High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

Tom Kitt (Composer), Amanda Green (Composer), Will Chase (Performer), Jenn Colella (Performer), Christian Anderson (Performer), Jay Klaitz (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Ghostlight
• ASIN: B000P46PXM
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,883 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Last real Record Store

2. Desert Island Top 5 Break-Ups

3. It's No Problem

4. She Goes

5. Ian's Here

6. Number Five With A Bullet

7. Ready To Settle

8. Nine Percent Chance

9. I Slept With Someone (Who Slept with Lyle Lovett)

10. I Slept With Someone (Who Who Handled Kurt Cobain's Intervention)

11. I Slept With Someone (Reprise)

12. Exit Sign

13. Cryin' In The Rain

14. Conflict Resolution I

15. Conflict Resolution II

16. Conflict Resolution III

17. Goodbye And Goodluck

18. It's No Problem (Reprise)

19. Laura, Laura

20. Turn The World Off (And Turn You On)

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Writing a credible musical is hard enough, but writing a credible musical based on both Nick Hornby's High Fidelity, one of indie rockdom's most beloved novels, and his film adaptation was a herculean task. Give book writer David Lindsay-Abaire (the Pulitzer Prize-­winning Rabbit Hole), lyricist Amanda Green, and composer Tom Kitt credit for trying, even if when listening to this CD it quickly becomes clear that their middle-of-Broadway sensibility may not have been the most suited to source material completely immersed in the obsessive world of record-collecting rock purists. (Compare and contrast to the obsessive world of record-collecting show-tune purists, which is the background for the wonderful Drowsy Chaperone.) The energetic cast exerts itself--and, as in the movie, Rob's record-store helpers Dick (Christian Anderson) and Barry (Jay Klaitz) steal the show from leads Rob (Will Chase) and Laura (Jenn Colella). But while the shrieky, Guns N' Roses-meets-Beastie Boys "Conflict Resolution" is fun, overall the music lacks spark and energy, which is quite noticeable in a number that should be BIG, like "Nine Percent Chance." The CD includes "Too Tired," a bonus track sung by Colella that was cut from the show. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

High Fidelity follows the story of record-store owner Rob (and constant Top 5 listemaker) who - when things in his current relationship go sour - revisits his former relationships ot find out where he went wrong.

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How a Lack of Patience Killed a Great Broadway Musical!, June 26, 2007

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Lance J. Hermus "Art book addict" (Staten Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

After listening to this CD you are going to ask youself how did this play not have an extended run on Broadway. The score is a jewel in the tradition of "RENT." I can't get a number of the melodies out of my head. This score has it all! Excellent and fun lyrics and catchy tunes. I just can't understand critics. If a musical isn't completely unique it gets trashed. I read some of the reviews and could not believe what I read. Good Songs, Good Acting, Good Chemestry, Good Creative team, etc, etc, etc. So what was wrong? Well, the answer, is nothing! So if you want to listen to a wonderful musical score and scratch your head on why the producers turned chicken and dumped a wonderful play you must purchase this CD.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific recording (5 stars) of a Flop show (2 stars), May 29, 2007

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RonAnnArbor (Ann Arbor, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

This is a wonderfully done recording of a show that was definately a flop. The music is entertaining, the lyrics particularly good. While the piece doesn't hold together as something that was worth 125.00 a ticket on Broadway, it certainly is fun listening. The music is pop rock, in the vein of The Wedding Singer (a much superior entertainment as a show). While I didn't like the show live, I enjoy the recording and have listened to it more than once. It is worth having in your Broadway collection, and it will surely be a show that is done across the country in community and college theatre, where new works are sorely in need (whether or not they are any good).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Broadway Album of 2006, July 5, 2007

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Bagdasar (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I saw this show in previews and was fairly impressed, but after listening to this album a few times, I realize what a fantastic gem of a musical this really was. The music soars and the lyrics are the smartest and funniest I've heard in years. It helps if you relate to the material, which is directed at underachieving 30 somethings. Right now, I'm particularly fond of "Ready to Settle". A rare bonus is that all of the tracks are great.