Ghost the Musical [Cast Recording, Import]

Dave Stewart, Richard Fleeshman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 26, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording, Import
• Label: Ais
• ASIN: B0057OOPW8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,959 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Overture

2. Here Right Now

3. Unchained Melody

4. More

5. Three Little Words

6. Sam's Murder

7. Ball of Wax

8. I Can't Breathe

9. Are You a Believer?

10. With You

11. Suspend My Disbelief / I Had a Life

12. Rain / Hold On

13. Life Turns on a Dime

14. Focus

15. Talkin' 'Bout a Miracle

16. Nothing Stops Another Day

17. I'm Outta Here

18. Unchained Melody (Dance) / The Love Inside

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly enjoyable August 9, 2011

By Steven Valenti VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

I can't say I'm a huge fan of the film "Ghost," starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, Ocsar-winner Whoopi Goldberg, and that infamous lump of swirling clay. I liked it okay, but a stage version, however inevitable, just doesn't seem, you know, necessary. So I had some definite trepidation when I gave this recording of the new London musical a listen.

All in all, I was pleased. It sounds exactly how you would expect a musical of "Ghost" to sound--that is to say, an ear-pleasing pop-rock style-- in this case with music and lyrics by Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics), Glen Ballard, and book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin (who won an Oscar for the film's screenplay). With one exception ("Ball of Wax," a cringe-inducing tap-dance song that is wholly out of place) this is an enjoyable score, with a few songs that reach pretty impressive heights.

The recording benefits greatly from terrific leads, including Caissie Levy in the Moore role as Molly, and Richard Fleeshman as the eponymous Ghost (Molly's murdered boyfriend). Their powerful voices make the recording soar a good chunk of the time, especially in the score's best and most emotional numbers, "Rain/Hold On," and Levy's two pensive ballads, "With You" and " Nothing Stops Another Day." In the Goldberg role of a charlatan psychic with surprising abilities, Sharon D. Clarke (so good on the "We Will Rock You" cast recording) uses her impressive vocal chops to fine effect in "Are You a Believer?" and "I'm Outta Here," which give her sassy character some fun (if predictable) gospel/disco flash.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars LONDON cast, not broadway as advertised April 30, 2012

By kam13

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I liked the musical, this review isn't about the quality of the music, it's to let people know that this is actually the london cast recording. Not sure why the london cast recording was done in 2011 and this was done 2012 but is still london cast. Be aware--this is the london cast. Mine is going back, not as advertised

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars STUNNING! October 23, 2011

By Ej

Format:Audio CD

This soundtrack is absolutely stunning!!! By far the best thing I have heard in a very long time. Cassie Levy has the most beautiful soaring voice. Songs like With You and Suspend My Disbelief really took my breath away. Gorgeous score, I cannot recommend this enough. I have been telling everyone I know they should get this soundtrack.