John Mauceri - Strike Up the Band, the Reconstructed 1930 Broadway Score (Original Soundtrack) (Music CD) available on January 07 2015 from Base for 11.29
Strike Up the Band 1930 (2011 Studio Cast) available on November 07 2014 from Amazon for 18.98
UPC bar code 803607110024 ξ1 registered September 27 2014
UPC bar code 803607110024 ξ2 registered November 07 2014
Product category is MUSIC CD - CD - Soundtracks Audio
I always enjoy the productions of PS Classics. This was no exception. It is so similar to the 1927 version, but better. It accounts for the fact that the 1927 version was a failure and the 1930 version was a success. I had to listen again to the 1927 version to appreciate the differences and similarities.I try to congratulate Tommy Krasker when he pulls off another success. This release is obviously a success!This is part of the E-Mail reply I received yesterday from Mr. Krasker:"So nice to hear from y..
Several years ago, part one of this recording was released: the 1927 version of Strike Up the Band. Even without the play portion, it is easy to see why the 1930 version succeeded and the 1927 did not. The score and lyrics are quirkier, brighter, and in general play better.The performance was actually taped when the 1927 was taped. At that time, only a few tracks were issued. This recording has had to wait too many years for final mixing. The only question I have is that a track issued earlier, "Strike..
This CD "package" - and I call it that because the 76-minute CD is inserted in the slipcase with a gorgeous 32 page book of note, synopsis, lyrics and archival photos - is another gem from the non-for-profit PS Classics label founded by Tommy Krasker and Phil Chalfin. They've released recent musicals - "Grey Gardens" for example - and rare promo recordings by Broadway composers (Sondheim, Loesser) in graphically (as well as sonically) superior editions (all at reasonable prices too!)."Strike Up The Band" wa..