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Children Of Eden: Highlights (1998 New Jersey Cast)

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I saw the production, "Children of Eden," at a theater in my community, and thoroughly enjoyed it. That is why I was so thrilled to find a copy of the music, which was so enlightening and fun! All of the singers do an exceptional job of conveying the emotions of the characters they portray, particularly William Solo, who played God, called, primarily "Father" in the production. Kellie Rebkh does a superb job as Yona, who was, according to the play, the servant of Noah and his wife, and who became the wife of Japheth, one of Noah's sons. All of the songs are outstanding, and whoever was responsible for writing the lyrics for the musical deserves lavish praise! They truly conveyed the emotions and life lessons that can be gleaned from such a superb play very well. "In Pursuit of Excellence," though sung by the Serpent shows the views of those who throw caution to the wind and go to any lengths to get what they want, even if it means decieving others, and disobeying commands. "The Spark of Creation," sung by Eve, shows a hidden desire in everyone's heart to rebel and go out on their own. "A World Without You," illustrates the agonny of having to make choices, and there are many more outstanding songs that are both enjoyable to hear and thoughtprovoking at the same time. The message of this production is timeless: you have the power to choose between good or evil, and, as "The Father" says, "There is no journey gones so far, so far that you can't stop and ask directions. No doom is written in the stars, it's in your hands." The chorus says, "our hands can choose to drop the knife, our hearts can choose to stop the hating. We pray we're wiser than we were, IN THE BEGINNING!" A true intertaining gem, and an absolute must-hear!! Happy listening, and God bless!!

This is a very nice collection of the music from Children of Eden. The first time I heard this CD was in 1998, at the International Theatre Festival in Michigan. The music is very nice. Good listening and varied. It's not as varied as Joseph, but I believe it to be a very good piece to add to your collection if you like Musicals about the bible. Better yet, buy the complete thing, this is only Highlights, giving you about half the songs in the musical.

I have just preformed this Play, and I found the soundtrack moving and uplifting. It is like Disney with an up beat...all of the songs are amazing and It is A FANTASTIC buy so go out and get it, you will not be disapointed.....

This is the most passionate, truthful, meaningful, touching, inspiring album I own. Whenever I need strength to keep on keepin' on, I listen to this. Not only is it a great musical, but it is also a wonderful spiritual music experience. Even though it is the book of Genesius, it has so much for US to listen to, and it just helps me get intact with God and whenever I listen this album I have hope. "In whatever time we have, as long as we are living..."

I had mixed emotions before buying the CD but they all changedquickly. The songs are quickly caught on to... especially"Wilderness" and "Let there Be". The only problemwas the lack of unity in the songs, all from different genres and nothing really closely binding them together. But great vocals (I though Mill's voice was weak but that's okay) made up for it! A good buy. END

Just saw COE during this past holiday season and enjoyed it immensely. This 1998 CD provides me with the opportunity to relive the musical over and over again! Steven Schwartz has written the musicals, GODSPELL and PIPPIN, and music for the the movies PRINCE OF EGYPT, POCAHONTAS and HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Check out this musician's work!

I ordered this in preparation for a Children of Eden audition. I was excited to hear the album. Right from the first few words, you can hear the classic Stephen Schwartz dissonance and interesting chord progressions. I would recommend this album to anyone who loves great, original music and to the people who are unfamiliar with any of his works other than Wicked. For fans of Wicked, buy this! You'll love listening and hearing both the similarities and the differences!

Chilren of Eden is a beautiful retelling of the story of creation, and also of the story of the demolition of creation through Noah's flood.
The music is not necessarily easy to listen to, it's not catchy, it's not fun. But it is intellegent, it is honest and beautiful. I think this is some of Stephen Schwartz's best work.
The cast is composed of an inter-racial group of people who's voices blend together and are very charming.
I didn't expect to like Stephanie Mills much in a Broadway type setting, but she really is very good.
I reccomend this CD if you like to think. If you are intellegent, or if you are looking for a different perspective on Genises, listen to this soundtrack!

From the first moment I heard the plot of this musical at my camp back in the summer of '97, I was hooked. I wanted to be in the show, and even though I was just a storyteller I was happy. The music gripped me and even though I'm not the slightest bit religous, I loved it. It showed how everyone, mortal or immortal, makes mistakes in life, and that your life is a story you create until the story ends.

great cd in excellent condition
and fast delivery in time for the holiday
thank you!