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Recorded on June 13, 1960. Originally released on MGM (3872). Includes liner notes by Tom Jones & Peter FIlichia.
On June 13, 1960, MGM Records made a recording of an off-Broadway musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt called The Fantasticks. At the time, the production was struggling to stay alive, and producer Lore Noto thought a cast recording might help generate more interest and some extra revenue. Since then, The Fantasticks has become a veritable Rock of Gibraltar on the theatrical landscape, having broken every longevity record for a musical production. This spring 2000 re-release of the cast recording, remastered in 24-bit digital audio, coincides with the 40th anniversary of the play's opening. It's also a deservedly first-class treatment of a sweet, clever, yet deceptively unassuming score. "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain," and "Much More" are the most famous songs in The Fantasticks, but there's not a number here that won't invoke smiles of pleasure, outright laughter at their lyricism and humor. Played on only five instruments, the music is hardly over-scored, but the players make the most of every note and nuance, and the beauty of the remastering, apart from its clarity, is the depth of the sound, which gives the spare forces every possible advantage. The singers -- Jerry Orbach, Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner, William Larsen, and Hugh Thomas -- never had a better showing than they get here, and it's possible even in the very cluttered "Rape Ballet" to fully and properly discern all of the rapid-fire Shakespearean conceits. The stereo recording has the discreet separation typical of its era, but the tapes have held up well and the richness of tone is a pleasant surprise. In music so tightly focused on the innocence and joys of youth, the rejuvenation of that sound makes this edition essential listening. The new annotation by Peter Filichia is also a welcome addition. ~ Bruce Eder
Composed by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones.
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Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
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The Priests are a trio of light classical tenors from Northern Ireland, all of whom are indeed ordained. Their debut album, on which they're accompanied by pianist Danny O'Neill and the Irish Film Orchestra, consists of faithful arrangements of traditional hymns and liturgical songs, many in Latin. Highlights include "Abide With Me," "Ave Maria," and "Benedictus."
Arrangers: Mike Hedges; Pablo Colino; Sally Herbert; The Priests.
Personnel: Accademia Filarmonica Romana Choir, Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome (vocals); Brendan Monaghan (whistle, Uilleann pipe); Danni O'Neill (piano); Youki Yamamoto, Olli Cunningham, Adam Langston (programming); The Irish Film Orchestra.
Audio Mixers: Gabriele Conti; Haydn Bendall; Austin Ince; Tom Bailey.
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Clips, interviews, commentary, and rare concert footage present a history of America's most celebrated music, jazz, tracing its roots back to the 1830's. Features songs from Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Miles Davis, and more.
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles
| | Charlotte Church Dream A Dream CD (2000)
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The little girl with the big voice is back for a selection of popular Christmas songs and carols, ranging from the medieval "Coventry Carol" to the brand new title track, whose chorus will be recognized by classical music fans as the "Pavan" of Gabriel Faure. In between are pop standards like "Winter Wonderland" and Mel Torme's "Christmas Song" as well as some less familiar fare such as the delicate calypso "Mary's Boy Child" and the Welsh "Draw Tua Bethlehem". Much of the program features big, lush orechestral arrangements with Church's voice at full throttle, but several tracks deliver less most effectively, such as the lovely, simple choral accompaniment to Michael Praetorius' "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming" or the opening verse of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," sung solo with no instruments at all.
Charlotte Church In The Holy Land
Recorded at Blackheath Concert Halls and Air Studios, London, England.
Personnel includes: Charlotte Church (vocals); Sian Edwards (conductor); London Symphony Orchestra.
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