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The begger's opera for threepence

Advantages: Masterpiece of musical theatre
Disadvantages: Ending is little too "all lived happily ever after"

The Threepenny Opera transforms opera to the musical theatre. Originally adapted from John Gay’s The Beggar’s opera in 1928, to Die Dreigroschenoper, by German composer Kurt Weill and lyricist Bertolt Brecht, the score weaves together elements of grand opera with cabaret and jazz. The English translation and adaptation was then completed by Marc Blitzstein in 1954. Brecht met Weill in 1927, when the two men discussed using the genre of opera to ...
...A CD of the Threepenny Opera can be purchased for £12.99 from most good music stores. It was released on the Decca label on 14th February 2000. The opera tells the story of the murderering gangster, MacHeath aka Mac the Knife. Set in London's criminal underworld in the 1930s. It opens in Jonathan Peachum’s shop. Peachum runs a business clothing beggars and providing them with a location to beg in for a share in the profits. “A man who sees another ...

MAFARRIMOND 07.07.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Threepenny Opera, The - Kurt Weill

I couldn't have put it better myself

Advantages: authentic, soulful, featuring stars
Disadvantages: expensive, without key band members, rough

The title of the CD, in my opinion, fits perfectly. The Funk Brothers, I am convinced after listening to the tracks that they were the unsung heros. Just listen to way that the snare drum is tuned each song to fit the key. Just listen to the way the musicians can combine funk and soul into one complete package. Just listen to how close the tambourine is in your eears. 'Standing In The Shadows Of Motown' is, in my opinion a great film and the soundtrack ...
...from the Funk Brothers are there and there are some very special guests indeed. Chaka Kahn & Montell Jordan provide an uplifting duet for the song Ain't No Mountain High Enough after Ben Harper provides a subtly smooth version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine. However, as touched upon before, many of The Funk Brothers are sadly not with us today and therefore not on the recording. Overall, this CD is great for those who are obsessed with motown, ...

EdawMail 28.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (Original Soundtrack) - Funk Brothers (The)

Love Changes Everything or does it?

Advantages: Original London cast music
Disadvantages: CD Could get scratched, some songs are long

This CD gives the whole music from the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Aspects of Love". "Aspects of Love" did not last a long time at London but the music is very moving especially one song called "Love Changes Everything". This Cd includes all the songs from the musical "Aspects of Love" and would be great to a musical collecter or anyone really. There are a couple of long songs on this CD that are the full version and can last a ...

no1superstar 24.06.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Aspects Of Love - Original London Cast

High Fives all round!

Advantages: good mix, energetic, fun
Disadvantages: /

When I was a bit younger, I used to watch Australian kids show Hi 5 on Milkshake every morning religiously before school. It is a programme aimed at pre-school and primary school children, teaching them various things through the methods of song and dance. Naturally, there are five presenters, all of which are Australian. Okay so the education side is a bit young fo rme, but I do find the music very entertaining on the show! Now I do not have the ...
...I did buy one of their several albums. This one was Hi 5 Hits. This album is very attractive, a very colourful cover with little cartoon images of the band: Nathan Foley, Charley Delaney, Tim Harding, Kellie Crawford (then Hoggart), and Kathleen de Leon. It is very bright and draws your attention in for sure! Looking on the back I noticed there were a total of twenty one songs. I will let you discover the wonders of them all yourself, but to give ...

Amy69 13.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hi-5 Hits - Hi-5

How High would this reach?

Advantages: good songs, good price
Disadvantages: generally appeals only to HSM fans

...while to catch on to High School Musical. In fact, I ended up seeing High School Musical 3 before I saw the first two! Though I have now caught myself up and along with that I am becoming more familiar with the songs. In an attempt to fully connect with the music, I found myself borrowing the CDs from a friend. One of which was of course the High School Musical 2 CD soundtrack. The album can be recognized by its aqua blue cover. On the front, 'High ...
...you are a fan of High School Musical, but I will admit that it is not one I would rush out and buy myself. It is a good CD to listen to if you were given it as a gift or, in my case, if you borrow it from a friend. Though I feel you should only spend money on it if you know you are going to like it and you do like High School Musical! It is great to listen to, generally quite upbeat, and well worth giving it a go! Amy 2009 Track listing can be found ...

Amy69 25.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of High School Musical II - Various Artists