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Listening to “Catch Me If You Can” 4-song Sampler

I’m not going to pass too much judgement on this four-song sampler from the upcoming Broadway musical, Catch Me If You Can, but if this is the best four songs that are in the show, I am a little worried. It’s totally out of context and some of the orchestrations feel really “canned” but that will all be fixed with a live band/orchestra. (Hopefully!)

Of course, Kerry Butler kills her only song, “Fly, Fly Away.” I heard that’s one of the best moments in the show (according to the out-of-town tryout in Seattle).

In any case, here’s a taste of what’s to come. Are you excited for this show? What’s your favorite song out of these four?

“Live in Living Color”


“Jet Set”


“Butter Outta Cream”


“Fly, Fly Away”


 

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Listening to “WolfBoy” – London Cast EP

A dark and disturbing tale of two troubled teenage boys locked in an asylum for their own good. Bernie has attempted suicide; David may or may not have the powers of a wolf. For them the outside world is a frightening place of abuse and violence. Bernie’s brother Christian and Cherry the young nurse on the unit, also hide secrets that surface in the night, when the moon is full.

Wolfboy premiered at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival in 2009. It just played at Trafalgar Studios 2 this past July in London.

Check out some great photos on Flickr.

Though, this EP isn’t the best recording quality, it definitely is interesting enough that I would be interested in hearing more about this particular musical in the future.

PARENTAL ADVISORY ON THE LYRICS

Buy the EP here.

Listen below:

“The Visit”


“One Wall Away From Your Dreams”


“Come Home”


 

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TBC’s Musical Spotlight: “Mozart L’Opera Rock”

French Musical

I started the “musical spotlight” column a while back, but haven’t had anytime or inspiration to spotlight any new and interesting shows. Today I have something fantastic to introduce you to: Mozart L’Opera Rock. This French musical has been a huge hit and just closed their initial run in Paris on January 3rd, 2010. They are planning on taking it on tour in France and perform in cities like: Nice, Marseilles and Toulouse. It features an incredible fresh updated score that is based on Mozart’s thematic material from several of his more famous pieces. The plot surrounds Mozart’s life from about 17 to his death. (You can read the entire history lesson, I mean plot, here.)

It seems that this musical is a bit of a spectacle; they perform the production in stadiums (like a normal rock concert) and it appears to be selling out. (They do have 17,500 fans on Facebook.)  It also features Mikelangelo Loconte, Florent Mothe, Solal, Maeva Meline, Claire Perot and Melissa Mars. I’m absolutely loving it and would love to see a production of this! It looks fantastic. You can follow Mozart L’Opera Rock on Facebook or Twitter.

Here are some pictures from the production:

Listen to my three favorite songs:

“Tatoue-Moi”


“Vivre A En Crever”


“Le Bien Qui Fait Mal”


Videos from the production:

 
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Posted by on 01/05/2010 in Musical Spotlight

 

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TBC’s Musical Spotlight: “Xanadu”

What a great way to start our new column: “Musical Spotlight” with none other than the fantastical musical, Xanadu. This show deserves a lot more credit than it actually gets. It has roller disco skating, beautiful Greek muses and really short shorts all from 1980. I absolutely loved this show, even though I was sitting on the front row looking up the whole time. Currently, it’s under a restricted license from MTI and there are plans for a tour (though it’s not coming to the Bay Area).

“It’s hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway’s master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You’ll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever.” I couldn’t really explain it any better than that.

Have you seen it? What did you think?

“Xanadu” – Xanadu


 
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Posted by on 11/17/2009 in Musical Spotlight

 

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