In writing this review, I have to compare it with the motion picture soundtrack and the London Cast production. (If it exists, I have not heard the Broadway version with Debbie Boone.) The movie cast sings very well, and Jane Powell - a soprano - sings the songs in a higher key. I actually prefer that, especially when Ms. Powell does not allow stuffiness to enter her interpretation at all. Howard Keel had a high baritone that easily encompassed the music. The conducting was wonderful, and the cast was culled from MGM's finest. (Ballet dancer Jacques d'Amboise was one of the brothers!) There are not many numbers that made it onto the album I had.
The London cast album is a hit and miss affair. Martin Yates conducts with little flair. Surprisingly, because he conducts the new version, too. The orchestrations sound boxy and the strings are undernourished. Numbers that should have energy don't. The brothers don't sound nearly upset enough, their hormones are flowing. Adam is Steven Pontipee, and he does a good job. His voice is slightly raw, but that fits Adam well. I get the feeling he is trying to put drama into it. Geoff Steer as Gideon sounds young - appropriately -- but he isn't very energetic. Roni Page is feisty as Milly, but her tone is not always ingratiating. The recording, however, includes several tracks not on the newer one (although the new one has plenty of space.)
The new recording is odd in one way. The folder says "Originally recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London on June 1 and 3, 1995." The Millie, Adam and Gideon tracks were recorded May 15 and 18, 2015. Whatever, the National Symphony plays much better, and the sound is gorgeous. The tempi of Martin Yates are vastly improved - the acoustics help a lot, too. The brothers sound properly energized, and Gideon (Sam O'Rourke) has a very nice voice and involvement in the role of youngest brother/inmediary. Laura Pitt-Pulford as Milly belts gently, and she has some high notes to throw in. She is always engaged and captures the moods well. Alex Gaumond as Adam is more tenor than baritone, but he doesn't stint on the frustration with Milly. The solos, duets, and trios of these three cap off what is now the best representation of this musical on CD.
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From the Golden Age of the movie musical! With Alex Gaumond and Laura Pitt-Pulford, director Rachel Kavanaugh reunites the creative team behind the award-winning production of The Sound of Music.
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- Product Dimensions : 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.92 inches; 2.83 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Jay Records
- Date First Available : August 12, 2015
- Label : Jay Records
- ASIN : B0130DXOW4
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 29, 2015
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 21, 2011
Seven brides for seven brothers is one of my favorite movies, so I was thrilled to order this soundtrack.
I am happy to say that I was not the least bit dissapionted. The songs are every bit as good in the soundtrack as in the movie, and there are even some extra numbers. The demo recordings are corny - just some dude singing the songs with a piano accompaniment. But overall, the recordings are identical to the songs in the film.
The barn raising dance number is my favorite orchestra arrangement on the whole CD -- it's playful and sort of hillbilly-ish. ;-) A great way to re-live one of the best musicals ever made! Enjoy!
I am happy to say that I was not the least bit dissapionted. The songs are every bit as good in the soundtrack as in the movie, and there are even some extra numbers. The demo recordings are corny - just some dude singing the songs with a piano accompaniment. But overall, the recordings are identical to the songs in the film.
The barn raising dance number is my favorite orchestra arrangement on the whole CD -- it's playful and sort of hillbilly-ish. ;-) A great way to re-live one of the best musicals ever made! Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 21, 2020
brillant recording. mint condition. one of my favorites
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 14, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2013
Seven Brides for Seven Bothers is one of my all time favorite musicals. Not only the music, but the choreography are wonderful. The barn raising dance and following dance sequence between the city fellas and the Pontipee's is my all time favorite dance number - amazing -, and the later chopping wood in the snow number with the melancholy song "Lonesome Polecat" - priceless. I have both the DVD and a CD of the music and enjoy both often.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2020
Most favorite musical and the soundtrack is wonderful
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 9, 2017
This has been my favorite movie since I was a kid and this soundtrack is fantastic. I especially love hearing extra verses to songs in the movie that they didn't use!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 14, 2010
I cannot say enough good things about this soundtrack. Every track makes me smile and remember the scenes of one of my most favorite musicals. My 4 yr old loves to dance and sing to the music and that makes my heart happy to introduce another generation to the lovely sounds of musicals. A great purchase and addition to your cd collection.
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Tomlan
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 27, 2012
The songs are memorable, but here you also get the full orchestral sweep of the score. The CD is worth having just for the "Barn Dance" alone. These Sony releases are a vast improvement on previous albums from these musicals, and "Seven Brides..." compares favourably with other albums in the series, such as "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Wizard of Oz".
Anyone who is familiar with the film would surely enjoy this CD. In belongs in every "Film Musical Buff's" collection.
Anyone who is familiar with the film would surely enjoy this CD. In belongs in every "Film Musical Buff's" collection.
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Mrs W S Hawkins
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It.s a nice CD.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 3, 2022
Seven brides for Seven brother good value ,qhick delivery, no problems . thank you.
Christine
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 7, 2018
Great thanks
Beth
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Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 14, 2013
A fantastic cd. Every song you could wish for from the film, plus a whole host of extras that only enhance your enjoyment of it.
alejandro ibáñez gijon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dificil de conseguir pero merece la pena.
Reviewed in Spain 🇪🇸 on September 4, 2014
Gran b.s.o,tiene un puñado de canciones fenomenales.Uno de los mejores musicales,no hay que perderse la pelicula, no te lo pienses!!!
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