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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0731454726122 Format: Cast Recording Label: Decca Broadway Manufacturer: Decca Broadway Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Decca Broadway Release Date: September 21, 1999 Studio: Decca Broadway Sales Rank: 43143 MPN: 547261 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: At Christmastime of 1959, three Louisiana children discover a man with bloody hands and feet. Is he Jesus Christ, or is he the convicted murderer reportedly on the loose? This searing question is the basis of Whistle Down the Wind, Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-awaited new musical, and fans will find it worth the wait. A study of the faith of children contrasted with the caution and fear of adults, the story was adapted from a novel by Mary Hayley Bell and a 1961 film produced by Richard Attenborough, but its setting was transferred from northern England to the American South, giving Lloyd Webber a good excuse to indulge in rock & roll and gospel. Of course, he provides his usual supply of catchy melodies, including the rousing "Vaults of Heaven," the tender title tune, and the peppy children's number "When Children Rule the World." Longtime listeners will also recognize elements from earlier shows--the opening-scene anthem (Aspects of Love), the anguished potential savior (Jesus Christ Superstar), the climactic manhunt (Phantom of the Opera)--leading to a final collision of musical themes and overheated emotions. Whistle Down the Wind stumbled in its 1996 Washington, D.C. run and never made it to Broadway, but is realized here by its 1998 London cast, including Marcus Lovett as the mysterious man, Lottie Mayor as his most ardent believer, Dean Collinson as a James Dean wannabe, and Veronica Hart as Collinson's black girlfriend. The major drawback to this relatively unknown but solid cast is its anomalistic British accents or awkward attempts at American Southern ones. Listeners might have to use their imagination to fill in the story, as the libretto includes all the lyrics and dialogue, but no indications of song titles or track numbers, no stage directions, and no synopsis. --David Horiuchi Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Excellent music!Excellent service and excellent music, Enjoyed re-living my night at the 5th Avenue theatre enchanted by the musical. Rating: - Wonderful orchestrationThis is another example of the genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The music is haunting and the story is involving. There are some differences between this version and the version now touring the U.S. The songs have been changed a bit, and although the lead (Marcus Lovett) has a good voice, he can't hold a candle to the young man currently appearing as "The Man" in the touring company, Eric Kunze. Still, it is a wonderful addition to any Broadway collection. If you get a chance to see this play ... Read More Rating:  - Andrew Broke His WhistleI bought this CD (that was rejected by Broadway) for curiosity sake. I knew I had made a big mistake after listening to it. It is a patchwork of mismatched scenes, characters and songs and should come with a 400 page book to read entitled Whistle Down the Wind: An Explaintation Of How To Decipher and Listen to My CD by Andrew (who cares what I release I'm loaded) Llyod Webber. One reviewer suggested reading the original book, seeing the original movie, downloading info and then listen to it ... Read More Rating:  - Good Music, Bad SwallowWhen I saw Whistle Down the Wind on London's West End, I was amazed by the vocals with the exception of the man who played...well...The Man. However, when I bought the soundtrack to the original cast (not the one I saw), I was very disappointed by the actress who plays the part of Swallow. Her voice has a very whiny, crying quality about it that is not intentional, and this is very noticeable as she sings. Her voice also does not fit the innocence of the 15-year-old lead, nor does it ... Read More Rating: - Give this Item a Second ShotIf you are looking at this item thinking it is a feelgood ALW score, DO NOT BUY IT. That is not to say it is bad, quite the contrary. However, its subjects are tough and hard to consider. This score forces us to consider what love is, how there are many different kinds of love, the impact of grief on the mental state of humanity, and what the true nature of humanity is, good or evil. Although the music is fabulous, there is no real "chorus line song" to make us feel good, such as ALW's "Go Go Go Joseph!". ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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