Brian Stokes Mitchell - Brian Stokes Mitchell
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Free Music Review: What Happened to that Superb Baritone?
Hit: 4 Stars
My husband and I first heard Brian Mitchell Stokes on the PBS special of South Pacific performed at Carnegie Hall. We were blown away by the immense power of his voice, and the rich baritone with which he sang songs like "This Nearly Was Mine" (a standout performance). I purchased his eponymous CD for more of the same, and was disappointed that there he sings in a tenor voice. It is still a good voice, and with interesting arrangements of the songs, but that deep baritone was so impressive, I hope that he will try another CD using that voice!There are very few really good baritones, but many good tenors. I passed the CD on to my mother, who loves "show tunes", and I also got her the Ragtime CD on which he sings; I am waiting to hear from her on which voice he uses there!Free Music Review: It took me a few "listen to" sessions!
Hit: 4 Stars
I, too, didn't know of, or had heard Brian Stokes Mitchell, until the PBS "South Pacific" program. I actually cried like a 16-year-old over "This Nearly Was Mine." So, I was at first disappointed in this CD, until I listened for a second and third time.
If you wash South Pacific out of your hair, you'll discover some wonderful arrangements of songs that aren't so well-known. "Something's Coming" is probably my least favorite, but keep listening and move on to "Losing My Mind" and you will fall under his spell once again. "Being Alive" and the following songs seal the deal - he's fabulous.
If I can hear this talent in concert - it will be a dream come true.
Free Music Review: I think it should be called "Color Me Brian"
Hit: 4 Stars
I love this man's voice as do many of the reviewers but I was a little disappointed with some of the song choices. I listened to it for the first time wondering if he had channeled Barbra Streisand for the recording, since many of the songs are also on her 2 Broadway albums. I don't think she chose the absolute quintessential broadway tunes for her opera but she chose good ones for her voice. Stokes could have chosen so many other songs that would have been not just good, but GREAT for his voice. Having said that, I'm still giving the album 4 stars because I did enjoy many of the arrangements. The A-Train medley is especially enjoyable.Free Music Review: Dismayed!
Hit: 4 Stars
I am so dismayed by the amount of negative reviews of this cd. An artist does not have to maintain the exact same style from show to show and cd to cd. Since this is his first release that is not from a show, he had every right to take liberties w/ production, style, etc....and the result is a breath of fresh air and a slick and soothing sound. He possesses such a great tone and delivery to his voice and I look forward to many more! It's sad that people that can call themselves fans can be so quick to put someone down.......not a fan.....more a fairweather type.Free Music Review: Not the album I expected, but good anyway
Hit: 4 Stars
I am amazed that so many people disliked this CD. I also bought it on the breeze that blew in from the South Pacific, and I was surprized and a little disappointed at first in some of the selections, but I am glad that this artist chose to go into different musical territory. And the wonderful voice of Brian Stokes Mitchell is a joy to hear whatever he chooses to sing. That said, I would really love a collection of Broadway classics from him.