Metamorphoses [Soundtrack]

metamorphoses [soundtrack]

On this CD:

    Metamorphoses, incidental music
    Composed by Willy Schwarz
    with Sharon Jan Bernstein, Edgar Gabriel, Miriam Sturm, Willy Schwarz, Sara Wollan, Matt Darriau

    The Odyssey, incidental music
    Composed by Willy Schwarz, Michael Bodeen
    with Alex Udvary, Michael Bodeen, Doug Brush, Willy Schwarz, Thomas Yang, Judy Stony

    The Baltimore Waltz, incidental music
    Composed by Willy Schwarz, Michael Bodeen, Miriam Sturm
    with Miriam Sturm, Michael Bodeen, Willy Schwarz

Editorial Reviews
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Willy Schwarz came into public view primarily through his work with Tom Waits, playing an assortment of instruments. In the '90s, while based in Chicago, Schwarz created a range of scores and compositions for that city's rich theater scene. Metamorphoses offers music by Schwarz for the Tony Award-nominated play of the same name, directed by Mary Zimmerman, as well as music for two other plays she directed, The Odyssey and The Baltimore Waltz. The moods and textures vary, taking their cues from around the world and deep into ancient history. There are pieces evoking ancient Rome and others that call forth 19th and 20th century European cabaret traditions. What it all has in common is a deft use of familiar and exotic instruments. For the most part, eschewing synthesized near-equivalents, Schwarz celebrates the resonant life of real instruments and their shimmering tonalities. From simple solo violin passages (as in "Orpheus Turns") to accordion and bell duets ("Separation"), this all springs to dramatic life. --David Greenberger

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Metamorphoses [Soundtrack]
Metamorphoses
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I've seen all three
  • Three in one!
 Metamorphoses

Manufacturer: Knitting Factory
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066JGT
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Myrrha
  2. Alcyon And Ceyx
  3. Myrrha's Dream
  4. Sleep
  5. The Kingfisher Song
  6. Erysichton's Feast
  7. Orpheus Turns
  8. Midas
  9. Narcissus
  10. Hunger
  11. Metamorphoses
  12. Rowing Theme
  13. Athena Theme
  14. The Suitor's Dance
  15. Sleep Theme
  16. Calypso I
  17. Lotus Eaters
  18. Penelope
  19. Egypt
  20. Rowing II
  21. Phaecians Theme
  22. Athena II
  23. Death Of Suitors
  24. Calypso II
  25. The Chase
  26. Separation
  27. Accordion Waltz
  28. Travelogue
  29. Radical Student
  30. School Days
  31. Death Waltz
  32. Baltimore Waltz

Amazon.com

Willy Schwarz came into public view primarily through his work with Tom Waits, playing an assortment of instruments. In the '90s, while based in Chicago, Schwarz created a range of scores and compositions for that city's rich theater scene. Metamorphoses offers music by Schwarz for the Tony Award-nominated play of the same name, directed by Mary Zimmerman, as well as music for two other plays she directed, The Odyssey and The Baltimore Waltz. The moods and textures vary, taking their cues from around the world and deep into ancient history. There are pieces evoking ancient Rome and others that call forth 19th and 20th century European cabaret traditions. What it all has in common is a deft use of familiar and exotic instruments. For the most part, eschewing synthesized near-equivalents, Schwarz celebrates the resonant life of real instruments and their shimmering tonalities. From simple solo violin passages (as in "Orpheus Turns") to accordion and bell duets ("Separation"), this all springs to dramatic life. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I've seen all three.......2002-08-23

I'm from Chicago and have seen all three of the plays whose music is featured on this cd. Mary Zimmerman is a genius. Minds like hers just don't come around very often. The Baltimore Waltz was the first of hers that I saw. The song "Travelogue" was my favorite scene and Willy Schwarz's music captured it perfectly. The Odyssey was one of the most beautiful shows I've ever seen. Many of the Metamorphoses cast members were in that show. My favorite Chicago actress...who also was in Metamorphoses for a while...Mariann Mayberry, played Athena, so "Athena theme" is my favorite. Metamorphoses is amazing. I saw the show years ago in Chicago and have now seen it on Broadway twice. My favorite song has to be "Metamorphoses," but "Alcyon and Ceyx" is very close, being my favorite myth of all time and having had Louise Lamson in the scene. Willy Schwarz captures Ms. Zimmerman's shows perfectly. There is no one better for the types of shows she puts on. Truly a blessing of an album.

4 out of 5 stars Three in one!.......2002-07-07

If you are a fan of Willy Schwarz then you'll love this recording. It not only plays the music from the play Metamorphoses, it also includes the other two recordings by Willy Schwarz: The Odyssey, The Baltimore Waltz.
Personally, I have no seen the play yet, but overall the music is very well recorded and produced. So you don't have to be a Willy Schwarz or Metamorphoses fan to buy the CD.
Metamorphoses
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    		Metamorphoses
    Original Soundtrack
    Manufacturer: Umvd Import
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00068O4A8
    Release Date: 2004-12-27

    Tracks:

    1. Olhar de Mulher - Leila Pinheiro
    2. As Time Goes By - Gal Costa
    3. Vocnsa Em Grana - Zeca Baleiro
    4. Hoje Mesmo - Nando Reis
    5. Orta Aberta
    6. Nukegara - Miyazawa
    7. Quem Sabe Isso Quer Dizer Amor - Milton Nascimento
    8. Caminhos Cruzados - Zizi Possi
    9. O Lobo - Pitty Sing
    10. Nega - Martinho Da Vila
    11. Cancie la Isla - Miyazawa
    12. Double Corpo - Miyazawa
    13. Lu Scheviano
    14. JRara - Beth Lamas

    Album Description

    Brazilian soap opera soundtrack featuring Leila Pinheiro, Gal Costa, Zeca Baleiro, Nando Reis, Milton Nascimento, Zizi Possi and more. Universal. 2004.

    Album Details

    Soap opera soundtrack: Leila Pinheiro "Olhar de mulher", Gal Costa "As time goes by", Zeca Baleiro "Voce so pensa em grana", Nando Reis "Hoje mesmo", Milton Nascimento "Quem sabe isso quer dizer amor", Zizi Possi "Caminhos cruzados", Miyazawa "Nukegara".

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