Pippin: Vocal Selections [Paperback]

Stephen Schwartz (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

Magic to Do * Simple Joys * Corner of the Sky * No Time at All * Spread a Little Sunshine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Warner Bros Pubns (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898986273
• ISBN-13: 978-0898986273
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Edited, February 5, 2008

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Nathaniel W. Roper (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pippin: Vocal Selections (Paperback)

I was rather disappointed in this edition. For whatever reason, time signatures, accentuations, rhythms, and even keys have been changed from the original script. If you just wanna tinker with the tunes for your own enjoyment, this book is fine; however, if you are trained enough to know there is a big difference between 3/4 and 6/8, then this book disappoints. Also omits War Is a Science, Finale (Think About Your Life), Glory.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for learning the songs, April 6, 2006

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K. ZADLOCK (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pippin: Vocal Selections (Paperback)

I like this book for it's simple piano music. Great if you are learning to sing these songs... I also enjoyed the bios and history of the play. BUT, why doesn't this book contain "War is a Science"?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just the Script, Ma'am., November 23, 2004

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tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pippin (Hardcover)

This book includes the words and lyrics to Stephen Schwartz' musical PIPPIN. The lyrics don't seem as impressive as they are when combined with the music, but for those who don't have anything more than a basic outline-idea of what the show is about (like I was), this book helps fill in the gaps. The script is kind of bizarre and plays around with a lot of different theatrical conventions.

Pippin is the son of Emperor Charlemagne and is scheduled to fill the throne when his father dies. Charlemagne wanted Pippin to be a better ruler than he was and sent him off to the top schools to be educated. Not only did the schooling fill Pippin's head with knowledge, but it also provided him with an empty feeling in his heart. He decides to set forth and do everything he can until the void is filled. That's the gist of the plot. There are also several beheadings, sexual dances, and some time-traveling resurrection. Not to shabby for just a bunch of words written down.