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Listening to… SMASH – “Hell on Earth” – Season 1, Episode 9

 

“Hell on Earth” – The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) charges Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) find themselves in competition again — this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles abound, as Frank (Brian d’Arcy James) makes an unwelcome discovery. Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star.

“Hell on Earth” Track-list:

“CHEERS (DRINK TO THAT)” featuring Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty


 

 
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Posted by on 04/03/2012 in Music, SMASH

 

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Listening to… SMASH – “The Workshop” – Season 1, Episode 7

Everything comes to a head as Eileen (Anjelica Huston), Derek (Jack Davenport) and the team present “Marilyn The Musical” to would-be investors. Ivy (Megan Hilty) is under pressure to perform, while her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy (special guest Bernadette Peters), undermines her at every turn. Karen (Katharine McPhee) must decide between the workshop and a meeting with a big-time music producer.

Julia (Debra Messing) and Michael (guest star Will Chase) must face up to the consequences of their actions. Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James and Jaime Cepero also star. Bernadette Peters and Will Chase guest star.

The Workshop Track-list:

“On Lexington & 52nd Street” featuring Will Chase


 
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Posted by on 03/19/2012 in Music, SMASH

 

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Listening to: SMASH – “Let’s Be Bad”, Season 1 – Episode 5

The three songs available for last night’s episode of “Smash,” entitled “Let’s Be Bad,” include:

“Let’s Be Bad” – written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; performed by Megan Hilty.
“It’s a Man’s Man’s World” – written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome; performed by Katharine McPhee.
“A Song for You” – written by Leon Russell; performed by Will Chase.

In last night’s episode, Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev (Raza Jaffrey) at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael (guest star Will Chase) and Julia (Debra Messing) heats up while Eileen (Anjelica Huston) and Tom’s (Christian Borle) ambitious assistant Ellis (Jaime Cepero) forge an alliance. Ivy (Megan Hilty) senses trouble in her relationship with Derek (Jack Davenport).

“Smash” is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire – to be a “Smash.” Evolving from an idea of executive producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar winner Steven Spielberg and created by executive producer/acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, the series is also executive-produced by Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

“Let’s Be Bad” – written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; performed by Megan Hilty.


“It’s a Man’s Man’s World” – written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome; performed by Katharine McPhee.


“A Song for You” – written by Leon Russell; performed by Will Chase.


 
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Posted by on 03/06/2012 in Broadway, Music, SMASH

 

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Listening to: SMASH – “The Cost of Art”, Season 1 – Episode 4

“The Cost of Art” – Karen (Katharine McPhee) must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek (Jack Davenport) hosts a party for hot young star Lyle (guest star Nick Jonas). Eileen (Anjelica Huston) tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom (Christian Borle) goes on a first date. Debra Messing, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star.

“The Cost of Art” Track-List:
1.       “Haven’t Met You Yet” featuring Nick Jonas
2.       “I Never Met A Wolf That Didn’t Like to Howl” featuring Megan Hilty

Listen below:

“Haven’t Met You Yet” featuring Nick Jonas


“I Never Met A Wolf That Didn’t Like to Howl” featuring Megan Hilty


 
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Posted by on 02/27/2012 in Broadway, Music, SMASH

 

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Listening to: SMASH – “Enter Mr. DiMaggio”, Season 1 – Episode 3

If you haven’t already been hooked to the new TV show, “Smash”, then you better jump on board.

Check out the music from this week’s episode, “Enter Mr. DiMaggio”.

“Grenade” (featuring the cast of SMASH and Will Chase):


“Redneck Woman” (featuring the cast of SMASH and Katherine McPhee):


“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (featuring the cast of SMASH and Megan Hilty & Will Chase):


 
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Posted by on 02/22/2012 in Broadway, Music, SMASH

 

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Photos from the Cast Recording of “Once”

All photos were used with permission from the original owner, Steve Kazee.

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These photos are already inspiring my ridiculous love for this new musical. I’m so excited that I’ll be able to hear the cast recording before I get to see it in May.

Check out Once’s official website.

If you haven’t listened to the music from the movie, then listen to a few of my favorites below:

“Falling Slowly”


“If You Want Me”


“When Your Mind’s Made Up”


And watch a few clips from the recent Off-Broadway production:

Buy tickets to Once

 
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Posted by on 01/20/2012 in Broadway, Music, News, Preview

 

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Listening to Glee: “I Kissed A Girl” – Season 3, Episode #07

As the race for McKinley High President comes to an end, someone is caught trying to fix the results. Meanwhile, Coach Beiste gets up the nerve to challenge Sue Sylvester and things get complicated for Puck and Quinn in the all-new “I Kissed a Girl” episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

I Kissed a Girl Track-list:
“Fing Perfect” (P!nk) – Blaine & Kurt
“I’m The Only One” (Melissa Etheridge) – Puck
“Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper) – New Directions (boys)
“Jolene” (Dolly Parton) – Dot Marie Jones
“I Kissed A Girl” (Katy Perry) – New Directions (girls)
“Constant Craving” (KD Lang) – Santana & Shelby

“Fing Perfect”


“I’m the Only One”


“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”


“Jolene”


“I Kissed a Girl”


“Constant Craving”


 

 
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Posted by on 11/29/2011 in Glee, Music

 

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Listening to Glee: “Asian F” – Season 3, Episode #03

 

Rusty (guest star Don Most) and Rose (guest star Valerie Mahaffey) Pillsbury pay Emma a visit and we get a sneak peek into her deep rooted issues. Meanwhile, Mike Chang (Harry Shum) struggles with his grades and his parents (guest stars Keong Sim and Tamlyn Tomita) step in to make sure he stays on track on the “Asian F” episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Oct. 4 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Asian F Track-list:

“Spotlight” (Jennifer Hudson) – Mercedes
“Run the World” (Beyoncé) – Brittany
“Cool” (from West Side Story) – Mike Chang
“It’s All Over” (from Dreamgirls) – New Directions
“Out Here On My Own” (from Fame) – Rachel and Mercedes
“Fix You” (Coldplay) – Will

“Spotlight”


“Run The World”


“Cool”


“It’s All Over”


“Out Here On My Own”


“Fix You”


 
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Posted by on 10/03/2011 in Glee, Music

 

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Listening to Glee: “The Purple Piano Project” – Season 3, Episode #01

Its fall and that means back to school for the students and faculty at McKinley High. The New Directions clan returns after a devastating loss at Nationals, so Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) assigns a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester starts her congressional campaign on “The Purple Piano Project” season premiere episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, September 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Tracks from this weeks “The Purple Piano Project” episode include:

“We Got the Beat” (The Go-Go’s) – New Directions
“Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” (Barbra Streisand) – Rachel & Kurt
“Anything Goes” (From Anything Goes) / “Anything You Can Do” (From Annie Get Your Gun) – NYADA prospective students
“It’s Not Unusual” (Tom Jones) – Blaine
“You Can’t Stop the Beat” (From Hairspray) – New Directions

“We Got the Beat”


“Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” (Barbra Streisand)


“Anything Goes” (From Anything Goes) / “Anything You Can Do” (From Annie Get Your Gun)


“It’s Not Unusual” (Tom Jones)


“You Can’t Stop the Beat” (From Hairspray)


 
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Posted by on 09/20/2011 in Glee, Music

 

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Listening to… GLEE: The Music, Volume 6

Glee: The Music, Volume 6, the final official album release of Glee’s second season, is available on Monday, May 23, 2011. With the return of fan favorites Kristin Chenoweth on Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” Jonathan Groff on Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep” and Gwyneth Paltrow on Adele’s “Turning Tables,” Glee: The Music, Volume 6 has something for everyone. Among its 18 tracks, Glee: The Music, Volume 6 features 3 new and original tracks including “As Long As You’re There” (featuring Charice), “Pretending,” and “Light Up The World” a New Directions showcase co-written by Max Martin (see below for full track listing).

The full track listing for Glee: The Music, Volume 6 is as follows:

1. Turning Tables


2. I Feel Pretty / Unpretty


3. As If We Never Said Goodbye


4. Born This Way


5. Dreams


6. Songbird


7. Go Your Own Way


8. Don’t Stop


9. Rolling In The Deep


10. Isn’t She Lovely


11. Dancing Queen


12. Try A Little Tenderness


13. My Man


14. Pure Imagination


15. Bella Notte


16. As Long As You’re There


17. Pretending


18. Light Up The World


If you would like to win a free digital copy, then comment and let us know your favorite quote from GLEE, Season 2. Make sure you comment and complete an email subscription (see the top right-hand column) to officially enter. I’ll be looking for a winner on Twitter and Facebook as well. Winner will be announced on Monday morning.
 
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Posted by on 05/20/2011 in Glee, Music

 

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