Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical (1997 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

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The one thing you can say about Frank Wildhorn is that he doesn't give up. Like The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jekyll & Hyde , based on R. L. Stevenson's classic depiction of a split personality run amok, went through several rewrites and casts--each show is a work-in-neverending-progress for Wildhorn. This recording immortalizes the show's classic Broadway cast: Robert Cuccioli as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Linda Eder as Lucy, and Christiane Noll as Emma. Appropriately for the show, Wildhorn's score is both tempestuously romantic and unabashedly ominous. While Cuccioli handles both parts with elan, Wildhorn saved his best songs for Lucy and Emma, confirming that he really is the contemporary master of the power ballad. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical (1997 Original Broadway Cast), Music, Frank Wildhorn, Leslie Bricusse, Robert Cuccioli, Linda Eder, Cast Recordings, Original Cast Recordings, Pop, Showtunes / B'way

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really good music

Solid album

Exceeded My Expectations

94's Studio Cast Album is much better

Not as good as 1994 Concept Production

Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical (1997 Original Broadway Cast)
Frank Wildhorn , Leslie Bricusse , Robert Cuccioli , and Linda Eder
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ASIN: B000002JC2
Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

Prologue
Lost In The Darkness
Facade
Pursue The Truth
Facade (Reprise 1)
Emma's Reason
I Must Go On
Take Me As I Am
Letting Go
Facade (Reprise 2)
No One Knows Who I Am
Good 'N' Evil
Now There Is No Choice
This Is The Moment
First Transformation
Alive
Your Work- And Nothing More
Sympathy, Tenderness
Someone Like You
Alive (Reprise)
Murder, Murder
Once Upon A Dream
Obsession
In His Eyes
Dangerous Game
Facade (Reprise 3)
The Way Back
A New Life
Confrontation
Facade (Reprise 4)
Finale

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The one thing you can say about Frank Wildhorn is that he doesn't give up. Like The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jekyll & Hyde , based on R. L. Stevenson's classic depiction of a split personality run amok, went through several rewrites and casts--each show is a work-in-neverending-progress for Wildhorn. This recording immortalizes the show's classic Broadway cast: Robert Cuccioli as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Linda Eder as Lucy, and Christiane Noll as Emma. Appropriately for the show, Wildhorn's score is both tempestuously romantic and unabashedly ominous. While Cuccioli handles both parts with elan, Wildhorn saved his best songs for Lucy and Emma, confirming that he really is the contemporary master of the power ballad. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

really good music.......2007-03-22

I used this CD to preview/rehearse for the J&H show I'm in. Music didn't always line up/match what the libretto has, but it was a good introduction to the show and helped me with the basics.

Solid album.......2007-02-07

A good recording for any fan of the show or theater music.

No complaints- original artists in full showing.

Original Broadway Casts are the way to go.

Exceeded My Expectations.......2006-12-16

I first heard the song 'This is the Moment' on an internet radio station and immediately fell in love with it. Seeking out the CD with this song, I discovered 'Jekyll & Hyde; the Musical', and purchased it without delay. I was a bit skeptical about it after reading some of the reviews I had found for it, but as soon as I gave it a listen, I was hooked. I can not recall a CD capturing my attention as much as this one, and have to say that it exceeded my expectations. It still possesses the same granduer for me as it did the first time I heard it, and may well do so for years to come. I feel it was very well written, Brucisse's lyrics are very witty, and Wildhorn's music suits the moods and almost invites one into the lives of the characters. I own a few other 'Jekyll & Hyde' Cd's, but, in my opinion, this one is the best so far. If you are a fan of such musicals as 'Phantom of the Opera' or 'Tanz Der Vampire' I would recommend you give this one a chance. You will not be disappointed.

As a side note, the DVD of this musical with David Hasslehoff is grand as well if you wish to see the story unfold before your eyes. David's vocals are not as good as Robert Cuccioli's, but I did enjoy getting to see it come to life.

94's Studio Cast Album is much better.......2006-11-24

I first heard this soundtrack and fell in love with it, but after reading the reviews regarding the 94 studio cast decided to give that one a try and I have not been disappointed. It contains more songs and my current favourite from it is "The Girls of the Night" a very haunting song between Nellie and Lucy (both prostitutes). I do not regret purchasing this CD, but if you have to choose only one get the 94 studio cast.

Not as good as 1994 Concept Production.......2006-11-11

OK, I got this one just for the sake of the new songs in it.

The first piece is nice, but, oh well, everyone should understand the but.
It's not the vocalist problem, but more into the song editing issues.
I hate they change the name into Emma, I don't care what's the reason behind it, it is just "wrong".

I recommend the 1994 concept case production with full scores if you are interested in because even the live show can't make it that well.

Jekyll & Hyde - The Gothic Musical Thriller (1994 Concept Cast)

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Best cast EVER!
ANTHONY WARLOW--THE BEST JEKYLL & HYDE EVER!
Why can't they have a case like this on stage production ?
Act I of this CD is superb
What an experience

Jekyll & Hyde - The Gothic Musical Thriller (1994 Concept Cast)
Frank Wildhorn , Leslie Bricusse , Anthony Warlow , Linda Eder , Carolee Carmello , and John Raitt
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Tracks:

Prologue
I Need To Know
Facade
Bitch, Bitch, Bitch
The Engagement Party
Possessed
Take me As I Am
Lisa Carew
Board Of Governers
Bring On THe Men
Lucy Meets Jekyll
How Can I Continue On
This Is The Moment
Transformation
Lucy Meets Hyde
Alive
Streak Of Madness
His Work And Nothing More
Sympathy-Tenderness
Someone Like You

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Mass
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Letting Go
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The World Has Gone Insane
The Girls Of The Night
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Once Upon A Dream- LIsa
No One Must Ever Know
A New Life
Once Upon A Dream- Jekyll
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The Wedding Reception

Customer Reviews:

Best cast EVER!.......2007-05-15

Ok, ok. So Lisa/Emma (whichever you prefer) wasn't my favorite but tolerable. This dual-disc soundtrack launched my near obsession for the musical. Hmmm...bought 3 different soundtrack versions, bought 2nd row tickets to the musical live (WONDERFUL, Sharon Brown almost held a candle to the original Eder), bought the musical score, bought the Hasselhoff movie version (it COULD have been worse!), bought several karaoke versions, used to skip lunch in high school to rehearse the songs w/my then-boyfriend. Yeah, slight obsession. I still love it. This Jekyll/Hyde is the best I've heard yet. I keep wondering if there would be one to surpass his brilliance with each show & soundtrack that comes out and haven't heard one yet!

ANTHONY WARLOW--THE BEST JEKYLL & HYDE EVER!.......2006-12-02

I learned about Anthony Warlow from my investigation and web searches on another popular Australian musical theatre star--Philip Quast. Philip played Javert in the Tenth Anniversary Dream Cast of Les Miserables on PBS. Anthony was the original Enjolras I believe, in the London Cast. Philip and Anthony are friends and have even done shows together, including the Australian production of The Secret Garden, where Anthony had the lead role. Their rendition of "Lily's Eyes" will send chills down your spine--both exceptional actors and singers. Philip later played the lead role himself in the London cast of The Secret Garden.

Anthony Warlow has one of the most exceptional singing voices I have ever heard, and his rendition in this recording is the best anywhere. People have wondered why he did not do this role on the stage, and I can only guess it is because he is a cancer survivor and the role would be too much for him to take physically. You can hear the intensity just in his vocals on this recording, and how much energy it takes. It is exhausting just to listen to him--so can you imagine the physical and emotional intensity it would take to do eight shows a week?

Although David Hasselhorf did a decent job acting in the Jekyll & Hyde DVD, his singing is very poor and it is obvious he has never had any classical training. He has a misplaced vibrato and really struggles with "This is the Moment", contorting his body which restricted his breathing and caused him to struggle even more vocally. He also has a terrible British Accent.

Anthony Warlow on the other hand, can sing everything from pop to opera. Many of his recordings are available online. He has also played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in either Australia or England, and how I wish I could hear that recording, although there is not an original cast recording made. If you would like to hear him sing songs from Phantom, however, you can get a CD entitled The Main Event with him, Olivia Newton-John, and John Farnham, who is also absolutely incredible. I bought this CD and was blown away. Anthony's rendition of Phantom tunes is absolutely mind boggling.

I also learned Anthony played the lead role of Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, opposite a lovely actress (british, I believe) named Marina Pryor, who also played opposite him in The Secret Garden. What talent!

So do a web search on this talented individual and get some of his CDs--he is a delight!

Why can't they have a case like this on stage production ?.......2006-11-11

It's a shame such a wonderful musical didn't make a good stage production.

OK, so I have heard couple actors that played Jekyll had made nomination to Tony's, but how come this musical is not as popular as The Phantom of the Opera ? Perhaps the closest attempt to make a equivalent version of movie is Julie Robert's "Mary Reilly" in 1996, which, of course, no music, but tell a wonderful story.

Again, let's focus back to the "music" portion. The concept cast has two leading ladies to play Lucy and Lisa, which is far better than the previous 1990 release case. It's just not quite right, something buggy, to have the same lady sing both Lucy and Lisa. This complete soundtrack, listen from the beginning to the end, you will feel the difference of personality via voice and interpretation between two leading ladies, that makes the story telling.

Let's not forget the leading "Jekyll / Hyde". Gosh, how come this guy is not famous here in the States ? You thought you are listening to 2 difference persons, it's the same guy. Come on, how many singers out there can sing in front of live audiance day in day out non-stop for 3 hours plus "acting" ? You got to respect for their talent and profession disciplines.

I have "wasted" 3 sets of this soundtracks because they got worn out and I just have to have the replacements. I love every piece of it, particularly "Letting Go", "It's a dangerous game", "A New Life" and "Take me as I am" the most. Of course, the "Once upon a time" is something you can't miss. You will feel the "vibe" without doubt and get into the story, big time.

Anothe recommendation, which I am a bit sad they took it out of this release is the "Till you came into my life". I love this one, but only available in the 1990 Original Highlight. It's something quite sweet, and poweful.

The later production, well, worth owning, but not exactly worth getting a replacement once its worn out.

Enjoy the story, and embrace that lttle spilt personalities inside.

Act I of this CD is superb.......2006-08-20

Act I has great drama and great music.

For example:

"I need to know" is a great song about passion for knowledge and desire to improve the human condition, which is troubled by our dual desires for good and evil (or misbehavior, if you prefer). The tune simply soars!

"Facade/Bitch, bitch, bitch" is a fabulous song about snobbery, social class, people trying to impress other people, and people badmouthing other people.

"Board of Governors" is about the meeting of the Board of Governors of the hospital that discusses and turns down Dr. Jekyll's request for support for his project. They accuse him of playing God (with some justification, though the accusation is very mean-spirited).

"Bring on the men," though not highly original in theme, is such a fabulous tune and sung so superbly that I very much enjoy the song despite the lyrics.

This production has not just one, but two love interests, however, that seem to dominate the second Act II.

For me, I'll listen to Act I again and again and again. It has the richness of story, lyric, and tune that stands up to repeated listening.

In sum, Act I is among the best Broadway has to offer, if you like drama and grand tunes.

What an experience.......2006-03-27

My sister and I are two huge musical fans. We love music that tells stories and we grew up with musicals like the Phantom of the Opera and Dance of the Vampire as our good night stories.

When Jekyll and Hyde was staged in Vienna we adored it so much that we watched it three times in a row. Now almost four years later my twinsister decided to ship the english version from the USA to Austria and I tell you when I first listened to it I was simply carried away by my emotions. What magnificent and melodious voices some people have. It is just amazing. If I could afford it I would invite the whole essemble into my living room for a private performance. Anthony Warlow and Linda Eder as well as everyone else in the production did a really great job.

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Linda Eder - Great Voice
Not a voice.......an instrument
the best female singer of the great american standards.
The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder
Linda Eder shines with her Broadway album

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Tracks:

I Am What I Am (from "La Cage aux Folles")
Anthem (from "Chess")
On The Street Where You Live (from "My Fair Lady")
What Kind of Fool (from "Stop The World I Want to Get Off")
Some People (from "Gypsy")
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A New Life (from "Jekyll & Hyde")
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The people who felt betrayed when Linda Eder covered several pop songs on 2002's Gold will be relieved that her follow-up, Broadway My Way, is a return to the Great White Way. As if to prove that she isn't limited to either the songs of Frank Wildhorn or ballads, Eder tackles some well-known show tunes. The ballads tend to be overwrought, so it's best to look for the uptempo numbers. The singer's take on "Some People" is technically fine but so va-va-voom showbiz that it lacks the deranged edge that makes the song so compellingly dramatic. Things work a lot better on "I Am What I Am": while Eder doesn't take it to the top (or rather over the top), this is as close as she gets to Mermanizing a number. Elsewhere, "Don't Rain on My Parade" (immortalized by Streisand) and "Man of La Mancha" are appropriately brassy and triumphant, with Eder roaring her way through both songs. Fans of both Eder and Wildhorn should note that the singer reprises her Svengali's "Gold," the title track from her previous album, and an excerpt from his long-in-the-works Camille Claudel. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

On the eagerly awaited Broadway My Way, Atlantic recording artist and acclaimed Broadway sensation Linda Eder performs classics including 'On the Street Where You Live' (from My Fair Lady), 'Edelweiss' (from The Sound of Music), 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (from Funny Girl) and 10 other great broadway songs performed in a whole new voice. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Linda Eder - Great Voice.......2007-07-06

This lady has one great voice. She can certainly sell a song. My only reservation about her is that she's a bit cocky. I think she could use some humility.

Not a voice.......an instrument.......2007-02-17

Unbelievable breath control, phrasing, and style. My 10 yr. old Granddaughter who heretofore has listened and loved the usual rap
and hip-hop, heard me playing this disc and begged me to buy her
one........and I did, and she plays it all the time, and to her
friends. Linda Eder exceeds the Streisand mystique by far.

the best female singer of the great american standards........2006-07-24

i am turning 60 years old this year. i went to my 1st.broadway
musical in 1960. over the years i have had the honor to see
almost all of the giants of american song, garland, streisand,
patti lupone, lena horne, betty buckley, barbaracook etc. in
"broadway, my way" linda eder cements her place as the best of the best. from an anthem like "i am what i am" to the lovely
"on the street where you live" captures you body and soul.
i loved this album, and don't ever miss a chance to see her live. JOHN POWER

The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder.......2006-02-23

A great selection of songs. Tremendous amount of energy in Linda's voice. I just love it.

Linda Eder shines with her Broadway album.......2006-02-18

Wow! Linda Eder has an outstanding voice. She sells Broadway in the styles of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. After hearing this you will want more.

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Very Best of Broadway Music

Very Best Of Broadway Musicals
Various Artists
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Very Best of Broadway Music.......2007-05-08

I really like Broadway music so this is the BEST!!!!!!
I let someone else borrow this to listen at her house--She liked it also

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God Bless Daniel Rodriquez
Music From and For the Heart
Daniel Rodriguez
Some definite winners on this album
The Spirit of America

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It's said politics makes strange bedfellows. But it's got nothing on the peculiar marriage of art and history inspired by the tragic events of 9/11/01. Before that day, Daniel Rodriguez was a member of New York's finest, working as an NYPD security officer at the Manhattan South precinct. If it seemed an odd calling for a gifted, operatically trained tenor, it was employment many a journeyman artist could relate to: the proverbial "day job." As it turns out, no police academy in the world could have trained Rodriguez for the crucial role his city's darkest hour thrust upon him. While his colleagues mourned their staggering losses and toiled around the clock in rescue efforts, Rodriguez delivered renditions of "God Bless America" that rallied both his city and his country, much as Kate Smith's version of the Irving Berlin patriotic standard had done at the dawn of WWII.

Contemporary jazz great-producer Tom Scott took it from there, showcasing Rodriguez's powerful voice in this deftly arranged album focused sharply on personal and national inspiration. Taking his cue from his own hero, Mario Lanza, Rodriguez instills no small amount of drama in his performances, and it serves him well on tracks like the American folk classic "Shenandoah," a rousing take on Scarlet Pimpernel's "Into the Fire," and the relative Sinatra rarity "The House I Live In." The "God Bless America" here varies from the original single release, with Rodriguez reading the spoken intro once delivered by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Is Rodriguez the greatest tenor of modern times? No. But it's hard to imagine a talent better suited to the challenge history has thrust upon him; we're lucky--make that blessed--to have him. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

God Bless Daniel Rodriquez.......2007-07-16

This alblum is a treasure to own and listen to. He really captures the spirit of patriotism. I have played his songs at a local fireworks show that I DJ at and his songs are up there with the other songs by artists by Mr. Lee "God Bless The U.S.A." Greenwood and other great artists. New York City and the nation needed him at a time when we were trying to recover from the worst tragedy in the history of the U.S.A. and he was there for us.

Music From and For the Heart.......2006-11-25

Daniel's album is music to be shared with family and with friends to help further ensure warmth, strong family ties, and love of our beautiful country. His voice is magical, skilled, rich and so memorable that it can take one on a journey from yesterday to promise for a bright tomorrow. This is a superb rendering of past unforgettable music. His solemn rendition of the peace song "God Bless America" is the album's centerpiece and truly unforgettable....

Daniel Rodriguez.......2006-11-11

I first heard of Daniel Rodriguez a couple of months ago when he sang on Jay Leno's show. He was/is WONDERFUL! His voice is beautiful, but he sings from the heart, and that makes him exceptional.

Some definite winners on this album.......2005-12-14

My favorites are "Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer" where Daniel truly shows off his vocal talents. I could have done without the choir backup on "Ave Maria" but nonetheless a great rendition.

The ending that he has for the "The Lord's Prayer" almost brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it. Well done Daniel.

The Spirit of America.......2005-10-10

This is a great CD...of course, Daniel Rodriquez is the best!!!
As much as I enjoyed it, I do think "In the Presence", also by the same vocalist, is the ultimate. That could be because "In the Presence" was the first CD I had of this tenor vocalist, who is outstanding!

Highlights from Jekyll and Hyde (1990 Concept Cast)

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Valjean becomes Hyde!!!
What happened, Colm?
Concept Disc Great, the rest disappointing.
A musical jewel
Pretty dang good....

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Once Upon A Dream - Colm Wilkinson

Customer Reviews:

Valjean becomes Hyde!!!.......2007-05-21

This CD is a jewel. Colm Wilkinson may not have the most powerful voice but his performances are full of an extremely personal touch and that makes the listening of this CD a real treat. Besides this concept album has a charm and intensity that the complete work lacks. Well worth buying. Cherry on top: the CD contains all the lyrics.

What happened, Colm?.......2007-04-24

Now, normally, I am a BIG fan of Colm Wilkinson, but this just isn't right. I'm not sure if the music isn't right for him or the character, but he does not do the role justice. If you want Jekyll and Hyde, get another recording.

Concept Disc Great, the rest disappointing........2005-10-29

When this show came to the Alley Theater in Houston, my wife and I were enthralled with the richness and fullness of these songs especially "A New Life", sung by Linda Eder. Although very much enjoying the songs before it, "A New Life" brought both of us to the edges of our seats in rapt attention, gripped with powerful emotion. Since hearing this song 15 years ago, it has never lost its power to move me to the brink of tears.

We are all captives of our experience, and this song lets each of us believe that, in the future, our lives may be bright and shining, regardless of what went before.

As for the other discs of this show, I simply consider them disappointing, as many other reviewers have also stated.

A musical jewel.......2005-09-08

This is the original concept album for Jekyll & Hyde, the earliest version of the musical that took another 8 years and many revisions to reach the stage. Following in the tradition of such epic `concept albums' as those that brought Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Chess to the stage, the objective of this album was to showcase the songs that the musical would be built around. It does so wonderfully, using two of musical theater's most glorious voices - Linda Eder and Colm Wilkinson. The musical was written to showcase Eder's achingly lovely voice. She portrays both Jekyll's fiancé Lisa and the prostitute Lucy; occasionally you need a scorecard to determine which you are listening to. She is especially effective as Lucy - soaring through "Someone Like You", tugging at your heart in "No One Know Who I Am". Wilkinson's rich, mellow tenor complements her beautifully in the duets "Love Has Come of Age", "Letting Go" and "We Still Have Time". Although Wilkinson is listed as both Jekyll and Hyde, in fact all the songs are Jekyll's. As always this fine musical actor hits EXACTLY the right emotional note. It is an absolute joy to listen to in his solos - such wide-eyed, youthful optimism in "Hospital Board", such fierce, possessive love in "Till You Came Into My Life". What a thrilling version of "This Is the Moment"! For Jekyll to do what he does, he HAS to have such total confidence, such clarity of purpose, such an absolute belief in his own abilities. Like Henry Jekyll, Wilkinson charges ahead with joyous, infectious abandon.

There is some dispute among fans as to which actually should be regarded as the `definitive version' of the musical as it is (or should have been) staged - the 1984 "Gothic Thriller" concept album or the 1988 cast album. As Bricusse and Wildhorn had reportedly written more than 6 hours (60 songs) by 1994, there may never be a final version. Personally, of the two I incline towards the "Gothic" version - it has the complete story and the powerful, deeper voice of Anthony Warlow shines, especially as Hyde. (However, his Jekyll seems too somber to me, too practical to plunge foolishly into experimenting on himself.) THIS admittedly is NOT the complete version of the story; it focuses on exploring the characters and their relationships. Yet I have no difficulty in recommending it wholeheartedly. I have this and the "Gothic" version, and if for some reason I had to give one up, it wouldn't be this one. It's easily one of my favorite albums.

Judged solely on its own merits, this album is a jewel. Bookended by 2 versions of "Once Upon a Dream", it offers a highly romantic and perhaps more optimistic version of the story. Listening to "We Still Have Time", you find yourself hoping that somehow it really will work out. All of us will find a compelling story, and fantastic voices singing enchanting ballads. Fans of the musical will find Frank Wildhorn's original vision, sensitive portrayals of the main characters, and several songs that were regrettably trimmed in preparing the musical for the stage. All are lovely, and Lisa's character suffers without them. "Love Has Come Of Age" in particular helps to explain her devotion to Jekyll despite his increasingly strange behavior. My recommendation is to buy both this and the "Gothic Thriller" and construct your own version, with Wilkinson as Jekyll and Warlow as Hyde.

Pretty dang good...........2005-02-10

I was a bit skeptical about this, as it used to be advertised as a 'Romantic Concept Album'. And, of course, most of the songs are indeed love songs on this album.

There are a few reasons a fan of J&H may want to pick this up-

1. The remnants of Lisa's character are here. In the broadway production, Lucy is a much bigger part than Lisa-Lisa is obviously pretty important in these old songs.

2. Colm Wilkinsons voice is...unique. I enjoyed his Jean Valjean much more. His versions of the songs aren't BAD...they just aren't Anthony Warlow. In the Transformation, he doesn't seem to touch the Hyde part at all. "Who is this creature...that I see?"
is normally done with "that I see" done in Hyde voice. However, you can tell that if Colm played this role on stage, that it was still Jekyll saying the line. Hes also the only Jekyll to sing 'Till you Came Into My Life', which I think is much better than 'This is the Moment'.

3. Linda Eder as Lisa/Lucy. Hearing Mrs.Eder singing Lisa is a treat..but it isn't the best. She makes a much better Lucy than a Lisa. Still worth listening too.

4. Deleted songs! So many of them, and most of them really good.
Highlights are- 'Till you Came into My life','Love has Come of Age'.

Overall, this is a good CD- but, its a little misleading on how the show actually is. It has absolutley no Hyde in it, and seems more upbeat than the show actually is.

For someone getting into J&H, get the 1994 Concept Album, 2-disc set. For fans, this is worth it.

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Tracks:

Aquarius [From Hair] - Steve Brooker, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
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America [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
Written in the Stars [From Aida] - Simon Bowman, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
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Bui Doi [From Miss Saigon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
As Long as He Needs Me [From Oliver!] - National Symphony Orchestra,
Time Warp [From the Rocky Horror Picture Show] - Anita Dobson, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates,
Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
Why God Why [From Miss Saigon] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
I Know Him So Well [From Chess] - Katrina Murphy, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
One Day More [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
Peggy Sue [From Buddy Holly Story] - Dominic Curtis
Empty Charis at Empty Tables [From Les Miserables] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
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We Will Rock You [From We Will Rock You] - Martin Yates

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I Talk to the Trees [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
Over the Rainbow [From The Wizard of Oz] - Gillian Bevan, , John Owen Edwards, , Royal Shakespeare Company
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Thank Heaven for Little Girls [From Gigi] - Ron Moody, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
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