Jerusalem's Music

[Livin' Legend]

Posted: 1/21/12 at 2:47pm

In the script for Jerusalem it says there is music in certain areas. I was wondering if there is any way to hear these selections such as the beginning? And did they really work in the show? Thanks!

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/21/12 at 2:56pm

The play opens with the character of Phaedra singing the English hymn "And did those feet, in ancient time?" (text by William Blake), from which the play derives its name:

I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my Sword sleep in my hand:
Till we have built Jerusalem,
In England's green & pleasant Land

The music played during the rave scene is Prodigy's "Invaders Must Die."

The record that plays during Rooster's first monologue is "Somebody Done Changed The Lock on My Door" by Champion Jack Dupree.

I don't remember what song Phaedra sings in the beginning of Act 2, but I'm pretty sure it's not the Jerusalem hymn.

The song that plays during Rooster and Phaedra's dance is "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" by Sandy Denny.

Hope this helps.

[Livin' Legend]

Posted: 1/21/12 at 2:58pm

Yes it does! So the only two songs sung by people in the cast is the two Phaedra songs? Thanks. I like to listen to the music as I read along with the script!

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/21/12 at 3:07pm

As far as I recall, yes. Phaedra's singing moments came at the beginnings of Acts 1 and 2, so they were both somewhat removed from the actual action of the play.

[Kad]

Posted: 1/21/12 at 3:15pm

The script I have indicates that the song Phaedra sings at the top of Act II is "Werewolf" by Barry Dransfield.