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Free Music Notes for Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast)Free Music Review: GOOD COMPANY Hit: 5 Stars
If you're a Sondheim fan, or if you just like lyrics that challenge the listener, this version of COMPANY is a must. I saw this production on Cincinatti before it moved to Broadway, and it was perhaps the most enjoyable theater experience I've had. The soundtrack is a great listen, even if it's all familiar, much of it having been covered by other artists since the show's first soundtrack in 1970. It all builds to a powerful emotional climax when Raul Esparza sits down at the piano and sings "Being Alive". Magical. Buy it--you won't be sorry, only grateful...
Free Music Review: Excellent recording Hit: 5 Stars
Now I can not say that I liked this revival more than Sweeney Todd but this production is an excellent production of "Company." The show, although over thirty years old does not seem out dated or out of place. It feels fresh and new both on stage and on disc. Nothing can beat the symbolism that you can see and feel when you see this show on stage but the recording does a great job at capturing the feel of show. The cast is excellent and Raul Esparza is at his best. This is the best revival of the 2006-2007 season.
Free Music Review: Excellent Cast Highlights Revival CD Hit: 5 Stars
Though this revival doesn't capture the "magic" of the original recording, it is nonetheless excellent!
Headed by the terrific Raul Esparza, the revival cast handles Mr. Sondheim's score quite well .. though I think the recording does not quite do justice compared to seeing them live.
Best tracks include:
Company
Sorry-Grateful
Someone Is Waiting
Marry Me A Little
Side By Side By Side / What Would We Do Without You?
Being Alive
Free Music Review: worth having Hit: 5 Stars
I was reluctant to buy yet another version of this show....but this new take is so thrilling that I highly recommend it. Yes, the notion of having the cast play all the instruments might work even better on-stage than on disk, but this interruptation is so fresh and immediate that it is like a brand new (and even more moving) piece. And any fan of this musical will want to relish Raul Esparza's incredible versions of "Marry Me A Little" and "Being Alive". Truly.
Free Music Review: Company The Revival- a pure joyful experience Hit: 5 Stars
I saw the Broadway production before the album was released. I had listened to the original cast recording. Now that I have the revival I can not believe how great this new production is. I is a delight to listen to. The entire cast is terrific, but Raul Esparza's understated portrail leading up to the finale in which he explodes with emotion and a beautiful voice just makes this production stand out for me. This is a must for any collector of Broadway Music!
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