(P/V/G Composer Collection). This collection includes the best of the first ten years of this young Broadway songwriter's career. It includes 24 selections from Songs for a New World, Parade, The Last Five Years , and also from the albums Songs of Jason Robert Brown and Wearing Someone Else's Clothes . In addition to many songs never before in print, this collection also has a note on every song by the composer, as well as a biography.
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By Kristin
Format:Paperback
A Summer In Ohio
All The Wasted Time
And I Will Follow
Coming Together
Dreaming, Wide Awake
Getting Out
Grow Old With Me
Hear My Song
I Could Be In Love With Someone Like You
If I Told You Now
I'm Not Afraid Of Anything
It Don't Get Better Than This
It's Hard To Speak My Heart
Just One Step
Letting You Go
Moving Too Fast
Nothing In Common
See I'm Smiling
Someone To Fall Back On
Stars And The Moon
The Next Ten Minutes
The Old Red Hills Of Home
The Picture Show
All The Wasted Time
And I Will Follow
Coming Together
Dreaming, Wide Awake
Getting Out
Grow Old With Me
Hear My Song
I Could Be In Love With Someone Like You
If I Told You Now
I'm Not Afraid Of Anything
It Don't Get Better Than This
It's Hard To Speak My Heart
Just One Step
Letting You Go
Moving Too Fast
Nothing In Common
See I'm Smiling
Someone To Fall Back On
Stars And The Moon
The Next Ten Minutes
The Old Red Hills Of Home
The Picture Show
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Jason Robert Brown sprung onto the Broadway scene 10 years and this collection is some of the best of his compositions from "The Last Five Years", "Songs For A New World", "Parade", "Urban Cowboy" and various songs that he has written for various projects. It's sophisticated, yet an absolute joy to play, perform or simply listen to.
Everyone song is a special little gem in itself. It also includes many songs that have never been available in print, like "See I'm Smiling", "The Picture Show" and the fun loving "Mr. Hopalong Heartbreak".
What excites me about this anthology is the inclusion of "Letting You Go", "Dreaming Wide Awake" and "If I Told You Now" from Lauren Kennedy's JRB album and also "Coming Together", "Getting Out" and "Someone To Fall Back On" (probably my favourite JRB song of all time - makes my heart skip a beat everytime I hear that song - musically and lyrically stunning).
All in all - a challenge and pleasure for all who play or perform this music.
Everyone song is a special little gem in itself. It also includes many songs that have never been available in print, like "See I'm Smiling", "The Picture Show" and the fun loving "Mr. Hopalong Heartbreak".
What excites me about this anthology is the inclusion of "Letting You Go", "Dreaming Wide Awake" and "If I Told You Now" from Lauren Kennedy's JRB album and also "Coming Together", "Getting Out" and "Someone To Fall Back On" (probably my favourite JRB song of all time - makes my heart skip a beat everytime I hear that song - musically and lyrically stunning).
All in all - a challenge and pleasure for all who play or perform this music.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this book in my local music store and was so shocked to see such an amazing collection of songs by Jason Robert Brown! I barely looked at the songs included because I was so excited.
However, on getting home I realized that all of the songs in the book are amazing! It is a really wide variety of his work, with songs from all of his shows and CDs! It is an extremely nice book as well, and the selections are very good. They are wonderful for the singer and for the accompanist. The piano parts are almost identical to the recordings and are sometimes very challenging but always enjoyable.
This book is especially amazing because of some very rare selections. "Just One Step" is one of the amazing selections included from Songs For A New World that I don't think is published anywhere else. "See I'm Smiling" is one of my favourite songs from Last Five Years and I think is only published in this collection. Also, the AMAZING selections from Lauren Kennedys solo album are not published anywhere and are among the songwriters best work. The songs from his own solo album "Wearing Someone Else's Clothes" are also very, very good.
This book is essential to anyone who wants to fully experience Jason Robert Brown's songs! And everyone should want to!
However, on getting home I realized that all of the songs in the book are amazing! It is a really wide variety of his work, with songs from all of his shows and CDs! It is an extremely nice book as well, and the selections are very good. They are wonderful for the singer and for the accompanist. The piano parts are almost identical to the recordings and are sometimes very challenging but always enjoyable.
This book is especially amazing because of some very rare selections. "Just One Step" is one of the amazing selections included from Songs For A New World that I don't think is published anywhere else. "See I'm Smiling" is one of my favourite songs from Last Five Years and I think is only published in this collection. Also, the AMAZING selections from Lauren Kennedys solo album are not published anywhere and are among the songwriters best work. The songs from his own solo album "Wearing Someone Else's Clothes" are also very, very good.
This book is essential to anyone who wants to fully experience Jason Robert Brown's songs! And everyone should want to!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth the cost
I am an avid JRB fan and this book of song selections was well worth the cost when it came to both the variety of songs and the number of them. Read more
Published on May 9, 2010 by Christine Daae
5.0 out of 5 stars
the Orange book
A great comprehensive study of Jason Robert Browns genius. The only downside to this book is that if you are all ready an enthusiast you will end up with duplicates of JRB songs... Read more
Published on March 22, 2010 by T. Kaufmann
2.0 out of 5 stars
Why Do All These Reviews Sound The Same?
Isn't anyone here even slightly critical of Jason Robert Brown's oeuvre? How about a collection of bloated, cliche ridden songs? Read more
Published on February 20, 2010 by Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great soloist music
I particularly enjoyed the selections from "Parade", it's an amazing show. Jason Robert Brown is an amazing composer, and everyone should have this book for some of the brilliant... Read more
Published on February 28, 2008 by William S. Dwan
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Jason Robert Brown's music
Jason Robert Brown's music is eclectic and impressive. I bought this book after learning "Christmas Lullaby" and have already found several other songs I want to use in this... Read more
Published on November 8, 2007 by Ann Stahmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
You can't miss with this collection
Jason Robert Brown is one of the leading names in the "new" musical theater. Outstanding collection for students, teachers and GREAT audition material.
Published on November 4, 2006 by Todd M. Waddington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jason Robert Brown is a genius!
I'll admit that I was suspicious of a collections of JRB songs. I already had the vocal selections for his shows, "Parade", "Songs for a New World" and "The Last Five Years". Read more
Published on November 3, 2006 by Erik Whitehill
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Book Should Be a Required Part of Any Performer's Collection
I finally received my copy of this book last week and I couldn't be happier with it. If you are new to the music of Jason Robert Brown this folio serves as great introduction to... Read more
Published on April 25, 2006 by Ed Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Collection for this Young Broadway Songwriter
A great collection for any fan of this young broadway songwriter, this book contains most of his well known compositions, presented in full, just as they should be. Read more
Published on April 14, 2006 by musicaddict
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