Metropolis (1989 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]

Joseph Brooks (Composer, Conductor), Brian Blessed (Performer), Robert Fardell (Performer), Graham Bickley (Performer), Lucy Dixon (Performer), Judy Kuhn (Performer), Stifyn Parri (Performer), Jonathan Adams (Performer), Lindsey Danvers (Performer), Dusty Hughes (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Brian Blessed, Robert Fardell, Graham Bickley, Lucy Dixon, Judy Kuhn, et al.
• Conductor: Joseph Brooks
• Composer: Joseph Brooks
• Audio CD (April 22, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B000005BGY
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,622 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Act 1. (i) Opening / 101.11. (ii) Look, The Sun, Maria - Original London Cast

2. Act 1. Hold Back The Night

3. Act 1. The Machines Are Beautiful

4. Act 1. He's Distant From Me Now

5. Act 1. Elitists' Dance

6. Act 1. Oh My, What a Beautiful City

7. Act 1. This is the Vision We're Forbidden

8. Act 1. Children of Metropolis

9. Act 1. 50,000 Pounds of Power / One More Morning

10. Act 1. It's Only Love / Bring on the Night

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Act 2. Nothing Really Matters

2. Act 2. I've Seen a Nightmare

3. Act 2. This is Life

4. Act 2. Look at this Girl Who Stands Before You

5. Act 2. Futura's Dance

6. Act 2. Where Do You Think She's Gone, Your Precious Maria?

7. Act 2. If That Was Love

8. Act 2. Listen To Me

9. Act 2. Learning Song

10. Act 2. Old Friends

See all 37 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The CD is Beautiful, January 8, 2001

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Jason Flum "critical teacher" (East Windsor, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metropolis (1989 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

When it comes to buying cast recordings, I'm as bad as any addict. I see something that interests me, I have to get it. That's what happened with Metropolis; I knew nearly nothing about it (I had heard It's Only Love/Bring on the Night) on a compliation CD) and had never seen the movie. I knew the show was a flop. That's about it. So I really did not know what I was getting into when I bought the CD. To put it simply, I was amazed the show did so poorly. The music IS beautiful. Some of the lyrics are a bit difficult to make out (a copy of the libretto in the liner notes would have been nice) and some of the recording sounds somewhat hollow and tinny, but those songs!!! Songs like "You Are the Light," "The Sun," "He's Distant From Me Now," "Hold Back the Night" and of course "It's Only Love/Bring On the Night" are better than songs from some more popular shows. Much better. I suppose the score most reminds me of a combination of Chess, Weird Romance, and the better parts of Starlight Express. Yes, some of it is strange (those who've heard "Futura's Dance" know what I'm talking about!) but it's still well done. The performances are strong, and there is enough dialogue on the CD that it is easy to figure out what is going on (Beware - listen to the second disc at a high volume at your own risk, there's a gun shot on there that startled me big time - not the best while driving....) Anyway, the CD is worth experiencing. Go ahead, treat yourself to something new and exciting!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare find!, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Metropolis (1989 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

My business often took me to London and I was very fortunate to have seen all the "big" shows (Cats, Les Miz, Phantom, Chess, Miss Saigon) prior to them coming to Broadway. One Saturday evening I wanted to go to the theatre and was not sure what to see. I settled on Metropolis and loved it. I actually got to see it one more time before it closed. The CD is exceptional and the songs are beautiful. In my opinion, this show could be revived and with a bit re-working, could be successful! If you enjoyed the soundtrack from Les Miz, you'll love Metropolis!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOW COULD LONDON LET THIS GO?, October 21, 1999

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[e-mail] (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metropolis (1989 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

I just received my Metropolis recording today, and absolutely adore this show.

The funny thing is, I tried to cancel it...but it entered the shipping process (THANK GOD) so I couldn't. I ordered it only because of what the four previous reviewers said. The next day I thought "Oh no! There's a reason why this musical wasn't a success. I need to cancel the order."

Today-I am thinking "How was this musical NOT a success?"

It's beautiful...so beautiful in song and story. I love all the parts with "It's Only Love" - that is one of the most beautiful theater songs. This score is packed with great songs though. It's one you can just put in and go.

I wonder how much of an impact the negative reviews had on this show. I dislike critics because of it...they take beautiful things from the world.

It seems if a show is not "brand name" like Jeyll & Hyde, Footloose, or Saturday Night Fever, or if it's not by Andrew Lloyd Webber or Boublil & Schonberg, that critics can destroy the shows future.

Metropolis is amazing, and my heart goes out to EVERYONE involved in this production. You tried to do something so beautiful, that so few could see. Thank you. Hopefully someday this show will re-emerge as the powerhouse it deserves to be.

Just to give you an idea of what shows I like, my favorites are; Whistle Down the Wind, Les Miserables, Ragtime, The Phantom of the Opera, Chess, Aspects of Love, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre, and Jekyll & Hyde. I am certain Metropolis will join those ranks, it's epic.

Buy this cd- keep the dream alive!