Swing Joined: 1/22/13
Should they release a deluxe movie soundtrack of "Les Miserables"?. Please post your opinions
"Should" is a bit of a silly word.
The "highlights" has been a huge success -- what portion of them would spend more money for more? I have no idea.
I wouldn't. I have found, I still prefer to listen to the OBC.
I would buy it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
I would, too. But I still don't get it. Was this "highlights" album simply to test the waters? So much was left out. If a complete recording is indeed issued--as I hope--they are running the risk of alienating those who already purchased the highlights disk, thinking that was all that was forthcoming.
Nonetheless, a complete recording is warranted IMHO. And here's my wish list: bonus tracks done in a "sweeteed" style, not gritty and raw. What a great "extra" that would be.
I see you are new here, but this subject has already been hashed been hashed over:
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1055092#4364419
As a newbie, you should consider that any subject you might think is new or original has likely already been covered here. A quick search or scan of the message board would confirm that.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
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