#1
Posted: 6/23/07 at 3:26am
Firstly, I would just like to say...
OMIGOD! OMIGOD! OMIGOD!
Okay, now onto the intelligent stuff...
In case you haven't guessed, by me using the show's opening song title, I've recieved my Legally Blonde Cast Recording.
I'll start by saying that I am extremely impressed by, Sh-k-boom records ability to get the CD out so quickly, seeing as I only got the email saying it had been shipped 2 days ago. I'd definately be happy to order off them again.
As soon as I got it, I immediately loaded it onto my computer and listened to it from start to finish.
Like a lot of cast recordings, it sounds considerably different to the actual show. But however, I found it enjoyable to listen to, as I noticed alot of things I didn't notice in the show (Eg. A lot of cool things in the orchestrations, vocal harmonys).
I'll give brief decriptions of some of the songs that stood out for either good or bad reasons...
POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD
OMIGOD YOU GUYS
a very energetic number, and even this song sounds energetic. It sounds like all the girls had fun singing this song which makes it all the more enjoyable to listen to. Even the dog barks are cute even though they are so obviously recorded SFX.
WHAT YOU WANT
This song sounds absolutely incredible! LBB sounds amazing and I love the funky dance break.
BLOOD IN THE WATER
This is one of the songs where I noticed some really cool orchestrations. This song sounds very jazzy on the recording, and Michael Rupert does a great job of singing this song.
IRELAND
This song never seems to get old. Orfeh is great, as ussual, and I love the big majestic ending, with the sung ending instead of the spoken joke.
CHIP ON MY SHOULDER
For some reason, the recording of the song really annoys me. It's hard to say what I don't like about it, but it really doesn't do it for me. And I am thankful that they didn't include all the dialogue.
SO MUCH BETTER
The ensemble really seem to nail this song, but LBB sounds different than she normally would when she sings this song. She sounds quite "effy" and it's as if she's straining when she hits the high or long notes.
WHIPPED INTO SHAPE
This song sounds...how should I put this...crap. It's sounds ten times better live. Although Nikki Snelson really nails those top notes, the rest of the song sounds like a bad Spice Girls song.
BEND & SNAP
This is my favourite song on the recording. At first it sounded weird with the recorded claps but I got used to it. Although the music's great, it really doesn't sound like they used an actual band/orchestra in this song. It sounds like a computer generated band.
LEGALLY BLONDE REMIX
There are some really cool orchestrations and Vocal parts that you don't really hear in the show. The vocals are a lot clearer so you can hear every word. Once again it doesn't sound like an actual band.
FIND MY WAY/FINALE
This song sounds somewhat messy and all over the place. And the Omigod finale really doesn't work for me. Listening to this song really made me realise how bad some of the lyrics in the show actually are.
If you liked this show, and the music, then this album is definately worth buying. Especially if you want to listen closely to the lyrics, as I did. There are a lot of funny lines in THERE! RIGHT THERE! that were either lost in audience laughter or actors not articulating that are crystal clear in this recording.
Great fun!
OMIGOD! OMIGOD! OMIGOD!
Okay, now onto the intelligent stuff...
In case you haven't guessed, by me using the show's opening song title, I've recieved my Legally Blonde Cast Recording.
I'll start by saying that I am extremely impressed by, Sh-k-boom records ability to get the CD out so quickly, seeing as I only got the email saying it had been shipped 2 days ago. I'd definately be happy to order off them again.
As soon as I got it, I immediately loaded it onto my computer and listened to it from start to finish.
Like a lot of cast recordings, it sounds considerably different to the actual show. But however, I found it enjoyable to listen to, as I noticed alot of things I didn't notice in the show (Eg. A lot of cool things in the orchestrations, vocal harmonys).
I'll give brief decriptions of some of the songs that stood out for either good or bad reasons...
POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD
OMIGOD YOU GUYS
a very energetic number, and even this song sounds energetic. It sounds like all the girls had fun singing this song which makes it all the more enjoyable to listen to. Even the dog barks are cute even though they are so obviously recorded SFX.
WHAT YOU WANT
This song sounds absolutely incredible! LBB sounds amazing and I love the funky dance break.
BLOOD IN THE WATER
This is one of the songs where I noticed some really cool orchestrations. This song sounds very jazzy on the recording, and Michael Rupert does a great job of singing this song.
IRELAND
This song never seems to get old. Orfeh is great, as ussual, and I love the big majestic ending, with the sung ending instead of the spoken joke.
CHIP ON MY SHOULDER
For some reason, the recording of the song really annoys me. It's hard to say what I don't like about it, but it really doesn't do it for me. And I am thankful that they didn't include all the dialogue.
SO MUCH BETTER
The ensemble really seem to nail this song, but LBB sounds different than she normally would when she sings this song. She sounds quite "effy" and it's as if she's straining when she hits the high or long notes.
WHIPPED INTO SHAPE
This song sounds...how should I put this...crap. It's sounds ten times better live. Although Nikki Snelson really nails those top notes, the rest of the song sounds like a bad Spice Girls song.
BEND & SNAP
This is my favourite song on the recording. At first it sounded weird with the recorded claps but I got used to it. Although the music's great, it really doesn't sound like they used an actual band/orchestra in this song. It sounds like a computer generated band.
LEGALLY BLONDE REMIX
There are some really cool orchestrations and Vocal parts that you don't really hear in the show. The vocals are a lot clearer so you can hear every word. Once again it doesn't sound like an actual band.
FIND MY WAY/FINALE
This song sounds somewhat messy and all over the place. And the Omigod finale really doesn't work for me. Listening to this song really made me realise how bad some of the lyrics in the show actually are.
If you liked this show, and the music, then this album is definately worth buying. Especially if you want to listen closely to the lyrics, as I did. There are a lot of funny lines in THERE! RIGHT THERE! that were either lost in audience laughter or actors not articulating that are crystal clear in this recording.
Great fun!
A little known fact is that in the original screenplay, Pan's Labyrinth was Pan's FLAByrinth. Hmmmmmmm...glad they changed it.
Updated On: 6/23/07 at 03:26 AM
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