1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)
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Free Music Review: Absolutely wonderful
Hit: 5 Stars
I admit that I have not heard the original broadway recording, so I have no say on the comparing of those two cd's. I have to say that one of the most memorable experiences of my life was last summer when I was a part of this play. After knowing the true story, and how close we came to not having a Declaration of Independence, it made the fourth of July a much more meaningful holiday that it ever was to me before. This musical has made me appreciate my history as an American so much more than ever before. Not to mention, the music is aboslutely brilliant. The orchestrations behind "Is Anybody There?" is so great with the triple tongues on the trumpets and all! and, I am surprised no one has mentioned "Cool Considerate Men". For me, this is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. It is so complicated, and has not only a sort of proud and patriotic sound, but also a kind of spooky sound. I just get goosebumps everytime I hear it. This musical is vastly under-appreciated, and I encourage everyone to get to know this musical!Free Music Review: The history lesson we want to stay up for.
Hit: 5 Stars
It seemed to me a strange thing to make a musical about the declaration of independence's signing. But when I first veiwed the film version which knocked me for a loop. And obviously I wanted to get the soundtrack. It's too bad I missed this revival I would've loved to catch this one. I was happy to hear the fun and catchy tunes by Sherman Edwards ranging from the delightfully conceited "Lees of Old Virginia" and the hilarious purility of "But Mr. Adams" and the snobbily rhytmatic "Cool, Coll, Considerate Men." but then turns around to become and emotional powerhouse in the song "Momma Look Sharp." Brent Spiner's performance is a tad less serious as William Daniels from the original production and movie, but ends up making it up in his singing voice which dwarves Daniels and shows it in "Is Anybody There." The music in this film make you hum them continuously over and over. I just bought this recording and I've already listened to it 10 times.Free Music Review: Highly recommended
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, if you are a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, buy this 'cause Brent Spiner (Data) gives a great (and frequently very funny) performance as the stubborn John Adams. If you're not at ST:TNG fan, get it anyway. So its topic may sound a bit dubious (the signing of the Declaration of Independence?! a MUSICAL?!) but the characterizations of our Founding Fathers as ordinary men trying their best to make the right decisions make the show interesting. There are also several catchy tunes and a healthy dose of wit and humor as well, so it's not an overly dramatic show that slogs along weighted down by its own importance. It manages some swings from its usually light touch to some more serious stuff, such as the song "Molasses to Run" which is about slavery and the triangle trade. It's certainly worth the price and you'll never look at July 4th, the Declaration of Independence and our Founding Fathers in the same way again.Free Music Review: From Skeptic to Fan in one listen
Hit: 5 Stars
I was surprised at how much I liked "1776." The concept (a musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence) seems so ludicrous at first, that I was sure it must be a bad musical. I was wrong, wrong, wrong.The CD hooked me first, with the musicals elegant tunes and poignant lyrics. The excitement of this period is fully captured in the characters and story. "1776" manages that rare blend of comedy, drama and romance. Historical characters that I had never thought much of come alive, without mockery.
I have no particular attachment to Brent Spiner or Pat Hingle, and I have never heard the original recording. I felt that both men sang proudly and well. Their voices did justice to the songs and the story.
After loving the CD so much, I had the chance to see "1776" performed. Wow! It's a great musical.
Free Music Review: Funny, poignant, shattering--what more could you want?
Hit: 5 Stars
I was lucky enough to see the play on the first Saturday of its run at the Roundabout Theater--so the only thing wrong with the CD is that it doesn't project a hologram of the performance! Brent Spiner is exceptional as John Adams; he manages the task of singing the same songs as William Daniels (orig. cast John Adams) with great panache and humor--not to mention that "Yours, Yours, Yours" with Linda Edmond as wife Abigail makes me melt, while "Is Anybody There?" gives me goosebumps of an entirely different kind! Other highlights: "Mama, Look Sharp" will break your heart, "Molasses to Rum" is chillingly good, and "Sit Down, John" makes one wonder how the Continental Congress ever agreed on anything long enough to sign the Declaration! A winner all around!