The Scarlet Pimpernel (1991 Concept Cast) [Cast Recording] [Cast Recording]
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Somewhat infamous for appearing on Broadway in numerous revisions without ever really clicking, Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's Scarlet Pimpernel is represented in its earliest form in this 1991 concept album. The story, borrowed from the classic Baroness Orczy novel, follows Sir Percy Blakeney, an Englishman who uses his foppish image as a cover for his undercover adventures rescuing people from the guillotine during the French Revolution. He must, however, be careful around his new wife, the French actress Marguerite, whom he doesn't entirely trust. This is the first of three recordings of this score, and it's the most uneven, using its "concept album" status as an opportunity to rather awkwardly mix a variety of styles, from harpsichord-driven "period" pieces to power-pop ballads to a flamenco (?) number. Even with that caveat, it might be the most enjoyable of the three simply because of the presence of pop diva Linda Eder. Wildhorn's wife was along for the many stages of Jekyll & Hyde but sang Pimpernel only on this recording, and her tracks can stand alone as a pretty satisfying pop album: "Home Again," "When I Look at You," "Now When the Rain Falls," "I'll Forget You," "You Are My Home" (with Peabo Bryson), "The Riddle" and "Our Separate Ways" (both with Dave Clemmons), and "There Never Was a Time" (with Chuck Wagner). In addition, listening to Eder wrap her golden vocal cords around that favorite tune of cabaret singers, "Storybook," may itself be worth the price of the CD. --David Horiuchi
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1991 Concept Cast), Music, Frank Wildhorn, Nan Knighton, Classical, Musical, Original Cast Recordings, Showtunes / B'way
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- The music becomes part of you...
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- SCARLET PIMPERNEL
- Brilliant Musical
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: The New Musical Adventure - Original Broadway Cast Recording
Frank Wildhorn , and Nan Knighton
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ASIN: B000002JFB
Release Date: 1998-02-03 |
Tracks:
- Instrumental: Overture - Orchestra
- Madame Guillotine - French Mob, The Marquis De St. Cyr
- Believe - Percy, Marguerite, Company
- Vivez - Marguerite, Percy, Ladies Digby, Llewllyn, Company
- Prayer - Percy
- Into The Fire - Percy, His Man
- Falcon In The Dive - Chauvelin
- When I Look At You - Marguerite
- The Scarlet Pimpernel - Percy, Company
- Where's The Girl - Chavelin
- When I Look At You - Percy
- The Creation Of Man - Percy, Prince Of Wales, Percy's Men
- Instrumental: Marguerites Dilemma - Orchestra
- The Riddle - Chauvelin, Marguerite, Percy, Company
- Instrumental: Entr' Acte - Orchestra
- They Seek Him Here - Percy, Prince Of Wales, Ladies Llewellyn, Digby, Company
- Only Love - Marguerite
- She Was There - Percy
- Storybook - Leontine, French Ensemble
- Where's The Girl - Chauvelin
- Lullaby - Helen, Chole
- You Are My Home - Marguerite, Armand, Ensemble
- Instrumental:The Duel - Orchestra
- Believe - Percy Marguerite, Company
- Into The Fire - Company
Customer Reviews:
The music becomes part of you..........2007-07-08
The Scarlet Pimpernel is so rich and lyrical, and the story is so compelling, it has become part of who I am. Delivered by a magnificent cast, the music is visceral. Take a ride on the "Carousel" and go "Into the Fire." Vive'!
A piece of greatness.......2007-07-02
Each of the three official Scarlet Pimpernel recordings have things to offer, but this is probably a good choice for starters. In my opinion, Rex Smith on this recording and Terrance Mann on the OBC both do a phenominal job on "Falcon In The Dive" and "Where's The Girl." The same goes with Rachel York and Christine Andreas's performances-- although I tend to prefer Rachel a bit more. Both of the re-recorded tracks by her are simply amazing. Although I can understand why this production never had much of a staged success, the score is simply gorgeous.
SCARLET PIMPERNEL .......2007-06-15
I have a cassette version (yep, a cassette!) of this musical, as I collect
musicals for professional reasons.....I like Frank Wildhorn's music, but the first and foremost reason I bought THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL is because
my favorite actor Terrence Mann originated the role of CHAUVELIN. His cover of WHERE'S THE GIRL sends little shivers up my spine....wooo! That song is worth the price the CD! Teri
Brilliant Musical.......2007-05-24
The music has everything - romance, wit, lush melodies, slapstick comedy. Quite the best music in a musical show for some years. I can't wait for the show to be produced in the U.K.
Quite Fantastic.......2007-05-13
This was the first time I had ever heard the Scarlet Pimpernel's music. I first stumbled onto the fact that there was a Scarlet Pimpernel musical when I was surfing YouTube and came across a music video which consisted of a recording of 'Falcon in the Dive'.
I was spell-bound. After hearing snippets of some of the other songs, i ordered this CD. I was a little surprised when I got it to find some pieces that I didn't remember seeing in the libretto. However, I have since discovered that there are quite a number of different recordings with some variety in the pieces that are included.
It is a truly charming and impressive sountrack. Douglas Sills impressed me deeply with his wide range of talent. He transposes himself from a heart-wrenching sincerity (The Prayer) to a glriously hilarious foppishness (The Creation of Men, The Scarlet Pimpernel). For someone with such a wonderful voice, he does do an exquisitely inane laugh.
Christine Andreas was very sweet as Marguerite, though I felt she over-did the tremulo slightly.
I was blown away by Terrence Mann. His Chauvelin was magnificent. Powerful, passionate, soothing, and vengeful. In the musical, I felt, Chauvelin regained some humanity.
The pieces are clever and vibrant, covering an impressive range of emotions. The lyrics can be full of pathos, or extraordinarily witty, and I enjoyed the CD very much indeed.
The only regret I have is that I am unlikely ever to see the stage performance. I can heartily reccomend this soundtrack to anyone who enjoys the Scarlet Pimpernel, or indeed anyone who appreciates fine singing.
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- Beautiful
- God Bless Daniel Rodriquez
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- Daniel Rodriguez
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Daniel Rodriguez
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Release Date: 2002-02-12 |
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It's said politics makes strange bedfellows. But it's got nothing on the peculiar marriage of art and history inspired by the tragic events of 9/11/01. Before that day, Daniel Rodriguez was a member of New York's finest, working as an NYPD security officer at the Manhattan South precinct. If it seemed an odd calling for a gifted, operatically trained tenor, it was employment many a journeyman artist could relate to: the proverbial "day job." As it turns out, no police academy in the world could have trained Rodriguez for the crucial role his city's darkest hour thrust upon him. While his colleagues mourned their staggering losses and toiled around the clock in rescue efforts, Rodriguez delivered renditions of "God Bless America" that rallied both his city and his country, much as Kate Smith's version of the Irving Berlin patriotic standard had done at the dawn of WWII.
Contemporary jazz great-producer Tom Scott took it from there, showcasing Rodriguez's powerful voice in this deftly arranged album focused sharply on personal and national inspiration. Taking his cue from his own hero, Mario Lanza, Rodriguez instills no small amount of drama in his performances, and it serves him well on tracks like the American folk classic "Shenandoah," a rousing take on Scarlet Pimpernel's "Into the Fire," and the relative Sinatra rarity "The House I Live In." The "God Bless America" here varies from the original single release, with Rodriguez reading the spoken intro once delivered by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Is Rodriguez the greatest tenor of modern times? No. But it's hard to imagine a talent better suited to the challenge history has thrust upon him; we're lucky--make that blessed--to have him. --Jerry McCulley
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Beautiful.......2007-07-21
This cd will bring tears to your eyes. His voice is so clear and lovely. I bought this cd for my mother for her birthday in September. It is so sad that the events of September 11 had to occur for this man to be discovered.
God Bless Daniel Rodriquez.......2007-07-16
This alblum is a treasure to own and listen to. He really captures the spirit of patriotism. I have played his songs at a local fireworks show that I DJ at and his songs are up there with the other songs by artists by Mr. Lee "God Bless The U.S.A." Greenwood and other great artists. New York City and the nation needed him at a time when we were trying to recover from the worst tragedy in the history of the U.S.A. and he was there for us.
Music From and For the Heart.......2006-11-25
Daniel's album is music to be shared with family and with friends to help further ensure warmth, strong family ties, and love of our beautiful country. His voice is magical, skilled, rich and so memorable that it can take one on a journey from yesterday to promise for a bright tomorrow. This is a superb rendering of past unforgettable music. His solemn rendition of the peace song "God Bless America" is the album's centerpiece and truly unforgettable....
Daniel Rodriguez.......2006-11-11
I first heard of Daniel Rodriguez a couple of months ago when he sang on Jay Leno's show. He was/is WONDERFUL! His voice is beautiful, but he sings from the heart, and that makes him exceptional.
Some definite winners on this album.......2005-12-14
My favorites are "Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer" where Daniel truly shows off his vocal talents. I could have done without the choir backup on "Ave Maria" but nonetheless a great rendition.
The ending that he has for the "The Lord's Prayer" almost brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it. Well done Daniel.
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The Impossible Dream
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Tracks:
- The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha)
- Night and Day
- (My Grandfather's) Immigrant Eyes
- Isle of Hope Isle of Tears
- He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- What's Another Year
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- Life, Love & Happiness/I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Angel
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The term Irish tenor may be fraught with as many wrong-headed, anachronistic characterizations as any phrase in music. But Ronan Tynan not only returns here to the PBS airwaves that helped spread his fame as a member of the Irish Tenors trio, but he overturns a few clichés while delivering a live concert (recorded at the Royal Dublin Society in June 2002) that encompasses everything from Broadway and pop chestnuts to Italian operatic repertoire. Tynan rewards Irish traditions old and new (a medley of Brian Kennedy's and U2's "Life, Love & Happiness"/"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For") and even makes left turns into folkie songstress territory (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). Backed by RTE Orchestra, the unlikely international star invests himself completely in all of it, his strong, crystalline voice playing off the traditions, while forging strong new bonds with the contemporary. --Jerry McCulley
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Simply Wonderful.......2005-08-29
This CD is just as great as the more recent "Ronan" CD. I clicked on 3 stars in error. This is a 5++ star album! His voice is sheer perfection, and the songs are wonderful. I also highly recommend the DVD of "The Impossible Dream," even though I didn't care at all for the London Community Choir who sing four songs. Note: The American version of the DVD doesn't have the 25-minute "Dr. Courageous" extra on it that the Irish version does. I saw him in concert last month, and besides having a voice that soars to the rafters, he is warm, funny and endearing.
Music like this could make me a convert.......2005-08-17
I've always been a rock and roll fan since back in the 60's. Listening to this cd could easily convert me into a classical music fan as well. Wow what a voice.
Powerful!.......2003-01-22
Having seen Ronan in person recently in the U.S., I was impressed first and foremost by his singing ability, and second by his stage presence and warmth. He is a special performer and human being. I am proud to be a Ronan Tynan fan.
Tenor terrific.......2003-01-18
I am not a fan of this kind of music, but I bought this after hearing a few sound snippets at amazon and WoW! what a find. Excellent song selection, powerful singing, fine music quality for a live recording. Expand your horizons and enjoy. (get this wayno)
oh molly oh.......2002-12-15
ronan tynan is a great role model for adults and children alike. he was born with a deformity and made a decision he would make something of himself, he had a goal and he surpassed it. no one puts as much of their heart into as he. he puts the audience into his songs, he makes us feel he is singing to each one of us individually. HE IS THE GREATEST IRISH TENOR I HAVE EVER HEARD, INCLUDING JOHN MC CORMAC the great irish tenor of the 30's
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- USMA Glee Club scores a real hit
- Reverent, Full of Love
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ASIN: B000ATQYVU
Release Date: 2005-09-06 |
Tracks:
- Men Of Freedom
- The Longest Day
- Into The Fire
- Rise Up, O Men Of God
- On Great Lone Hills
- Lest We Forget
- Mansions Of The Lord (Interlude)
- Mansions Of The Lord
- Jerusalem
- Via Dolorosa
- Non Nobis
- The Star-Spangled Banner
- Take Me Home (With I Am A Soldier)
- America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)
- Men Of Freedom
- This Christmastide
Customer Reviews:
bowersreview.......2007-01-04
Exceptional CD. Inspirational and motivational. Highy recommend this for anyone seeking great quality music.
USMA Glee Club scores a real hit.......2006-11-14
This album is awe-inspiring. I bought the album after hearing an out take from "Men of Freedom", the tune is from an old Welsh battle song. You will recognize the tune if you saw Zulu Dawn with Michael Caine. Many of the other songs are equally powerful and mesmerizing. The only songs I didn't like were when the Glee club used guest soloists. They were less impressive and, in my opinion, took away from the strength of the group.
I liked the multiple verses sung from America, I wished they would have given the Star Spangled Banner the same treatment. The Mansions of the Lord is powerful and supremely reverent, as is Rise Up. I would dearly like to hear more from this talented group of soldiers.
Reverent, Full of Love.......2006-09-26
When I saw and heard this music broadcast Veteran's Day on TBN and my friends serving in our Armed Forces in Iraq saw it broadcast on Armed Forces Network, I was so happy to find the stereo CD and companion Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DVD on Amazon. I cannot stop listening to it! The 60 minute musical program, reminiscent of the great concept albums of years ago, is one of the most reverent, intelligent and passionate portrayals of America's character ever produced. It contains many styles of choral music - all superbly performed by the world famous Cadet Glee Club of West Point arrayed in breathtaking formation on the altar of the massive 100 year old Cadet Chapel. There are richly textured vocal a capella songs such as "Rise Up O Men of God", "Manisons of the Lord", one of the most popular new hymns written, and "America (My Country `Tis of Thee)". Your buttons will burst with pride when you hear the brand new song "Men of Freedom" introduced by a single Cadet then followed by a cascade of additional voices building to a unified and thunderous declaration of defiant freedom in a style reminiscent of the great Welsh Male Choirs. Four songs highlight the power and majesty of the largest church organ in the world. You'll have to fight the urge to stand at attention when you hear and feel its power kick in on "Lest We Forget", "On Great Lone Hills", "Jerusalem" and "This Christmastide". The musical variety is further enhanced by the addition of brass and percussion for the rousing marches, "The Longest Day" and "Non Nobis". When was the last time you heard these two songs - one by world famous singer, songwriter and teen idol, Paul Anka and the other a medieval celebration of thanksgiving sung in Latin! The rich background vocals of the Cadet Glee Club musically frame two songs that underpin the message of this album - Bravery and Sacrifice. "Into the Fire" by NYPD's Daniel Rodriguez made me want to immediately rise up and rush to anyone's aid and when he holds that note at the end - wow! Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga's performance of the classic Christian hit, "Via Dolorosa", (one of the top 50 Christian songs of all time), is "The Passion of the Christ" embodied in a 5 minute song. You will alternate between tears and goose bumps. Her performance of the Spanish stanza will overwhelm you. Finally, Irish song writing master, Phil Coulter's wistful "Take Me Home" is accompanied by beautiful piano and guitar and introduced by a new poem entitled "I Am A Soldier" that is sobering reminder of the oath our soldiers swear to and the actions they are bound to take. God bless them!
A great bonus of the CD and DVD is that they both include a stylish lyric booklet as well as commentary by the producer on why he chose each song.
On the back cover of the CD and DVD cases is the statement that this production was created to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present, and the great values of America that they defend. This it surely does!! Also, it states that the producer is contributing a portion of his wholesale proceeds from its sale to organizations assisting our wounded soldiers. Bravo, Mr. Coppi.
Good CD.......2006-07-19
Wonderful songs and wonderful renditions of the songs. I must say, though, that the numbers would have been better if they were performed with more "ooomph" (for instance, "The Star Spangled Banner" could have been sung with more power and the arrangement could have used more creativity). The wisest decision on this CD was the inclusion of the numbers from Ms. Lea Salonga (whose hauntingly beautiful voice is able to effectively draw listeners in) and Daniel Rodriguez, one of America's newest tenors. Overall a good CD.
A real disappointment..........2006-06-10
I was so excited to stumble upon this album when a local music store was going out of business and selling CD's at great discounts. I love Glee Club music, I love patriotic music, and I love cathedral/chapel accoustics. Unfortunately, this album did not live up to its billing.
My primary complaints with this recording are twofold: the overuse of unison singing and the unnecessary inclusion of guest soloists. The beauty of glee club music is the rich chords, which are thankfully heard in many songs. To my dismay, though, there are many songs that mostly or entirely omit the beautiful harmonies that make glee clubs great.
As for the guest soloists, I don't understand why a singing group which obviously has many wonderful voices would bring in outsiders for an album like this. Actually, I do know why they would do it, and it's obviously a marketing thing that has financial implications. As reasonable as this may seem, it just cheapens the experience for me. Another great feature of glee clubs (and college choirs more generally) is the lack of polished, perfect, professional singers. There is something raw, authentic, and refreshing about a bunch of college kids singing together. Why bring in random people with no particular connection to the group?
To be fair, "Rise Up, O Men of God" and "Mansions of the Lord" are fantastic. I'll continue to play this album to listen to those songs. However, much of the remainder is somewhat forgettable.
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- What became of Terrence V. Mann?
- Scarlet Pimpernel
- It's a concept recording
- I Love It
- Much Better than Broadway!
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The Scarlet Pimpernel (1991 Concept Cast)
Frank Wildhorn , and Nan Knighton
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Release Date: 1992-03-17 |
Tracks:
- Home Again
- Into The Fire
- They Seek Him Here
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- When I Look At You
- Marguerite Prelude
- Marguerite
- Madame Gullotine
- The Riddle
- Now When The Rain Falls
- Scarlet Interlude
- The Creation of Man
- Storybook
- You Are My Home
- I'll Forget You
- Our Seperate Ways
- There Never Was A Time
- The Pimpernel Fanfare
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Somewhat infamous for appearing on Broadway in numerous revisions without ever really clicking, Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's Scarlet Pimpernel is represented in its earliest form in this 1991 concept album. The story, borrowed from the classic Baroness Orczy novel, follows Sir Percy Blakeney, an Englishman who uses his foppish image as a cover for his undercover adventures rescuing people from the guillotine during the French Revolution. He must, however, be careful around his new wife, the French actress Marguerite, whom he doesn't entirely trust. This is the first of three recordings of this score, and it's the most uneven, using its "concept album" status as an opportunity to rather awkwardly mix a variety of styles, from harpsichord-driven "period" pieces to power-pop ballads to a flamenco (?) number. Even with that caveat, it might be the most enjoyable of the three simply because of the presence of pop diva Linda Eder. Wildhorn's wife was along for the many stages of Jekyll & Hyde but sang Pimpernel only on this recording, and her tracks can stand alone as a pretty satisfying pop album: "Home Again," "When I Look at You," "Now When the Rain Falls," "I'll Forget You," "You Are My Home" (with Peabo Bryson), "The Riddle" and "Our Separate Ways" (both with Dave Clemmons), and "There Never Was a Time" (with Chuck Wagner). In addition, listening to Eder wrap her golden vocal cords around that favorite tune of cabaret singers, "Storybook," may itself be worth the price of the CD. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
What became of Terrence V. Mann?.......2007-03-09
This was my first musical adventure with the Scarlet Pimpernel - hadn't even heard any of the music prior to this year. The quality of the CD is excellent, the style of music (especially Marguerite's) unexpected - and the absence of Terrence Mann in the role of Chauvelin exceedingly disappointing. The actor who replaces him is perfect, just not the one I'd been hoping for. With CDs (including "The Scarlet Pimpernel: Encore") readily available - why aren't there any existing videos or DVDs of it available? As a Pimpernel novel/movie?now CD fan ever since high school
French classes, I'd like to see how a musical handled the action!
Scarlet Pimpernel.......2007-01-10
This album is terrific although I still like the original Broadway cast album better. The music really tells the story in an emotional way, and there are songs here that did not make it into the actual show. Gotta wonder why 'cause some of them are wonderful. And some of the lyrics changed between this concept album and the final version. The final version is the best, but as a writer, I do appreciate the process Nan Knighton went through.
It's a concept recording.......2007-01-04
I don't believe this recording is necessarily for fans of the show, as much as it is for fans of Frank Wildhorn and Linda Eder. Eder is in the spotlight on this one, and I love her version of "When I Look at You" although agreeably it is much more a pop single than it is a broadway balad. Glaringliy missing from this recording is Eder's version of "Only Love".
If you are a song collector as I am, then this offers a collection of Wildhorn Songs that may have otherwise been lost. If you are a fan of the show, I have to say my favorite all around Pimpernel recording is still the OBC.
I Love It.......2006-09-14
This is Linda Eder at the top of her game! She is wonderful , as are all the others on the album.
Much Better than Broadway!.......2006-06-08
I originally got this album from the library just to hear the deleted single "I'll Forget you" but I was very surprised to find that I adored a lot more of this music than I thought. While singers and songs alike (with the exception of Terrance Mann) did not exactly click in the Broadway recording, I was immensely pleased to hear Linda Eder as Margurite, though I was nervous about the other actors.
First of all, though Terry Mann remains my favorite Chauvelin by far, I was surprised to find Dave Clemmons pull in a VERY close second. His duet "The Riddle" with Marguerite was wonderful and "Marguerite", now suceeded by "Where's the girl" (an equally wonderful piece), was haunting and beautiful.
Eder's role as Marguerite was perfectly placed and the songs compliment her voice and range very well.
Finally, Wagner completes the trio with wonderful reditions of "The Creation of Man" (hilariously funny) and "There Never was a time".
However, I wasn't exactly thrilled with the particular recording of "You are my home". While it is a good song, under these circumstances, I must say I prefer the broadway armand and that particular rendition.
Songs like "they seek him here" and "the scarlet pimpernel" were a little stuffy, though I now adore "Madame Guillotine".
Overall, a very worthwhile buy for many of the deleted songs, though I was disappointed this album didn't carry "falcon in the dive". However, fans of Wildhorn's works, such as Jekyll and Hyde, will enjoy this addition to their collection.
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- Bleah!
- Sumi sings Broadway
- Much Better than I Expected
- Beautiful!
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Sumi Jo - Only Love
Stephen Sondheim , Leonard Bernstein , Maury Yeston , Choi Kyung Sik , Jule Styne , Alban Gerhardt , Michael William Balfe , Claude-Michel Schoenberg , Ettore Stratta , and Sumi Jo
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ASIN: B00004GP1Z
Release Date: 2000-04-11 |
Tracks:
- In His Eyes
- Someone Like You
- Beautiful World
- Unusual Way
- Losing My Mind
- Once Upon a Dream
- Only Love
- Send In The Clowns
- Just In Time
- Dream With Me
- I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
- I Still Believe
Customer Reviews:
Bleah!.......2007-07-02
I like Sumi Jo. The music is drek. Sondheim! Before I knew how Clowns fit into the plot I thought it was mildly enigmatic and heartbreaking (sniff). Now that I do know, I think it's a maudlin, bad attempt to conform to the plot of the show. Mind is just stupid, and the tune is pallid. ("Or were you just being kind..."?????) So much for Sondheim. He'll be forgotten soon enough. He's hardly a household word now. The rest of the songs have that peculiar, unpleasant modern sound that so many new Bway songs have. Kind of weird. It's "in". Monkey see, monkey do. I'm glad I bought it used and only wasted $5 + shipping on it. If you like this kind of tuneless, affected music, go for it. She's wonderful. She doesn't sound like an opera singer at all. Though she is a wonderful one. The arrangement of the Styne is slow and soothing, not that jouncy bouncy upbeat thing, the way it was written. I don't like either version, but if I were forced to be subjected to one, I'd take the slow one. I'm very disappointed. I should have expected as much from 2 Sondheims and that Styne. I wish she'd sung a better selection of songs.
Sumi sings Broadway.......2006-12-26
Coloratura soprano Sumi Jo's album "Only Love" again demonstrates why she is undoubtedly one of the greatest voices of recent times. On this album, Sumi Jo concentrates her talents on songs from the musical theatre world. Many opera singers do have trouble adapting and manipulating their precision-trained voices into another style, but Sumi Jo sings in a fresh, appealing way that makes these songs come alive, almost like they were written yesterday.
The crown jewels of the album are "Unusual Way" (from Maury Yeston's NINE), and the title track, "Only Love" (one of the more distinguishable ballads from Frank Wildhorn's otherwise-dreadful SCARLET PIMPERNEL score). Sumi effortlessly transforms herself into a Broadway diva on this album; instantly she's at home with the material. I heartily recommend this surprising about-face from opera singer Sumi Jo.
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Much Better than I Expected.......2006-08-03
Let me start off by saying that I adore opera and I adore musical theater. That said, I can think of very few opera singers who I like singing showtunes. Actually Dawn Upshaw is the one who readily comes to mind... Somehow the greatest opera singers, people like Renee Fleming and Kiri Te Kinawa have trouble "toning it down" enough to successfully sing a musical repetoire. Sumi Jo is an exception. Her voice is light enough to sing these pieces with a nice tone and a sense of ease. We know her extraordinary operatic ability from her previous work, but she wisely doesn't feel the need to prove it to us on these songs.
Given my high opinions of Sumi Jo, you might be wondering why I didn't give this album 5 stars. That's because I think she could have chosen better songs. I commend her for going with contemporary composers as opposed to the usual repetoir of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Jules Styne, with a bit of Bernstein and Sondheim thrown in for flavor. However comtemporary musical theater has exciting new voices from the likes of Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel, and Michael LaCuisa. Or, she could have gone with some Boubil and Schoenberg with some of Andrew Llyod Webber's better tunes thrown in. Instead, she went for a lot of Wildhorn. Thankfully she chose to embrace The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jekyll and Hyde- two of Wildhorn's best shows as opposed to total schlock. But songs like "In His Eyes" (a duet with herself) and "Only Love" aren't intersting. Her only nod to Boubil is "I Still Believe" from Miss Saigon (another duet). Duets usuallywork with two contrasting voices and viewpoints (especially duets like these- sung by two characters in love with the same man). Singing with yourself doesn't really create any tension o0r real interest. Sumi Jo is best on tracks like "Send In the Clowns" (A Little Might Music), "Losing My Mind" ("Follies") and other songs intended as solos.
I definately reccoment this disc to an opera fan interested in another side of Sumi Jo, or a musical theater fan in search of a good voice (or both). My only reservation is a few of the song choices.
Beautiful!.......2004-01-19
Proof that musicals can be sung without the "Belt-technique". Pure, beautiful and amazing! This is what I call crossover!
Unexpected voice.......2003-06-09
Anyone who knows Sumi Jo will be surprised at this album because she is not like an opera singer in this album. It is common that opera singers¡¯ cross-over albums sounds ridiculous because they do not give themselves up being the opera singer; they usually stick to their operatic way to sing. However, when one who has never heard Sumi Jo¡¯s other recordings listens to this cross-over album, he will not know that Sumi is an opera singer. It means that her interpretations are almost perfect. She knows how to sing cross-over songs and that the way to sing them is different from that of opera arias; but unfortunately some opera singers do not seem to know it. Maybe cross-over music is something that most opera singers want to try, but I have not seen one succeeded contentedly. Sumi¡¯s voice and her interpretations are almost perfect. All tracks are great, but particularly I recommend ¡°Unusual Way¡± and ¡°I still believe.¡± I remember Sumi Jo saying in an interview after finishing recording this album, that she finally made it. I agree with her that she eventually did a great job. I really pay a compliment on her impressive work. Very strongly recommend!
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- I love it, but for the wrong reasons...
- V. DISAPPOINTED
- If you have the OBC recording, this is NOT a must buy!
- Very good, but dosen't live up to the OBC album
- This CD made me a Scarlett Pimpernel Fan
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Encore! (1998 Broadway Revival Cast)
Frank Wildhorn , and Nan Knighton
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B00002MZ29
Release Date: 1999-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Storybook
- Madame Guillotine
- Prayer
- Into The Fire
- Falcon In The Dive
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- When I Look At You
- Where's The Girl?
- When I Look At You
- The Creation Of Man
- Marguerite's Dilemma
- The Riddle
- Entr'Acte
- They Seek Him Here
- She Was There
- Where's The Girl?
- I'll Forget You
- Into The Fire
- You Are My Home - Peaho Bryson
- Only Love - Linda Eder
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After a "concept" CD and then an original cast album, this is the third recording of Frank Wildhorn's The Scarlet Pimpernel. What basically happened was that the show was faltering on Broadway, but a couple of deep-pocketed producers saw it, loved it, and decided to finance a revised version with a new director and new cast members (Rachel York replacing Christine Andreas and Rex Smith replacing Terrence Mann). This Encore CD mixes recordings by both casts and adds two bonus tracks (by Peabo Bryson and Wildhorn powerhouse Linda Eder) from the concept recording. The protracted history here may be as hard to follow as the show's plot, but then Pimpernel has always been about more than mere narrative subtleties. It's about bombast, showmanship, in-your-face theatrics, and a couple of power ballads. And it's all on this recording. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews:
I love it, but for the wrong reasons..........2007-04-15
Am I the only one who finds the music corny, and COMPLETELY overdone? It's great to listen to, but it evokes laughter at the terrible lyrics and overacting. And anytime there is a Peabo Bryson love duet, you KNOW it's corny.
I can't appreciate the quality of the music, but I can appreciate how entertaining it is, which is why I give it 3 stars.
V. DISAPPOINTED.......2005-10-22
Okay, I'm sorry, but I was on a road trip with some friends, and we all were listening to soundtracks and singing along. Scarlet Pimpernel came up on the playlist and this was the only version in the car. I was soooooo disappointed. Not that anyone gives a bad performance on this album... I'm just used to the OBC version, which is 100x better! There's noone who can beat Terrance Mann. Doesn't matter how good the new guy is. And I love Christine Andreas as Marguerite! She's so passionate and strong! My absolute favorites from the OBC are not even on this album. It's a watered down version. DON'T BE FOOLED! BUY THE REAL THING!!!!
If you have the OBC recording, this is NOT a must buy!.......2005-06-07
You will miss out on Rachel York's fine display of Margueritte in the revised version of 'Storybook' and the new 'I'll Forget You,' but Rex Smith, although an outstanding performer, is not an outstanding replacement for the thunderous voice of Terrence Mann, and all the other songs, including Doug Sills's pieces, are the EXACT SAME recordings as on the original cast recording. I must backtrack and give Rex Smith a little more credit...He is awesome in 'Falcon in the Dive' and 'Where's the Girl?,' delivering a tremendous amount of emotional fire in his interpretations of the songs, without 'overdoing it.' But Rex is a soft and colorful tenor who cannot quite bring to life that 'evil, ex-lover' sort of character that T.Mann does with his rich baritone voice. But as I said, both men are absolutely remarkable at what they do! ...I wonder why the new cast leads (York and Smith) were not used in all of the songs...i.e.'When I Look at You,' 'The Riddle,' 'Where's the Girl-reprise.' Very beautiful music here and no songs nor performances are by any means less than average but it's too similar to the OBC version. If you are new to this musical, buy the original version!
Very good, but dosen't live up to the OBC album.......2005-03-12
This CD is good, but I liked the OBC recording better. I think they should have re-recorded more of the songs with the new cast, and recorded the other new songs that they added(like the new wedding song). Rachel York's "Storybook" is great, although I think they rushed through it a bit too fast. Her "I'll Forget You" is wonderful, full of emotion, although within the context of the story, I think "You Are My Home" from the OBC recording would have done a better job. The only part I don't like about it is when she sings "I hear you whisper to me in the dark, still..." she sings it much too fast, and it ruins the whole emotional effect. True, we gain it again a moment later, but still. Rex Smith dosen't have nearly as good a voice as Terrence Mann, but he puts more passion into his songs. Although I like TM's versions of "Falcon in the Dive" and "Where's the Girl" better, I love RS's versions as well, althought I think he yells too much in "Falcon in the Dive." Linda Eder's version of "Only Love" is good for people who like a more modern feel, although personally I don't think it is all that good. For people who don't have any SP album yet, the better one to get is definatley the OBC one, but this CD is certainly worth getting if you already have that one. :^)
-Lizzie Blakeney
This CD made me a Scarlett Pimpernel Fan.......2004-09-10
My friend gave me a ride in her car and she played this cd for me because a local community college was doing a production of The Scarlett Pimpernel. After hearing Douglas Sills' voice for about 30 seconds I fell in love. I went to see the college show and it instantly became my new favorite musical (and still is). I rushed home and purchased this CD from Amazon.
I do not own any of the other recordings from this musical but I can tell you that this one is amazing. I can't say enough about Douglas Sills. What an amazing guy! He plays the quintessential British swashbuckler and comedian at once. Apart from anytime Douglas Sills opens his mouth, my favorite song is Where's the Girl because of Rex Smith's deep and resonent voice. I'm not sure I would have been able to resist him like Marguerete does when he sings "Let the girl in your heart tumble free, bring your renegade heart home to me.."
Marguerete's songs are touching, beautifull, lively, sad, and serene all at once and I can't stop singing them. There isn't one bad song on this cd. The voices of the singers, the fantastic lyrics and music and the superb sound quality of the orchestra culminate to make this cd a masterpiece. By listening to it, I can imagine how wonderfull the broadway show must have been. I would give anything to have been able to see it on stage with Douglas Sills, but since it's no longer on Broadway, I'll have to be satisfied with wearing out this CD.
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Blazing Brass
Patrick Sheridan , New York Staff Band , Kevin Norbury , George Doughty , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Martin Ellerby , Brenton Broadstock , Peter Graham , Alexander Goedicke , Frank Wildhorn , Jean-Baptiste Arban , and John Philip Sousa
Manufacturer: Summit(Classical)
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ASIN: B00005YFO1
Release Date: 2002-01-08 |
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- Swan Lake, Act 1: Excerpt - New York Staff Band
- Tuba Concerto - New York Staff Band
- Flourish And Dances - New York Staff Band
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On Broadway
Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B00000ILWX
Release Date: 1999-04-27 |
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A masterpiece.......2004-02-03
The melody that gives the title to this cd, "On Broadway" is a masterpiece of arrangement: every instrument is on the very right key and it truly makes you live that very special feeling that you only get every once in a while with very special music. Listen to it, you will buy it instantly.
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- Beautiful Music For A Not-Entirely-Perfect Retelling
- The essence of the Scarlett Pinpernel is perfectly captured
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Music from the BBC TV Series (1998)
Manufacturer: BBC Legends
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ASIN: B00002EQ8B
Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Tracks:
- Episode I: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Theme Tune)
- Episode I: Margheritte's Flash Back
- Episode I: The Fall Of The Monarchy
- Episode I: In The Street Of Revolution/The Pimpernel Frees Danby
- Episode I: The Pimpernel's Escape I
- Episode I: On The Waves Of Love And Death
- Episode I: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Theme Tune)
- Episode I: Margheritte's Return
- Episode I: The Net Tightens
- Episode I: The Pimpernel's Escape II (Foilled Again)
- Episode I: Suspicions
- Episode I: Ca Ira
- Episode I: Setting The Trap
- Episode I: The Pimpernel's Escape III
- Episode I: In The Shadow Of The Guillotine
- Episode I: Imprisonment
- Episode I: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Theme Tune)
- Episode I: Massacre
- Episode I: To The Guillotine
- Episode I: In The Name Of Love
- Episode I: Going Home
- Episode II: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Theme Tune)
- Episode II: Madam Guillotine's March
- Episode II: Recalled To Duty
- Episode II: The Rebel's Dance
- Episode II: The Calm Before The Storm
- Episode II: Death Of The Innocents
- Episode II: In The Hands Of The Rebels
- Episode II: Escape To Safety
- Episode II: The Priest's Sacrifice
- Episode II: Blood And Tears/Madam Guillotine's March
- Episode II: Revenge
- Episode II: Chavelier's Secret
- Episode II: On The Boat
- Episode II: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Theme Tune)
- Episode III: His Majesty-Child Of The Enemy
- Episode III: The Mask
- Episode III: Rhyme Of The Guillotine
- Episode III: Escape Into The Unkown
- Episode III: Margherite's Return
- Episode III: Silenced
- Episode III: The Game Continues
- Episode III: Another Silence
- Episode III: Deja Vous-The Real Thing?
- Episode III: Regards From The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Episode III: The Touch
- Episode III: Strange Trails (The Mystery Of The Mask)
- Episode III: Reunion
- Episode III: Danger
- Episode III: Closing In
- Episode III: The Flight For The Dauphin
- Episode III: 'You Don't Even Exist?'-The End Of The Mask
- Episode III: Rhyme Of The Guillotine
- Episode III: Found
- Episode III: Out Of The Fireworks
- Episode III: And They All Lived Happily Ever After...?
- Episode III: The Scarlet Pimperenel (Theme Tune)
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful Music For A Not-Entirely-Perfect Retelling.......2000-12-11
If critics complain about the BBC version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel", it certainly isn't for the music, which provides an excellent backdrop to the age old tale of double identities, intriegue, and lying to your husband about having his friend beheaded because he hung your parents, which sends him into a spree of saving French aristocrats from the guillotine. The movie itself does deviate from the novel quite a bit in parts, but is overall a pretty fun movie. Watch it, then read the book. And buy the CD while you're at it. PS For some reason, the soundtrack dubs the main female lead as "Margheritte". I don't know if this was a horrible spelling error, but the correct name is "Marguerite". Just to let you know.
The essence of the Scarlett Pinpernel is perfectly captured.......2000-02-19
The scarlett pimpernel is an amazing film that is based on equally amazing novels! the BBC series score is no less wonderful. It captures the spirit and utter charm of the pimernel and does it with marvalous easy. the score is as witty and full of life as the very character it represents. the composer helped bring to life the grace and wit of the scarlett pimernel in a way. so that ever time you hear it you can't stop smiling about the most elusive man in all of england. the composers brought out the adventure of the pimpernel but most amazingly of all he seemed to strick the right cord and with no effort at all bring to life the true love between Margurite and Sir Percy(the scarlett pimpernel)!
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