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Post by darren on Mar 31, 2016 23:35:09 GMT
Kinky Boots London recording is now available on spotify - really enjoying my first play through.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 1, 2016 0:14:38 GMT
Did you say that there is a London Cast Recording of Kinky Boots on Spotify, I am all over that already.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2016 1:04:39 GMT
Oooo I like that they have the dialogue as well as the dance breaks and the fantastic audience responses... I really am happy with this recording!  |
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Post by d'James on Apr 1, 2016 1:08:53 GMT
Just listened to Raise You Up a few times. I really think I prefer live recordings as you get a sense of the atmosphere over the sterility of a studio.
Having said that Killian is a bit shouty for my liking on the second verse, although I love his 'Thank you, Lola.'
The Angels voices don't blend as well for me on this version compared to Broadway but that might be a symptom of the 'liveness.'
There is a bit of dodgy audience clapping.
Matt Henry sounds amazing.
How does it work when they record it over three nights, do they edit different shows together as there are a couple of bits which sound like they might've been edited together?!
I will never like 'if your glitter [pause] rusts.' It sounds so wrong when they don't do it with the preceding lines. If they're worried about what 'glitter rusts' might sound like, they should also be worried about the Bubble butts in the previous line. Maybe that's just me.
Really pleased they've kept the music from the fashion parade in. I think the band sound even more glittery on this version than the Broadway one which can only be a good thing.
Will listen to more tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2016 1:15:14 GMT
I have just listened to Hold Me in Your Heart and WOW, it is just stunning! And again, I love that it begins with the full Charlie monologue on the phone to Lola! One of the most beautiful parts of the show, with the monologue, the music coming in quietly, then that sensational song! |
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Post by ali973 on Apr 1, 2016 1:18:04 GMT
Sampling it now on iTunes...Matt Henry sounds so flat. How did this guy make it to The Voice?
Killian is a male Kerry Ellis. All voice, no charisma and turns every "s" into a "sh".."when will I be the (sh)oul of a maaaan"
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 1, 2016 8:17:52 GMT
Sampling it now on iTunes...Matt Henry sounds so flat. How did this guy make it to The Voice? Killian is a male Kerry Ellis. All voice, no charisma and turns every "s" into a "sh".."when will I be the (sh)oul of a maaaan" I have not listened to the recording but i find it hard to believe Matt sounds flat. Believe me i was sceptical after hearing him on The Voice as i was never majorly impressed but his voice was fantastic when i was the show and he was rarely, if ever, flat. No more than any other performer ever is on a live stage. I also found Killian to have lots of charisma on stage and that was the first role i have seen him in. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 1, 2016 12:23:34 GMT
I'm yet to hear him hit the notes 'I see flashing lights and fashion heights ' in Everyone Say Yeah
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2016 13:17:55 GMT
Killian is a male Kerry Ellis. All voice, no charisma and turns every "s" into a "sh".."when will I be the (sh)oul of a maaaan" But strangely hot . .  |
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 1, 2016 13:23:18 GMT
Sampling it now on iTunes...Matt Henry sounds so flat. How did this guy make it to The Voice? Killian is a male Kerry Ellis. All voice, no charisma and turns every "s" into a "sh".."when will I be the (sh)oul of a maaaan" Glad its not just me though who thinks Matt sounds a bit flat. Didn't think he did at all when I saw him live though - but definitely a bit on the CD. Cant agree on the Ellis remark though - adore the woman! |
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Post by ali973 on Apr 1, 2016 15:43:16 GMT
Ew he's the anti-hot! LOL But to each his own, and I won't troll the man just on the way he looks.
souchyboyy-don't get me wrong! I like Kerry Ellis a LOT, but I kind of think she has her limitations. Her strength is certainly in her voice and not acting.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 1, 2016 16:48:11 GMT
Ew he's the anti-hot! LOL But to each his own, and I won't troll the man just on the way he looks. souchyboyy-don't get me wrong! I like Kerry Ellis a LOT, but I kind of think she has her limitations. Her strength is certainly in her voice and not acting. I think the role should require hotness as a prerequisite to add to the sexual undercurrent between Lola and Charlie. Killian miscast in my opinion... Stark sands did set the bar extremely high to be fair. Other such roles that require hotness are Chris in Miss Saigon, Link in hairspray, Fiyero in Wicked and Warner in Legally Blonde |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 1, 2016 16:55:25 GMT
My Psycho CD arrived just now. LOVE the plastic sleeve with the bloodstains (er, reading back, hoping that isn't just my copy!). What I'm saying is, don't tear that wrapper, it's part of the disc artwork. Yes, I too love the wrapper |
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Post by ali973 on Apr 2, 2016 9:21:52 GMT
So I downloaded Kinky Boots and have been listening to it..
It just reminds me how much more exciting this is as a show on record than on stage. I was seriously appalled at how pedestrian and typical drag queen recycled material it is. I really would have expected something slightly more cutting edge from Harvey. At any rate, the songs are very catchy still and make great treadmill tracks! It's also nice to get the bits that have been cut on the OBC.
Still think Matt Henry is a tad flat at times, but I'm getting used to it.
My biggest gripe is the way the show has been recorded and engineered. English live cast recording producers should seriously work with or consult with the guys who are doing all the Germany and Austria live cast recording like Rebecca and Elisabeth, because these are recorded masterfully. The music tracks on the OLC of Kinky Boots could sound crispier. The dialogue is unbelievably echoey and they didn't bother even omitted the damn coughs from it? It's ridiculous. There are countless live recordings out there from many decades, Barbra, Judy, you name it, and none of them have people coughing. Are you going to tell me people didn't cough back then?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 20:10:34 GMT
Just listened to the Kinky Boots cast recording. Very enjoyable but yes, the extensive coughing in the first minute of track 15 is just ridiculous! Surely that is just sloppy and with today's technology there should be a way of getting rid of it?
Don't think I know of any other OLC recordings that feature coughing!
A real shame.
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Post by ali973 on Apr 14, 2016 17:24:40 GMT
wonder.land is getting a cast recording..released April 15th.
Wonder.why
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 14, 2016 19:09:03 GMT
Yay. I can't wait to re live the memory of those endless tunes and that well crafted score
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 14, 2016 20:14:33 GMT
I rather enjoyed wonder.land in terms of the plot and performances, but the songs were dire. Not sure the score needs to be inflicted on any more people than it has already.
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Post by primitivewallflower on Apr 15, 2016 17:10:14 GMT
At the risk of igniting a raging fire: what do you all think is the best Les Miz recording? I was browsing through Spotify and it suddenly dawned on me that, despite seeing it on stage and on screen, I only had the 10th Anniversary Concert growing up and that's all I've listened to. I'm going to rectify this gross oversight in my life but wanted some expert opinions on where to start.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 15, 2016 17:23:18 GMT
I have the International Symphonic Cast records (which is the whole show over 3 discs) and that does me quite nicely.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 17:34:33 GMT
At the risk of igniting a raging fire: what do you all think is the best Les Miz recording? I was browsing through Spotify and it suddenly dawned on me that, despite seeing it on stage and on screen, I only had the 10th Anniversary Concert growing up and that's all I've listened to. I'm going to rectify this gross oversight in my life but wanted some expert opinions on where to start. Agree with anthony40. The Complete Symphonic recording is the best, in my opinion. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 15, 2016 17:49:41 GMT
I love the CSR's comprehensiveness, but seeing as it was recorded in several studios around the world with a cast that never met each other (in many instances, anyway), I find it kind of lifeless and sterile. The 1991 Paris revival is my favorite. The 10th anniversary concert is my favorite in English.
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Post by ali973 on Apr 15, 2016 17:58:00 GMT
The only thing I like about the CSR is the Japanese Eponine (who doesn't speak a word of English; she had to learn it all phonetically!).
^49th, I also love the Paris revival recording. Beautifully recorded.
I think my favorite English version is the live UK Touring production. The leads sound terrific, and it's comprehensive enough. The quality is also fab. Wish the Kinky Boots cast recording producers have contacted whoever Cam Mac hired for this version.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 15, 2016 18:03:33 GMT
The only thing I like about the CSR is the Japanese Eponine (who doesn't speak a word of English; she had to learn it all phonetically!). And kudos to her as she does a great job |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 19:10:23 GMT
The cast members gathered for this were very well respected performers of their time. They could all sing the parts beautifully, unlike some of the casts in more recent times. I have never found the recording sterile; it is unmuddied, and has a purity about it. I defy anyone listening to the finale not to shed a tear...
There are other recordings with individual merits (Tommy Korberg's Bring Him Home on the original Swedish cast recording...) but this is the best overall and complete recording, I believe.
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