, jugglers, a chocolate fountain, popcorn, hot dogs. [My son] looked at me like I had been holding back. Like, 'This is what you do?' I had to tell him, 'No, no, darling. Opening nights don't usually look like this.' It's usually a dark bar with a bottle of vodka." ?Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Jan Maxwell plus i proudly share the title of the shortest member over the age of 10 with wickedrentq!

#115

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 4:56pm

due to the hurricannes here in LA none of my local outlets got the CD. guess i'm waiting til amazon delivers in a day or two!

#116

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:11pm

I am so in love with the soundtrack. If I didn't like the music, it would have ruined the whole movie for me. But I'm loving every bit of it, every change, every new orchestration, every voice. Sooo good.

Naturally, I got the Mark cover, haha.

~Steven

#117

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:13pm

How much was the soundtrack at Virgin? I ended up going to Boarders because it's on my way to school, and they had exactly one copy of each of the 8 covers, and I picked Adam =)

I'm at the end of Disk 1, and i'm loving everything so far!!

Sunchips: Best Kept Secret in the chip aisle!!

#118

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:16pm

I love it so far. I was worried about Glory..but i think Adam did a great job..I also adore Love Heals. I think the music and their voices are beautiful in it. I was discussing Halloween with a friend..and we've decided it may be even better than the obc. Anthony did a fantastic job. so..my thoughts thus far are summed up with a: YAY!

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#119

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:17pm

Someone asked about Anthony's book -- the current(ish) version of his bio says it's due out in February. Or, at least that's what the Feeling Eletric playbill thingy said.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#120

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:18pm

I really this this version of Halloween is better than the OBC. And I actually think Anthony sounds better on the movie soundtrack than on the OBC.

That could just be me though...

#121

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:21pm

I haven't been able to find it yet.

I stopped at Barnes and Noble and Walmart a few minutes ago to try and pick it up (they're the only things really close to me) and they didn't have any in. But, I work right next to a Best Buy, so hopefully they'll have some in when I head over there tonight.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay

#122

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:26pm

You can go to Best Buy's website and see if stores near you have it. My local one does not

"All the while making faces like a baby platypus who forget to take some Beano before eating a chimichanga." FindingNamo in reference to Jessica Simpson's singing.

#123

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:37pm

By the by, the CD has moved up to #16 on Amazon.com's Top sellers list.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay

#124

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:47pm

Same here hak!

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#125

re: Initial opinions on RENT soundtrack

Posted: 9/27/05 at 5:50pm

yeah the best buy in boston didn't have it and virign was sold out. ugh well good for the movie!

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