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This is it! Mike Birbiglia s magnum opus Sleepwalk With Me is now on CD. In his theatrical debut, comedian Mike Birbiglia takes the audience on a hysterically funny and intensely personal journey through his struggles with sleepwalking and his reluctance to confront his fears of love, honesty and growing up. Sleepwalk With Me is the rare collision of comedy and theatre that touches your funny bone and tickles your heart.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I want to say before we get started- I'm a BIG FAN of Mike Birbiglia. That said, I also put my comedy under the microscope when I listen to it. I refuse to let people get by solely on popularity and cheap laughs. It sounds weird, but I take it very seriously. I listen for things like timing, style, set-up, subtlety, and overall delivery. I. Love. My. Standup.
This album is Birbiglia's masterpiece. Someone else who gave it a low review complained he's doing the same old jokes. Well, for those of us who ONLY get to catch Birbiglia on disc (or the occasional tv spot), none of this is "old rehashed material." I have his two albums before this- aside from an "inside joke" here or there, like "I'm in the future also" or "...I know..." NONE of this is from previous releases. Now to the album.
I have listened to this about six times in the last week. Start to finish. Birbiglia has grown in terms of his presentation. He worked on this and performed it off-broadway for 8 months and then recorded it with an audience. It is amazing. His ability to present a story, in the form of comedy, while being so personal and themed around troubles sleeping just blows my mind. He also chose to use more theatric voices and changes in tone in his voice. (Ive heard many complaints his voice is too monotone on previous releases; which is fair), BUT on this album he does SO MUCH to wrap you in it's amazing.
For those who enjoy comedy themed around personal experience and growing as a person, as opposed to "observations on society" humor, I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS! If you're already a comedy buff, this album is right there with Christopher Titus' stand-up...without the vulgarity and insanity. (If you haven't- please check out Christopher Titus comedy as well- again, he is a fantastic story teller!)
Honestly, I see comedy as either science or art. The science is looking at it from the stand point of "setup+punchline=laughs". Anyone can do that with enough effort. The art of comedy comes from personal experience. Being able to not only make a crowd laugh, but make them feel something genuine. It takes heart and honesty to achieve that. This disc does it perfectly. Mike Birbigaboo is a storyteller with jokes lined throughout that produce a genuine laugh and I can not express enough how fantastic this album is.
This album is Birbiglia's masterpiece. Someone else who gave it a low review complained he's doing the same old jokes. Well, for those of us who ONLY get to catch Birbiglia on disc (or the occasional tv spot), none of this is "old rehashed material." I have his two albums before this- aside from an "inside joke" here or there, like "I'm in the future also" or "...I know..." NONE of this is from previous releases. Now to the album.
I have listened to this about six times in the last week. Start to finish. Birbiglia has grown in terms of his presentation. He worked on this and performed it off-broadway for 8 months and then recorded it with an audience. It is amazing. His ability to present a story, in the form of comedy, while being so personal and themed around troubles sleeping just blows my mind. He also chose to use more theatric voices and changes in tone in his voice. (Ive heard many complaints his voice is too monotone on previous releases; which is fair), BUT on this album he does SO MUCH to wrap you in it's amazing.
For those who enjoy comedy themed around personal experience and growing as a person, as opposed to "observations on society" humor, I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS! If you're already a comedy buff, this album is right there with Christopher Titus' stand-up...without the vulgarity and insanity. (If you haven't- please check out Christopher Titus comedy as well- again, he is a fantastic story teller!)
Honestly, I see comedy as either science or art. The science is looking at it from the stand point of "setup+punchline=laughs". Anyone can do that with enough effort. The art of comedy comes from personal experience. Being able to not only make a crowd laugh, but make them feel something genuine. It takes heart and honesty to achieve that. This disc does it perfectly. Mike Birbigaboo is a storyteller with jokes lined throughout that produce a genuine laugh and I can not express enough how fantastic this album is.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I drove from Indianapolis to Cincinnati to see one of the performances recorded for this release. I'd seen the show before, but wanted to be there when it was documented for the ages. It was well worth the trip! Mike Birbiglia is a gifted humorist and "Sleepwalk With Me" is a wonderful creation. Hilarious, intimate and moving, it's a beaut. Mike was at his best the night I was there and you'll get to hear it here. Highest recommendation!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Floopy
Format:Audio CD
Here's one of those rare comedy cd's that is destined to become a classic! Sooooo funny!! And surprisingly moving too! Cool stuff!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mike you continue to amaze me...
In my personal opinion this is some of Berbiglias best stuff. If you've seen movie based on this record, of the same name, and loved that then 99% of those jokes in the movie are... Read more
Published 1 month ago by azure
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best CD yet
Love Mike's stuff. This is hands down his best CD yet. Can't wait for his next one. No repeat jokes from his other albums. It's amazing how his jokes flow through his routine. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joel Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny Stuff
His stories about his parents, especially his dad, are Mike Birbiglia at his best. I bought this because I had enjoyed a version of his sleepwalking story on NPR. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Colibri
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Mike!
I found this CD to be full of laughs. I currently own Two Drink Mike and loved that CD so I decided to get this one. I'm not disappointed. I would recommend this CD.
Published 3 months ago by Janice
4.0 out of 5 stars
Birbigilbug is exceptional
Here's a home grown comedian who just wants to roam the earth, eating pizza and having everyone feel good. This album is a life's journey that you must try yourself.
Published 3 months ago by Dangerous
5.0 out of 5 stars
transcendent... LOL no but it is fantastic
I've heard all sorts of standup and been amused by it all. so many comedians have gotten that skill of making other people down pat to a science. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Grux Kaban
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly an amazing yarn...
I was introduced to Mike Birbiglia through The Moth podcast, of which I am a fan. He has what I admire most about a comedian; the ability to just talk and tell a story, and yet be... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jay Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
This guy is great!
This guy is great. He has a very unique delivery and approach to comedy. Mostly clean. Can't wait to see his movies.
Published 5 months ago by M. Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner!
Another hilarious CD from Mike Birbiglia. I have always enjoyed his comedy. His comedic take on his own awkward life is always amusing.
Published 5 months ago by piffle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not his best, but not bad.
This is my first experience with Mike Birbiglia. He's got great timing, and funny anecdotes, however, I found the content drifted too often from the humor to the sad. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Q
