"The Great Comet" Broadway Cast Recording- Page 2
"The Great Comet" Broadway Cast Recording
#25Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/17/17 at 8:26pm
themysteriousgrowl, I agree that certain parts of this score can sit in Benton's break, but it certainly does not interfere with her acting, or at least it didn't when I saw the show. I thought she was sublime and was actually brought to tears by her performance in the final scene. Also, I definitely disagree about Ashford. The score sat perfectly in her voice and she acted it fantastically.
I absolutely love this album! It's warm, energetic, and sounds basically just like the show. The mixing is wonderful and the performances from both the cast and orchestra are brilliant. I hope Malloy wins score. This is an absolute masterpiece. It may be my favorite cast album of the year!
leighmiserables
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
#26Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/17/17 at 9:57pm
I finally got through it! And can I just say—Pierre and Andrey, guys. Nicholas Belton's version is so much more raw and emotional and just wow. He improved upon what was already one of my favorite songs in the show. Kudos.
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#27Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/17/17 at 11:10pm
A magnificent recording of an extraordinary production of a remarkable show. I'm in heaven.
The real question is - can anyone tell if they actually used the background vocals they recorded of us in the hall? It honestly doesn't sound like it, but I don't mind, as the experience itself was WAY more worth it than being on the recording for a few seconds. Would love to know anyone else's thoughts on this?
Willie4316
Leading Actor Joined: 9/12/16
#28Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 12:46am
VotePeron said: "A magnificent recording of an extraordinary production of a remarkable show. I'm in heaven.
The real question is - can anyone tell if they actually used the background vocals they recorded of us in the hall? It honestly doesn't sound like it, but I don't mind, as the experience itself was WAY more worth it than being on the recording for a few seconds. Would love to know anyone else's thoughts on this?"
I imagine either it was tweaked to not be too overpowering with the vocals or they might have cut it. However I'm ok with it, the recording sounds amazing regardless and the experience was amazing
zedpi
Swing Joined: 8/19/16
#29Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 7:11am
I'm a big Comet fan but I feel mixed about the new album. While I felt some songs have improved ("Pierre and Natasha", "Sonya Alone", "The Duel) I think the album lacks some of the intensity in the OCR - particularly in the Bolkonsky songs, "Letters", and "The Ball." Also not a fan of Malloy changing one of my favorite line in "Pierre and Anatole"!
"Amuse yourself with women like my wife / WELL THEN you're within your rights" - OBC 2017
"Amuse yourself with women like my wife / WITH THEM you're within your rights"- OCR 2013
I know its minor but I'm so used to the original line. Oh well. Overall still glad they recorded and released the album though.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#30Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 7:20am
VotePeron said: "A magnificent recording of an extraordinary production of a remarkable show. I'm in heaven.
The real question is - can anyone tell if they actually used the background vocals they recorded of us in the hall? It honestly doesn't sound like it, but I don't mind, as the experience itself was WAY more worth it than being on the recording for a few seconds. Would love to know anyone else's thoughts on this?"
It definitely sounds like the vocals were indeed used if The Abduction.
#31Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 8:12am
Was it absolutely necessary to record another version of Dust and Ashes? The original recording of this song was perfect, the new recording is not as good in my opinion. I was actually under the presumption they weren't going to record this song a second time and just put the original on the cast recording.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#32Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 8:17am
I like the emotion in this newer version more. The previous one was recorded as a single, you can tell he has spent a lot of time with the character since.
mullein
Understudy Joined: 8/23/16
#33Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 8:32am
Theatricality said: "Was it absolutely necessary to record another version of Dust and Ashes? The original recording of this song was perfect, the new recording is not as good in my opinion. I was actually under the presumption they weren't going to record this song a second time and just put the original on the cast recording.
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Groban sings the original version as Groban, not as Pierre. It makes perfect sense that they'd want to record an in-character version for the cast album.
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#34Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 2:44pm
I'm really fascinated by this score and hope it wins the Tony as well! As someone who's never seen the show, is the entire show is on the recording? Is it sung through or are there dialogue scenes/musical moments not included?
#35Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 2:48pm
Yes, it's the entire show. The only thing that might be missing is some of the dance music in Balaga/The Abduction, but otherwise it's all there. The only spoken/dialogue moment in the show is Pierre's line to Natasha right at the end.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#36Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 2:50pm
Thanks, wonderfulwizard11! I'm working my way through the 2013 recording before listening to the new one. Great stuff!!
#37Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 8:41pm
wonderfulwizard, yeah I think even all of the dance music is included as well.
#38Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 10:44pm
what's the story behind them changing the pronunciation of "Moscow" from "ow" to "oh"?
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#40Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:10pm
The album is downloading onto my phone now! Can't wait to listen to the album first thing tomorrow. I have enjoyed the four pre-releases immensely
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
ThaDudeAbides
Chorus Member Joined: 11/8/12
#41Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:14pm
The part after the kiss ("I. Will. Love. You. Anatole."
might be my favorite thing from anything this year.*
*I'm still doing my best to avoid all things DEH, until I get the chance to see it.
#42Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:21pm
willep said: "They changed it to the correct pronunciation."
huh, you'd think if you wrote a musical set in a place you'd learn how to pronounce the name of the city before recording a cast album lol
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
ThaDudeAbides
Chorus Member Joined: 11/8/12
#43Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:32am
Anybody with Google Play able to download the album yet?
*EDIT* Downloaded and listening now!
#44Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 5:06am
Is there a digital booklet of this version available? It didn't come with the iTunes download.
"It's not where you start, it's where you finish!"
#45Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 7:47am
I hate to be negative but I saw the show last week and thought it was ok. The recording is pretty good but my god, Lucas Steele's voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
Skimbleshanks2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#46Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 7:53am
DENEE's "No One Else" is sooo beautiful -- better than PHILLIPA SOO's nasally version.
"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'
#47Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 8:42am
This is easily the best and most complete cast recording since Hamilton.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#48Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 8:55am
bwayphreak234 said: "This is easily the best and most complete cast recording since Hamilton.
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Both are also sung through musicals.
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
#49Great Comet recording
Posted: 5/19/17 at 8:58am
Call_me_jorge said: "bwayphreak234 said: "This is easily the best and most complete cast recording since Hamilton."
Both are also sung through musicals."
I am fully aware of that...
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
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