Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical
Decca Broadway - Decca Broadway
Release date: 2007-12-26
Audio CD
Cast Recordings, Classical, Beginners, Music Theater, Musical Comedy, Musical Theater, Musicals, Original Cast Recordings, Pop, Show Tunes, Showtunes / B'way, Soundtracks & Scores
1. Overture
2. The Happiest Town
3. The Brain
4. Please Don't Touch Me
5. Together Again
6. Roll In The Hay
7. Join The Family Business
8. He Vas My Boyfriend
9. The Law
10. Life, Life
11. Welcome To Transylvania
12. Transylvania Mania
13. He's Loose
14. Listen to Your Heart
15. Surprise
16. Please Send Me Someone
17. Man About Town
18. Puttin' On The Ritz (Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin)
19. Deep Love
20. Frederick's Soliloquy
21. Deep Love (Reprise)
22. FinaleUltimo
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Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical
Date undefinedSadly, the Young Frankenstein soundtrack is just not good. If you have seen the movie you will know everything that is going on, but because there is so much physical comedy the soundtrack is only laugh out loud funny if you can watch the movie in your head. The singers are winy, intentionally or not, its not nice to listen too. The lyrics are no where near as clever as The Producers in fact the innuendos are so over done its annoying. The only thing that is slightly enjoyable on the soundtrack is Sutton Foster, but even she can't do much. I was so excited to get the soundtrack but after a couple spins I was greatly disappointed. Of course collectors should get this, and maybe if you've seen the show, get this as a souvenir, but otherwise this is a pass. Favorite song (only because its Foster's Feature): "Listen to Your Heart."
Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical
Date undefinedLet me preface this by saying that while I was not disappointed, this was not "The Producers". The vaudevillian shtick assembled from the elements of "Young Frankenstein" invite comparisons to Brooks' other show all too well. Musical stylings, song purpose/placement, and gags in "Young Frankenstein" can all find a comparable correlation to corresponding components of the book and score of "The Producers", with the latter winning out in every instance. Now, after saying all that, I still do heartily recommend "Young Frankenstein". In fact, I'm bewildered by the critical dismissal of it, and wonder what show the critics instead had seen. The score as captured on this album genuinely reflects the tone and musical delight that can be heard at the Hilton Theatre. Gloriously old-fashioned Broadway classics in the style of Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerry Herman, Frank Loesser, and Jule Styne (with a touch of high-drama operetta and Kurt Weill) roll effortlessly from track to track in a cohesive and tuneful pastiche. Melodically hummable, lyrically serviceable and witty, Mel has offered his well-known and loved brand of bawdy, bouncy, bright, catchy, colorful, and downright brilliant. I defy you not to give the likes of "Please Don't Touch Me", "Roll in the Hay", "Join the Family Business", or "Deep Love" a second listen. And such production numbers abound with a nonstop fount of talent to support them. There's no need to highlight one original cast member here, as they all range from adequate to superb in a surprising array of textural diversity. And the lush 24-piece orchestra is so intricately weaved into such a rich harmonic web by the marvelous Doug Besterman that you almost feel dizzy and giddy with an energetic rush of excitement. And while I could go on further, there's no point. If you read this, disprove what all the naysayers and detractors want to prevent you from knowing. Obviously, it is a matter of musical taste first and foremost. Don't expect a contemporary rock/pop/Latin-tinged score ala "Spring Awakening" or "In the Heights". But, if you care to indulge in a taste of what Broadway was like during its peak Golden Age, this album is a must, quite simply. But, again, let me remind you that this is not "The Producers", which stands as the only other album capable of evoking a retro feel of 50's-era Broadway standards in modern times. Mel came pretty damn close though, so do yourself a favor and savor it: "Music that soothes the soul when words are useless."
Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical
Date undefinedBeing a fan of THE PRODUCERS I was excited when this show first was announced, and then dismayed by the so-so reviews it received on Broadway. Still, having heard a couple of tracks off of the cast recording and loving them, I purchased the YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN cd, and thoroughly enjoyed the entire score. Sure, the critics had it in for Mel Brooks and panned his project, but the score and the cast are all top notch. Definitely not Sondheim, but if you love music along the lines of Irving Berlin, you will not be disappointed in this recording.
