Posted: 5/12/17 at 11:09pm
I think that this is a score that people will learn to love with repeated listening. Korie's lyrics are wonderfully complex and I wish that they were more appreciated.
Posted: 5/12/17 at 11:44pm
WAR PAINT is the album (How old are we, anyway? Didn't the kids outlaw that word?) I have most anticipated this season. I love GREY GARDENS and especially FAR FROM HEAVEN and I have trouble imagining the guys suddenly lost their talent while inspired by Ebersole and LuPone.
Posted: 5/12/17 at 11:48pm
GavestonPS said: "WAR PAINT is the album (How old are we, anyway? Didn't the kids outlaw that word?) I have most anticipated this season. I love GREY GARDENS and especially FAR FROM HEAVEN and I have trouble imagining the guys suddenly lost their talent while inspired by Ebersole and LuPone.
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The score is wonderful. While some don't like it I found it totally thrilling and complex. The duets in this show between Patti and Christine are SUBLIME
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:11pm
If I'd Been a Man is also now on iTunes. Sounds great and more melodic/'soaring' than I remember it to be, though find it a bit unintentionally camp at times e.g., "it's the curse of my gender" and "what man has half the balls that I have" - lol. Not sure what I think about the low energy dissonant ending either.
Still, can't wait for the full album!
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:17pm
Those orchestrations are beautiful!!!!
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:39pm
Wow, it sounds great. The more we hear of the recording, it's becoming more evident that this score should've been nominated for the Tony. People are definitely going to appreciate the score more once the full recording is available.
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:43pm
I was actually really sad when this score wasn't nominated for at least "Pink" alone.
Posted: 5/18/17 at 11:59pm
I personally think it should have been nominated instead of "Come From Away".
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:18am
qolbinau said: "I personally think it should have been nominated instead of "Come From Away".
I know that it's an unpopular opinion, but I really agree.
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:38am
ljay889 said: "Wow, it sounds great. The more we hear of the recording, it's becoming more evident that this score should've been nominated for the Tony. People are definitely going to appreciate the score more once the full recording is available."
It's a crime it wasn't nominated over GROUNDHOG DAY. I listened to the cast recording once, and besides maybe one song I don't plan on listening to it again.
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:41am
IdinaBellFoster said: "ljay889 said: "Wow, it sounds great. The more we hear of the recording, it's becoming more evident that this score should've been nominated for the Tony. People are definitely going to appreciate the score more once the full recording is available."
It's a crime it wasn't nominated over GROUNDHOG DAY. I listened to the cast recording once, and besides maybe one song I don't plan on listening to it again. "
Goes to show how different opinions can be: you couldn't pay me to listen to War Paint's score again after seeing the show, but I listen to Groundhog Day daily.
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:44am
^ Ok? Then why are you here?
Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:55am
^ Uh, this is a Broadway themed message board, and I, a Broadway fan, read it? Can I not respond to a thread I've read just because I don't share the popular opinion?
Updated On: 5/19/17 at 12:55 AM
Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:32am
^ Why do you have to enter this thread and feel the need to commet something slightly aggressive and negative?
Posted: 5/19/17 at 5:03am
icecreambenjamin said: "^ Why do you have to enter this thread and feel the need to commet something slightly aggressive and negative?"
They were making a point about the difference in opinion. They weren't trashing the show, and there are bigger issues to get upset about. Calm down.
Posted: 5/19/17 at 7:04am
Peron does seem to bash the show whenever he can, he also thought neither leading lady was getting a nomination.........
Posted: 5/19/17 at 7:34am
The more I hear of this score the more I truly enjoy it! I have to say I saw CFA, and have attempted several times to listen to GD-and I agree that I find both of those scores not much fun. CFA was thrilling to watch in the theater, but I think it's one of those shows that aside from that-I'll never listen to the album.
The reverse can also be said of shows with great scores that fall flat on stage. I began listening to Amelie this morning, and find the score to be utterly charming. I'm sure the show wasn't much to write home about though...
Posted: 5/22/17 at 6:19pm
If they follow the recent trends could we expect an NPR stream any day now?
Posted: 5/22/17 at 6:28pm
GiantsInTheSky2 said: "icecreambenjamin said: "^ Why do you have to enter this thread and feel the need to commet something slightly aggressive and negative?"
They were making a point about the difference in opinion. They weren't trashing the show, and there are bigger issues to get upset about. Calm down.
You clearly don't know of Peron's love of trashing War Paint. Don't belittle me, honey.
Posted: 5/22/17 at 6:36pm
Ok, Benjamin. Please don't ever comment on a thread about a show I enjoy that you don't. Because that's how you think message boards should work. 
Posted: 5/22/17 at 6:41pm
VotePeron said: "Ok, Benjamin. Please don't ever comment on a thread about a show I enjoy that you don't. Because that's how you think message boards should work.
Shashay away, boo. And change your username to something that doesn't low-key promote the voting of a notorious dictator.
Posted: 5/22/17 at 7:47pm
Wouldn't say you're in a position to be giving username critique, Mr. IceCreamBenjamin
Posted: 5/22/17 at 9:21pm
VotePeron said: "Wouldn't say you're in a position to be giving username critique, Mr. IceCreamBenjamin
For your information, my name is a reference to She Loves Me and Sweeney Todd, two of my longtime favorite musicals. Yours is just trashy, like your whole personality.
Posted: 5/24/17 at 3:10pm
Vulture has an exclusive stream of "Pink". Ebersole sounds magnificent!
I can't wait for the full recording!
http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/listen-to-christine-ebersoles-pink-in-war-paint.html
Posted: 5/24/17 at 3:16pm
Release date for the full recording on iTunes is Friday; I look forward to hearing more. Although the show wasn't entirely satisfying in the theatre, I think it's easily my favorite score of the season; worlds better than the plodding, dialogue-filled Come From Away score, and more theatrical and character-driven than Comet and Hansen (for me).
