Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
Sony - Sony
Jeff Wayne
Release date: 2005-07-05
Audio CD
Album Rock, Disco, Electronic, Original Cast Recordings, Pop, Pop/Rock Music, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Rock, Rock/Pop Collections, V/a Compilations
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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
Date undefinedThis is more than just the single greatest adaptation of H.G. Wells' original novel; it's simply the greatest album in the history of everything... ever. I'll be the first to admit that not everyone shares the same tastes in art, literature and music, but I will say that if you don't like this album then there is something wrong with you (and I mean MEDICALLY wrong with you).
Get it now if you don't already have it. You've got two versions to choose from, so no excuses.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
Date undefinedI had forgotten all about this project until recently I heard the spoken intro used as a lead-in for a segment of Dennis Miller's radio show. The next caller correctly identified Jeff Wayne as the creator of the project, and I ordered it from amazon the next day!
It certainly does have a bit of the 70's disco Star Wars/wakka wakka feel to it. But once you give it a good listen, this thing can really grab hold of you. Burton's voice is spendid, as you would expect. The integration of the orchestration with the keyboard layers is done expertly. The entire cast, both in their speaking and singing roles, is just flat out great. I was particularly impressed with David Essex (who really evokes the sense of the hopeless dreamer) and Chris Thompson. The guitar/voicebox effect used when the Martians shout "Ulla!" is chilling.
Treat yourself to this CD. It is captivating, and fires up your imagination since you largely create your own visual storyboard. The overall packaging is first-rate.
I give it my highest recommendation.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
Date undefinedI was a small boy when my father put this on in his International Scout (it was an 8 track player by the way) and we were on a road trip to the mountains and even better it was at night... and this is the absolute best time to listen to this CD. I recently bought this CD and am still amazed at the way the story is told through music and narration. I don't own a better album.
