re: The Wiz
re: The Wiz#1
Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:13pm
Hey, guys. Two questions regarding music/lyrics to "The Wiz":
1. I had the karaoke track for "Ease On Down The Road" many years ago and can't remember how the lyrics had been arranged. I remember it was a lot longer than any of the segments in the show or movie. If anyone has specifics on this (as the tape is long lost), please PM me.
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2. In "Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day" how does the song end? Does it just fade out or does it have a definite ending?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much!
~Joshua
Broadway Star Joined: 10/25/06
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#2
Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:29pm
As for the karaoke track, it would of course depend upon the track itself.
As for Brand New Day, if you're referring to the stage version, there is indeed a definite ending to it. Fade outs aren't so effective in the live theatre.
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#2
Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:42pm
theres a button
its a c
its on "day"
There are MANY versions of ease on down the road. In the version I was in, we had the main number and like 4 reprises...
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#3
Posted: 2/14/08 at 12:07amSorry, I was referring to the karaoke track for "Brand New Day" as well. I believe it was pocketsongs.
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#4
Posted: 2/14/08 at 9:39amI will find out for you.
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#5
Posted: 2/16/08 at 11:22am
Also ... does anyone have access to the scene where Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, leading up to the first "Ease On Down"? I'm trying to put together a talent number for a local contest and appreciate any and all help.
Thanks so much!
Joshua
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#6
Posted: 2/16/08 at 12:05pmwhen do you need it for. I have it but its at my parents house in another city, three hours away
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#7
Posted: 2/16/08 at 1:17pm
The show isn't until the first weekend of June, but I'm supposed to go into rehearsal in a few weeks.
Thanks so much for all the help!
Joshua
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#8
Posted: 2/16/08 at 1:41pmIll see if I can get my mom to fedex it to me and Ill copy it and get it to you.
Broadway Star Joined: 10/25/06
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#9
Posted: 2/16/08 at 2:25pmWhy doesn't the OP go to www.samuelfrench.com himself and purchase it. Seems like a waste for someone else to FedEx it when the OP could just own it himself. It's not that expensive.
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#10
Posted: 2/16/08 at 3:02pm
I dont mind, Josh. Turn your pm's on please
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#11
Posted: 2/16/08 at 3:43pm
Hey, sorry about that, my PMs are back on. I didn't realize I had turned them off. ;-/
Sondhead, when I googled "'The Wiz' Libretto" nothing useful came up, so I had no idea I could purchase it from Samuel French. Thanks for the info.
re: re: 'The Wiz' Lyrics??#12
Posted: 2/16/08 at 6:44pm
thank you :)
are you still needing it?
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