On a Saturday Night

Track Listings

 
1. Saturday Night
2. Choupik Two Step
3. Bonjouir Tristesse
4. Creole de Lake Charles Tyrone
5. Celimene
6. Ful Il Sa
7. Mal d'Amour
8. Laissez le Bon Temps Rouler
9. Tell Me Pretty Baby

On a Saturday Night,Queen Ida & Her Zydeco Band,Gnp Crescendo,Cajun / Zydeco / New Orleans,Pop,Zydeco
Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grofé:Grand Canyon Suite
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP
  • Superb recordings of American classics.
  • Copland and Gould - LSC-2195
  • Gould conducts Copland and Grofe
  • Superlative performance of Copeland
Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grofé:Grand Canyon Suite

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ASIN: B000003FGZ
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Billy The Kid: Suite: Introduction: The Open Prarie
  2. Billy The Kid: Suite: Street In A Frontier Town
  3. Billy The Kid: Suite: Mexican Dance And Finale
  4. Billy The Kid: Suite: Prairie Night: Card Game
  5. Billy The Kid: Suite: Gun Battle
  6. Billy The Kid: Suite: Celebration: After Billy's Capture
  7. Billy The Kid: Suite: Billy's Death
  8. Billy The Kid: Suite: The Open Prairie (reprise)
  9. Rodeo: Suite: Buckaroo Holiday
  10. Rodeo: Suite: Corral Nocturne
  11. Rodeo: Suite: Honky Tonk Interlude
  12. Rodeo: Suite: Saturday Night Waltz
  13. Rodeo: Suite: Hoe-Down
  14. Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise
  15. Grand Canyon Suite: Painted Desert
  16. Grand Canyon Suite: On The Trail
  17. Grand Canyon Suite: Sunset
  18. Grand Canyon Suite: Cloudburst

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP.......2007-01-05

Close your eyes and be transported to the Canyon. In this remastering of a 1960 recording, Morton Gould shows his chops as a superlative conductor and interpreter of this Grofe classic. The work itself is wonderful, but Gould and his orchestra provide nuances that absolutely delight. Of the five movements of "Grand Canyon Suite", the final, "Cloudburst", ceases becoming music and is elevated to pure sensory experience. It is no longer notes on a page finely executed; it IS the sky, the wind, the sheets of rain (a sheer, shimmering slide of sound), the thunder, and it is perfect. The four prior movements are nearly as excellent, with the second, "Painted Desert", casting an eerie shadow over the listener's mind with spellbinding brush strokes. This is a performance delivered with painstaking care.

Gould's treatment of Copland's works, recorded three years earlier, were of great personal interest, as one of my earliest exposures to "serious" music was the great Bernstein recording of "Rodeo", and "Buckaroo Holiday" in particular. Surprisingly, Gould and company give the NYPO a run for its money. They are just as energized, brash and even raw (hear the horns, and it's fitting) as New York; ditto the "Gun Battle" episode of "Billy". Gould threw himself into Copland's scores and whipped his musicians into a frenzy when called for, and the results place Gould's readings of these two pieces of Americana right behind Bernstein.

This CD - beautifully remastered - is a bargain.



5 out of 5 stars Superb recordings of American classics........2004-04-27

I thoroughly agree with all other reviewers (though I wish some would spell Copland's name right!) Morton Gould conducts with great verve and sensitivity. "Rodeo" is terrific and it also includes the seldom heard "Honky-Tonk Interlude" which is a delight in itself.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a highlight with its marvellous orchestration and melodic richness. Although the score is influenced by a number of composers such as Dukas, Ravel, Respighi and even Richard Strauss, it nevertheless feels entirely
original. "On the trail" is beautifully rhythmical,one can really feel the trotting
of the donkeys, and the sound effects are pure joy. Note the
ee-ah-ing of the donkeys, so superbly part of the music. (somewhat reminescent of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream overture.) The Cloudburst is a sonic triumph.
This recording comes from 1957, but digitally remastered. Sound is demonstration quality. Still probably the best available, highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Copland and Gould - LSC-2195.......2004-02-12

I've heard Copland conducting these two works on recordings and I've heard the famous NYPO/Bernstein's 1960 recording of these two works on Columbia Records, yet Gould and his Orchestra fills in the blank spaces that was left out in previous and recent recordings.

He takes his troup to NYC to Manhatten Center, in Oct of 1957, and have the legendary RCA producer, John Pfeiffer and Lewis Layton, produce and engineer this recording session to be encaptured on 3-track tape (where the "Billy the Kid" was released on RCA "New Orthophonic tape recording" - the BCS-130), then to eventual vinyl (LM/LSC-2195). Gould, being somewhat of an arrangement conductor in the 50's, manage to pull the stops out in how these two Copland pieces are to be presented-to where the listener can feel that they themselves are back in the Wild, Wild West of the 1880's. He doesn't rush through these two pieces like some other conductors do. Gould takes his time trying to tell the story within the music. He uses emphasis, emotion, tempo and dynamics where it should be per each chapter in a story. Excellent listening for all!

This BMG "Living Stereo" release of the LSC-2195 Copland/Gould is a faithful reproduction as it can be of the original vinyl release.

5 out of 5 stars Gould conducts Copland and Grofe.......2003-11-21

It may surprise some to discover that American composer/conductor Morton Gould conducted such fine performances of other American composers' music. These RCA Victor "Living Stereo" recordings are vivid, excellent proof that Gould was a really fine conductor and not just of his own music.

The performances of the suites from Copland's ballets "Billy the Kid" and "Rodeo" are among the best ever recorded. They benefit not only from Gould's wonderful sensitivity and appreciation but from excellent playing by the "pickup" orchestra and the still remarkable "Living Stereo" recording process, in which RCA used only three microphones and advanced mastering techniques.

Ferde Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite" was a "labor of love" as the skilled composer/arranger spent considerable time carefully depicting his impressions of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Grofe had been a very successful arranger for Paul Whiteman and is still remembered for the very first orchestration of George Gershwin's "An American in Paris," premiered by Gershwin at the piano with Whiteman conducting in New York's Aeolian Hall in February 1924.

Grofe composed a number of original orchestral works in later years and the "Grand Canyon Suite" is probably his best. It contains memorable melodies and is skillfully orchestrated throughout. It so impressed Arturo Toscanini that he recorded it in 1945 for RCA Victor, under the supervision of the composer. Grofe himself conducted a recording of the suite for Everest Records in 1960. Gould's recording is excellent. The final movement, depicting a spectacular thunderstorm, is absolutely awesome. I think this recording may surpass an earlier favorite, also recorded for RCA Victor, by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston "Pops" Orchestra.

This is all very fun and very exciting American music.

5 out of 5 stars Superlative performance of Copeland.......1999-12-26

Billy the Kid & Rodeo were both etched in my soul when as a young boy I listened along with my mother. This performance by Morton Gould remains for me above any other that I have heard and I have heard many given my love for them. This is a re-issue of an original 3 microphone/3 track TRUE stero recording made by RCA in their 'Living Stero' series and originally recorded in 1957. A must have for Copeland listeners. It is a bonus that it also contains 'Grand Canyon Suite.'
Ultimate Copland Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Ultimate Copland Album

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ASIN: B00002S5EW
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man
  2. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Saturday Night Waltz
  3. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Hoe-Down
  4. From Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
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  21. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: Coda

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Best of the the popular Copland..........2004-12-26

Here's a great introduction to the popular music of Aaron Copland. When "Fanfare for the Common Man" begins, sparks of recognition will fly for most listeners. This song has been everywhere: presidential inaugurations, the olympics, commercials, movies, etc. Some flatten it as hopelessly clichéd, while others find it moving and inspiring. Copland also reprised it in the finale of his Third Symphony. Arguably Copland's most famous piece, "Appalachian Spring" closes the CD. In between, more great Copland: excerpts from 'Rodeo' (apparently the beef lobby has appropriated "Hoe-Down" as one of their themes); a great vocal rendition of "Simple Gifts" and a large chunk of another of Copland's best known works: "Billy the Kid". The only confusing piece is the "Variations on a Shaker Hymn" from Appalachian Spring when the entire Appalachian Spring is already included. Seems slightly redundant.

Though most of the pieces on this CD were written in the 1930s and 1940s, they tend to evoke the old west. With titles such as "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid" this shouldn't surprise too many people.

Copland went on to compose more dissonant and twelve tone compositions later on in his career. These obviously weren't as popular with the public in general as the pieces on this CD. Nonetheless, if this disc whets the appetite, a foray into Copland's less popular works will yield much. It will help to expose the totality of Copland's output. This disc only represents a small portion of his work. Regardless, this disc is a great starting point for getting to know one of the United States' best known composers of the twentieth century.

4 out of 5 stars A Great American Album.......2004-02-13

This is a great album representing true patriotic American music. Songs like "Hoe-Down" are lively and energetic and give rememberance to what one can imagine as the true American spirit.

5 out of 5 stars Must have this one..........2002-09-17

I like all types of music, I wanted this album because I liked the song "RODEO" that is used on the beef commercials. This CD has made me into a Copland fan. It has many great songs. If you want a CD that says "I am an American." This is it. I am sending copies to a friend in Bombay and Tel Aviv. This is who I am put to music.
Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)

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ASIN: B000059LFF
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Everybody Says Don't
  2. I Wonder What Became of Me?
  3. The Eagle and Me
  4. I Had Myself a True Love
  5. Into the Woods / Giants in the Sky (Malcolm Gets)
  6. Another Hundred People / So Many People (Malcolm Gets)
  7. Let's Face the Music and Dance / The Song Is You (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  8. Happiness
  9. Loving You
  10. You Could Drive a Person Crazy
  11. Not A Day Goes By / Losing My Mind

Tracks:

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  2. I Got Lost in His Arms
  3. West Side Story Segment: Something's Coming / Tonight (Malcolm Gets)
  4. Move On (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  5. Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
  6. Ice Cream
  7. Send in the Clowns
  8. The Trolley Song
  9. Not While I'm Around (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  10. Anyone Can Whistle

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Barbara Cook is one of today's most accomplished song stylists, and if you don't believe us, just listen to this live album. It's a master class in the art of singing. It documents an evening at Carnegie Hall during which Cook proved that she can dissect and extract the substance out of the simplest of lyrics. One of the best surprises is "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" (from Company), which is taken at an amiable trot and allows the singer to display its humor. Cook is not a swinging singer and uptempo is not her pace; give her a ballad, though, and she'll wring the last drop of emotion out of it. Her version of "Losing My Mind" (here paired with "Not a Day Goes By") is simply astonishing. The singer also performs songs that Sondheim has said he wished he had written, an awful lot of them by Harold Arlen. No complaints here. Guest Malcolm Gets solos on a few songs and duets with Cook on others, including "Let's Face the Music and Dance." This is classic material done masterfully by a classic singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2004-02-20

Having read the other reviews there is little more for me to add. I have been a Barbara Cook fan for a longtime and for me, this is one of her best concerts ever. I do, however, prefer the DVD. As with some other reviewers, I do not want to hear Malcolm Gets (as much as I like him) when I want to listen to Barbara. Her flawless interpretation of music is a hard act to follow for any singer! I managed to see this concert 4 times over a year and a half. Each time I saw her the voice was stronger and more assured (I would not have thought that possible). I can't help but think we will have the pleasure of hearing Ms Cook for many years to come. For those people who enjoyed his CD I strongly recommend purchasing the DVD. Barabara's rendition of So Many People is breathtaking (literally, I don't think I breathed once during the entire song). If you ever have opportunity to see her live - go! She has an ability to make you feel as if every song she sings and every word she speaks is directed to you alone. She can take a large venue and make it feel as intimate as your own living room. Having had the pleasure of meeting her I can say she is as youthful and pleasurable in person as she is in her performance.

5 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Whistle.......2003-10-11

After being privileged to attend this concert, I had to own the CD. Once a lyric coloratura and the original Cunegonde in Bernstein's Candide, Ms. Cook has become (in her 70s) a true diva, blessed with a velvety, warm sound. Every note has meaning. Her high B-flat on "Ice Cream" is still the envy of any soprano today. Everyone should whistle after hearing the superb performances on this CD. Even better, though, is the experience of having been in the concert hall for the live performance. Brava, Ms. Cook!

5 out of 5 stars An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master.......2003-06-16

When I first bought tickets for the 'Mostly Sondheim' show on tour (in San Francisco) I figured it couldn't be too bad. Besides, I had only been exposed to a few of his songs (Anyone Can Whistle, Losing My Mind...) and had only seen "A Little Night Music". On the way out of the theater I immediately picked up this recording of the program. It is truly amazing. I immediately began listening to it and have barely put it down in the last few months. Furthermore, my Sondheim CD collection increased in size from an unflattering zero to five (and it's still growing)! This is an amazing introduction to the works of Stephen Sondheim, who is now my favorite modern musical composer). Buy this now if you don't already have it!

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, moving concert.......2003-04-13

This is a wonderful CD set with a great selection of songs. I do want to express a slight reservation, however. Barbara Cook has been one of my favorite singers for a number of years and the way her voice defies time is extraordinary -- for her to be singing with such bright, beautiful tone in her mid-70s with no wobble or beat in the voice is an amazing achievment.

I do have to say that by 2001, when this concert was recorded, Cook seemed to have a lost a little bit of power and intensity in her singing. This is only natural for someone of her age. Her voice is still lovely, but you can sense her keeping it in reserve a bit. She's as expressive as ever, but compare the rendition of "I got lost in his arms" on this album to the one on her previous album recorded in 1999, "The Champion Season", and there's less urgency and vocal depth in her singing here. That said, the high B at the end of "Ice Cream" is sensational.

So, despite that caveat, this is, again, a wonderful album, a must for Cook fans, especially for the gorgeous renditions of songs I'd never thought I'd get to hear her perform: "Not a Day Goes By", "Happiness/Loving You", "San Francisco", etc. Buy it!

1 out of 5 stars ... and I love Barbara Cook.......2003-02-11

This recording is a disappointment for me. It is not her best work, and Malcolm Gets is uninspired. My biggest complaint however is the engineering of the recording. Throughout the speaking was to soft, the singing volumes uneven, and the applause deafening. I will be passing this CD on to friends, and will later donate it to my local library.
Aaron Copland: The Essence of America [Box Set]
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ASIN: B00004WFNM
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Andante sostenuto
  2. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Molto moderato; Allegro assai
  3. Orchestral Variations
  4. Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Incisivo
  5. Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Espressivo
  6. Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Preciso e ritmico
  7. Symphonic Ode

Tracks:

  1. Billy The Kid
  2. Appalachian Spring
  3. Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday
  4. Rodeo: Corral Nocturne
  5. Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz
  6. Rodeo: Hoe Down

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare for the Common Man
  2. Introduction to The Modernist and Symphonic Ode
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
  4. Orchestral Variations
  5. Short Symphony
  6. Introduction to The Populist
  7. Billy the Kid
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  9. Rodeo
  10. On First Meeting Aaron Copland and Aaron Copland the Man
  11. Introduction to Fanfare for the Common Man
  12. Fanfare for the Common Man

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Broke package.......2007-06-27

I could not give it as a gift because the case was damaged.

I was told I would get a return label.

Roger

5 out of 5 stars The Music is Beautiful, but the Extras are Priceless.......2006-02-21

Michael Tilson Thomas has long been known to have had a happy and fruitful relationship with the great Aaron Copland. His intimate knowledge of Copland's music and heart are evident in these recordings. The second symphony and the Appalachian Ballet(! as opposed to suite, which leaves out a very gorgeous, mysterious movement) are gorgeously rendered, as is the inimitable Fanfare for the Common Man. Billy the Kid is always a delight, of course. The Orchestral Variations are so invigoratingly different from what most people think of when they think of Copland, and this rendering is lively and precise. If I had one complaint, and it is a small one, it would be that I had a hard time with this interpretation of Rodeo, which didn't seem to find it's rhythm and gallop the way I'm used to. Still good, but I've heard better.

But for me, an aspiring composer, the thing that puts this set over the top is the absolutely delightful commentary on the contents of the set by MTT. Not only do you get to hear a wonderful history lesson, but MTT obviously has a light, joyous love of music, and particularly that of Copland, that is infectious and inspiring. After hearing the commentary, I found myself much more deeply involved in the second listening of the set. I must disagree with the reviewer who compared MTT with Bernstein, not that one has more "quality" than the other, but that such a comparison has any merit or point in the first place. They are two very different people. MTT's commentary makes this set a must-have for Music lovers and especially for Copland aficionados.

3 out of 5 stars It's not Bernstein and never will be.......2005-09-21

Tilson Thomas flirted briefly with trying to be the next Bernstein but luckily has gone his own way. He is not a fiery or driven conductor--one can't say of him that he is possessed by music, a phrase Bernstien used about himself. In these Copland recordings he certainly conducts well, but the spirit of Copland seems lost among the careful detailing. This should be simple music to conduct but somehow only Bernstein catches the rollicking joy, the democratic dance rhythms, and the underlying sophistication at the same time. These readings strike me as too sophisticated by half, although they are in great sound.

5 out of 5 stars Aaron Copland: The Essence of America.......2003-06-23

Having heard MTT perform Copland live and with astounding impact I was delighted with this set. MTT's perfomances are exciting and have alot of insight. The 'Modernist' CD is perhaps a little dry compared with the 'Populist' one but the two compliment each other well as a result. MTT's comments as an interpreter and friend of Copland are invaluable and provide an accurate and lively interpretation of the composer's music. He delivers his words with great enthusiasm and clarity and his 'scat' singing on the disk is not to be missed!.. All in all this is a great box set and every Copland fan/student should have it. I hope it's not too long before MTT releases a recording of the 3rd Symphony - if it turned out like this set then we would have another definitive Copland recording.

4 out of 5 stars The two faces of Copland.......2001-10-29

This set contains 2 music CD's: One CD has Copland's earlier more chaotic works, and the other CD has the Copland's more famous works: Rodeo, Billy the Kid, and Appalacian Spring suites. The third CD is a commentary on the works on the other two disks, and also contains "Fanfare for the Common Man".

The Appalacian disk is the greatest of the set. All three works have a new fresh interpretation, and the Appalacian Spring suite includes a section that is usually cut in most performances. (When I first listened it definitely took me by surprise!) MTT is perhaps the greatest living conductor for modern music and he does not disappoint.

I did not care much for the CD containing Copland's modernistic works. The early works are very aggressive and "in-your-face" with irregular rhythms, which some may prefer, but they are a bit too modern for me.

The commentary disk is delivered in a somewhat dry manner, but is worth listening too for some insight about the music. The commenary for the Appalacian Suite (where he explains the restored "Preacher" section) is good, and it is necessary to listen to the commentary to even hope to understand the modern works. (Actually, it helped me to appreciate the "Orchestral Variations" on the first CD -- perhaps the only modernist work in this set that I really enjoy.)
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • As Always, Hilarious
  • Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!
  • better to be "Lost in Space"
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  • Do the Math
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey

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ASIN: B0000584UL
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Forbidden Broadway 2001: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  2. Futuristic Stewardess/Usherette: Come Fly With Me
  3. Judi Dench: Why Can't The English?
  4. Trouble In New Tork City: Trouble
  5. The Music Man Revival 2001: Till There Was You
  6. Cole Porter: You're The Top/From The Moment On
  7. Kiss Me, Kate Revival 2001: Wunderbar
  8. I Hate Ben - Marin Mazzie: I Hate Men
  9. Cheryl Ladd In Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business
  10. Miss Saigon Farewell: Why God Why?
  11. Saturday Night Fiasco: Stayin' Alive
  12. Gwen Verdon & The Fosse Dancers: I'm A Brass Band/Steam Heat
  13. Liza Minnelli 2001/Alan Cumming in Cabaret: Wilkommen
  14. Let's Run Times Square Again: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
  15. Ethel Merman & Elton John: I've Got Rhythm/Old Fashioned Wedding
  16. Beauty's Been Decreased: Beauty And The Beast
  17. Being Lupone: Being Alive
  18. Sondheim's Blues: Buddy's Blues
  19. Streisand's Farewell Tour: Happy Days Are Here Again/Mame
  20. Les Miz 2001 - Edith Piaf/Milord
  21. Aida - Amneris Intro: Every Story Is A Love Story/Heather Headley/It's Cheesy: Easy As Life
  22. Elaborate Sets (Aida Cont.): Elaborate Lives
  23. Angela Lansbury: I Don't Want To Know
  24. The Full Monty: Let It Go
  25. 76 Hit Shows: 76 Trombones
  26. Bows-Ta-Ta Folks: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  27. Joseph And The Amazing High 'C': Any Dream Will Do

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars As Always, Hilarious.......2007-05-03

This is so funny! Like all the Forbidden Broadway cds, its another knock-out. I feel like such a crazy person when I am in the car driving and I just burst out laughing. Its great and a must have for any Forbidden Broadway fan.

3 out of 5 stars Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!.......2002-04-14

I enjoyed "Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey." This recording has some truly genius material, and although these actors' impersonations of famous Broadway stars aren't as strong as they have been in the past, the CD has a lot to recommend it.

Particularly strong is Track 16, "Let's do an old fashioned show tune," featuring Elton John and Ethel Merman duking it out over AIDA, which Merman says is "putting everyone here through hell." Likewise, Track 15, "Let's Ruin Times Square Again," tickles my funny bone. Also wonderful are the satires of Beauty and the Beast, Angela Lansbury, and the Full Monty; Gerard Alessandrini's done a tremendous job with these! In addition, this CD's introductory song is much stronger than those on the previous volumes of Forbidden Broadway. It really sets the tone for the best parts of this recording.

Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, the first half of the CD is a bit thin, which is why I give this recording 3 out of 5 stars: Even though it entertains me, there's a lot I have to skip over. For example, the Liza Minelli spoof annoying (though, I admit, a little funny), and in the Music Man revival satire, their Robert Preston impersonator sounds *nothing* like the original. (In earlier recordings, the actors *did* sound like the people they claimed to be.)

The good news is that the CD has 30 tracks in all, so even though there are 13 that I dislike, I just love the rest... I do recommend it!

2 out of 5 stars better to be "Lost in Space".......2001-12-31

First and foremost, this CD is really for diehard fans of Forbidden Broadway, those of us who want the good, the bad and the ugly on the cd rack. I was extremely unimpressed with the latest offering.

While I agree with some of the other reviewers that there is some nice work, I don't know that Saturday Night Fiasco and Sondheim's Blues are sufficient to carry the rest of the tracks. Not much seems new or worse yet, important. Disney isn't new, nor is Les Miz. And while pointing out what is stale and pedestrian on Broadway was amusing on the last couple of releases, this Forbidden Broadway spoof clearly has joined the list of stale and pedestrian.

While there is some nice material on this disc, I really didn't laugh out loud, and that is why I have always bought these in the past.

If Alessandrini reduces the show to the same complaints of the same shows and then replaying lightly tweaked versions of past numbers, Trouble and Alan Cumming in Cabaret specifically, then he has himself is on the becoming a revival - and we know what he thinks of revivals.

The repeats might even be acceptable if there was something fresh in the perfomance, but both were done much better on their respective discs. I think Danny Gurwin is a great comedian, but he doesn't shine in either of these numbers. We also need a recording with no Ethel Merman or Liza numbers - give them a rest already. And why bring back Streisand with such a poor imitation? The earlier Barbara's were dead on vocal impressions as well as speech patterns. If you aren't going to improve on it, then don't drag it back out.

Alessandrini suggests that this is one of the best casts he has ever worked with. I don't know what he bases that on, but I beg to differ, either cast with Bryan Batt was significantly better, although they worked with fresh, clever material. Still, those recordings had verocious talent that brought Gerard's stinging wit to life for those of us who can't see every new production of FB.

Maybe it is time to go to off Broadway productions, or to the radio or the movies for some new ideas. Or else promise no references to the Gap, Disney, or Chorus Boys, (way over used on this recording), along with a Merman and Liza free season. Start from scratch. That might give us hope that Forbidden Broadway too might not be dead.

3 out of 5 stars Stretched Thin.......2001-03-26

I just saw the stage production of Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey. I agree with the other reviewers who feel that Alessandrini is no longer at the top of his game. Perhaps he should lay off for a year or three and let Broadway present new things for him to lampoon - as it always will.

The opening sequence is forced and unfunny, and clearly in place only to batter the listener with the "2001" theme. Unlike a previous reviewer, I found the Judi Dench parody hysterical, though I question its accuracy.

The "Trouble" parody is, as it always was, incomplete and thin. My dear friend John Kenrick (...) did a better job with it - included the segments of the original song that GA left out, and in a funnier fashion. The Cole Porter parody is marginally amusing, but the Brian Mitchell/Marin Mazzie parody is dead on the mark, and VERY funny.

The parody of Cheryl Ladd remains in the show, although she's no longer in "Annie Get Your Gun" - Reba McIntyre is now in the role. Similarly, he stabs at Alan Cumming, who is no longer playing the Emcee. These numbers, while funny, lack punch. On the other hand, he once again skewers long time target Patti LuPone with an hysterical new parody of Being Alive. I suppose she's innately funnier, after all these years, than Alan Cumming, who is, after all, a relative newcomer.

The Rocky Horror parody is amusing, and the observation that sex has moved off 42nd Street and onto the Broadway stage is not without merit. The Beauty parody is amusing, and apt, but as has already been noted, GA has been clobbering us with the Disnification of Broadway for years now. I suppose he finds some glee in the fading success of this particular show.

I must say that while Gurwin is not the greatest singer, "Sondheim's Blues" is the most brilliant piece I've heard from Alessandrini in years. It's absolutely dead on. The friends I was with had never seen nor heard "Follies" and completely missed the point, but I was in stitches.

The "10 Years More" (which does not appear on this album, but remains in the show) has really begun to wear thin, especially with the closing this year of Cats and Miss Saigon. The Cameron Macintosh British mega-musicals are finally releasing their grip on Broadway, and this isn't as funny any more.

Broadway, despite the naysayers, will never die... and apparently, neither will Forbidden Broadway. I don't think it should - but I do think it needs a rest.

2 out of 5 stars Do the Math.......2001-03-15

Four CDs cover the first 20 Years of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini's viciously witty satire of New York Theatre. The last year has seen Three new CDs, FB "Cleans Up Its Act" "20th Anniversary Edition" and now "2001 a Spoof Odyssey". Do the math.

Alessandrini is running out of ideas, and is spreading the remaining ones too thin. . Sanitized Time Square - Been there. Disnified Broadway - Done that, and so many times. Asinine casting faux pas, plotless pointless set-monster musicals, and Ethel Merman and Liza. We've heard it all before - and last time, it was funnier.

Now normally when a writer (or director or actor) has truly entertained me on numerous occasions, I'll forgive the odd show that disappoints. This would be the case here except for two things: Alessandrini is in the vicious parody business - he's never spared anyone else Besides, if he's going to actually include couplets like: "If lyrics are no longer witty... Then I don't want to go " he's inviting the pans.

When you hear the AIDA lampoon, you'll be reminded of the dim bulb in Cyrano de Bergerac who taunts the hero with the brilliant witticism: Your nose is very large

Yes, there are a few true Forbidden Broadway tracks on Spoof Odyssey. Dame Judi Dench singing "Why can't Americans do theatre like the Brits?" (with apologies to My Fair Lady), I Hate Ben (with apologies to Kiss Me Kate) and about 1/3 of "Let's Ruin Time Square Again" (no apologies necessary to Rocky Horror which understands how easy it is for good parody to go bad). Oh yes, there is one absolutely true Forbidden Broadway track: TROUBLE - yes, the same Trouble from Volume 3 which was just re-released on the 20th Anniversary compilation - and it's back again with a more hackneyed Robert Preston impersonation and all of 4 words changed. Granted it's one of the better bits, more worthy of rerunning than say, referring to Miss Saigon as Viet-Numb, but oh, he reran that gag too
Class Brass - On The Edge
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Class Brass - On The Edge

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ASIN: B000003CYH
Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

  1. Sabre Dance
  2. Danse Bacchanale
  3. Farandole
  4. Festive Overture
  5. Aragonaise
  6. Procession Of The Sardar
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  11. Russian Sailors' Dance
  12. Berceuse
  13. Overture To Candide
  14. Saturday Night Waltz
  15. Cancan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing! The reason I decided to become a music major!.......2002-11-18

This is one of the most inspirational CD's I have ever listened to. Not only is the playing perfect, the choice in music for the CD is perfect. It provides the listener with several different styles, and yet many similar styles. The group plays the traditional Russian pieces with flair and great musicianship, such as the Stravinsky and the Shostakovich. The main reason that I enjoy this CD is that each player is performing their best for this album. Each player sounds even more amazing than they usually do. I especially enjoy when Sam takes the tuba solo from Russian Sailors' Dance down an octave. Each performer from this group is one of the best in the world on their respective instruments. In conclusion, all I can say is that this CD is amazing.

5 out of 5 stars Utterly Necessary.......2000-10-24

This was the first brass quintet cd I ever purchased, and it has been by far the best. This group's sound is seriously unparalleled by any other quintet, including Canadian Brass. The blend and unity of style is so perfect that one is encompassed by the music, hearing each part individually and as part of the whole at the same time. Playing arrangements of excellent orchestral music, the Empire Brass Quintet truly demonstrates its virtuosity.
CBS Masterworks Dinner Classics: American Picnic
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An American Picnic
  • Worth It
CBS Masterworks Dinner Classics: American Picnic

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000027X9
Release Date: 1992-04-07

Tracks:

  1. Summertime - Jean-Pierre Rampal
  2. Simple Gifts - Aaron Copland
  3. Saturday Night Waltz - Aaron Copland
  4. Hoedown - Aaron Copland
  5. Maple Leaf Rag - Jean-Pierre Rampal
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4 out of 5 stars An American Picnic.......2002-08-11

I have three of the Dinner Classics. "Dinner For Two" "Romance"
and "A Cocktail Party" All are wonderful cd's and I would like to find more, other than what is listed here. "An American Picnic" is good but I like "Dinner For Two" the best.

5 out of 5 stars Worth It.......1999-11-29

This album is one of the "must haves" in the great "Masterworks Dinner Classics" series. Beautiful!
Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005
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    Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005

    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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    ASIN: B000B8I93Q
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
    2. Summertime
    3. I Could Write a Book
    4. It Never Entered My Mind
    5. I Can Cook Too
    6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
    7. If I Loved You
    8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
    9. Thou Swell
    10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
    11. There's No Business Like Show Business
    12. South American Way

    Tracks:

    1. Shall We Dance
    2. Ohio
    3. Luck Be a Lady
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. There's a Small Hotel
    6. Once in Love with Amy
    7. Yodel Blues
    8. Lazy Afternoon
    9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
    10. You're Just in Love
    11. Now Is the Time

    Tracks:

    1. Impossible Dream
    2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
    3. Try to Remember
    4. Put on a Happy Face
    5. I Say Hello
    6. Happiness
    7. She Loves Me
    8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
    9. Shy
    10. Consider Yourself
    11. Poor Little Person

    Tracks:

    1. Magic to Do
    2. They're Playing My Song
    3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
    4. I Won't Send Roses
    5. Good Morning Starshine
    6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
    7. Hard Candy Christmas
    8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
    9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
    10. Applause

    Tracks:

    1. Phantom of the Opera
    2. Memory
    3. On My Own
    4. Muddy Water
    5. How Could I Ever Know
    6. American Dream
    7. I Know Him So Well
    8. Dr. Jazz
    9. Me and My Girl
    10. Suddenly Seymour

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    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Popular
    3. Seasons of Love
    4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
    5. Whatever Lola Wants
    6. Crazy
    7. How Deep Is Your Love
    8. Stars
    9. People Like Us
    10. I Go to Rio
    Double Feature: Saturday Night Fever/Grease
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      Double Feature: Saturday Night Fever/Grease

      Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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      ASIN: B0009NCQK0
      Release Date: 2005-01-04

      Tracks:

      1. Night Fever
      2. Stayin' Alive
      3. Disco Inferno
      4. How Deep Is You Love
      5. You Should Be Dancing
      6. More Than a Woman
      7. Jive Talkin'
      8. Boogie Shoes
      9. If I Can't Have You
      10. Boogie Child
      11. Fifth of Beethoven
      12. K-Jee
      13. Salsation

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      1. You're the One That I Want
      2. Grease
      3. Summer Nights
      4. Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee
      5. Hopelessly Devoted to You
      6. Greased Lightning
      7. Beauty School Dropout
      8. Blue Moon
      9. Love Is Many-Splendored Thing [Instrumental]
      10. Sandy
      11. Tears on My Pillow
      12. We Go Together
      Texas on a Saturday Night
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        Texas on a Saturday Night
        Johnny Bush , and Justin Trevino
        Manufacturer: Heart Of Texas Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000NQ2BXA
        Release Date: 2007-07-17

        Tracks:

        1. Texas on a Saturday Night
        2. (Wine Friend of Mine) Stand by Me
        3. Shell of a Man
        4. If She Could See Me Now
        5. That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome
        6. Jim, Jack & Rose
        7. Curtain in the Window
        8. Tonight I'll Break the Bottle Out
        9. Part Where I Cry
        10. Wrong Side of the World
        11. Pour the Wine
        12. Mr. Record Man
        13. Under the Influence of Love
        14. I Threw Away the Rose
        15. Swinging Doors

        World Music:

        1. Pela Avenida [Import]
        2. Pros Amigos [Import]
        3. Rags
        4. Séculos [Import]
        5. Sambas Novela [Import]
        6. Save the World [Import]
        7. Scatman [CD-single]
        8. Sinais [Import]
        9. Solo [Import]
        10. Sou Asa [Import]

        World Music

        world music

        World Music

        Lost Generation/Night Lights [Extra tracks] [Import]

        Chabrier: Piano Works, Vol. 1

        Christmas with The Westminster Choir

        Open Changes [Import] [Original recording remastered]

        Come Back [Import]

        Classic Soul Ballads

        Celtic Spirit [Import]

        Cuckoo

        Carnegie Hall Concert - June 18 1971 [Original recording remastered] [Import]

        Brahms: The Piano Quartets, Op.25 & Op.26, Op.60

        Blue Is the Colour

        Coisa Mais Linda [Import]

        A Traves de los Anos

        Sanctus: Baroque Music For The Nativity

        A Tom Moulton Mix