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Music : Pippin (A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album)In association with Amazon.comby: Stephen Schwartz  List Price: $18.98 Amazon.com's Price: $12.97 You Save: $6.01 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0601215961324 Format: Cast Recording, Extra tracks, Original recording remastered Label: Decca Broadway Manufacturer: Decca Broadway Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Decca Broadway Release Date: September 26, 2000 Studio: Decca Broadway Sales Rank: 6587 MPN: 159613 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: A young man graduates from college and wonders how to find real meaning in his life. What's an heir to the 9th-century Holy Roman Empire to do? If you're Pippin, son of Charlemagne, you decide to dabble in war, sex, and politics before finally finding love. When Bob Fosse directed the original Broadway production of Pippin in 1972, he transformed what had originally been a relatively innocent college project for composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz into a burlesque filled with broad comedy, bawdy characters, and magical but dark situations. John Rubinstein (best known for his TV work and son of pianist Artur) plays the title character, and Ben Vereen kick-started his career (and won a Tony) as the narrator figure known as the Leading Player. Schwartz's combination of Godspell-like ensemble energy with various pop-rock styles makes for a snappy, tuneful score, including the soul-driven opener "Magic to Do," the soaring "Corner of the Sky," the lovely ballads "With You" and "Love Song," and the romping "No Time at All" (delivered with saucy conviction by The Beverly Hillbillies' Irene Ryan as Pippin's grandmother). While the original CD release was somewhat notorious for its lack of liner notes, the 2000 remastered release includes an essay on the show's creation, a detailed synopsis, and full lyrics, as well as three bonus tracks. Pippin was originally released on the Motown label, so some of its songs were cross-promoted by Motown stars: The Supremes deliver a conventional take on the gentle "I Guess I'll Miss the Man," the Jackson 5 deliver a blast of high-pop energy to "Corner of the Sky," and Michael Jackson solos on "Morning Glow." --David Horiuchi Average Rating:
 Rating:  - great motivation musicMy daughter and I always used Pippin to clean house by, it gave us the right amount of motivation to move along. She had my CD and her house burnt down and we lost the CD. It may be too late to get the motivation back for me but I am going to try. (great service) Rating: - If you like Musicals....this is a Must HaveI saw Pippin 2X on Broadway, and I just can't get enough of it. Stephan Schwartz (Godspell) is at his best, as he takes you through a world of Lust, Decite and Turmoil know as the Crusades. Check it out, you'll not regret it. Rating: - Better than being there!I saw Pippin eons ago on Broadway. This CD brings back all the excitement. The music is great and the sound is excellent! I HIGHLY recommend this CD. My CD came with 3 bonus tracks: "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" by the Supremes "Corner of the Sky" by The Jackson 5 "Morning Glow" by Michael Jackson I confess though I've listened to the album quite a few times, I cannot bring myself to listen to the bonus tracks. It just seems so wrong to have ... Read More Rating: - Enchanting music for everyman's search for meaning ...Even if you have not seen "Pippin" the play, the musical soundtrack and CD holds up as an enchanting musical experience. The title character, the son of Charlemagne, seeks the meaning of life, pursuing various dead ends: university knowledge, military conquest, religion, political activist, ruler, etc. Disdaining the mundane ("Extraordinary"), he insists that his life's meaning must be found in a grand cause. Right under his nose, he develops a relationship with a young widow and ... Read More Rating: - That's what I call musicAn album of a great show that you can enjoy around the house (or car).Including tracks left off the DVD due to time limits,plus three bonus tracks from Motown stars.It brings the show to life without needing to sit in front of the TV. A varied medley of tuneful sing along songs that anyone can enjoy, whether they are familiar with the show or not, I must admit knowing the plot doubles the fun.Fortunately there are copious sleeve notes, plus an adequate plot line, so you don't miss out on too much ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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