Monty Python's Spamalot (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Review: DON'T BE STUPID
Hit: 5 Stars
Monty Python's Spamalot (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
IF YOU DON'T GO AND BUY THIS CD RIGHT NOW THE ENTIRE FRENCH ARMY WILL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION (or at least 2 of them). THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR ALL MONTY PYTHON ENTHUSIASTS AND EVEN PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER HEARD OF TURNING PEOPLE INTO NEWTS (YOU'LL GET BETTER, I PROMISE).
THIS IS THE FUNNIEST, MOST EXCITING, ENTERTAINING SHOW SINCE THE ORIGINAL "HOLY GRAIL". FOR YOU MORONS (NOT MEANING TO INSULT ANYONE EXCEPT THE MORONS) THIS IS THE STAGE PRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FILM WRITTEN AND SCORED BY PYTHON ORIGINAL ERIC IDOL, WHO ALTHOUGH VERY, VERY, VERY OLD AT THIS POINT IS STILL ONE OF THE ONLY BRITS WHO IS STILL FUNNY. WELL, BENNY HILL IS FUNNY BUT HE'S DEAD, SO I GUESS MR. IDOL IS ONE OF THE FEW BRITS WHO IS STILL FUNNY AND ALIVE AND CARES MORE THEN ANY 4 PEOPLE FOR LLAMA'S.
IT HAS SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURES, JOHNNY DEPP, HARRISON FORD, A CAST OF HUNDRED'S OF THOUSANDS, JULIA ROBERTS, SHRUBBERY'S, CHARLTON HESTON, MASSIVE FIGHT SCENES FROM STEALTH BOMBERS AT 60,000 FEET IN THE AIR (WE'LL I'M SURE ABOUT THE SHRUBBERY PART, I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE OTHERS BUT I ONLY SAW IT ONCE. AND THEY DID "TURN ME IN TO A NEWT" IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PLAY!!!!! "I GOT BETTER BUT THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT.
WE FIND OUT ONE OF THE KNIGHTS BAT'S FOR THE OTHER TEAM OR MAYBE IT WAS ONE OF THE BAT'S COMES OUT AND PLAY'S FOR THE OTHER TEAM AT NIGHT? BUT THERE ARE SHRUBBERY'S AND IT SHOW'S US THAT ERIC IDOL IS "NOT DEAD YET"
OH, YES I ALMOST FORGOT THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT PART
1-NO LLAMA'S WE'RE HURT IN MAKING THIS CD AND
2-TIM CURRY IS AT HIS BEST SINCE "THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW" AND HE WEARS THE SAME WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION. HONEST! MY BEST FRIEND'S,SISTER'S,COUSIN'S, MOTHER'S LONG TERM HEALTH PROVIDER'S, LLAMA TOLD ME SO. WELL HE'S NEVER LIED TO ME BEFORE!!
SO AGAIN I REITERATE, YOU'D HAVE TO BE STUPID NOT TO JUST TURN TO THE LINK AND NOT BUY IT NOW!! GO AND THEY'LL SEND YOU A SHRUBBERY IF YOU ORDER WITHIN THE NEXT 12 SECONDS (HONEST).
WHY ARE YOU WAITING ARE YOU A MORON (I MEANT NO INSULT TO THE REALLY TRULY MORONIC PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT WOULD TAKE OFFENSE BY INSULTING MORON'S (WHO HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT 22 COPIES OF THIS CD EACH)! GO AND BUY IT NOW.
1-PRESS BUY IT NOW OR ADD IT TO THE CART OR WHATEVER THE STUPID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT PAYING ME FOR WRITING THIS (I SHOULD AT LEAST GET A SHRUBBERY, DON'T YOU THINK?) HAVE NAMED IT
2-PAY FOR IT
3-GO WAIT BY YOUR MAILBOX AND DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL IT COMES (OR THEY WILL FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION AND TRUST ME THAT IS NOT PLEASANT)
STOP PROCRASTINATING, IT'S CHEAPER THEN A PORSCHE AND DOESN'T USE NEARLY AS MUCH GAS!
GO, BUY IT NO. NOW I MUST GO MAKE LLAMA BURGER'S FOR LUNCH. JUST KIDDING, WINK, WINK!
Free Music Review: A Broadway show, as only Monty Python can make it
Hit: 5 Stars
I saw this musical at The Shurbert Theater in Chicago. At I never laughed so hard at a show period. It combined the chaos of Python with the production values of Broadway. I think it cost more to make the musical than it did in the orginal movie in 1974. Anyway, it was treat because it was the most star studded show I had ever to date. Not including seeing Sally Ringwald in When Met Sally, and David Hasseloff in Chicago, both in London. This show starred Tim Curry as Graham Chapman's role of King Arthur. When he first stepped on stage the theater erupted. So did I, because I always admired Curry. He had an amazing performance which I excepted him to do. Since he was great in Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was well perpard to off the wall crazy. Another star was David Hyde Pierce, Miles of the great show Frasier. He played "Brave" Sir Robin, Eric Idles part, who also wrote the musical. He was also incredible including one number called You Won't Succeed On Broadway(If You Don't Have Any Jew) He did a whole number just spoofing Jewish Musicals. Including Fiddler On The Roof where did the bottle dance, which got him an ovation. The next big name was Hank Azaria. He does like half the voices on the Simpsons. He could definatly do this show, where he played Sir Lancelot, and the French Taunter. Played orginally of course by John Cleese. One note about the show was that Cleese was the voice of God. I'm surprised he wasn't credited. Oh well. THe most amazing thing about the show was that the supporting cast could keep up with the big three and many times stole scenes from them. One BIG example of that was Sarah Ramirez. OMG!!!!! She was commanding and was the typical Broadway diva, which was her all around character, but she played the Lady Of The Lake, The Witch and The Cow!! They gave the cow that the French threw at the knights had its own song! Other great performers like Christopher Sieber,(who played Sir Galahad) Micheal Mcgrath(Patsy) Steve Rosen(Sir Bedevere) and Christian Borle( who for the record was the singing clerk in Thats On E-bay commerical. The songs were great. Of course they took the "Knights OF The Round Table" song. But they also included the " Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, and Hole OF The Universe from different movies. They include most of the famous scenes from the movie. THe black knight, which got an ovation. THe killer rabit, Prince Herbert. The knights that say Nie. The show was amazing the alubm is too. But if you want the full experiance, you might want to see the show.Free Music Review: This is the show that goes like this
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this CD the day it came out and I wish it had come out sooner! This is a wonderful Broadway Score!! Eric Idle certainly has given the Python fans and the Broadway fans something to share. It has some of the catchiest music I have heard in along time. I'm acutally listening to it right now.
From the opening (Tuning) it starts out with a laugh. Then we move into the overture and Historian's Introduction to Act 1. That track sets the tone for the entire show. You know you are in for a laugh. I really admire people that can write songs like this. I wish I was that talented.
Now to the music istelf. My favorite track on this CD is "The Diva's Lament (Whatever Happened To My Part)." This really struck a cord with me because, being in theater, I know people like this. I can actually picture them singing this song and being serious about it. Especially the line "Call my agent dammit!" Then she complains about it again in "TWice In Every Show." I really enjoy shows that take the time to make fun of themselves and have a good time doing it. Like Urinetown. Some other songs of honorable mention are "The Song That Goes Like This," "Find Your Grail," "You Won't Succeed on Broadway" and "His Name Is Lancelot." These are humorous songs that (to me) really sell the show. It was also nice to see them use some of the Python songs. "Knights of the Round Table," "Brave Sir Robin," "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" and "Finland." Of course some of the lyrics have been changed and others have been added, but they make the songs better in my opinion.
As for the performers... all do a great job. I LOVE Sarah Ramirez. That woman can belt a song. I truly hope she wins a Tony Award. As for the male cast, I was surprised at David Hyde Pierce. It was nice to see him cut loose and act crazy. Chris Seiber does very weel in his songs, especially The Song That Goes like This. I'd love to sing that song. Tim Curry is good, but sometimes I feel he overplays it a bit. I know this is comedy (and I might change my view when I actually see the show in June) but he really overdoes it on some of his songs. Hank Azaria doesn't do much solo singing but what he does do is great. He was quoted once saying that he was cast in the show for his voices and not his singing and dancing. Well, we shall see when the Tony Awards are announced.
All in all this is a great CD to add to your collection. It has comedy, great music and a great cast. Don't pass it up.
Free Music Review: Different, Amazing
Hit: 5 Stars
My first exposure to all things Python was coming across Monty Python & the Holy Grail on PBS back as a preteen on a Saturday afternoon. Needless to say, the material has a very soft spot in my heart. Like other posters here, I can easily recite much of the dialogue without breaking a sweat, but this is about the Broadway cast recording of the musical comedy based on (or lovingly ripped off from) that source material.
Many of the 'name' actors on the soundtrack aren't known for their singing voices, but they do well with the material. Tim Curry does well with his songs, but his bit of 'scatting' with the Lady of the Lake could use a bit of work. David Hyde Pierce has a surprisingly good voice and sounds right at home in this setting. Hank Azaria as Lancelot isnt given much to sing solo, but is part of much of the ensemble pieces.
The lesser known performers have the best voices. I have no idea where Sara Ramirez has been hidden away, but she shines in any song that she touches. Christian Borle has a few bits as Prince Herbert and has a smooth clear voice.
You can see the titles of the songs here and they are typical Pythonesque lyrics. The melodies are often very catching and a few songs are really a joy to listen to. 'The Song That Goes Like This' parodies all of those big large, lush numbers that every musical seemed required to have....until this. My personal favorite is 'Find Your Grail', basically about figuring out what is most important to you and then going out and finding it.
If there is any complaint about this recording, its that it was recorded in early February, after the show's tune up run in Chicago. I dont know if its just because of the relatively short time the cast was together, but when the entire ensemble is singing, its not always completely in synch. Thankfully, all of the lyrics are included in the booklet along with just which character is singing what part.
Overall its a very enjoyable cast recording if you're looking for something different and certainly unique. If you're a Python fan already, you're going to buy this regardless. If you have no idea what can inspire such a dedicated following in people for this material, you might want to check this out.
Earlier today it was announced that the show has been nominated for 14 Tony Awards this year, including Best Show. That gives you an idea of how much this show is catching on.
Free Music Review: Found my Grail.
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a Spamaphile, no doubt about it. After seeing the show in it's pre-Broadway Chicago run and getting to be the lucky peasant (if you've seen it, you know what I mean)I was dying to get the CD to hear these great performances once again. It was completely worth the wait.
Though no one will ever claim Spamalot has the best score of all of musical theatre, the songs are enjoyable and funny. Most of the recording's value, though, comes from the performances it preserves: Tony nominees Tim Curry, Hank Azaria, Sara Ramirez, Christopher Sieber, and Michael McGrath, as well as egregiously overlooked David Hyde Pierce and Christian Borle all work marvelously well in their multiple roles.
Ramirez is the standout, with her big voice and incredible comic timing. Her finest moment is the show's finest moment, a big power ballad called "Find your Grail" that is oddly inspiring despite itself. She also scores hugely in "The Diva's Lament" and during a hysterical scat sequence in "Knights of the Round Table." Her duet with Christopher Sieber, "The song that goes like this" sends up modern pop musicals, and is fantastic. [Listen for Sieber's perfect Colm Wilkinson impression.]
As King Arthur, Tim Curry is almost the straight man in the middle of all the madness, but he's in fine voice and remains a legend. His big number "I'm all alone," isn't particularly memorable, but thats the songs fault, not his. Hank Azaria doesn't do much singing (though in the show he plays a hundred characters, it seems) and therefore doesn't appear much on this recording, but when he is its worth it. David Hyde Pierce gets THE most talked about song in the show, "You won't succeed on Broadway" which is so un-PC, it's almost gone around and come back to being PC again. Pierce is a surprisingly good singer and his deadpan delivery is right on.
Christian Borle, in his many many roles, is the true gem of the show. He's exquisitely funny as Prince Herbert, Not-Dead-Dad, the Historian, the Minstrel, and wherever else he chooses to show up. Listen for this remarkable young performer on "I am not dead yet" (the catchiest song in the show) "Where are you?" and "Brave Sir Robin."
This recording is a delight. If you like Python, any of the actors listed above, or just silliness, you'll love it.