4 comments about Songs of Beauty And The Beast (Accompaniment 2-CD Set).

1. Purchased this item to use as a rehearsal CD for our Community Theatre's production of Beauty and the Beast. It has all of the songs from the stage version of the show, and they are fully orchestrated. It is not a CD-G, so if you put it in your karaoke machine you will just hear the accompaniment without any words appearing on the screen.
   
   The songs were decent renditions of the stage versions of the songs. They have all of the verses from the libretto. "Be Our Guest" is a little slow compared to what you may expect. The other songs are about at the tempo you would expect.
   
   The set comes with two CDs, one with vocals, one without. The voice talent on the vocal CD is so-so. Gaston is strong. Lumiere is a little weak. Belle is good.
   
   One note- if you are going to rip the files to your computer... each of the two CDs in the set has identical file names for the songs. It can take a while to manually sort out the vocal versions from the instrumental versions if you rip both CDs, plus there is a problem with overwriting files (the files have the same names and are exactly the same size). I takes a little mucking about to get everything into mp3 format if you want to put them on your mp3 player.



2. Beautiful music and voices, however, on the second cd, though it has great music, there are no back-up singers, nor lyrics for the karaoke machine, so unless you memorized every song and words, you should start learning.



3. This is my favorite musical -- it's great to be able to singalong with the songs from the Disney stage show. These accompaniment tracks are great.



4. This CD says "complete tracks" however, cuts are made to many of the songs. "Be Our Guest" is cut by almost 2 minutes, and "Gaston" is cut by at least a minute or so. If you just want to sing for enjoyment it might be OK, although some of the music sounds like you are at the circus.
   If you want to use this as a rehearsal recording for a musical performance, forget it!
   It does not match the orginal score and many of the instrumental parts are cut out. The singing demos are pretty awful too!

5 comments about West Side Story (1961 Film Soundtrack).

1. I saw this movie when it first came out and have been in love with it ever since. Never bought the cd. Now that I have the cd, I have can hear the joy of it's music whenever I want it. Great music, great movie. What else is there? It just doesn' get any better than this.



2. It was indeed a pleasure to hear the entire original score. Although there may be better versions of the music, hearing the original score brings to life the vivid images of the motion picture.



3. If you, like me, love musicals, then you will definitely enjoy this Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim re-working of the Shakespeare tragedy "Romeo and Juliet". The movie is wonderful, which prompted me to purchase the soundtrack. If you enjoy high-energy numbers with wonderful, on-the-mark vocals, then this is the CD soundtrack for you. And I still get chills when I hear the song "A Boy Like That/I Love Him", a heartbreaking yet beautiful declaration of love, no matter what the obstacles or personal cost.
   
   Suffice it to say that I am satisfied with this purchase, which stays as close as possible to the movie version.



4. I ordered the West Side Story cd and it came in excellent condition. it was sealed and everything and if i find anything else to buy from this seller, i will.



5. C.D. in excellent condition, arrived soon after order. OH! Played at full volume--made me long to see the movie again. May just do that. The other reviewers complimented the movie orchestration and sound track--they were right.Nothing like Leonard Bernstein, Marnie Nixon, et.al.

5 comments about Les Miserables (Highlights from the 1987 Original Broadway Cast).

1. I have the black box full set and I love it, but I have a friend who just can't sit and listen to three CD's worth of music and was having a hard time getting into Les Miserables. SO I thought that this CD would give him the basics and maybe want to listen to the whole thing. I listened to it and thought that it sounded poorly made. It's almost like the music and the singers are not in sync in some of the songs. The voices and the music don't sound nearly as crisp in this version as it does in the full version. I wish I could get my money back for it and make my own mixed CD!!



2. Great CD! I love the music! This is a disc of "highlights" from Les Mis. It contains all of the big songs from the musical. The most popular ones. If you are only quasi-familiar with the musical, this is the CD I'd recommend. All the essential songs on one disc. (Including the rousing "Do You Hear the People Sing?", the beautiful "Little Fall of Rain", and my favorite, "One Day More", which is, like, the greatest medley song ever.)
   
   I, unfortunately, have never seen the musical, but I love the music. The liner notes provide a synopsis of the story that helps put the songs in context (very useful for a novice).
   
   The full 2-disc cast recording is also available (if you're a more serious fan), but for almost DOUBLE the price. For the casual fan, or the fan on a tight budget, this is the way to go. This is also ideal if you want to listen to Les Mis on your CD player from beginning to end without having to switch discs.
   
   This CD features the cast from the original Broadway production (1987). A couple performers are the same as in the original London cast (1985), including Valjean (Colm Wilkinson). The London show was the original English-language production, adapted from an earlier French show. Also available is the Tenth Anniversary Concert recording, which includes a "dream cast" of performers from the London, Broadway and other productions.
   
   If you're looking for a more complete album (and are not finicky about accents), I'd recommend the Original London Cast Recording. It is the original original of the musical as it is currently known, it's the full 2 discs, AND it's a bargain (priced in the same range as this highlights CD). The Tenth Anniversary Concert Recording is excellent, too, and comparably priced (for the full 2 discs). But it's a concert and has applause and stuff at the end of each number.
   
   THE BOTTOM LINE:
   This highlights CD is GREAT for the casual fan or someone who wants just a single disc. Anyone looking for ALL the songs from the musical would do better to pick up the London Cast or the Tenth Anniversary Concert, which are both 2-discs and reasonably priced. But any way you go, I highly recommend Les Misérables!



3. This is a great disk although it does not include all the songs of the show.



4. This is the BEST!! I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes this kind of music!



5. Each member of the Les Miserables cast stands to deliver this musical to its audience. Within moments we are transported to France during their Restoration. We experience sadness, laughter and, indeed, want to join in their crusade. The music and deliverance, in my opinion, is excellent.

5 comments about How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Deluxe Edition) (1961 Original Broadway Cast).

1. The best. [period]
   Robert Morse is J. Pierrpont Finch
   I can see why this show won the Pulitzer Prize...one of only five to ever get it



2. This musical may be very attactive to american audiences. However, approached from abroad, it sounds quite uninteresting and dull. The music said nothing to me, being hard to find one single attractive melody. According to the records, 1962 was not really fortunate for the Broadway musical. The plays nominated for the Tony were not really brilliant. And this musical made it. As the proberb says: "In the land of the blind, the cross-eyed is the King"...



3. Chockful of bonus items, but not quite the catchy songs I expected. I just purchased the 1990's Broadway Cast version and the difference is like night and day! The new recording has a more jazzy, swing feel and is a revelation!
   Stick with the Matthew broderick 90's CD. A more lyrical affair.
   
   Matthew Broderick in "How to Succeed in Business WIthout Really Trying!"
   Greenwillow (1960 Original Broadway Cast)



4. Yep, here is another cd I had to buy again to get the new remastering and the improvement in sound is well worth the investment. It sounds crisper and has a more vivid aural presence than the previous issue. That's important in a show recording as quirky as this one. It's now easier to hear all the instrumental details in Robert Ginzler's ingenious orchestrations. Just listen to "Paris Original" or "Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm" for some really off-the-wall instrumental humor. And that wildly eccentric jazzy Overture which keeps bouncing about with off-key flourishes from melody to melody until it seems at last to swing into the four square "Brotherhood of Man" like a sudden blast of inspiration (it took many listenings for me to "get" the sound of this score). I regret that the packaging is inferior to the 1st cd issue (no jewel box--just a cardboard fold-out), but the new liner notes are good, and you get the fun of hearing Frank Loesser sing the original version of "A Secretary is not a Toy" as a bonus track.



5. What the world needs now and then -- what it used to get now and then -- is a true smash Broadway hit. We got an idea when "The Producers" opened, when reviewers raved and people rushed for tickets and The New York Times predicted it would run fifteen years. And then...Nate and Matt left, with Nate's place taken by some fellow who'd done Shylock on the West End, and he got fired, and the whole premium-priced house of cards crumbled in slow motion -- no more sellouts (at least none without the boys), no one acclaiming the "genius" of the newest Max Bialystock or of Susan Stroman, no one willing to overlook the indifferent songs or the "hoary" jokes (so Ben Brantley called them -- on opening night!), and the show closed nine years before the Times said it would, and now it's a relic, just another overrated -- vastly overrated -- memento of its day, a "Black Crook" of over-the-top "comedy."
   
   "How to Succeed in Business" was the "Producers" of 1961 -- a highly-buzzed-about show that became a smash hit and earned tons of awards, including the Pulitzer. JFK came to see it, the ultimate stamp of approval. The difference, of course, is where Mel's show had an amanuensis, this one had the real thing in Frank Loesser. As the theatrical historian Gerald Bordman has noted, Loesser's strong suit was satire, yet somehow he got sidetracked into several big romantic shows, square pegs in round holes given his snappy up-to-the-minute style; he'd bombed the year before with the idyllic whimsy of "Greenwillow." Here he returned to the brassy form of "Guys and Dolls", and if it wasn't at that rarefied level (what could be?) his score was still one of the best -- and like most of the era's hits it was expertly and excellently cast, and thankfully for us superbly recorded. Whether the show itself is so excellent is another matter; it derives from a paper-thin in-joke parody of how-to manuals, and Abe Burrows's book pulls its punches from the get-go, content with easy set pieces. But the satirical prospects for "How to Succeed" have since increased exponentially. One could wrench "A Secretary is Not a Toy" from the weak orbit of Bob Fosse's finger snaps (the clever use of the typewriter here was evidently just for the album and most likely never made the show) and plunge it straight into an office machinery maelstrom of beeping computers and grinding copiers and ring-tone-playing cellphones. Of course J. Pierrepont Finch wouldn't be the only one with executive ambitions -- why not his beloved Rosemary? One or both could sell his (or her, or their) brilliant promotional scheme with a PowerPoint to end all PowerPoints. And Wall Street has outdone itself with imaginative crookery; merely hiding stock for a televised treasure hunt won't do -- unless of course Money Honey® emceed it on CNBC. Maybe she could be the femme fatale. Alas come the 1995 revival the producers' idea of humor was to emblazon their every poster (and the album art too) with a big fat "H2$" -- unfortunately H2S is the chemical symbol for hydrogen sulfide, sewer gas (yes, I know, it's a dollar sign, but it's also an S) -- and to get A&P's Eight O'Clock Coffee in for a willfully ignorant product placement.
   
   Perhaps it can't be done. Perhaps this brilliant cast album is a deceptive siren song to a revival's possibilities -- like "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever", a first-rank score next to a rank book. But "Pal Joey" became a stage treasure thanks to Goddard Lieberson's studio album, and the stage is nothing if not for dreaming.

5 comments about Milk and Honey.

1. It is a delight to have this early Jerry Herman show in my collection again, as it was going at quite a steep price at one time..I had the original 61-62 version in my collection for years and recorded it on CD and then recently bought the new CD...The music is very good and captures quite well the esscence of the story of the show...You really cannot go wrong with a Herman Score...the stories often don't work, but the music is a delight!! This is one of his that I have never seen staged, and of course, did not see the original version..We get a bonus track of Robert Goulet singing his version of Shalom from the show and it is quite good!! He did a series of Broadway Albums, which this song comes from, some of them not very well known, but quite tuneful!! He was in a show called the Happy Time, and that is another wonderful score by kander and Ebb..and sometimes is hard to find, but worth the trouble...At any rate I would recommend Milk and Honey to anyone who loves fine music of an earlier era..



2. Finally the CD has been re-released to this magnificent, if somewhat forgotten gem of a musical. Jerry Herman's first Broadway show has a score full of stunning ballads, marvelous comedy numbers and hummable ensemble pieces. The songs performed by Robert Weede and Mimi Benzel (and there are several) are fantastic, Molly Picon's numbers are witty and catchy and there is a ballad, I Will Follow You sung by Tommy Rall (he of the numerous MGM musicals) that causes goosebumps, it is so beautiful. Though the show had a respectable run of over 500 performances, it wouldn't be until years later, after Herman's success with Mame, Hello Dolly! and La Cage Aux Folles, that people began to take a look at Milk and Honey. If ever there was a show deserving of a revival, this may be it!!
   A wonderful CD even if the recording technique at the time is annoying today, having the vocals move back and forth between tracks to create (what they thought at the time) a live performance feel, a stereo style that mercifully did not last too long!! I wish they had remixed this release to eliminate that annoyance.



3. Although "Milk and Honey" did not make the waves that "Hello Dolly" and "Mame" did, it ranks along with Jerry Herman's best scores. It is a wonderful mix of romance, enthusiasm, and humor.
   The original cast, with Robert Weede and Mimi Benzell in beautiful voice, along with Molly Picon's touch of humor without reaching into parody, are in top form. The interplay of the two leads and the chorus in "There's No Reason" is brilliant.
   This is only the first of several scores written by Herman, some of which did not receive the acclaim they should have, and one or two that were over-hyped.



4. Milk and Honey is an old musical that is in short supply and I was so pleased to find one on a CD. I have copy on a phonograph record that a friend put on a CD for me and I enjoyed listening to the music, but to today's ear, it was scratchy. What a pleasure to have a copy which is so easy to listen to. Thank you Amazon.com.



5. Jerry Herman made an impressive Broadway debut with his score for this musical set in Israel. Although the show ran 543 performances, it never quite developed into a blockbuster and was quickly forgotten once it closed. RCA Victor reissued the cast album on CD in 1994 but unfortunately the master tapes had been lost and the sound quality of the CD is less than perfect: you can hear noise and drop-outs from time to time.

   Nothing can dim Jerry Herman's delightful score, however, and Robert Weede, fresh from his Broadway triumph in MOST HAPPY FELLA displays his warm baritone in "Shalom." Molly Picon is wonderful with her "Hymn to Hymie." The title song becomes a brisk march, similar in style to the title number in Herman's DEAR WORLD. You'll also hear some of Jerry Herman's trademark love songs in "Let's Not Waste a Moment" and "As Simple a That."

   The booket has a detailed synopsis, a history of the production and biographies of the stars as well as photos of the recording session.

   The CD has gone out-of-print and copies often sell for $50 or more...if you can find one for sale.

5 comments about Where the Heart Is: Music from the Motion Picture.

1. There are a couple of good songs, but a few not so good ones. But I really love that Beat of a Heart song, so I had to buy it.



2. I'm not a big fan of country, for that is what this soundtrack is mostly made of, but I actually kind of liked the country songs. They got to my heart. The music is heartwarming and just "stroll down the city streets" type of music. Some of the music is upbeat and some of it is sad. This is highly recommended if you love country, but if you hate country, this isn't for you then.
   
   1. Shake My Soul - Beth Nielsen Chapman 5/5
   2. Few And Far Between - Shannon Curfman 4/5
   3. There You Are - Martina McBride 5/5
   4. So Young - The Corrs 5/5
   5. What'd I Say - Lyle Lovett 4/5
   6. Beyond The Blue - Emmylou Harris/Patty Griffin 5/5
   7. Completely - Jennifer Day 5/5
   8. Grow Young With You - Coley McCabe 4/5
   9. Rowdy Booty Time - Joan Osborne/Tommy Sims 5/5
   10. Only You (And You Alone) - Lonestar 3/5
   11. Let It Slip Away - John Hiatt 4/5
   12. Just Might Change Your Life - 3 Of Hearts 4/5
   13. That's The Beat Of A Heart - The Warren Brothers 3/5
   
   If you liked this, you may like:
   1. Mona Lisa Smile original soundtrack
   2. Calander Girls original soundtrack
   OR
   3. Under the Tuscan Sun origninal soundtrack
   
   Hope you enjoy!
   
   Jordan
   Overall grade* B



3. I bought this CD because I had bought the movie. I loved the movie. Then I heard the CD. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it. I think it is a great CD. I would recommend this CD to anyone. Every song on it is wonderful. There isn't a song that I dislike. One of my favorite songs on the CD is "Just Might Change Your Life". The whole CD is great.



4. ...get this soundtrack. It's a really fun album. I must admit, there are a couple of songs on there that I skip past like (What'd I Say - Lyle Lovette)&(Let it Slip Away - John Hiatt). But that's just my taste. I love having the Corrs song "So Young," so much that I think I might just go buy THEIR album. And the song "Beat of the Heart" has actually grown on me and I like it more and more every time I hear it.
   I'm happy to have this album. It's feel-good music and it makes me feel happy. I would definitely recommend this album to someone who loved this movie.



5. I LOVED this movie, so I was psyched to get the soundtrack, and I love it! I fell instantly in love with "Shake my Soul" and "beyond the Blue," but it did take some time for me to enjoy the whole CD. "Few and Far Between" and "Rowdy Booty Time took some getting used to, but now I can honestly say that I enjoy every single song on this CD....besides "Beat of the Heart"...I wasn't a fan of the song in the movie, and I guess I still don't like, but don't let that stop you from missing out on the rest this CD has to offer!

5 comments about Oliver! (1963 Original Broadway Cast).

1. I saw this play on Broadway when it opened. I still know the lyrics!



2. "Oliver!" is not a musical to be analyzed song-by-song or voice-by-voice. It is a musical to be enjoyed as a whole. While a couple of the songs did enjoy some popular success, there is really no stand-out among them; and none of the voices is out of the ordinary.
   However, every song either propels the plot or reveals character traits. And every voice portrays the person it represents.
   So--Sit back, close your eyes, relax, visualize the version of "Oliver!" you have seen (either the movie or on stage), and relive your theater experience. You will not be sorry.



3. Charle's Dickens'musical adaptation for "Oliver Twist" showed to be a most acclaimed work of art. This is the very original version, which makes it as twice as valuable as any other version, although the movie soundtrack is quite good. Wonderful songs and a very attractive story make this an experience for all.



4. Although this original cast recording includes all the musical numbers, I can see why songs like "My Name" and "That's Your Funeral" were not embraced by the 1968 Academy Award winning film; they simply do not measure up to the high standards of the other tunes. Also, the orchestration lacks the lushness and fullness of the film. The singers of this and the film version both give credible performances; however, I would have to give the nod again to the film performers, if only because this collectors edition has a thin recording studio sound. It is evident from the information brochure that is included that this cast recording was hastily gotten together and seemingly lacked the numbers of choral boy singers to overcome its musical deficiencies.
   
   
   
   
   
   



5. I love the songs from Oliver! -- learned them as a child from the LP of the film and from a songbook. They are so sprightly and clever, with melodies that capture the lilt of the words perfectly. I remember them as very tuneful and fun to sing. So I am disappointed in the musical style on this recording.
   
   Everyone seems to be shouting instead of singing. I expected Fagin to "patter" in that speaking-singing hybrid, but on this recording MOST of the characters do it, and in a loud, forced voice -- the Artful Dodger, Nancy, and the kids' chorus. The ones that aren't pattered are belted out in the "Oom-Pah-Pah" style. The score comes across as not very nuanced or varied, which is a shame.

5 comments about Disney Standards.

1. a big steve tyrell fan and this is just another one of his great CD's



2. Disney Standards is a great album by Steve Tyrell honoring some of the very best of the music from Disney movies. WE get great songs on this album; and Steve's voice is just perfect for these numbers. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork is very smart--good job on that artwork!
   
   The album begins with Steve Tyrell and Chris Botti performing "When You Wish Upon A Star" from Pinocchio. "When You Wish Upon A Star" always stuns me with its beauty and the child in me loves this song--and I always will love this song because of that child in me. Steve sings this with lots of feeling and panache; and it makes a strong beginning for this album that is still very pretty. "Kiss The Girl" from The Little Mermaid is a more recent Disney tune; and Steve does an equally bright job on this terrific, electric number. Those people who work for Disney never seem to fail at writing strong tunes and Steve delivers this with an upbeat, positive style that is absolutely infectious.
   
   "You've Got A Friend In Me" features Dr. John singing with Steve Tyrell; this tune from Toy Story is a more recent tune as well--but its' one of my all time Disney favorites. I love the theme of loyalty and friendship and Dr. John and Steve Tyrell work well together; their voice are just right to make this duet memorable. "Beauty And The Beast" is a splendid song that gets the royal treatment from Steve Tyrell; and that piano arrangement couldn't be better. The percussion helps to mark the beat and the music goes well with Steve Tyrell as he sings this marvelous tune. "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" is another tune that appeals to the child in me; and Steve Tyrell gives me the sense that he's singing just to me---fabulous! The piano yet again sounds great on "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes;" and Steve delivers this flawlessly.
   
   "The Bare Necessities" is a great number from The Jungle Book; and when Steve sings it I begin to honestly believe that no other artist would sing this as well as Steve can! "The Bare Necessities" is easily a major highlight of this album and I think you will enjoy it. "Cruella De Vil" comes from 101 Dalmatians; and Steve sings this with all his might--and it works well, too!
   
   As if all this weren't enough for the price of admission to be ridiculously low, we also get a bonus video of "Bella Notte" from Lady And The Tramp. The quality of the print is very good and I know you'll like this scene in which the two dogs, Tramp and Lady, begin to eat the same piece of spaghetti which results in them having a kiss! It's very sweet and it's a scene you'll probably recognize.
   
   Overall, Disney Standards showcases Steve Tyrell's ability to sing some of the best Disney songs ever and come out smelling like a rose. Steve's fans will like this and people who like Disney tunes may want to give this CD a chance. People who like classic pop vocals may like this album as well.



3. If you buy ANYTHING Steve Tyrell, you are automatically getting a Winner. Steve puts his heart and soul into each and every song. I assure you he will put a smile on your face or even a "happy" tear or two.



4. In the tradition of Durante, Armstrong, Herb Alpert and Diana Krall (lets not forget Dr. John), and the lot of singers with no range but still make things work, Tyrell delivers a fun outing of "Classic" Disney tunes that we've all heard a gazillion times, but never get completely tired of (probably because they're tied to a lot of fond memories). Nice background stuff, or like another reviewer mentioned, when taxiing the grandkids.



5. I've enjoyed Steve Tyrell's music for years. I really like his voice and style singing these classics, some I knew well and some not so well. There were a few I would like to have included on this album that weren't, but his rendition of "Baby of Mine" (Dumbo), is very touching. I definately recommend it. It's not just for kids.

5 comments about Time-Life Treasury of Christmas.

1. I am a huge Christmas fan. Whenever I begin to feel a little blue I just pop in one of these CD's and I feel like it's Christmas already. This is the best collection of Christmas I have ever heard.



2. There is perhaps no such thing as the ultimate traditional Christmas music collection, but this comes as close as you're ever going to get. Most of the songs it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without are here, and in their best versions - like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas", Harry Simeone's "Little Drummer Boy" and Gene Autry's "Rudolph" and "Here Comes Santa Claus". The only changes I would make would be to exchange "Baby's First Christmas" and "Tennessee Christmas" for Crosby's "Silver Bells" and a good version of "We Three Kings" - and Nat King Cole's "Christmas Song" instead of Mel Torme's - rather minor griping all things considered. To wrap it all up, Guy Lombardo's classic version of "Auld Lang Syne" ends the album as it symbolically ends the holiday season. Well worth your money if you're starting out your collection.



3. Good selection and variety of artists and songs. Thiscollection falls short,however, in the amount of music -- 30 minutesper CD. You could put the entire collection on one CD, which makes the price tag a bit steep for what you really get. END



4. This is a great "starter kit" for anyone who wants to collect Christmas classics and have them on hand for the holidays. However, I cannot fathom why the cloyingly sweet "Baby's First Christmas" is included in the set. Whenever it comes on, my family and I dive for the stereo to advance to the next track.



5. I found the song arrangements were more jazzy 40's, 50's style than traditional choir/orchestra Christmas styles of the 60's, 70's and 80's. I ended up listening to a radio station as background music for Christmas day, instead of the CD's.

5 comments about Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast).

1. This studio recording of the Lerner and Loewe classic is quite good. In fact, until the Jack Cassidy/Shirley Jones version was finally released on CD, this was by far the best CD available of the score. The singing is very good, the sound quality is excellent, and all the songs are here intact. So is the dance music--all of it. Which brings up one of the problems with McGlinn's studio recreations. He is a fanatic for completeness. He goes overboard with it. At least in this recording he hasn't resurrected songs that were cut out of town as he did for other recordings such as "Show Boat" and "Anything Goes." There's usually a very good reason songs get cut out of town: they don't fit, or they just aren't very good. But I digress. We're talking about "Brigadoon." Here, I think there is just too much of the dance music.
   
   The most glaring fault in this recording, however, has to be the unbelievably slow tempo of "The Chase." If you want to hear how this piece should sound, check out conductor Lehman Engle's tempo on the Cassidy/Jones version. McGlinn's rendition literally drags.
   
   So, if you're into completeness for completeness' sake, or if you just like unbelievably slow tempos, this is the recording for you. Otherwise, get the Jack Cassidy/Shirley Jones recording. It's the best.



2. This is the best recording of Brigadoon I've found to date. It includes dialogue, making it easy to follow the story, unlike some recordings which only have the songs.
   
   Another plus is that the insert has the lyrics for each song printed, and a synopsis of the story. Helpful for the few plot points that are not obvious from the recording itself.
   
   Definitely better than the movie.



3. This album is beautiful. The arrangements and the singing are beyond compare. As a director, it gives some fresh ideas for musicality and arrangement. I appreciate another venue from which to enjoy this wonderful musical!



4. Far better to listen to the music than see the movie! The voices were beautiful, especially on "There But For You Go I."



5. How wonderful to have a complete, beautifully performed recording of this great (and somewhat forgotten) show. When it opened it was slightly overshadowed by Rodgers and Hammerstein (who around this period had South Pacific and The King and I running simultaneously), but what a gem of a musical. Don't go by the truncated film, except for the breathtaking dancing of Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse, it's whittled down to 5 songs from the broadway score and hugely disappointing. You can even tell all the sets are painted backdrops.
   But this recording is a charmer and couldn't be cast better. Rebecca Luker and Brent Barret are perfect as Tommy and Fiona. And Judy Kaye runs away with the recording with her comic turns.
   
   Turn up the volume, sit back and get lost in Brigadoon!!