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Little Shop Of Horrors (1986 Film)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Offbeat enough to be worth your time.
  • A great album
  • Little Shop At Its Musical Best
  • Great Soundtrack
  • Little Shop of Horrors -The Moview CD
 Little Shop Of Horrors (1986 Film)

Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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ASIN: B000000OQ7
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Prologue (Little Shop Of Horrors) - Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Bill Mitchell
  2. Skid Row (Downtown) - Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Ellen Green, Rick Morranis Donny Gerrard
  3. Da-Doo - Rick Moranis, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, The Do Wops
  4. Grow For Me - Rick Moranis, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell,
  5. Somewhere That's Green - Ellen Green
  6. Some Fun Now - Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell,
  7. Dentist! - Steve Martin, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Robby Perkins, Robert Billig,
  8. Feed Me (Git It) - Levi Stubbs,Rick Moranis, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell
  9. Suddenly, Seymour - Rick Moranis, Ellen Green, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell
  10. Suppertime - Levi Stubbs, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell
  11. The meek Shall Inherit - Rick Moranis, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Robby Merkin, Frank Oz...
  12. Mean Green Mother From Outerspace - Levi Stubbs, Chorus
  13. Finale (Don't Feed The Plants) - Chorus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Offbeat enough to be worth your time........2007-06-02

This adaption of a famous Broadway play is a truly funky story with overtones of science fiction and some of the greatest music ever performed on screen. I never get tired of the soundtrack and play it often.

5 out of 5 stars A great album.......2007-02-04

This album contains must of the song fron 1986 movie. This movie is great the music is fantastic. Unlike the on the movie the song are all unabriged on the track. The final song one the second version of the movie mean green mother from outer space for reason I don't understand was abriged for the movie. The songs running time was drasticaly cut from about 4.5 minutes on the album to about a little over 2 minutes. This originally was not the final song for the movie. When this movie was original first the last song was Don't Feed the Plants from the off brodway play. However six months after the movie was first released the whole ending sequence of the movie with Rick Morransis, Ellen Greeen. Levi Stubs and Jim Bilusie had to be shot over again due to negative audience reactions from several people who were upset and not stastified with director Frank Ozze's original first ending. As a result of the ending being modified from a sad depressing ending to a lovely romantic happy ending the song Don't feed the plants and the footage that went along with it were instantly trimed out of footage and only a small fragmet of it exist on the dealete scenes and out take portions of the dvd. However for reason I could never figure out don't feed the plants is include as the final song one the last track of the album even though it no longer exist in the current dvd and vhs formats of the movie

4 out of 5 stars Little Shop At Its Musical Best.......2006-09-21

The film recording of Little Shop is the best recording of the score yet (despite missing many of the stage version's more superflous and campy ditties)The vocal arangements and orchestrations are the best and most appropriately complementary to the piece. They capture the sound, and spirit in full and with fun and excitement. The cast is superb, and Ellen Greene proved herself quite brilliant in her ability to adapt her stage performance for the small size of film. The performance of Levi Stubbs, criticized on this site, is actually the BEST interpretation and vocal performance of Audrey II to date, anywhere. It is the only performance to truly bring the role to life and is damn funny. The cuts and changes are all logical for the medium of film, and obviously approved of as they were made by Howard Ashman himself. The original off-broadway cast (yes, the show was NOT an official broadway show, therefore could not have won a tony for anyone) is the next best recording. But to those who harp on the film for cutting the stage songs, the original cast album is not the full score, and has cuts made as well. The New Broadway Cast recording, which had great potential and money behind it, is the full stage score. Yet the worst in orchestration, quality, and casting to date. Though bland enough to easily digest, it is no where close to the film's sound and energy.

4 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack.......2006-07-25

Nice adaptation of the show to the screen. Rick Moranis in the best part of his career. And having Ellen Greene preserved on film as Audrey is wonderful. One of the best musical comedy performances of the 80's. Too bad the original was an Off-Broadway production. She deserved a Tony.

5 out of 5 stars Little Shop of Horrors -The Moview CD.......2006-02-18

If you are a fan of the movie, then you will really enjoy this CD. It revives the memory of the movie in every song that is played. First rate soundtrack.
Cats (1981 Original London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • B way Vs London
  • Enough of this Broadway vs London stuff. Let's add Australia to the picture
  • Jellicle ball part cut out of remastered version
  • CATS: London VS Austrailia
  • Cats London V.S Cats Broadway!!!
 Cats (1981 Original London Cast)
T. S. Eliot , Trevor Nunn , and Richard Stilgoe
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
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ASIN: B000006XI0
Release Date: 1998-10-12

Tracks:

  1. Cats/Act 1. Overture
  2. Cats/Act 1. Prologue. Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats
  3. Cats/Act 1. The Naming of Cats
  4. Cats/Act 1. The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball
  5. Cats/Act 1. The Old Gumbie Cat
  6. Cats/Act 1. The Rum Tum Tugger
  7. Cats/Act 1. Grizabella: The Glamour Cat
  8. Cats/Act 1. Bustopher Jones
  9. Cats/Act 1. Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer
  10. Cats/Act 1. Old Deuteronomy
  11. Cats/Act 1. The Jellicle Ball
  12. Cats/Act 1. Grizabella: The Glamour Cat
  13. Cats/Act 1. Memory

Tracks:

  1. Cats/Act 2. The Moments of Happiness
  2. Cats/Act 2. Gus: The Theatre Cat
  3. Cats/Act 2. Growltiger's Last Stand Including the Ballad of Billy ...
  4. Cats/Act 2. Skimbleshanks
  5. Cats/Act 2. Macavity
  6. Cats/Act 2. Mr. Mistoffelees
  7. Cats/Act 2. Memory
  8. Cats/Act 2. Journey to the Heavyside Layer
  9. Cats/Act 2. The Ad-Dressing of Cats

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Since its debut in 1981, London's and the world's longest-running musical still fills seats in a dozen theaters worldwide. Uncountable recastings and reorchestrations later, Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats strives to please the ears of ever-new generations. This is the original cast recording, and it retains a freshness from the still-recent opening, its novelty untarnished by decades of success. Also, the abundance of "names"--both singers and musicians--makes this one of the high-class musical recordings of all time. Elaine Paige rose to stardom as Grizabella with the hit "Memory"; at the time, though, bigger names were Wayne Sleep, Paul Nicholas, and Brian Blessed. Sarah Brightman and Bonnie Langford are also on the cast list. Lloyd Webber himself plays keyboards and the impressive roster of session musicians includes Barbara Thompson and David Locke. Lloyd Webber, well versed in the practice of "auto-quotation," can always look back to this work for cat-chy material: the Overture, "Old Gumbie Cat," "Rum Tum Tugger," and "Mr. Mistoffelees"--the list of good tunes and themes goes on and on. This remains a fun listening experience, even for those few who still haven't caught the show. It's also available in a highlights version. --Yngvil V.G.

Album Details

The Original London Cast Performs the Entire Andrew Lloyd Webber Masterpiece (Based on a Story by T.s. Eliot), from the Opening "Overture" to the Last Bar of "Ad-Dressing of the Cats". Originally Released in 1981, this Piece Has Since Been Digitally Remastered. Features the Classic "Memory" as Sung by the "Grizabella" Character (Elaine Paige).

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars B way Vs London.......2006-08-12

The London verson has a longer overture and has more lyrics then the b way version
1. overture..........London
2. Jelicle Songs.....London
3. Naming of Cats....London
4. Invitation........London
5. Gumbie Cat........B way [shorter]
6. Rum Tum Tugger...London
7. Grizabella.......Same
8. Bustopher Jones..London
9. Mungo & rumple...Tie But Lundon Is much slower!
10.Old D...........London [but longer]
11.Jellicle ball..tie Shorter than B way
12.Memory.........London
13. Moments Of Happiness. London
14. Gus..........London
15. Skimble shanks.London
16. Macavity.London
17. Mistofoless. London
18 Memory. London
19 heviside layor.london
20 ad ressing. london london wins!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Enough of this Broadway vs London stuff. Let's add Australia to the picture.......2006-07-02

Like most people, I've been torn between London and Broadway for a while. I'll admit, I'm fond of both London and Broadway, but some songs I like on Broadway more than London, and vice versa. However, when I bought the Australian recording, it turned into my favorite CATS recording, hands down. They have EVERY song in there, (Growltiger's Last Stand, and Battle of the Pekes and Pollicles) Anyhow, here's my biased opinion on which of the three recordings dominate in certain songs.


Overture - The overture is pretty much the same

Jellicle Song for Jellicle Cats - London

Naming of Cats - Australia

Invitation to the Jellicle Ball - Broadway

Old Gumbie Cat - London but Australia's is pretty darn good

Rum Tum Tugger - I'm not very fond of London's version or Broadway's. I'd have to say Australia, but Broadway is just as good.

Grizabella - London

Bustopher Jones - London

Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer - Australia. This version has a very interesting Mungo and Rumpel

Old Deuteronomy - London or Broadway

Jellicle Ball - London

Grizabella: The Glamour Cat - Tie


Memory - Okay, Elaine Paige is about as good as it gets. But Debbie Byrne from Australia delivers a heart felt Memory also.

Gus: The Theatre Cat - Australia

Growltiger's Last Stand/The Ballad of Billy McCaw - All are good

Macavity: The Mystery Cat - Australia

Mr. Mistoffelees - Australia. The Australian Rum Tum Tugger is a lot better. And while I'm a huge Sarah Brightman fan, and you can hear her overpowering in this song, I still say Australia wins here.

Memory - Moment of truth. I love Elaine Paige. Her Memory is as good as it gets. However, some would say that Elaine's version is too soft and sweet, and isn't bitter and cold enough. This song could go both ways. Betty Buckley certainly expressed rage and power in this song, but maybe too much. In my personal opinon, Elaine's version is too soft, and Buckley's version is too cold. Debbie Byrne is a perfect medium, and she expresses remorse, sorrow, pain, anger, and loneliness in perfect harmony. I'd have to say Australia.

Journey to the Heaviside Layer - Not much of a difference. Tie between all three.

Ad-Dressing of Cats - Broadway. THANK GOD FOR KEN PAGE.

3 out of 5 stars Jellicle ball part cut out of remastered version.......2006-05-04

when I got this CD i was expecting more from it.I knew how all the london version songs sounded before i got the CD,but the reason I bought the CD was because I wanted to hear the big cut out of the jellicle ball.I heard the songs the first time from my computer and noticed a big part was missing from the jellicle ball and one could tell by listening that it was cut from the recording.About two years after that at a yard sale I stumbled upon an unopened original london cast record of cats.I bought and i brought to my friends to hear it on his record player and i found the missing part from the jellicle ball on the record.since i didn't have a record player and records sound bad anyway I ordered it and I was expecting the complete version.I was wrong.The jellicle ball part was still cut from the remastered version of the CD.I was confused and disappointed.I thought why would they cut a big part out of the remastered version if it had been there to begin with from the original recording.Unfortunately I don't think i will ever have it on CD because the only original recording of the london cast is on that remastered version.I'm not sure if can get my hands on a CD recording before they released the remastered version but I'll try.

5 out of 5 stars CATS: London VS Austrailia.......2005-05-02

Overture: Tie

JS for JC: London

Naming: Oz

Invitation: Tie

Gumbie: London. 2 words: More Lyrics!!

Tugger: Oz

Grizabella: London

BJ: London. It also has more lyrics.

MJ&RT: BOTH!!! I liek both tunes equally but I prefer London more.

Old D: London. Yet again, more lyrics.

(Pekes and Pollicles is only included on the Oz version).

Jellicle Ball: London

Memory: London

MOH: London

Gus: Tie

Growltiger: Tie. My version would go like this: London Pirates, Oz slow part w/Siamese, Billy McCaw, London Ghengis, Bway catfight, and London finishes it off!

Skimble: Oz

Macavity: Oz

Misto: London

Journey: Tie

Addressing: London

5 out of 5 stars Cats London V.S Cats Broadway!!!.......2005-02-13

I know you think you'v seen alot of these v.s things for cats
but I couldn't help myself!

Overture:same

Jellicle songs for Jellicle Cats:London

The naming of Cats:This song is HORRIBLE!

The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball:Broadway

The Old Gumbie Cat:Broadway

The Rum Tum Tugger:I like London a bit better.

Grizzabella:Broadway

Bustopher Jones:Broadway

Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer:London

Old Dueteronomy:Broadway

The Awful battle of the Pecks and Poticles:Broadway

The Jellicle:Same

Grizzabella the Glamour cat:Broadway

Memory:Broadway

The moments of Happiness:I like Ken Page(Broadway) and Sarah Brightman(London) but they don't work together"sniff"

Gus the Theatre cat:Broadway

Growltiger's Last Stand(the ballad of Billy Mccaw):London

Skimbleshanks the Railway cat:Broadway

Macavity the Mystery cat:Both are VERY BAD!

Mr.Mistoffelees:Can't pick between them!

Memory:Betty Buckley(Broadway)is more stronger.

The Journey to the Heaviside Layer:Broadway

The Ad-dressing of CATS:BOTH!!!
Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great, definitely go with this and TAC
  • Awesome
  • Bought it used - thank God!
  • magnificent!
  • Mixed Feelings
 Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
Claude-Michel Schonberg
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003BVK
Release Date: 1990-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Prologue
  2. Valjean's Soliloquy (What Have I Done?)
  3. At The End Of The Day
  4. I Dreamed A Dream
  5. Lovely Ladies
  6. Fantine's Arrest
  7. The Runaway Cart
  8. Who Am I?-The Trial
  9. Fantine's Death
  10. The Confrontation
  11. Castle On A Cloud
  12. Master Of The House

Tracks:

  1. The Bargain-The Waltz Of Treachery
  2. Look Down
  3. The Robbery-Javert's Intervention (Another Brawl)
  4. Stars
  5. Eponine's Errand
  6. The ABC Cafe-Red And Black
  7. Do You Hear The People Sing?
  8. Rue Plumet-In My LIfe
  9. A Heart Full Of Love
  10. The Attack On Rue Plumet
  11. One Day More!
  12. At The Barricade (Upon These Stones)
  13. On My Own
  14. Building The Barricade
  15. Javert's Arrival
  16. Little People
  17. A Little Fall Of Rain
  18. Night Of Anguish
  19. First Attack

Tracks:

  1. Drink With Me
  2. Bring Him Home
  3. Dawn Of Anguish
  4. The Second Attack (Death Of Gavroche)
  5. The Final Battle
  6. The Sewers-Dog Eats Dog
  7. Javert's Suicide
  8. Turning
  9. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
  10. Every Day (Marius And Cosette)
  11. Valjean's Confession
  12. The Wedding Chorale- Beggars At The Feast
  13. Epilogue (Finale)
  14. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great, definitely go with this and TAC.......2005-08-31

Right now, there are four official English-language versions of Les Miserables: the Original London Cast Recording, the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the Complete Symphonic Recording, and the 10th Anniversary Concert Recording. Les Mis' addicts are best served by purchasing all recordings, as they showcase different stages (as in the OLC and the OBC) of the development of this mega-musical, as well as the interesting variations in presentation and performances by the different casts and orchestras.

If you're the average musical-theater listener who can't afford to buy all available English-language recordings, however, my advice would be to get the CSR (due to the fact that it's "complete") and the TAC recording (due to the fact that performer- and performance-wise, it's leaps and bounds better than all of the other recordings). You deserve no less.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2005-07-03

I can't believe all the negative comments about Gary Morris. He is so much better in the role than Colm Wilkinson. I've seen Gary perform the part three times and there is NO better Jean ValJean (seen the play 14 times). It's an international cast and some of the accents do take time getting used to. But the power of the music supercedes it all. Listen with your heart people. It's so incredible.

3 out of 5 stars Bought it used - thank God!.......2005-06-17

"Les Miserables" is a marvelous musical; a stunningly faithful interpretation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, with an inspiring storyline and unforgettable characters. There are 2 reasons for buying a Les Mis CD - (1) you've seen a performance and want ONE CD to remind you of it or (2) you've become a les Mis junkie (like me) and want multiple versions so you too can hold forth on the rival merits of Andy Warlow vs Michael Maguire, Patty LuPone vs Ruthie Henshaw, Frances Ruffelle vs Kaho Shimada vs Lea Solonga. If you are in the first category, you really want the Tenth Anniversary Concert. The TAC has the complete storyline (albeit slightly abridged), it was recorded live (so there's an unique intensity and chemistry between performers), and from top to bottom it has by far the best cast.

However, if you're a serious Les Mis fan, you should buy this CD (in addition), simply because it does have the complete score. (The trouble with THAT is that it includes practically the only misstep in the whole script - if Jean Valjean has his number branded on his chest, then how is it credible that someone else will be convicted in his place?) I bought it for that reason and to hear other interpretations of the roles (in particular Andy Warlow's). I have all 4 versions, and they have all have their pluses and minuses, but frankly, I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this one. This version has a rather weak cast in general, but that does add to the fun arguing about it. On the plus side, it has Philip Quast ( THE BEST Javert, but he's even better on the TAC), Michael Ball (THE BEST Marius, also on the OLC and TAC versions), and Andy Warlow (a stirring Enjorlas for sure, but not THAT much better than Michael Maguire on the OBC and TAC). The scenes at the barricade are the best part of the CD. Kaho Shimada is an uneven Eponine, OK sometimes, less so at others. Debbie Byrne (Fantine) is OK, but I don't find her as moving as Patty LuPone (OLC) or Ruthie Henshaw (TAC). Tracy Shayne (Cosette) is irratating, not nearly as sweet as Judy Kuhn (OLB and TAC) or even Rebecca Caine (OLC). I find Barry James and especially Gay Soper (M. and Mme. Thenardier) grating as well.

I really miss Colm Wilkinson (OLC, OBC and TAC). OK, he has a unique singing style, but such heart. Not always perfect, but so powerful and emotional. All his solos and "Confrontation" just stop me dead in my tracks. The sweetness and purity of his "Bring Him Home" and "Epilogue" move me to tears. But really, there must be someone else who can do at least an adequate job or the show wouldn't have run so long in so many venues. I am willing to listen to another interpretation, but not this one. This is the central role in the play, it really can't survive without a good performance here. Gary Morris is horrible as Jean Valjean, cringe-provoking at times, merely weak at others. He's totally overmatched by Quast in "Confrontation" and by everyone in "One Day More" and "Epilogue". I haven't tried the recommendation of one reviewer of listening while squinting and shaking my head hard, but I don't see how that will help. Morris's "What have I done?", "Bring Him Home" and "Valjean's Confession" make me cover my ears or send me running for the fast forward button, although "Who am I?" isn't so bad. (I just tried the head shaking trick, it didn't help.)

5 out of 5 stars magnificent!.......2005-06-15

Ok, I admit it. I have long been a fan of musicals, but I was only exposed to Les Mis a few months ago. My roommate loaned me this recording, and I fell in love. I played nothing but this soundtrack for the next several weeks.

As this is the only recording I've heard fully, I cannot give any comparisons between the performers here and those on other versions, but I do wish to give my general impression of the cast.

*Gary Morris (Valjean) - he has a strong, clear voice with which it is hard to find fault. He sings with emotion and passion, and I cannot imagine ever tiring of hearing him as Jean Valjean. If I had to give a complaint, it would be that I could imagine a voice with a little more distinct character...something a little riskier for the part of someone so complex.

*Philip Quast (Javert) - wow, I love deep voices, and his is so rich! I love when he hits the low note near the beginning of "Confrontation" ...I've seriously replayed that part over and over again just because it sends shivers through me...haha, I think you get the idea. This guy is good.

*Debbie Byrne (Fantine) - her voice took some getting used to because at first it seemed to me a little uncontrolled, almost like she could capture the fullness of the sound but not quite hit the notes. However, the more I listen to her, the more I enjoy her. Her voice has a wonderful texture, something you totally miss when listening to the super-clear, trilling sopranos that seem to be found all over most other musicals.

*Kaho Shimada (Eponine) - her voice took a little getting used to as well. I was a little confused until I realized she was Japanese, for though I wouldn't say you hear an accent, her voice does have a very different quality to it. Still, I enjoyed her performance very much. Her voice is trembling with emotion the entire time, almost like she can hardly control it...it is quite moving.

*Tracy Shayne (Cosette) - wow. I'm sorry, is Cosette supposed to be this shrill? Turn it off! While I'm impressed at some of the notes she hits, I don't think it's supposed to make you want to cover your ears.

*Michael Ball (Marius) -Ball makes Marius, a rather annoying character if you ask me, into someone actually likable, if not lovable. He's passionate and romantic, but not vapid. Probably my favorite vocal performance.

*Gay Soper and Barry James (the Thernardiers) - their voices are rather grating, but that's the point, right? Very entertaining performances...particularly in "Master of the House" (which, it's true, somehow manages to be stuck in your head all day).

*Anthony Warlow (Enjorolas) - very appropriate voice...manly and vibrant. If he doesn't make you want to go out and fight, then there's no help for you!


Overall, the performances were wonderful. I highly recommend this CD. A great recording of a great musical!

4 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings.......2005-04-20

I bought this recently, and it was an object lesson in why I ought to research an item before purchasing it.

For me, it's truly a toss-up as to whether this is a recording worth purchasing. The main benefit-a far from insignificant one-is that it is a complete recording full of much more materiel than can be found on the London or Broadway cast recordings. Basically, I was far from satisfied. The liner notes are error ridden, and the casting was not as good as possible. Gary Morris struck me as too young for the part, and Gay Soper (Mme. Thenardier) has a voice akin to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. But, in the absence of a complete Broadway recording, this still may be the best version available to buy. Be sure, however, to supplement it with another version. (The Tenth Anniversary recording might be the best.)
Cats: Original Cast Recording (1981 Original London Cast)
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    1. Cats - The Musical (Commemorative Edition)

    ASIN: B000BSM28Y
    Release Date: 2005-11-14

    Tracks:

    1. Overture
    2. Prolugue: Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats
    3. The Naming Of Cats
    4. The Invitation To The Jellicle Ball
    5. The Old Gumbie Cat
    6. The Rum Tum Tugger
    7. Grizabella, The Glamour Cat
    8. Bustopher Jones
    9. Mungojerrie And Rumpelteazer
    10. Old Deuteronomy
    11. The Jellicle Ball
    12. Grizabella, The Glamour Cat
    13. Memory

    Tracks:

    1. The Moments Of Happiness
    2. Gus: The Theatre Cat
    3. 'Growltiger's Last Stand' Including 'The Ballad Of Billy McCaw'
    4. Skimbleshanks
    5. Macavity
    6. Mr. Mistoffelees
    7. Memory
    8. Journey To The Heaviside Layer
    9. The Ad-dressing of Cats

    Album Details

    2005 Digitally Remastered Edition of One of the Best Loved Musicals of all Time and in the Lloyd Webber Canon.
    The Greatest Love Songs From The Musicals (Musical Compilation)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    		 The Greatest Love Songs From The Musicals (Musical Compilation)

    Manufacturer: Madacy Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000000KAR
    Release Date: 1995-04-16

    Tracks:

    1. Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - John Barrowman
    2. The King And I: Hello Young Lovers - Valerie Masterson
    3. My Fair Lady: On The Street Where You Live - Henry Wickham
    4. Oliver!: As Long As He Needs Me - Josephine Barstow
    5. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - John Barrowman/Claire Moore
    6. Once On This Island: The Human Heart - P.P. Arnold
    7. Grease: Hopelessly Devoted To You - Shona Lindsay
    8. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Maria Friedman
    9. Camelot: If Ever I Would Leave You - Robert Meadmore
    10. The Merry Widow: Words Forbidden (The Merry Widow Waltz) - Eiddwen Harrhy/Alan Oake
    11. South Pacific: Some Enchanted Evening - Thomas Allen
    12. Kiss Me Kate: So In Love - Diana Montague

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars NOT BAD.......2001-05-06

    OK MANY GREAT SONGS THOUGH SOME UNNECCARY AND MISSING SOME

    5 out of 5 stars NOT BAD.......2001-05-06

    OK MANY GREAT SONGS THOUGH SOME UNNECCARY AND MISSING SOME
    Paris: A Story of Love
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • FOUND!!!
    • Wow . . .
    • HIDDEN GEM
    • Simply Stunning
    		 Paris: A Story of Love

    Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000X2ELA
    Release Date: 2003-12-09

    Tracks:

    1. Act 1: Overture - The London Symphony Orchestra
    2. Act 1: Chorale - The London Symphony Orchestra
    3. Act 1: A Head Without a Heart - Gareth Mortimer,
    4. Act 1: Straight Ahead - John Parr
    5. Act 1: What Could Go Wrong - John Parr, Trevor White
    6. Act 1: Perfect Stranger - Sheila Parker, John Parr
    7. Act 1: A Long Time Coming - Sheila Parker
    8. Act 1: Business - Joe Fagin, , Harry Nilsson, John Parr, Philip Quast, John Waters
    9. Act 1: The Leader
    10. Act 1: Paris in Court - Joe Fagin, , Harry Nilsson, John Parr, Philip Quast, John Waters
    11. Act 1: Any Fool Could See - Joe Fagin, Harry Nilsson, Sheila Parker, John Parr, John Waters
    12. Act 1: Thief in the Night - Joe Fagin
    13. Act 1: Thoughts of Love - John Parr
    14. Act 1: Trust in Your Heart - John Parr
    15. Act 1: Welcome Home
    16. Act 1: Hell or High Water - Sheila Parker, John Parr

    Tracks:

    1. Act 2: No Turning Back - Jon English
    2. Act 2: For Better or Worse - Sheila Parker, John Parr
    3. Act 2: Ten Years On - The London Symphony Orchestra, Tim Renwick
    4. Act 2: The Greek Camp - Joe Fagin, , Harry Nilsson, Philip Quast, John Waters
    5. Act 2: What Price a Friend - Philip Quast
    6. Act 2: Love Has Power - Jon English
    7. Act 2: Two Titans - John Parr
    8. Act 2: The Beggar - Harry Nilsson, Sheila Parker
    9. Act 2: Ulysses Prayer - Joe Fagin, Harry Nilsson
    10. Act 2: A Horse With No Rider - Harry Nilsson, John Waters
    11. Act 2: Inside Outside - Barry Humphries, Francis Rossi, Demis Roussos
    12. Act 2: The Balance Shifts
    13. Act 2: Oh Paris - Harry Nilsson,
    14. Act 2: Finale

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars FOUND!!!.......2007-05-02

    My brother brought the cassettes when they first came out years ago, over time they were lost or eaten by various tape players. I have spent years looking for a copy, cause my whole family loves it. Now HOORAY!!!!! I FOUND IT!!!!!!! I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW HAPPY I WAS WHEN I FOUND IT.

    5 out of 5 stars Wow . . ........2007-01-13

    I found this album while searching for music by Philip Quast. I've studied theatre, and I'm a fan of some more "obscure" musicals, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a musical based on the Trojan war.

    The music is excellent, and the cast is/was more than up to singing it. I would love to see it on stage.

    5 out of 5 stars HIDDEN GEM.......2006-06-21

    It is such a shame that this fantastic musical is tucked away in relative obscurity.The music is very haunting and catchy with some great lighter pieces.The original cast members have very diverse talents and give the score great depth. Please someone produce this wonderful musical.!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Simply Stunning.......2004-06-06

    This musical was recorded way back in 1990 and it is only now that it may get the worldwide attention it deserves. This is the story of Paris and Helen of Troy which of course is now very topical. The recording features the best from around the world and Australia. It is simplt stunning! If Jon English' name was Andrew Lloyd Webber, this would have benn playing to packed houses around the world for the last 15 years. Don't hesitate on this...buy it and impress your friends with a sensational buy!!!
    The James Bond Themes
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • These Non Soundtrack CDs are growing on me
    • Good Orchestral Interpretations
    • Great variation from a quality orchestra.
    		 The James Bond Themes

    Manufacturer: Sony Special Product
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005EBO4
    Release Date: 2001-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. James Bond Theme
    2. Nobody Does It Better [From The Spy Who Loved Me]
    3. From Russia With Love
    4. All Time High [From Octopussy]
    5. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    6. For Your Eyes Only
    7. Thunderball
    8. Diamonds Are Forever
    9. Live and Let Die
    10. Goldfinger

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars These Non Soundtrack CDs are growing on me.......2004-04-16

    This is yet another collection of non-soundtrack James Bond movie themes. I like this one. The selections have their own sound yet let you reminisce about each movie in their own unique way.

    4 out of 5 stars Good Orchestral Interpretations.......2004-04-14

    This CD has some very good orchestral interpretations and arrangements from the James Bond film themes. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and GOLDFINGER sounded exquisite. This is a good CD for the price. The cover artwork featuring a quasi-gun barrel and likeness of Roger Moore is very nice.

    4 out of 5 stars Great variation from a quality orchestra........2001-10-12

    I'm not up on the technical side of orchestral music but I can appreciate this. Having a quality orchestra play the themes really does them justice and some of the music I have never heard before was great.
    James Bond's Greatest Hits
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Where it all started...
    • Some Good Cuts on this CD
    		 James Bond's Greatest Hits

    Manufacturer: Proarte
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000C7H
    Release Date: 1993-01-29

    Tracks:

    1. The James Bond Theme
    2. Thunderball
    3. Goldfinger
    4. From Russia with Love
    5. Diamonds are Forever
    6. You Only Live Twice
    7. The Look of Love
    8. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    9. The Man With The Golden Gun
    10. Live and Let Die
    11. Moonraker
    12. Nobody Does It Better
    13. All Time High
    14. For Your Eyes Only
    15. James Bond Theme Reprise

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Where it all started..........2004-10-27

    No, the title of this review does not mean, that this is the first album of Bond music ever issued (in fact, hundred of other albums had preceded), but it is rather a personal statement. I remember myself standing in front of the soundtrack shelf at a local Virgin outlet and trying to get an overview about the Bond albums for just 10 bucks. Finally, this was the first Bond CD that made it into my CD Player. As John Barry may have written both, classical and pop soundtracks (and his Bond works are somehow an in-between), it may not always seem clear, in which way his music should be arranged. But first of all, let me mention, that the fact, that this recording is performed by a symphony orchestra, does not mean, that this is a classical interpretation of Barry & Co's themes. John Cacavas (best known for his work for the "Columbo" television series and obviously the only composer whose "Columbo" music ever made it to a CD) perfectly mixes up different elements of John Barry's various variations of a single theme. The album starts up with one of the finest symphonic interpretations of the "James Bond Theme" around (somehow ironically, this is one of the only CDs which lists JB as the composer of this theme). A somehow less sensational version of "Thunderball" (the recording does not really capture the exotic setting of the movie) is followed by a strong, but symphonic, version of "Goldfinger". Then we get to hear four of the finest selections on the album: a symphonically-flavoured "From Russia In Love", a sensational version of "Diamonds Are Forever" (at the beginning of this recording you can really hear the diamonds glittering), an outstanding pop-influenced version of "You Only Live Twice" (which may better fit to Billy Strange's arrangement of the title song than to Barry's original arrangement) and finally a smooth "The Look Of Love". "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" does not feature the synthesizer of the original recording, but makes one of the most exciting symphonic action cues ever heard. Cacavas also does fine work in adapting the two pop songs "The Man With The Golden Gun" and "Live And Let Die" for a symphony orchestra. Of particular interest are the various tempo changes in LALD. "Moonraker" perfectly captures the mysterious mood of the movie and the great "Nobody Does It Better" and its jazzy trumpet solo may even be preferred over the Hamlisch album version. "All Time High" somehow gets a samba treatment and opens the door for the only Bond song ever to receive an Academy Award: "For Your Eyes Only". And it is this recording, that has been arranged by the composer himself, Bill Conti. Interestingly, the orchestra for this recording is joined by Derek Watkins, who played the flugelhorn on the original "For Your Eyes Only" recording. What can I say more about this great album? My edition of this is titled "007 Classics" and this perfectly captures the content featured here. It gives you an impression about how great Bond music was before David Arnold came in. Although my collection meanwhile has 50 Bond albums (and uncountable related albums by artists who performed or composed music for Bond movies), this one is still among my favorites!

    4 out of 5 stars Some Good Cuts on this CD.......2002-11-13

    John Cacavas does a pretty good job with these James Bond main titles from the films. I really liked ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE and THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN. John Cacavas puts a new spin on these and they really sound good. I was surprised. He also does a good job with THE JAMES BOND THEME. LIVE AND LET DIE is good too. LIVE AND LET DIE is a hard tune to pull off, but Cacavas does a pretty good job with it. The rest of the themes are pretty average. But like I said ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE and THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN really did it for me.
    Night and Day: Thomas Hampson Sings Cole Porter
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Let theyself be hereby dubbed.........Best Broadway Tune Vocalist...
    • This isn't a vanity crossover project but Cole Porter with art and style
    • pure self indulgent garbage
    • Thank god, no astaire or kelly singing on this one
    • Cole must have been watching over this project
    		 Night and Day: Thomas Hampson Sings Cole Porter

    Manufacturer: Angel Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000002RS3
    Release Date: 1991-05-24

    Tracks:

    1. 'Night And Day': 'Begin The Beguine' (Jubilee)
    2. 'Night And Day': 'In The Still Of The Night' (Rosalie)
    3. 'Night And Day': 'Easy To Love' (Born To Dance)
    4. 'Night And Day': 'Two Little Babes In The Wood' (Greenwich Village Follies - Sixth Yearly Edition)
    5. 'Night And Day': 'When My Baby Goes To Town' (Something For The Boys)
    6. 'Night And Day': 'When I Had A Uniform On' (Hitchy-Koo 1919)
    7. 'Night And Day': 'I've Got You Under My Skin' (Born To Dance)
    8. 'Night And Day': 'Bring Me Back My Butterfly' (Hitchy-Koo 1919)
    9. 'Night And Day': 'Who Said Gay Paree?' (Can-Can- Unused, Nicht verwendet, Inutilise)
    10. 'Night And Day': 'A Fool There Was' (Rosalie - Can-Can- Unused, Nicht verwendet, Inutilise)
    11. 'Night And Day': 'How's Your Romance?' (Gay Divorce)
    12. 'Night And Day': 'My Cozy Little Corner In The Ritz' (Hitchy-Koo 1919)
    13. 'Night And Day': 'Don't Fence Me In' (Hollywood Canteen)
    14. 'Night And Day': 'Drink' (Seven Lively Arts)
    15. 'Night And Day': 'Night And Day' (Gay Divorce)
    16. 'Night And Day': 'It Was Written In The Stars' (Du Barry Was A Lady)
    17. 'Night And Day': 'I Concentrate On You' (Broadway Melody Of 1940)
    18. 'Night And Day': 'Bull Dog' (Yale College)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Let theyself be hereby dubbed.........Best Broadway Tune Vocalist..........2007-06-21


    Of my dozens and dozens of Broadway music performances, I find only one singer can be dubbed "Best." That person, Thomas Hampson, is thee. While show performers and ballad singers have all had their way with these tunes, only one is across-the-board great in them.

    And whether or not these are the "best" representative songs of Porter is a moot point, something entirely up to personal taste. The point is that these songs have not been better performed by an individual male singer. It certainly doesn't hurt, either, that the great John McGlinn was on board as conductor/director (and likely strongly involved in arranging).

    ****

    5 out of 5 stars This isn't a vanity crossover project but Cole Porter with art and style.......2006-07-17

    The glut of crossover albums that came our way in the ripe era of Pavarotti and Domingo has abated, leaving not the best taste in the mouth. But there were some high points, and this 1991 Cole Porter collection from Thomas Hampson is a gorgeous example. Like his hero from the 30s, Lawrence Tibbett, who triumphed as much on radio as in the opera house, Hampson sings full out, applying an overtly operatic baritone to popular song. He has such a command of vocal technique that, as with Tibbett and more recently Ben Heppner, the glory of the vocalism would carry the day on its own.

    But Hampson adds to this a good deal of finesse, humor, and suavity--particularly the last. "Begin the Beguine" and "In the Still of the Night" convey the cosmopolitan asurance that is a Cole Porter trademark. There are also some bigger songs, such as "It Was Written in the Stars," where Hampson can unleash his voice at full force, a thrilling experience. I don't think there's been an opera star who's made a Cole Porter recording other than Kiri Te Kanawa, in forty years. This is a very enjoyable one indeed.

    1 out of 5 stars pure self indulgent garbage.......2006-04-22

    SOMEONE PLEASE STOP THOMAS HAMPSON, BEFORE HE HURTS HIMSELF...OR HURTS THE REST OF US....What a collective piece of trash this album is?..is there a more self-important, bloated, indulgent, precious, affected, pompous singer on the planet?...i am waiting for Thomas Hampson sings Disco...or Thomas Hampson sings Elton John...or Thomas Hampson does Eminem?...he probably thinks he could pull 'em off...what unmitigated gaul...don't waste your money here

    4 out of 5 stars Thank god, no astaire or kelly singing on this one.......2001-04-30

    This was a great listen and it was finally nice to hear trained singers doing Porter. Can't stand it when I hear a lilting Porter song in an MGM film and then Astaire or Gene Kelly decide to try and sing it, usually off key, and end up slaughtering the number. Great to hear some of the old stuff and different takes on other standards.

    5 out of 5 stars Cole must have been watching over this project.......2000-09-06

    John McGlinn's orchestrations on this compilation of Cole Porter tunes have as much to do with the brilliance of this CD as Mr Hampson's vocal renderings. Both have that lush sound that make a Porter tune sound like what this reviewer believes Porter would have appreciated, judging by his own versions of his songs, and the arrangements that he was involved in. McGlinn remained faithful to those original arrangements and added a few of his own ideas and along with modern day recording improvements produced a sound that I think Porter would very much approve of. My only complaint is the selection of songs, but that as always comes down to personal taste. However in doing so I was tuned into a few songs that I had never heard before, some of which are now among my favorite Porter songs. Specifically, 'Who said Gay Paree' is a sublime version of a lesser known Porter tune. It is one of his tunes about Paris but unlike the others its a sad tune of love lost with McGlinn and Hampson both at their finest. Another one new to me was'My Cozy Little Corner In the Ritz' an early Porter tune with him at his sarcastic best and a brilliant rendition. The standards are all briliantly done. 'In the Still of the Night' is my favorite, followed by I Concentrate on You', 'Easy To Love', 'Night and Day' (edging out Sinara's version, but not quite as magical as Fred Astaire's from the movie 'Gay Divorcee', but close) 'I've Got You Under My Skin' is divine, Begin the Beguine and 'Don't Fence me in'. All the others are great versions but none would make my top 50 Porter tunes. With the convenience of tracking with CD's though I program my favorites in and hear an hour of heavenly music from one of my favorite tunesmiths as interpreted by two contemporary masters of our time.
    Ember Years: Volume One (Elizabeth Taylor in London / Four in the Morning)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Ember Years: Volume One (Elizabeth Taylor in London / Four in the Morning)
      John Barry
      Manufacturer: Silva Screen
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00008FKW9
      Release Date: 1995-12-28

      Tracks:

      1. Elizabeth Taylor In London: Elizabeth In London
      2. Elizabeth Taylor In London: Elizabeth Waltz
      3. Elizabeth Taylor In London: English Garden
      4. Elizabeth Taylor In London: London Theme
      5. Elizabeth Taylor In London: London Waltz
      6. Elizabeth Taylor In London: Lovers
      7. Elizabeth Taylor In London: Fire Of London
      8. Elizabeth Taylor In London: Elizabeth Theme
      9. Elizabeth Taylor In London: London Theme
      10. Four In The Morning: Four In The Morning
      11. Four In The Morning: River Walk
      12. Four In The Morning: Lover's Clasp
      13. Four In The Morning: Norman's Return
      14. Four In The Morning: River Ride
      15. Four In The Morning: Four In The Morning
      16. Four In The Morning: Lover's Tension
      17. Four In The Morning: First Reconciliation
      18. Four In The Morning: Norman Leaves
      19. Four In The Morning: Moment Of Decision
      20. Four In The Morning: Judi Comes Back

      Music:

      1. Blast: An Explosive Musical Celebration [Soundtrack]
      2. Blow (2001 Film) [Soundtrack]
      3. Bridget Jones's Diary, Vol. 2 [Soundtrack] [Import]
      4. Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
      5. Carnivàle [Soundtrack]
      6. Center Stage (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]
      7. Coach Carter [Soundtrack]
      8. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation [Soundtrack]
      9. D.E.B.S. [Soundtrack]
      10. Fantastic Four - The Album [Soundtrack]

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