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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2017 11:42:42 GMT
Also does anyone know when the 2017 Sunday recoriding will be released, can't wait to listen to it and hope it com s to London
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2017 11:44:49 GMT
Oh I adore Merm as Mama Rose but I do have a soft spot for the Patti LuPone 'Gypsy' recording. I just love how Patti just grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go for the entire thing. She attacks each song with her PLP lazy diction and all the subtlety of a house brick through your kitchen window. No-one matches her "I'll get it, and get my kids . . . OUT!" in 'Some People'. It's a work of genius with a capital GENIUS.
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 13, 2017 7:20:21 GMT
Many thanks to those who posted so far, I will produce a single list or recommendations Sunday evening.
So what’s left? Well there’s the shows that are tied 11th! Plus recordings of special concerts, celebrations and events. Would also like to hear of any great CD’s of Sondheim’s work by single artists.
Finally, where should the serious devotee look to for more on Sondheim, Web sites? Associations?
Please feel free to open the discussion wider if you feel there’s something worth discussing that hasn’t been covered so far.
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 13, 2017 7:20:53 GMT
OT. In Part one of Finishing the Hat he discusses Rhyme’s and why perfect ones are best as they allow the mind to move on. He dismisses most rock songs for their imperfect rhymes. He then disparages a rock writer who proudly says he’s writing a musical and who thinks imperfect Rhymes will do just fine.
Anyone figure out who he’s referring to? Would Paul Simon fit the timeline?
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 14, 2017 12:10:36 GMT
Ok I’ll start!
Follies.
I have the London revival cast recording and it may be more faithful/complete/authentic whatever, BUT the Concert version with Stritch/Cook/Burnett/Remick/etc/etc is an EVENT and for pure musical pleasure it’s a great album.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 12:44:45 GMT
OT. In Part one of Finishing the Hat he discusses Rhyme’s and why perfect ones are best as they allow the mind to move on. He dismisses most rock songs for their imperfect rhymes. He then disparages a rock writer who proudly says he’s writing a musical and who thinks imperfect Rhymes will do just fine. Anyone figure out who he’s referring to? Would Paul Simon fit the timeline? Probably not. FTH was published 2010, long after The Capeman. Spiderman: Turn off The Dark, maybe (2010). Memphis was 2009, so could possibly fit, depending on when the book was being written. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 12:58:08 GMT
OT. In Part one of Finishing the Hat he discusses Rhyme’s and why perfect ones are best as they allow the mind to move on. He dismisses most rock songs for their imperfect rhymes. He then disparages a rock writer who proudly says he’s writing a musical and who thinks imperfect Rhymes will do just fine. Anyone figure out who he’s referring to? Would Paul Simon fit the timeline? Oddly enough it was Paul Simon that wrote the review of Sondheim's book for the NYT. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 14, 2017 15:07:40 GMT
Thank you for that I really enjoyed the review. As well as through his works his books will live on as an influence lyricists for generatiosn to come.
I ws hoping it wasn't Paul Simon but couldn't think who esle it might be? Should have checked the dates.
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 16, 2017 21:17:54 GMT
SO that’s it we now have a list of recommend recordings for our Top 10. Feel free to add more recommendations but these will do as a starter. I have currently have five new CD’s coming my way!
OBC Original Broadway Cast
OLC Original London Cast
NT National Theatre
Sweeney Todd
OBC Landsbury etc 3 Votes
Ball/Staunton
A Little Night Music
OBC Glynns etc. 3 Votes
NT Dench etc
Into the Woods
OLC MacKenzie 3 Votes
Sunday in the Park with George
OBC 3 Votes
Company
OBC
2006 revival John Doyle/Raul Esparza 2 Votes
Donmar Production Adrian Lester
Assassins
OBC
West Side Story
OBC
Film Soundtrack
Te Kanawa/Careras/Bersntein.
Merrily we Roll Along
OBC 2 votes
Friedman/Pappas
A Funny thing Happened on the Way To The Forum
OBC
Gypsy
OBC 3 Votes
2008 Lupone 2 Votes
London Revival Staunton
Again, many thanks to everyone who has participated.
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