Customer Reviews

Piece of Sky

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Why isn't Sean McDermott mentioned in the same breath as the best modern musical tenors? Perhaps he never had 'the' role in 'the' show. Never mind. This CD, along with the classic "My Broadway", is enough notice that Mr. McDermott has a fantastic set of pipes but is also a wonderful actor in each song. He understands that show tunes come from a character and a set of circumstances and emotions (a fact that some of our best singers, including Barbra, sometimes forget). And while we're talking about Barbra, the opening rendition here of "A Piece of Sky" is simply spectacular, with a final note held long enough to rattle the rafters. I won't go song by song praising Mr. McDermott's range and power (which has definitely grown from previous recordings), but only recommend that if you're either a fan of musical theatre, great singing, superb taste, and/or in need of a dose of simple charismatic show-biz magic, don't miss this CD.

This is an okay album but not one I'd suggest you run out to buy. His choice of material includes some of the most oversung songs (if I hear one more person sing the 7+ minute song "Soliloquy" on an album...)but he does choose some less known songs. Having Matt Bogart on the album is a definite plus and you might consider purchasing his albums ("Simple Songs" and "More Simple Songs") before purchasing this one.

I loved Sean McDermott's first album, My Broadway but this new album, A Piece Of Sky is even better. This is another great album from Mr.McDermott and anyone buying it will not be disappointed. 5 stars recommendation.

It's beyond words can tell, you must listen for yourself. Don't have the mention the rest of the album, just buying the title piece "A piece of sky" is already worth it. The power, the message, the emotion, and this is exactly what music is about!

Sean McDermott could have made a better choice of selections for this CD. His is a full, commanding voice, best used on dramatic, Broadway songs where the listener needs to hear each word. Anything resembling rock just doesn't work, and he should have skipped "Gethsemane" (Jesus Christ Superstar), "Elaborate Lives" (Aida), and "New York, New York" (NY, NY) (this one isn't rock, but the producers should have realized your last name has to be Sinatra or Minelli if you're going to record it). On the other hand, Sondheim's "Multitudes of Amy" is wonderful, "Music of the Night" (Phantom) is beautifully lyrical, and "Bring Him Home" (Les Miz) is darn-near perfect.