Into the Wood is probably one of Sondheim's more accessible musicals. From the title, a non-Sondheim showgoer or listener would probably think that this is a lovely, cute, nursery rhyme style show. It is quite the contrary. On the face of it, you have your Cinderalla, the princes, Jack and his mother etc, but because of Sondheim's wierd and wonderful mind, he twists the situation on its head and humorously inverts everything. Fantastic score, very well performed in this recording, highly recommended. ...
Gracelet 14.09.2007
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Advantages: A great soundtrack to a great show...You WILL find yourself humming the tunes Disadvantages: If you don't like the DVD, or sondheim, you won't like this!
Well I don't know how much I can write on this, other than I really really love this show! Check out the review on the show...
The songs and tracks are superb and each one has it's own unique quality.
The opening, a sound that is repeated with impunity throughout the score constantly updating the audience as to what's going on.
I also love the tracks 'Agony' which highlights the plight of the two Princes who are both chasing different women and ... ...secure their loves!
There is a beutiful ballad 'Children will listen' and a rousing repeat from the Baker and Cinderella, sang to young Jack and Red Riding Hood.
The songs sound lfantastic loud or quiet and you will be huming them constantly after listenin to this CD.
As before it's not my place to descrie all the track, length of time and scoring, but it is just left to me to say, I would buy this and listen to this over and over and have done.
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TheWarners 25.10.2004
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