Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)
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Brand: PHANTOM OF THE OPERAComposer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Conductor: Michael Reed
Performer: Phantom of the Opera cast ensemble
Performer: David Firth
Performer: John Savident
Performer: Mary Millar
Performer: Michael Crawford
Performer: Rosemary Ashe
Performer: Sarah Brightman
Performer: Steve Barton
Edition: Music CD
Format: Cast Recording
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Decca Broadway
Soundtracks:
- Phantom of the Opera/Overture
- Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
- Phantom of the Opera/Angel of Music
- Phantom of the Opera/The Mirror (Angel of Music)
- Phantom of the Opera/The Phantom of the Opera
- Phantom of the Opera/The Music of the Night
- Phantom of the Opera/Prima Donna
- Phantom of the Opera/All I Ask of You... Reprise
- Phantom of the Opera/Entr'acte
- Phantom of the Opera/Masquerade
- Phantom of the Opera/Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
- Phantom of the Opera/The Point of No Return
- Phantom of the Opera/Down Once More.../Track Down This Murderer
Music reviews of Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)
Music Review: FAST-FOOD VERSION
Rating: 3 Stars
Well, if you want the fast-food version of 'Phantom of the Opera', then this is the CD for you. Most of the songs are there in this 'Highlights' release but, in my opinion, NONE of the depth. Alas, I cannot fault this particular release for those who just want to be-bop along with the favoured tunes.
HOWEVER...
For those for whom 'dining' is an experience not only not to be missed in life, but actually cultivated as often as possible, then you will want to take a pass on this 'Highlights' CD and purchase the Full-Length version of the Original Cast recording. Therein will you find yourself back in the theatre reliving the opera as it was written and performed. To enter into such depth repeatedly is a joy as it quite effectively whisks you away to the labyrinthine drama that once stunningly unfolded before your eyes and ears. The plus in this is the unequivocal ability to inject yourself into the heart-wrenching story and sing along its various parts.
To reiterate, if you're interested in RELIVING the story, including ALL the evocative musicality that goes along with it, then get the Full-Length version.
If you're only interested in the 'hit' songs, then buy this 'Highlights' CD. (But be aware of this: 'Music of the Night' is changed in this CD. It is not the same rendition of the original song. For me, this alone makes the 'Highlights' CD less-than-worthless).
Description of Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)
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Media Type: CD
Artist: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Title: ORIGINAL CAST
Street Release Date: 10/10/1988
Genre: CAST RECORDINGS
Highlight versions of cast recordings are by definition a compromise, and this reduction of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is no exception. Weighing in at 59 minutes, it's over 40 minutes shorter than the two-disc version, excising many musical scenes that convey the flow and impact of the show (which include, admittedly, a lot of patter and screaming). On the other hand, all the hits are here--"Think of Me," "Angel of Music," the title tune, "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Masquerade," and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"--and Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are still on hand to make their distinctive contributions to the original London cast. So if you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive single disc that will let you enjoy Lloyd Webber's scrumptious melodies without having to immerse yourself in the action, this just might be for you. --David Horiuchi
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