Various - Adding Machine: A Musical
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Free Music Review: A strange and addictive show
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful recording for the strange and addictive off-broadway musical, Adding Machine. It gets better and better with each listening. Possibly the most interesting new show of the year, on or off Broadway. A well-done musical adaptation of the play, it deserves its place in every serious musical theatre collectors library.Free Music Review: Welcome Joshua Schmidt
Hit: 5 Stars
A powerful score to a dark brooding musical. Performances are uniformly superb. Thanks to PS Classics for recordings this extraordinary piece of music theater. Keep an eye/ear on composer Joshua Schmidt!Free Music Review: It all adds up
Hit: 4 Stars
On this recording, the remarkable score comes off even better than it does in the theater. Joshua Schmidt employs a range of styles, from minimalism to 1930s pop, and to great effect in this harrowing work about a man named Mr. Zero who is replaced by an adding machine. Joel Hatch's nearly anti-musical vocal performance brings out the depth of the score as he croaks his way through an essentially untuneful or anti-tuneful life as underscored by the brilliant singing of the support ensemble, particularly Joe Farrell as the matricidal fellow inmate. Of course, the score can't capture the stunning break in visual style the stage production employs, but the last third of the music really goes many unexpected places, just as the characters do. Each listening brings fresh insights.Free Music Review: A must-have for any fan of intelligent musical theatre!
Hit: 4 Stars
When I first heard about ADDING MACHINE, I felt the need to purchase the cast recording. Little did I know that the score is disturbingly lovely and the performances are brilliant. The subject matter is dark and somewhat twisted - I must confess, I am usually attracted to such storylines, and here is no different. The score is just as dark but manages to be touching and heartwarming at times. Particularly noteworthy - at least, for my own personal tastes - are the songs "Zero's Confession," "The Gospel According to Shrdlu," and "Daisy's Confession." Overall, the show is both smart, striking, and beautiful. This recording is certainly a must for any serious theatre lover.Free Music Review: Intriguing musical soundtrack.
Hit: 4 Stars
I bought this specifically because Joel Hatch had the lead role in this musical. He's originally from Trimont, MN. I found it intriguing and memorable. Some of the tunes are really haunting. It isn't for everyone but I really like the avant garde. Joel's voice was great. I just wanted to own it because I've always liked his voice. I played in a pit orchestra long ago for "Annie Get Your Gun" when Joel (Frank Butler) was just starting out.