Metropolis (1989 Original London Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

Joseph Brooks (Performer, Composer), David Firman (Conductor), Graham Ward (Performer), Graham Taylor (Performer), David Stewart (Performer), Brian Blessed (Performer), Graham Bickley (Performer), Jonathan Adams (Performer), Judy Kuhn (Performer), Lucy Dixon (Performer), Robert Fardell (Performer), Stifyn Parri (Performer), Dusty Hughes (Artist)

Product Details

• Performer: Joseph Brooks, Graham Ward, Graham Taylor, David Stewart, Brian Blessed, et al.
• Conductor: David Firman
• Composer: Joseph Brooks
• Audio CD (April 22, 1997)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B000005BGY
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #209,621 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Jason Flum "critical teacher" (East Windsor, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shut up and buy it!, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

You will not be sorry. I am a long time fan of musicals and this is one of the best. Why wasn't it successful? I can only guess musicals and science fiction might not by a typical combination. Without a doubt, you will be glad you bought it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!