The Rocky Horror Show [Import] [Cast Recording]
Track Listings
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1. Science Fiction/Double Feature-Jamie Donnelly
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2. Dammit Janet-Abigale Haness & B. Miller
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3. Over At The Frankenstein Place-Abigale Haness & B. Miller
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4. Sweet Transvestite-Tim Curry
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5. The Time Warp-Bruce Scott, Jamie Donnelly, Boni Enten, Graha
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6. The Sword Of Damocles-Kim Milford
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7. Charles Atlas Song-Tim Curry
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8. What Ever Happened To Saturday Night-Meat Loaf
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9. Charles Atlas Song (Reprise)-Tim Curry
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10. Toucha Toucha Touch Me-Abigale Haness
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11. Once In A While-Abigale Haness & B Miller
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12. Eddie's Teddy-Meat Loaf & Company
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13. Planet Schmanet Janet-Tim Curry & Company
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14. Hot Dog/Frankfurter-Tim Curry & Company
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15. Rose Tint My World-Jamie Donnelly, Boni Enten, Graham & Comp
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16. I'm Going Home-Tim Curry
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17. Superheroes-Abigale Haness, B Miller & Company
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
25th anniversary reissue of the original Roxy cast recording of the notorious musical that inspired the cult film of the same name. New sleeve notes by Nick Drake biographer Patrick Humphries. All the classics including 'The Time Warp'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
The Rocky Horror Show,Various Artists,Phantom Sound & Visi,Original Cast Recordings,Soundtrack
The Rocky Horror Show [Import] [Cast Recording]
Average customer rating:
- One of my favorite cast recordings
- Thougt You Were The Candyman Didn't ya freggy!
- The Rockiest Recording to Date
- Good recording, bad show.
- Oh Daphne!
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The Rocky Horror Show (2000 Broadway Revival Cast)
Alice Ripley , Tom Hewitt , Raul Esparza , Sebastian Lacause , Jarrod Emick , Lea Delaria , Daphne Rubin-Vega , and Richard O'Brien
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Release Date: 2001-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Science Fiction Double Feature
- Damn It, Janet
- Over At The Frankenstein Place
- Time Warp
- Sweet Transvestite
- The Sword Of Damocles
- I Can Make You A Man
- Hot Patootie
- I Can Make You A Man (reprise)
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- Once In A While
- Eddie's Teddy
- Planet Schmanet-Wise Up Janet Weiss
- Floor Show/Rose Tint My World
- I'm Going Home
- Spaceship
- Super Heroes
- Science Fiction Double Feature (reprise)
- Time Warp (reprise)
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
The movie version of The Rocky Horror Show has turned into such an enduring cult success that it has pretty much obliterated the fact that it all started with a stage show. And now Richard O'Brien's musical is back on stage, where some say it truly belongs (it was nominated for the category Best Revival of a Musical in the 2001 Tony Awards). With a great cast that includes Dick Cavett, Alice Ripley (Janet), Tom Hewitt (Frank 'N' Furter), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta), the revival fires on all cylinders. Note that while Joan Jett was in the cast as Columbia, she's not on the CD (Kristen Lee Kelly is). But Lea DeLaria, last seen stealing the show in On the Town, more than compensates by playing both Eddie (Meat Loaf in the movie!) and Dr. Scott--and doing great by both. As a bonus, the song "Once in a While" is back after being cut from the movie. Bursting with energy, this recording brings the rock back in Rocky. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews:
One of my favorite cast recordings.......2007-01-17
This was the first Rocky Horror album I've ever listened to besides the movie soundtrack. Despite the lack of Joan Jett as Columbia and the 2nd Usherette, this album is sweet. Daphne-Rubin Vega is perfect as Magenta. And Tom Hewlett 's interpretation as Frank N. Furter is just in sync with the character. But he's still no Tim Curry. And the rest of the cast is sublime. And with Dick Cavett as the Criminologist and famed lesbian comedienne Lea DeLaria as both Eddie and Dr. Scott is just excellent.
Thougt You Were The Candyman Didn't ya freggy!.......2006-06-22
I thought that this was gonna be just another edition of the Rocky Horror Show.But boy was I wrong.I loved it they really modernized and gave it more of a Rock flavor than in the original play which was more pop.I just loved how they had the Overture and Space shipa partof the cd.They really recreated great for broadway.When i heard that broadway was doing Then Rocky Horror Show I didn't know what to think.Because Rocky Horror had been an off-broadway show for many years.The thought of it being onBroadway was just amazing Because people back in the 70's and 80's always thought that The Rocky Horror Show was much too trashy to be put on Broadway.Because you always think about broadway plays as being classy and eligent.They didn't want a play about Sex and Horror and Gay Transvestites.But this was just a head turner.I loved it.It's definitely 5 stars.The cd quality was great.It was so professionally done and it was great.I think any RHS Fan will love it.This was no candyman!
The Rockiest Recording to Date.......2006-06-07
This 2000 Broadway revival of the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW boasts a completely re-vamped orchestration of Richard O'Brien's score. This is certainly the most rock-fused version of these songs to date, and right from the "Overture" the listener can assume this. Many may not be able to accept this harder, bolder score and I myself am a bit skeptical, considering the more piano-driven and sci-fi sounding orchestrations of the film soundtrack or Roxy cast recording. However, it is so interesting to hear these songs done like this that I cannot help but enjoy it. The performances are half-and-half. Daphne Rubin-Vega belts out the opening number in that great gravelly voice she has, and Raul Esparzza sends chills down my spine every time I hear his two great solo moments ("The darkness must flow down the river...." and "Frank 'N' Furter, it's all over..."). Sebastian LaCause is amazing as Rocky, as thankless a part that is. Eddie and Dr. Scott being portrayed by a woman (Lea DeLaria) is one of the strangest casting decisions ever and is too distracting to be able to even listen to her (his? I don't know!!!) songs: "Hot Patootie" and "Eddie's Teddy." Tom Hewitt does his best as Frank 'N' Furter, but the character was so well defined by Tim Curry in the film (one of the most underrated performances ever) that one can't help but ignore him. I'd say that this recording is something every ROCKY HORROR fan should listen to; it just all depends on whether you like the new or original orchestrations.
Good recording, bad show........2006-03-10
Rocky Horror is an American institution. It's indelible, unforgettable, and entirely unique. But without the audience participation, the show is revealed - it's simply not very good. It's a passable (if dated) parody of '50s B-movies with a transvestite main character and some halfway decent songs. The show lives with and dies without an audience. The lyrics, the characters - nothing is half as fun without the audience throwing and shouting and bantering right along.
That said, this is a VERY good recording of what's there. Tom Hewitt does as good a job as anyone trying to fill Tim Curry's sequined heels, and brings some nice twists to the table instead of going the Curry-imitation route. Raul Esparza as Riff-Raff is electric - his rendition of "Time Warp" is unlike anything else you're likely to hear on a cast recording. He blasts it right into outer space, screaming like the world's going to end. Daphne Rubin-Vega is plenty of fun as Columbia, giving a nicely sinuous and raw-edged sexiness to the role. The orchestra gives their all to the new arrangements, and they sound crystal clear.
It's definitely the best recording of the show available, even sans Tim Curry.
Oh Daphne!.......2005-12-29
Most of the reviews have it right here - this production wasn't really Rocky at it's best. That being said, I must say that Daphne Ruben-Vega as magenta is probably one of the most interesting, refreshing, and note worthy things about this recording. Very cool in that regard.
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Customer Reviews:
You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02
Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.
Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10
Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.
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redux.......2007-07-06
Four of the songs on this CD (Oklahoma, Music of the Night, Cabaret, and All That Jazz) were on the earlier Ultimate Broadway. Of all the shows that have been on Broadway over the past 70+ years, including the ones that are currently running, there is no excuse for repeats!
Moderate Quality.......2003-06-20
I believe that the show selection for this CD was excellent. However the song selection and song order were not. Why pick "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime when you can have the amazing and fantastic "Prologue" from the same show. Also I believe that a mistake was made by slecting "I Don Quixote" from Man of La Mancha instead of the much more listenable "Impossible Dream." Also the overture from Gypsy is not the proper song to start out a CD. Perhaps the "Overture" from The Phantom of the Opera.
This is however an excellent example of showtunes for inexperienced members of the theatrical world.
POOR EXCUSE FOR SOME GOOD THEATER MUSIC.......2003-05-20
The best of Broadway? Sure, if you consider the best of Broadway only those songs taken only from RCA Victor cast recordings. Expect the expected: Tracks from "Ragtime," "Chicago," "42nd Street" and "Man of La Mancha," sung by the likes of Audra
McDonald, Bebe Neuwirth, Jerry Orbach and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Including a live recording of Barbara Cook warbling "Losing My Mind" from her "Mostly Sondheim" CD isn't exactly kosher. But then again, neither is this gimmick-riddled release. Curtain up?
Half-way, maybe. Light the lights? Dim them, please.
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The Rocky Horror Show: Original Roxy Cast (1974 Los Angeles Cast).......2006-09-13
Having been exposed to the original Roxy cast version at about 12 by my mom (who actually saw the play 8 times at the Roxy. . . amazing) I have been a RH ran for virtually all my life. Hands down this version is the best musically. I'm reading some of the other reviews that slam this version as being less musical and poorly arranged. R U F'N CRZEE????? The Roxy v. has WAAAY more musicality from guitars to piano and horns, not to mention having all of the original script actually sung. . . and not spoken. The vocal lines are so much more dynamic and lyrically sung than the movie. For the recrord. . I LOVE THE MOVIE ! !! I went for years to the Tiffani in Hollywood on Saturday nights and saw the midnight showing. Those of you in LA know what I'm talking about. SOOOO COOOOOOLLLL SO I'm not here to bash just to illuminate a diff point of view to some of the other reveiews. Listen to them all and decide for yourself. For me. . .this one is just a step to the left ! !
Heck Yes!.......2006-01-15
When you compare the gritty original 1973 London Cast recording to this pulled together, yet equally gritty 1974 roxy cast, you can't help but get a tear in your eye, seeing you're, and so many other Rockyheads, baby all grown up, and doing just fine.
So much was improved upon it's almost perverse!
Considering this was the second Rocky recording of it's day, it was exciting to get all of the songs , save Science Fiction Double Feature Reprise, whichf or whatever reason was cut. Not only that but you get a great cast. Tim Curry returns for his definitive Frank which has a rawer edge in this recording, and the supportig cast wonderfully fills some shoes, especially Bruce Scott as Riff-Raff, who proves you don't have to be Richard O'Brien to take Tim Curry prisoner.
And Meatloaf as Eddie AND Dr.Scott? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?! He's fantastic! This dual role should have been carried over to the film version it's simply incredible!
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To put it simplty - Buy it.
How I came upon the 1974 Roxy cast.......2005-10-31
I got this one by mistake, although I loved it. The magenta(Jamie donnely) played Jan in the movie Grease. Bruce scott was an excellent Riff-Raff. Abigale hanness is not a singer.She dosen't sing she screeches. Tim curry of course was wxcellent as usual. Meatloaf is still and will allways be Eddie the ex delivry boy.This recording is great,but the cover that I got for it is different from the one amazon.com is advertising.The one that I have has a scared Colombia screaming.This cover is actually the re-issue cover of the cd because this cd was re-issued just like the movie soundtrack.Rember the movie soundtrack the first time it came out,it had everybody's faces on it but hen the re-issue came out and it just had Frank sitting on the lips. If you look clossly on the re-issue of the movie sondtrack you can see Colombia,Rocky,Frank,Brad,And Janet.
Not as good as the movie sdtk, but does have Kim Milford.......2005-09-30
FIRST OF ALL- AMAZON HAS THE WRONG COVER PHOTO FOR THIS ALBUM. THE CORRECT ROXY COVER HAS AN ILLUSTRATION OF COLUMBIA'S HEAD (NOT LIPS!!!)...Anyhow, if I had to choose between this Roxy recording and the movie soundtrack- I'd pick the movie soundtrack. The arrangements on the Picture Show sdtk are better, Richard O'Brien is riff-raff, the songs are tighter, it's just better overall. HOWEVER, the reason I purchased the Roxy version was to get Kim Milford's version of "sword of damacles" (the song isn't on the movie sdtk). Why didn't they put Kim Milford in the movie version?? (God rest your soul, Kim). The guy they used in the movie couldn't even sing- they had to dub his voice!? Anyhow, the Roxy version also has a pretty good version of "planet shmanet janet" which also isn't on the movie sdtk. But to me, the movie sdtk is the DEFINITIVE recording.
The best and only one you need........2005-04-05
This is so superior to the film Soundtrack it's almost crimminal.
One playing of Time Warp will sell you on this.
I always thought the film was terribly made, but it's also terribly second rate musically.
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Tracks:
- Science Fiction - Double Feature
- Damn It, Janet
- Over At The Frankenstein Place
- Sweet Transvestite
- Time Warp
- Sword of Damocles
- Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)
- Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch Me
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- Rose Tint My World
- I'm Going Home
- Superheroes
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Customer Reviews:
chelsea girl.......2006-03-31
This is the only authentic theatrical rendition of RHS as it was originally intended. There is none of the 'belting it out' of the Roxy version, and later versions lack subtlety and drama.
Terrible,terrible,terrible.......2005-10-30
I'm a RHPS fan, but this cd lacks that true rhps quality. Tim curry,Richard o'brien,Patrcia quinn,and little nell were all better in the movie. There were 5 people in the band and all of them in this recording have bad voices as in the movie they have better voices.
"Raw"cky Horror.......2005-08-20
For whatever reason the original 1973 London Cast is my favorite recording of The Rocky Horror Show. When you think about that Cast Recording, infamously recorded in one day, is truely horrendous. The orchestrations are amteurish, and the performers are more enthusiastic then trained, but it's just fun, and I take it over any polsihed and finetuned or even complete recording ( a staple for me when it comes to cast recordings) anyday.
However, all that aside, I think the reason I like it so much is because it has, for the most part, the cast which I'm glad to call definitive. That would be Tim Curry as Frank, Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff, Pat Quinn as Magenta, and Little Nell as Columbia, and having John Adams as The Narrator dosen't hurt either (he's fantastic). I was first introduced to that lot in those roles when I saw the film, and I suppose I find comfort in that they were all equally represented in their roles on stage, from the begining.
The quality of it all really adds to the experience for me though. Somethign about small scale Off*13 Broadway productions always gave me chills of excitement, the idea of a band of nobodies coming together to put on a show with little or no budget but a lot of spunk and that's what this cast has - spunk. I true, raw understanding of it all, and I love it.
Classic, Great Gift For Any Rocky Fan.......2005-07-05
This is a great CD, if you like and understand musicals, especialy if you have seen and fell in love with The Rocky Horror Show. It's also a great gift for fans of Tim Curry, like me :). Yes, the movie sound track does rock out better, and if you're a fan of the movie more than the show than yu'd like the movie soundtrack better, but if you're a hardcore fan of Rocky, then this is a must have.
ROCKY HORROR IN THE FLESH!!!!.......2005-04-30
This is where it all started, kids. Tim Curry in his first version of the role of Frank N Furter . Believe it or not, Frank N Furter was BLONDE for the stage role in London! It sounds so cheezy, yet you want more of it. The music itself is even more low budget than the film, but its just enough for the london stage to make it absolutely fabulous. SCIENCE FICTON/DOUBLE FEATURE is better here. Much faster and more upbeat with Little Nell singing it in a different tone....
I would give anything to see video of the original london cast in action. Its the beginning, of a cult classic. Other Rising star in this, Christopher Malcolm, who later plays Saffron's Father on BBC's "Absolutely Fabulous"
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ASIN: B000EQHXE6
Release Date: 2006-04-04 |
Tracks:
- Rocky Horror Picture Show/Science Fiction/Double Feature
- Rocky Horror Picture Show/Over at the Frankenstein Place
- Rocky Horror Picture Show/The Time Warp
- Rocky Horror Picture Show/Sweet Transvestite
- Rocky Horror Picture Show/I Can Make You a Man
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- Rocky Horror Picture Show/I'm Going Home
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- Wonderful for every Rocky enthusiast!
- I think this is a good cd
- Fun... Not For Every RHPS Fan, Though
- Contrary to what the title says...
- Sweet Trans... dear lord make it end.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Original London Cast
Manufacturer: Original Masters UK
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ASIN: B0000668OJ
Release Date: 2002-05-21 |
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- Science Fiction - Double Feature
- Damn It, Janet
- Over At The Frankenstein Place
- Sweet Transvestite
- Timewarp
- Sword Of Damocles
- Hot Patootie
- Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch Me
- Once In A While
- Rose Tint My World
- I'm Going Home
- Superheroes
- Science Fiction - Double Feature (Reprise)
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Wonderful for every Rocky enthusiast!.......2007-06-21
For everyone that loves to do the Time Warp, this is a great CD. Granted, this is not the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack, but it is the soundtrack to the London play written and starring Richard O'Brien which inspired the great cult-classic movie. Tim Curry does sound a little different than the movie, but only because he was 2 years younger, and also movies sound different than open theaters. Hot Patootie is not done by Meatloaf, only because this soundtrack was made before the Rocky Horror craze was introduced to America. All in all, I think this is a great album for Rocky Horror aficionados and collectors. For those of you that only know and like the movie, this album is not for you.
I think this is a good cd.......2005-01-08
I think this cd is pretty good. The buyer should be aware though that this isn't the movie soundtrack, so they shouldn't expect the songs to sound exactly like the movie. To me, this is sort of like buying a live album of a rock band. Some people want the live versions to sound exactly like the studio version, so if you're one of those people, this may not be for you.
I actually think that some of these versions may be better than the movie version. I really like Riff Raff's version of "Science Fiction-Double Feature", but Magenta's version on this cd sounds really creepy, which I think is kind of cool. Also, while no one will top Meat Loaf's "Hot Patootie", the version on this is pretty good, and sounds like a fifties Greece type song.
The singers definitly don't sound like they've had much vocal training, but it is bearable. There is also a song called "Once in a While" on this that isn't on the movie version. This song though is so-so in my opinion. And there is actually an extra verse sung by Brad on "Frankenstein Place". Just thought I'd mention that too.
So, basically what I'm trying to say is that it is a good cd, but be aware that this is different from the movie soundtrack.
Fun... Not For Every RHPS Fan, Though.......2003-03-24
I have to admit, I liked the movie soundtrack before I bought this. This did seem a little rough at first... but it is a lot more fun for me. It sounds vry tinny, and some of the voices are a little rough... Tim Curry sounds a little different, but is up to his usual excellent standards. It's more like three-and-a-half, leaning more towards four, because it's just campier. The songs, in their original form, are a bit more true to the original idea and structure: in the liner notes, it is outlined that the musical was originally an idea to preserve the music of the sixties. The songs are a lot more upbeat, and one gets a better sense of character (especially from Rocky and his effeminate cries).
Contrary to what the title says..........2003-01-23
This is not the sound track to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is the Original Cast Recording from the Rocky Horror Show performed in London's Theatre Upstairs. The stage show is what the international smash-hit RHPS was based off of.
Sweet Trans... dear lord make it end........2002-09-28
I was unfortunate enough to listen to this CD during a lunch break at school... I almost cried. That's how horrible I, and my other RHPS enthusiasts, believed it to be. Be forewarned! It's done improperly, making it sound utterly horrid and NOTHING like any version of RHPS should be. I was angered by this... Grrrr... I LOVE the Rocky Horror Picture Show, but you have to do it right or just not even attempt it at all. The singers were not in any specific character, sounded overly choral, and was just utterly... wrong. *tear* So sad. The only reason why I even gave it two stars is just because it's the RHPS. They get minimal credit for at least attempting, even though they killed it.
Oh yes, I do understand that these people are not the original cast and are expected to sound different... but DIFFERENT is not the same thing as unbearable.
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- A Little More Rocky Never Hurt Anyone...
- Forget the movie soundtrack, buy this!
- PRETTY GREAT, even though it's not the ROXY CAST!
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Release Date: 1996-07-09 |
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- Opening/ Science Fiction - Anita Dobson/NSO Ensemble/Martin Yates
- Damn It, Janet - Tim Flavin/Kim Criswell/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford/Andrew Halliday/Adam Le Clair/Paul Manuel...
- Over At The Frankenstein Place - Christopher Lee/Kim Criswell/Tim Flavin/Aidan Bell/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford/Andrew Halliday...
- Sweet Transvestite - Christopher Lee/Howard Samuels/Tim Flavin/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford/Andrew Halliday...
- Time Warp - Aidan Bell/Anita Dobson/Issy Van Randwyck/Christopher Lee/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford ...
- The Sword Of Damocles - Adam Caine/Christopher Lee/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford/Andrew Halliday/Adam Le Clair/Paul Manuel
- Charles Atlas Song - Howard Samulels/NSO Ensemble/Martin Yates
- Whatever Happened To Saturday Night? - Brian May/Emma Bullard/Jackie Crawford/Andrew Halliday/Adam Le Clair/Paul Manuel/Leigh Ann Regan...
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A Little More Rocky Never Hurt Anyone..........2005-01-21
When this version of the RHS came out, I was a bit uncertain, considering my life and times in the group (read my other thoughts on the show)...
...but this stage production had some great moments. The translation to stage to screen and back again sometimes has spotty results, but this was really not bad.
The choice of Christopher Lee as narrator was a good one; that campy, b-horror movie voice was perfect edge to the some of the other performances. Aidan Quinn was a fine Riff (and that falsetto part got an interesting workout in one of my cast's preshows!), and Brian May blows you out of the water with that version of "Whatever Happened to Saturday Night."
Quite an all-right production.
Forget the movie soundtrack, buy this!.......2001-01-08
I own four RHS CDs. This one is second only to the Roxy cast. Individually, the singers on this CD are excellent, possibly the best of any version. But since this cast never performed a show together, it lacked that spark that makes Roxy the best overall. The arrangements are refreshing, particularly in contrast to the movie. Aidan Bell is outstanding as Riff-Raff. O'Brien may have originated the role, but Aidan mastered it. Brian May puts a brand new twist on Meatloaf's Hot Patootie.
This CD also holds the distinction of being the most complete. Every song is included and most of the Narrator's dialogue has been added in.
This CD, along with the Roxy Cast recording is a must have for any Rocky Horror fan. And if you've never seen the stage show or even heard an RHS cast recording, you don't know what you're missing.
PRETTY GREAT, even though it's not the ROXY CAST!.......2000-06-23
I bought this CD, 1: Because I LOOVE "The Rocky Horror Show, and 2: I LOOVE Kim Criswell who plays Janet. Therefore the CD does not dissapoint! This CD is a studio recording of actors and singers from London and not a Cast Recording. Although "Howard Samuels (Frank), Tim Flavin (Brad) and Aidan Bell (Riff), repeat their amazing perfomances they have developed from appearing in the various productions of the show around the world and Anita Dobson shows a polish as Magenta also brought through much expereince in the show." (Linear notes from CD cover) Although it's not a "Cast Album" it has a few people who were actually in the show.
The orchestrations sound exactly like the Original 1973 London Cast with Tim Curry. It also has strange sound effects added to give it a more "Science Fiction" feeling. All the songs are accounted for (including "Once and a While" and Super Heroes") and performed quite well I may say. Ofcourse NOTHING compares to the "ROXY CAST" recording!
Anita Dobson's "SCIENCE FICTION.." is a little weak but fun. It's a mixture of Richard O' Briens rendition (FILM) and Jamie Donnaly's version (ROXY). Tim Flavin and Kim Criswell (of "Annie Get Your Gun"
, "Anything Goes"
, "The Slow Drag"
, A WONDERFUL PERFORMER AND BELTER! ) both shine in the shoe boppin' "DAMMIT JANET", they play well as the All American Couple. "OVER AT THE FRANKENSTEIN'S PLACE" is also sung well, Brad gets to sing his second verse solo, which was cut from the film. "SWEET TRANSVESTITE" in it's original order of the show gets a new spin buy course voiced Howard Samuels. His voice is an acquired one, sounding a bit like Tim Curry but not quite. Nice to hear him finding new ways to stress words and stray from carbon copying Curry. "TIME WARP" is where we get to hear Aidan bell let his TREMENDOUS falsetto rip. Listen as he BELTS what used to be Magenta's line "I SEE A-ALLLL! and "Like you're under sedaTIOOOON! " it's so amazing! It totally made me go "What The! " Adam Caine is alright as Rocky as he sings "SWORD OF DAMOCLES". Both renditions of "CHARLES ATLAS SONG" are new and fresh. Just sit back and hear the way Samuel thinks Frank should sound. It's not bad, not bad at all. Eddie's "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SATURDAY NIGHT" sounds WAAAAY different from any version I've EVER heard but not in a bad way. It's sung by former rock star Brian May of Queen. "TOUCH ME" is where Kim Criswell starts to let her hair down and begin to belt like she was born to do. Although this rendition is a little belt, it does not even come close to the TREMENDOUS belting of Abigale Haness in the (ROXY CD). OMIGOD! She's INSANE! Not only that but it's in a higher key than usual! (Buy it and listen) "ROSE TINT MY WORLD" is a lot of fun, especially when Riff Raff exposes Frank-N-Furter at the end! Just listen to "PREEEPARE THE TRANSIIIT BEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAM!" Once again into some INSANE high note. What a blast!
I'd give this CD 3 1/2 if I could, but I give it that because most of the singers tend to follow the music too closely instead of having fun with the material. LISTEN TO ME! BUY THE ROXY CAST as well as this one and compare. THE ROXY is untouchable but this one's got some great material as well. Happy listening!
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O'Brien
Manufacturer: Curtain Call
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Release Date: 2000-11-07 |
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- Over at Frankenstein's Place - Aidan Bell, Kim Criswell, Tim Flavin,
- Sweet Transvestite - Tim Flavin, Phantoms, Howard Samuels
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- Eddie's Teddy - Brian Greene, Christopher Lee, Phantoms
- Rose Tint My World - Adam Caine, Adam Caine, Kim Criswell, Tim Flavin, Howard Samuels,
- Wild and Untamed Thing - Howard Samuels
- I'm Going Home - Phantoms, Howard Samuels
- Super Heroes - Kim Criswell, Tim Flavin, Phantom
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