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Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

2 Ratings: 4.0

Broadway & Vocalists, Pop, and Soundtracks album by Duncan Sheik

Who would have thought that Duncan Sheik would succeed where Paul Simon and Randy Newman failed, successfully transitioning from the pop-rock world to the Broadway stage? WithSpring Awakening, Sheik and book writer/lyricist Steven Slater (who had already … see full wiki

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review by tomtom13. August 07, 2008

posted in Music Matters

Not Just for Youth

I have yet to see the musical SPRING AWAKENING (but am planning to see it February 2009 when it comes to the Fox in St. Louis). However, I have a friend whose favorite musical is SPRING AWAKENING and he recently gave me the soundtrack to listen to. I have to admit that I really enjoy it. The songs are sung in a variety of genres, but mainly have a pop-rock ballad feel to them. Many of the songs are very moving and have an emotional depth beyond just the context of the show for which they were written. … more

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review by RobertYokoyama. June 11, 2007

posted in Music Matters

I love the music on this cast recording

This is a cast recording of a musical about teenage sexuality. This is also a musical about what can happen when parents do not communicate with their children. It is a sad show with a serious tone, but the music is great. Duncan Sheik did an excellent job composing these songs. There are so many strong performances here. Lea Michelle has a beautiful singing voice on track "Mama Who Bore Me" She plays the female lead Wendela. Lea Michelle is also superb on the track "Whispering" My other favorite … more

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