A Night at the Tables

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Dirty Vegas continue to offer dynamic surprises, the latest being this "sound system" mix collection, which cruises along techno-trance alley with a smooth sexiness that will appeal to newbies and scenesters. Whether it's the effortless slip between Oscar G & Ralph Falcon's "Dark Beat" into Underworld's latest barnstormer, "Two Months Off"; their own dark trance contribution, "Ghosts (M.A.S Collective vocal)"; or the delicious segue from the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles, into Sandy Rivera featuring Haze's, Deep Dish-flavored "Changes"; Dirty Vegas prove they have fine taste to match their talent. A Night at the Tables works well for late-night urban cruises and swank cocktail soirees alike. --Steffan Chirazi

Product Description
Dirty Vegas release their debut DJ mix CD. 'A Night At The Tables' is their first foray into the world of the mix CD, and they come up all aces with their smooth blend of big club anthems, some of their more underground favorites, & two previously unreleased mixes, 'Ghosts' (M.A.S. Collective Vocal) & 'I Should Know' (Alex Neri Club Mix). Ultra Records. 2003.

A Night at the Tables,Dirty Vegas Sound System,Ultra Records,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Pop,Progressive House,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: You'll be disappointed Pretty good musical mix

Greatest Songs from the Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Soho ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Very Best Of Broadway Musicals Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now Greatest Hits: Broadway ASIN: B000077JS0 Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

1. Aquarius [From Hair] - Steve Brooker, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
2. If I Can't Love Her [From Beauty and the Beast] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
3. I Could Have Danced All Night [From My Fair Lady] - Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra
4. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? [From The Lion King] - John Barrowman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
5. What I Did for Love [from a Chorus Line] - National Symphony Orchestra, Catherine Porter, Martin Yates
6. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll and Hyde] - Gary Mauer, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
7. All That Jazz [From Chicago] - Paulette Ivory, Julian Kelly, Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra, Sally Ann Triplett
8. Impossible Dream [From Man of La Mancha] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
9. America [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
10. Written in the Stars [From Aida] - Simon Bowman, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
11. Mame [From Mame] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
12. Some Enchanted Evening [From South Pacific] - Thomas Allen, John Owen Edwards, Philharmonic Orchestra
13. I Am What I Am [From LA Cage aux Follies] - Janet Glazener, Leslie Uggams
14. One Song Glory [From Rent] - Sean McDermott, Martin Yates

Tracks:

1. Phantom of the Opera [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Ethan Freeman, Claire Moore, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
2. I Dreamed a Dream [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Jacqui Scott, Martin Yates
3. Bui Doi [From Miss Saigon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
4. As Long as He Needs Me [From Oliver!] - National Symphony Orchestra,
5. Time Warp [From the Rocky Horror Picture Show] - Anita Dobson, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates,
6. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
7. Why God Why [From Miss Saigon] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
8. I Know Him So Well [From Chess] - Katrina Murphy, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
9. One Day More [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
10. Peggy Sue [From Buddy Holly Story] - Dominic Curtis
11. Empty Charis at Empty Tables [From Les Miserables] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
12. Dancing Queen [From Mamma Mia!] - Julian Kelly, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Andrew Halliday, , National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
14. We Will Rock You [From We Will Rock You] - Martin Yates

Tracks:

1. It's a Grand Night for Singing [From State Fair] - National Symphony Orchestra
2. If I Were a Rich Man [From Fiddler on the Roof] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra
3. I Talk to the Trees [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
4. Over the Rainbow [From The Wizard of Oz] - Gillian Bevan, , John Owen Edwards, , Royal Shakespeare Company
5. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide [From Seven Brides for Seven Brothers] - Hal Fowler, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
6. Grease [From Grease] - John Barrowman, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates
7. Woman in Love [From Guys and Dolls] - Gregg Edelman, , Emily Loesser, National Symphony Orchestra
8. Secret Love [From Calamity Jane] - Debbie Gravitte, National Symphony Orchestra
9. Quintet [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
10. I Will Always Love You [From the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas] - Salena Jones, John Pearce
11. Money, Money [From "Caberet"] - Maria Friedman, National Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pryce
12. If My Friends Could See Me Now (Sweet Charity) - Jacqueline Dankworth, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
13. Thank Heaven for Little Girls [From Gigi] - Ron Moody, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
14. Singin' in the Rain [From Singin' in the Rain] - Craig Barna, National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Robinson

Customer Reviews:

You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02

Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10

Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
2. Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
3. Dies Irae
4. Men of Harlech
5. You'll Never Walk Alone
6. Cadwyn O Emyn Donau Cymreig: Joanna (Trad./Elfion Wyn)/Crugybar (Trad.
7. Old Folks at Home
8. Il Liza Jane
9. Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
10. Vergine Degli Angeli
11. Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
12. My Hero
13. God Bless the Prince of Wales - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
14. German Mass/Gloria
15. German Mass/Sanctus
16. Misbles/Master of the House/On My Own/Drink with Me/Empty Chairs at
17. All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
18. Arwelfa
19. Invictus
20. Softly as I Leave You

Tracks:

1. Diolch l'R L
2. Hine E Hine (Maori Lullaby)
3. Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
4. Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
5. Memories of Martha
6. I Lombardi/The Crusaders' Chorus - Treorchy Male Choir
7. Myfanwy - Treorchy Male Choir
8. Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
9. Creation's Hymn
10. In the Spirit!
11. Shall We Gather at the River
12. Nos a Bore
13. Very Best Time of Year
14. Soon Ah Will Be Done
15. Thanks Be to God
16. Flower That Shattered the Stone
17. Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
18. Where Shall I Be?
19. Bywyd y Bugail
20. Lord's Prayer

Tracks:

1. Ave Maria
2. Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
3. She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
4. Cymru Fach
5. Nidaros
6. Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
7. Watching the Wheat
8. Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
9. Misbles/Stars
10. Rachie
11. Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
12. There Is a Balm in Gilead
13. Rise Up Shepherd and Foller
14. My Lord, What a Mornin'
15. Bryn Myrddin
16. Jesus Christ Superstar/Medley: Jesus Christ Superstar/Hosanna/The Last
17. Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
18. Nabucco/The Glory of Israel
19. Ride the Chariot
20. Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir

Tracks:

1. Y Nefoedd
2. Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
3. Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
4. By Babylon's Wave
5. I'm Gonna Sing
6. Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
7. Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
8. Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
9. Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
10. That's All I Want from You
11. Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
12. Give Me Jesus
13. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
14. My Wish for You
15. Jeptha/Waft Her Angels
16. Mose in Egitto/Prayer
17. Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
18. God's Choir in the Sky
19. Floral Dance - Treorchy Male Choir
20. Smilin' Through

Tracks:

1. Calon Lan
2. True Love
3. Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
4. Aberystwyth
5. Comrades in Arms
6. Cats/Memory
7. They Led My Lord Away
8. State Fair/It's a Grand Night for Singing
9. When I Fall in Love
10. Let's Face the Music and Dance
11. Windmills of Your Mind
12. How Soon
13. Non Nobis Domine
14. Rhythm of Life
15. Kalinka
16. Sound an Alarm
17. Neapolitan Trilogy: It's Now or Never (Di Capua/Schroeder/Gold)/Mo ...
18. Turandot/Nessun Dorma
19. Christus Redemptor
20. Ann Evening's Pastorale

Album Details

Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.

Average customer rating: OK, I bought it because of the car spot! Dirty Vegas's DJ mix is very appealing not that good really not that good A stunning house mix for your Saturday nights

Night at the Tables Dirty Vegas Sound System Manufacturer: Ultra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Dirty Vegas The Trip Days Go By Walk Into the Sun ASIN: B00007MB2G Release Date: 2003-01-28

Tracks:

1. Love At First Sight (Scumfrog Beauty & the Beast Vocal Mix) - Kylie Minogue
2. Dark Beat - Oscar G & Ralph Falcon
3. 2 Months Off - Underworld
4. See (Timo Maas Mix) - Starecase
5. Keep On Moving (King Unique Re-Edit) - Frankie Knuckles featuring Nicki Richards
6. Changes - Sandy Rivera featuring Haze
7. Ghosts (M.A.S. Collective Vocal) - Dirty Vegas
8. Be Yorself (And Noone Else) (Part 1) - Celeda
9. Temptation - Vibe Residents featuring Dragonfly
10. Know For Sure (Smokemirroe Dub) - 10 Silo Deep
11. Talkin About the Revolution - 440 Central featuring Shauna Solomon
12. Coffee Beats Vol. 2 - Del Gado
13. I Should Know (Alex Neri Club Mix) - Dirty Vegas

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Dirty Vegas continue to offer dynamic surprises, the latest being this "sound system" mix collection, which cruises along techno-trance alley with a smooth sexiness that will appeal to newbies and scenesters. Whether it's the effortless slip between Oscar G & Ralph Falcon's "Dark Beat" into Underworld's latest barnstormer, "Two Months Off"; their own dark trance contribution, "Ghosts (M.A.S Collective vocal)"; or the delicious segue from the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles, into Sandy Rivera featuring Haze's, Deep Dish-flavored "Changes"; Dirty Vegas prove they have fine taste to match their talent. A Night at the Tables works well for late-night urban cruises and swank cocktail soirees alike. --Steffan Chirazi

Album Description

Dirty Vegas release their debut DJ mix CD. 'A Night At The Tables' is their first foray into the world of the mix CD, and they come up all aces with their smooth blend of big club anthems, some of their more underground favorites, & two previously unreleased mixes, 'Ghosts' (M.A.S. Collective Vocal) & 'I Should Know' (Alex Neri Club Mix). Ultra Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

OK, I bought it because of the car spot!.......2003-10-25

Just like the group's debut CD, interest for me in this group was spawned by the hit Mitsubishi ad. That withstanding, how does "A Night at the Tables" measure up to their international smash debut? Well, it's a decent blend of house, trance, disco, dance, Europop...whatever one wants to call it.

And what more can be a guy that occasionally likes to "trip the light fantastic" ask for?

Dirty Vegas's DJ mix is very appealing.......2003-06-27

If you were a fan of the dance music on Dirty Vegas's self-titled debut, then you will enjoy this Ultra release with songs picked and mixed by Dirty Vegas. This is a different brand of techno music than you will find on releases like "Ultra.Dance 03." It's more "underground."

When I first stuck this CD in, i was not impressed with the first two songs. When I saw the name "Kylie Minogue" the Scumfrog Beauty & The Beast remix was not what I expected. Initially I did not like this song but later appreciated it. I do not think it was a good album to start out with though. Oscar G & Ralph Falcon's "Dark Beat" has grown to be one of my favorite songs but I have always loved Underworld's strange "2 Months Off." Tracks 4 & 5 ("See" and "Keep on Moving") are good tracks that keep the album upbeat but again, I'd never heard of either of these artists. I really appreciated "Changes" for the vocals but was somewhat disappointed with the M.A.S. Collective Vocal remix of Dirty Vegas's own "Ghosts." Where's the chorus? Anyway, I liked the music in "Changes" (Track 8) but the vocals sounded dated. Track 9 & 10 are interesting but infectious. The more I listened, the more I liked 440 Central's "Talkin About The Revolution." I did not like Del Gado's "Coffee Beats Vol. 2" but I did like the Alex Neri Club Mix of Dirty Vegas's "I Should Know."

I appreciated that "Days Go By" was not on this mix. If you are a fan of underground club music or the brand of dance music on "Dirty Vegas" then you will appreciate this album.

not that good really.......2003-05-04

Big fan of Dirty Vegas but the mixes here are pretty forgettable. Even the 2 mixes of Dirty Vegas' songs are uninteresting. A couple of the others songs are outright terrible. It looks like this was a quick cash-in for the band while their other album was on the charts

not that good.......2003-03-08

The mixes drone a bit more than they should -- if you are looking for something as good as any song on Dirty Vegas' last CD, you won't find even one song that good. Even the remixes of Dirty Vegas songs are uninspired. I'm not sure why other reviewers can give this 4 and 5 stars

A stunning house mix for your Saturday nights.......2003-02-16

I'm not really a big house music fan as I once was a few years ago but I am a big fan of Dirty Vegas. I absolutely adore their self-titled debut album. I had to have their mix cd "Night at the Tables". I enjoyed "Night at the Tables" a lot. I thought it was a great mix of techno and house music, with maybe hints of trance thrown into the mix. I'm glad to see that they didn't make this mix cd any really predictable by throwing in their big hit "Days Go By". I love that song to pieces but by adding it to the mix, they would have the cd pretty predictable by diehard dance enthusiasts like myself. The song selection was pretty solid I thought. Although "Love At First Sight" isn't my favorite Kylie Minoge song, I definitely prefer the Scumfrog Beauty & The Beast Vocal Mix over the original version. Most of the songs I am not really familiar with but I did enjoy them. I love the two Dirty Vegas songs they threw in, "Ghosts" and "I Should Know" are my personal DV songs. The remixes were fantastic and very energetic. And of course my favorite Underworld song from their new album, "2 Months Off". Solid album. Definitely an excellent album to throw into the stereo before hitting the night clubs on a Saturday night.

Average customer rating: excellent CD It doesn't get better than this! STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding Doesn't get any better then this! This is great!

Love Changes Everything Manufacturer: Dptv Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Denmark | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: This Is the Moment: Live at Tivoli So in Love With Broadway Broadway Passion Centre Stage On the Boards ASIN: B0002IQGPS Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll & Hyde]
2. Being Alive [From Company]
3. Bui-Doi [From Miss Saigon]
4. Why God Why? [From Miss Saigon]
5. Last Night of the World [From Miss Saigon] - Joanna Ampil, , Stig Rossen
6. Gethsemane [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
7. Pity the Child [From Chess]
8. Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
9. Light at the End of the Tunnel [From Starlight Express]
10. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables [From Les Misbles]
11. Stars [From Les Misbles]
12. Music of the Night [From The Phantom of the Opera]
13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera]
14. Somewhere [From West Side Story]
15. Send in the Clowns [From A Little Night Music]

Customer Reviews:

excellent CD.......2007-07-03

I only wish there were more songs from Les Mis. I've seen 6 different Les Mis casts, and Stig Rossen (London cast, June 1997) was the best Jean Valjean I've seen by far. I bought this CD solely based on the fact that I was blown away by his voice when I saw him in Les Mis. You'll love the other songs on this CD just because his voice is so good.
P.S. Don't know why the Amazon description says "by Kalle Magnusson", don't be confused...Stig Rossen sings all of the songs.

It doesn't get better than this!.......2007-03-17

This is a superior CD. Mr. Rossen is a gifted singer and delivers each song with perfect expression. This CD is a gem!

STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding.......2007-02-15

This CD is a Gem ...it is a must for everyone who loves beautiful music.The renditions come to life again.."Love Changes Everything" , Beautiful..."This is the moment"....Powerful. This young man has the perfect range and "coloratura" in his voice, his diction is incredible, his own "persona" is in each and every song..."Why God" from miss saigon makes you re-live the drama in this song through Stig,s voice...."all i ask from you" Magical!!!.......to summarize if you are a Michael Ball fan (i am!!) this is as a wonderful venture as all his recordings...Get it ..you wont regret it!!..Stig has a space in my kingdom of outstanding performers..cant wait for his next recording!!!

Doesn't get any better then this!.......2006-07-06

I took a chance when I bought this CD, and am so glad I did. His voice is so beautiful; so smooth, expressive, powerful, with a tremendous range. The songs were obviously carefully chosen, and he interprets each one so well that they sound brand new. This really is a beautiful album, if you're a fan of Michael Crawford or Michael Ball, add Stig to your list.

Every song on this album is terrific, but his rendition of Gesthemene is really outstanding, better than most others I've heard.

This is great!.......2005-04-01

This CD has Broadway songs sung by a great singer. I especially like his rendition of STARS from LES MISERABLES. This song is not on many CD's besides the cast albums of Les Miserables. He is a very good singer. While you may like the original versions better, you won't be sorry if you buy this CD.

Average customer rating: Great, definitely go with this and TAC Awesome Bought it used - thank God! magnificent! Mixed Feelings

Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording Claude-Michel Schonberg Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: One Hundred Flowers by Georgia O'Keeffe Little Ol' Cowgirl The Low-Carb Cookbook: The Complete Guide to the Healthy Low-Carbohydrate Lifestyle with over 250 Delicious Recipes Target Costing: The Next Frontier in Strategic Cost Management Sapphire and Steel - The Complete Series ASIN: B000003BVK Release Date: 1990-05-22

Tracks:

1. Prologue
2. Valjean's Soliloquy (What Have I Done?)
3. At The End Of The Day
4. I Dreamed A Dream
5. Lovely Ladies
6. Fantine's Arrest
7. The Runaway Cart
8. Who Am I?-The Trial
9. Fantine's Death
10. The Confrontation
11. Castle On A Cloud
12. Master Of The House

Tracks:

1. The Bargain-The Waltz Of Treachery
2. Look Down
3. The Robbery-Javert's Intervention (Another Brawl)
4. Stars
5. Eponine's Errand
6. The ABC Cafe-Red And Black
7. Do You Hear The People Sing?
8. Rue Plumet-In My LIfe
9. A Heart Full Of Love
10. The Attack On Rue Plumet
11. One Day More!
12. At The Barricade (Upon These Stones)
13. On My Own
14. Building The Barricade
15. Javert's Arrival
16. Little People
17. A Little Fall Of Rain
18. Night Of Anguish
19. First Attack

Tracks:

1. Drink With Me
2. Bring Him Home
3. Dawn Of Anguish
4. The Second Attack (Death Of Gavroche)
5. The Final Battle
6. The Sewers-Dog Eats Dog
7. Javert's Suicide
8. Turning
9. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
10. Every Day (Marius And Cosette)
11. Valjean's Confession
12. The Wedding Chorale- Beggars At The Feast
13. Epilogue (Finale)
14. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Great, definitely go with this and TAC.......2005-08-31

Right now, there are four official English-language versions of Les Miserables: the Original London Cast Recording, the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the Complete Symphonic Recording, and the 10th Anniversary Concert Recording. Les Mis' addicts are best served by purchasing all recordings, as they showcase different stages (as in the OLC and the OBC) of the development of this mega-musical, as well as the interesting variations in presentation and performances by the different casts and orchestras.

If you're the average musical-theater listener who can't afford to buy all available English-language recordings, however, my advice would be to get the CSR (due to the fact that it's "complete") and the TAC recording (due to the fact that performer- and performance-wise, it's leaps and bounds better than all of the other recordings). You deserve no less.

Awesome.......2005-07-03

I can't believe all the negative comments about Gary Morris. He is so much better in the role than Colm Wilkinson. I've seen Gary perform the part three times and there is NO better Jean ValJean (seen the play 14 times). It's an international cast and some of the accents do take time getting used to. But the power of the music supercedes it all. Listen with your heart people. It's so incredible.

Bought it used - thank God!.......2005-06-17

"Les Miserables" is a marvelous musical; a stunningly faithful interpretation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, with an inspiring storyline and unforgettable characters. There are 2 reasons for buying a Les Mis CD - (1) you've seen a performance and want ONE CD to remind you of it or (2) you've become a les Mis junkie (like me) and want multiple versions so you too can hold forth on the rival merits of Andy Warlow vs Michael Maguire, Patty LuPone vs Ruthie Henshaw, Frances Ruffelle vs Kaho Shimada vs Lea Solonga. If you are in the first category, you really want the Tenth Anniversary Concert. The TAC has the complete storyline (albeit slightly abridged), it was recorded live (so there's an unique intensity and chemistry between performers), and from top to bottom it has by far the best cast.

However, if you're a serious Les Mis fan, you should buy this CD (in addition), simply because it does have the complete score. (The trouble with THAT is that it includes practically the only misstep in the whole script - if Jean Valjean has his number branded on his chest, then how is it credible that someone else will be convicted in his place?) I bought it for that reason and to hear other interpretations of the roles (in particular Andy Warlow's). I have all 4 versions, and they have all have their pluses and minuses, but frankly, I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this one. This version has a rather weak cast in general, but that does add to the fun arguing about it. On the plus side, it has Philip Quast ( THE BEST Javert, but he's even better on the TAC), Michael Ball (THE BEST Marius, also on the OLC and TAC versions), and Andy Warlow (a stirring Enjorlas for sure, but not THAT much better than Michael Maguire on the OBC and TAC). The scenes at the barricade are the best part of the CD. Kaho Shimada is an uneven Eponine, OK sometimes, less so at others. Debbie Byrne (Fantine) is OK, but I don't find her as moving as Patty LuPone (OLC) or Ruthie Henshaw (TAC). Tracy Shayne (Cosette) is irratating, not nearly as sweet as Judy Kuhn (OLB and TAC) or even Rebecca Caine (OLC). I find Barry James and especially Gay Soper (M. and Mme. Thenardier) grating as well.

I really miss Colm Wilkinson (OLC, OBC and TAC). OK, he has a unique singing style, but such heart. Not always perfect, but so powerful and emotional. All his solos and "Confrontation" just stop me dead in my tracks. The sweetness and purity of his "Bring Him Home" and "Epilogue" move me to tears. But really, there must be someone else who can do at least an adequate job or the show wouldn't have run so long in so many venues. I am willing to listen to another interpretation, but not this one. This is the central role in the play, it really can't survive without a good performance here. Gary Morris is horrible as Jean Valjean, cringe-provoking at times, merely weak at others. He's totally overmatched by Quast in "Confrontation" and by everyone in "One Day More" and "Epilogue". I haven't tried the recommendation of one reviewer of listening while squinting and shaking my head hard, but I don't see how that will help. Morris's "What have I done?", "Bring Him Home" and "Valjean's Confession" make me cover my ears or send me running for the fast forward button, although "Who am I?" isn't so bad. (I just tried the head shaking trick, it didn't help.)

magnificent!.......2005-06-15

Ok, I admit it. I have long been a fan of musicals, but I was only exposed to Les Mis a few months ago. My roommate loaned me this recording, and I fell in love. I played nothing but this soundtrack for the next several weeks.

As this is the only recording I've heard fully, I cannot give any comparisons between the performers here and those on other versions, but I do wish to give my general impression of the cast.

*Gary Morris (Valjean) - he has a strong, clear voice with which it is hard to find fault. He sings with emotion and passion, and I cannot imagine ever tiring of hearing him as Jean Valjean. If I had to give a complaint, it would be that I could imagine a voice with a little more distinct character...something a little riskier for the part of someone so complex.

*Philip Quast (Javert) - wow, I love deep voices, and his is so rich! I love when he hits the low note near the beginning of "Confrontation" ...I've seriously replayed that part over and over again just because it sends shivers through me...haha, I think you get the idea. This guy is good.

*Debbie Byrne (Fantine) - her voice took some getting used to because at first it seemed to me a little uncontrolled, almost like she could capture the fullness of the sound but not quite hit the notes. However, the more I listen to her, the more I enjoy her. Her voice has a wonderful texture, something you totally miss when listening to the super-clear, trilling sopranos that seem to be found all over most other musicals.

*Kaho Shimada (Eponine) - her voice took a little getting used to as well. I was a little confused until I realized she was Japanese, for though I wouldn't say you hear an accent, her voice does have a very different quality to it. Still, I enjoyed her performance very much. Her voice is trembling with emotion the entire time, almost like she can hardly control it...it is quite moving.

*Tracy Shayne (Cosette) - wow. I'm sorry, is Cosette supposed to be this shrill? Turn it off! While I'm impressed at some of the notes she hits, I don't think it's supposed to make you want to cover your ears.

*Michael Ball (Marius) -Ball makes Marius, a rather annoying character if you ask me, into someone actually likable, if not lovable. He's passionate and romantic, but not vapid. Probably my favorite vocal performance.

*Gay Soper and Barry James (the Thernardiers) - their voices are rather grating, but that's the point, right? Very entertaining performances...particularly in "Master of the House" (which, it's true, somehow manages to be stuck in your head all day).

*Anthony Warlow (Enjorolas) - very appropriate voice...manly and vibrant. If he doesn't make you want to go out and fight, then there's no help for you!


Overall, the performances were wonderful. I highly recommend this CD. A great recording of a great musical!

Mixed Feelings.......2005-04-20

I bought this recently, and it was an object lesson in why I ought to research an item before purchasing it.

For me, it's truly a toss-up as to whether this is a recording worth purchasing. The main benefit-a far from insignificant one-is that it is a complete recording full of much more materiel than can be found on the London or Broadway cast recordings. Basically, I was far from satisfied. The liner notes are error ridden, and the casting was not as good as possible. Gary Morris struck me as too young for the part, and Gay Soper (Mme. Thenardier) has a voice akin to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. But, in the absence of a complete Broadway recording, this still may be the best version available to buy. Be sure, however, to supplement it with another version. (The Tenth Anniversary recording might be the best.)

Average customer rating: Too bad it's just the highlights!

Les Miserables Manufacturer: First Night ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000026YOI Release Date: 1986-01-01

Tracks:

1. I Dreamed a Dream
2. Stars - Philip Quast
3. On My Own - Meredith Braun
4. Bring Him Home - Jeff Leyton
5. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables - Mike Sterling

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Too bad it's just the highlights!.......2006-01-02

I am sorry that the Manchester cast never made a full album, but that is because there was not enough demand and not enough funding to do so. This is evident in the fact that many fans do not know that this album even exists! The songs on this album include "I Dreamed a Dream" by Ria Jones, "Stars" by Philip Quast, "On My Own" by Meredith Braun, "Bring Him Home" by Jeff Leyton, and "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" by Mike Sterling. Of course I cannot do an in depth analysis of the performances of these actors since I only have one song from each of them, but the songs that they do are very well done. Ria Jones sounds a bit like Julie Andrews to me in the beginning of IDAD, and she becomes very strong as the song progresses. Her first verse sound nostalgic, and when she begins "I dreamed a dream in time gone by...", she sounds wistful of her past that was care free. I like her interpretation very much. Philip Quast is excellent as usual in "Stars." Meredith Braun is very articulate, which is very good. She sounds sweet and dreamy in the first half of OMO, and in the second half she sounds more powerful and more determined. She hits all of the notes perfectly. Jeff Leyton sings "Bring Him Home" pretty well, although I honestly prefer other versions. Nothing is wrong with it- it's just not my favorite interpretation. He seems to use the phrasing of Colm Wilkinson. Mike Sterling does a gorgeous rendition of ECAET. This is my favorite version of the song that is recorded in English. Mike Sterling went on to play Valjean when he was older. I would say that all die hard fans should own this highlights album. It is very well done.

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