Thrill Me - The Leopold & Loeb Story
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Composer: Stephen DolginoffPerformer: Stephen Dolginoff
Performer: Doug Kreeger
Edition: Music CD
Format: Cast Recording
Published: 2006
CD Release Date: 2006-08-08
Music Label: Original Cast Record
Soundtracks:
- Prelude
- Why
- Everybody Wants Richard
- Nothing Like a Fire
- A Written Contract
- Thrill Me
- The Plan
- Way Too Far
- Roadster
- Superior
- Ransom Note
- My Glasses/Just Lay Low
- I'm Trying To Think
- Keep Your Deal With Me
- Afraid
- Life Plus 99 Years/Finale
- Bows
Music reviews of Thrill Me - The Leopold & Loeb Story
Music Review: Beautiful music; frightening subject
Rating: 5 Stars
A musical based on the Leopold and Loeb notorious murder case? Some may think this task could not be done. However, this enthralling musical proves once and for all that it can.
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were two college students living in Chicago in the 1920's. Together, they orchestrated a horrifying crime that still has the power to shock people to this day. Believing themselves to be "supermen," or superior men above the law, they thought they would never be caught.
This musical tells the true story from Nathan's perspective. Nathan, drawn to the manipulative yet alluring Richard, agrees to be his accomplice. Since Richard is stimulated by the crimes he commits, Nathan feels this is the only way he can keep Richard's love. The homosexual slant of the musical admittedly made me uncomfortable. Even so, I felt both repulsion and empathy toward these young men. Richard is a chilling psychopath who nevertheless admits to fear, and Nathan is portrayed as confused yet also shrewd and determined to possess what he desires.
The music is beautiful for such a disturbing show. My favorite songs are as follows:
1. "Everybody Wants Richard"" Nathan talks of Richard's appeal and expresses his love.
2. "There's Nothing Like a Fire": This song is very disturbing but extremely beautiful. As Richard and Nathan watch a warehouse they have set on fire burn, Richard becomes aroused. The song is erotic and chilling.
3. "Thrill Me."
4. "Roadster": Richard lures the young murder victim into his car. I could not help but listen to the song even though I knew what was going to happen. Some people may not be able to listen to the entire track.
5. "Superior." The men sing of their invencibility.
It is truly heartbreaking that this musical is based on a true story. Although we may never know Nathan and Richard's true relationship or their true motivations, this musical gives us a glimpse into two truly disturbed yet empathetic minds. The two singers are magnificent. This musical reminded me a lot of the movie "Heavenly Creatures," another fascinating true story. Please give this album a chance. God bless.
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