Striking 12 (2004 New York Cast)

Striking 12 (2004 New York Cast)

On this CD: 1. Striking 12, a rewired version of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl", musical play
Composed by Valerie Rachel / Vigoda Brendan / Sheinkin Milburn
with GrooveLily

2. The Little Drummer Boy (Carol of the Drum), carol
Composed by Katherine K. Davis
with GrooveLily

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Average customer rating:

One Talented Group

Strikingly good

"Wow!" doesn't even begin to describe it...

Undescribable

Highly Original

Striking 12 (2004 New York Cast)
GrooveLily , Valerie Vigoda , and Brendan Milburn
Manufacturer: P.S. Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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ASIN: B000777ILU
Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

Violin Ascension
Overture
"...Thank you very much and welcome..."
Snow Song (It's Coming Down)
"...Our story begins with a man..."
Last Day of the Year
Resolution
"...And so, the man resolves..."
The Sales Pitch
"...but the woman is gone..."
"...It was terribly cold..."
Matches for Sale
Say What?
"...Lights were shining from every window..."
Hey La La
Fine, Fine, Fine
"...She had drawn her little feet under her..."
Cant Go Home
"...Her little hands were almost frozen..."
"...The burning match gave off a warm, bright light..."
Visions in the Matchlight
"...Someone is dying..."
Give the Drummer Some
"...The girl, when we left her..."
Caution to the Wind
Violin Ascension
"...The grandmother took the little girl..."
Screwed-Up People Make Great Art
"...Thank you for the dissertation, pal..."
It's Not All Right
"...Excuse me, little match girl?..."
Snow Song Reprise/First Day of the Year
Encore

Customer Reviews:

One Talented Group.......2007-04-03

This was my first GrooveLily CD, and I was amazed at their talent. The words and lyrics are really delightful. I'll be checking out more of their work soon. Makes me wish I lived closer to New York.

Strikingly good.......2007-01-04

Knowing it was holiday-oriented, I put off buying "Striking 12," the musical by the band Groovelily, until this past holiday season. Essentially it's a New Year's Eve story, with the three Groovelily members telling the story of a "Grumpy Guy" who reads "The Little Match Girl" on New Year's Eve and is affected by it. That's really about it. And it's enough. Good enough, in fact, that I'm quite sure I'll listen to it off season.

The three band members-- Valerie Vigoda, Brendan Milburn, and Gene Lewin-- perform their own music and act as the characters of the story (and the story-within-a story). So this is not a typical musical. On one hand, you could say there's not a whole lot to it, at least plot-wise. On the other, it's hard to deny the quality of the music-- the show contains some really great songs. Reminiscent of the best of Jonathan Larson and Jason Robert Brown, songs like "Last Day of the Year," "Matches for Sale," and "Caution to the Wind" are witty, emotionally resonant, and written in a catchy contemporary style. Song after song works-- there's really not a bad one in the bunch. The dialogue between songs is a little cutesy, but never too cloying, and the result is an enjoyably unique show containing a simple humanity I found surprisingly touching.

"Wow!" doesn't even begin to describe it..........2006-02-14

This album is just amazing. It's an amazing blend of beautiful instrumentals and vocals, with a generous touch of humor. My favorites? Um well, every track with music! Since purchasing this cd, it has left my car cd player once, to play in the house, and went straight back into the car! I just love it!

Undescribable.......2005-06-07

During my first time seeing Groovelily perform, they won not only my heart, but touched my soul. They are all such amazingly talented musicians. The energy and interaction amongst them makes it impossible for you to do anything but ENJOY!
Their combination of music, theatre, and their own 'style
' come together for a profound experience. You can't help but love them! They are mexmerazing and at times you just want to join them on stage...but their energy flows so strongly, it seems you are up therre with them.
No matter what venue you see them in, nor how many of their CD's you have, you just can't get enough and always want more. Listening or seeing them is an a musical experience unlike any other.
They do not fit inside any conventional box, they make you look outside the box , and instead of being a scary adventure it is delightful, awesome, fun and touching.
They are all well versed musicians with many accomplishments under their belt, yet still like to mix with us "ordinary folk"! I have seen them in person numerous times and they are agracious and wonderful. Their albums keep the atmosphere flowing at home. There aren't words to describe them, so buy a CD, any CD and find out for yourself how talented and amazing they are. It will truly be an adventure for your heart and soul. One you cannot experience from any other musician or group.

Highly Original.......2005-06-04

I saw this musical live because my employer insisted I go. I loved it! It's original, refreshings, imaginative, and funny. I highly reccommend it. GrooveLily also has a newsletter and I'm sure a website. I would check them out and see if they have a concert coming up near you!

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