Track Listing

1. Opening
2. Tower of Babble
3. Prepare Ye
4. Save the People
5. Day by Day
6. Learn Your Lessons Well
7. Bless the Lord
8. All For the Best
9. All Good Gifts
10. Light of the World
11. Beautiful City
12. Turn Back O Man
13. Alas For You
14. By My Side
15. We Beseech Thee
16. Day by Day
17. On the Willows
18. Finale

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21375 in Music
• Released on: 2001-07-30
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack

Customer Reviews

Tries to offer something new... But perhaps too much change?
This recording, highlighting Alex Lacamoire's new orchestrations for the 2001 US Touring Cast, is a brave attempt at trying to bring something new to the music of Stephen Schwartz. For the most part, this is successful, although the versions of the Prologue and of Turn Back O Man are slightly hard on the ears. Particular mention should go to the arrangement of Beautiful City - which is an improvement over the more sedate original - and also the cello-accompanied All Good Gifts, which brings a very 'Broadway/West-End' feel to the song. For a more traditional recording, you should look at the 2000 Off-Broadway cast starring Barrett Foa. However, for those looking for something different, this album is a valuable addition to your collection.

Fun, Pop Updating of this Musical
I've been a fan of "Godspell" for about 10 year now. Not too long after I first saw it, I bought the Original Cast Recording, and I've been enjoying it ever since. So I was very hesitant to buy this version. Boy, am I ever glad I did.

Without changing the songs in any significant way, the producers make the show feel contemporary with new arrangements and orchestration, not like it's stuck in the 1970's. I was able to sing along the first time through, while experiencing the musical in a whole new way. It's actually changed my opinion on several songs, most noticeably "Beautiful City" and "Turn Back, O Man."

I was also glad to get the "Prologue" and "Tower of Babble" songs. As far as I know, this is the only recording of these songs, and it's nice to have all the songs for this musical. I was also glad to see "We Beseech Thee" since it's one of my favorites.

This CD hasn't replaced my Original Cast Recording CD. But it's a great addition, and I'm glad I've added it to my collection. If you're a fan of this musical, buy this CD today and enjoy a classic with a modern feel.