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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Hymn [Live] | |||
| 2. Parents' Day [Live] | |||
| 3. Forbidden Seas [Live] | |||
| 4. In Old Nantucket [Live] | |||
| 5. A Man Happens [Live] | |||
| 6. Ahab's Curse [Live] | |||
| 7. Gypsy Dancer [Live] | |||
| 8. Love Will Always [Live] | |||
| 9. Primitive [Live] | |||
| 10. Punsih Us [Live] | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Living Shadows [Live] | |||
| 2. Mr. Starbuck [Live] | |||
| 3. Heave Away [Live] | |||
| 4. Deck Dance [Live] | |||
| 5. Can't Keep Out the Night [Live] | |||
| 6. Ahab's Insomnia [Live] | |||
| 7. Whale of a Tale [Live] | |||
| 8. Daily Massacre [Live] | |||
| 9. Ship Ahoy [Live] | |||
| 10. Shadow of the Deep [Live] | |||
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly imaginative musical,
By A Customer
This review is from: Moby Dick: The Legend Lives - The Complete Show In All It's Glory (Original London Cast) (Audio CD)
Brief overview: Cash-strapped British Public School for Girls puts on musical version of Moby Dick. It's such a great shame the live version of this show collapsed under extremely harsh critical reviews when it premiered in London. Taken for what it is, an outrageous blend of St Trinians and Rocky Horror with not a small amount of Monty Python thrown in for good measure, you cannot fail to be hooked by the infectious tunes and sheer enthusiasm the performers put into each and every song. This recording is taken from the last week that the show ran and really captures the atmosphere of being in the auditorium; something we can only dream about now it is no longer running. The main male lead plays the headmistress who in turn plays Ahab; double cross-dressing, who else would think of it? Please don't expect a serious piece of music or you'll be disappointed; though that's not to say that the music isn't well written, it certainly is. If you listen to this and it doesn't get your foot tapping, I'll be amazed. The finale is outstanding, and this musical through and through deserves a higher profile and a live revival.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Comedy Musical Ever!!,
By Phil Eadie (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moby Dick: The Legend Lives - The Complete Show In All It's Glory (Original London Cast) (Audio CD)
One of the worst travesties in London theatrical history occurred when this show closed after its short run at the Piccadilly Theatre Savaged by the critics (well most of them) but loved by the audiences this enthralling musical lampoon of Melvilles epic as staged by a "St Trinians" school clone never fails to please. From the opening "Parents Day" which explains the staging of the musical through the wonderful "Forbidden Seas", "Gypsy Dancer" and the fantastically vocal "Man Happens" the lyrics at times bring tears to you eyes for all the right reasons. The only regret is that all the visual gags and mock amateur staging that accompany the songs has been lost. Men playing schoolgirls playing sailors.... hmmm I can see why the snooty critics saw it as a soft target but 12 years on the legend endures. Hopefully Mr Mackintosh will have enough faith in his creation to restage it at some point in the future and until then we at least have a fitting memorial in this recording.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Belongs in every serious Musical collection,
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This review is from: Moby Dick: The Legend Lives - The Complete Show In All It's Glory (Original London Cast) (Audio CD)
This live recording of MOBY DICK THE MUSICAL belongs in every serious musical collectors library. Recorded originally for the cast, it captures a live recording of the show, complete with audience howls and reactions. You can't see the dancing seals, or the 3-D rocks being hurled at the audience...but you can hear the reaction!
The music is pop-rock, and the story actually follows the book in general plot development. I am so fortunate to have seen this musical (twice) in London, as it is a live-theatre experience I will never forget. But if you are not familiar with the show, this CD belongs in your collection. It has become a rare collectors piece.
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