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intereact!Eric Idle, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce, Hank Azaria
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2005-05-03
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
As gleefully silly yet wickedly smart as the beloved British comedy troupe and their 1975 cinematic savaging of the Arthurian legend that inspired it, this adaptation of Monty Python and the Holy Grail by MP's Eric Idle and longtime musical co-conspirator John Du Prez has much more on its feverish agenda than merely trashing King Arthur and firmly upending his Round Table. The film's plot remains largely intact, but its core songs ("Knights of the Round Table," "Brave Sir Robin") and comic thrust have been both expanded and satirically redirected, a musical comedy shotgun that takes dizzy aim at pop culture in general, and Broadway in particular. After typically Pythonesque distractions that somehow find us in "Finland..," stars David Hyde-Pierce, Tim Curry, Hank Azaria and company get busy conjuring the Lady of the Lake with the unlikely help of "Laker Girls..," while cast members Sara Ramirez and Christopher Sieber deliciously skewer contemporary Broadway cliches via the loopy showstopper "The Song That Goes Like This," a tune whose reprise also deliciously sends up every overwrought stage diva from Merman to Minelli. Idle has shrewdly ripped off--well, interpolated--Life of Brian's "Always Look On the Bright Side" for the new show, and even a snatch of "The Lumberjack Song" in "He Is Not Dead Yet." "You Won't Succeed on Broadway" reveals the frankly Semitic secret to stage success, and the French get can-canned on "Run Away!" Meanwhile, our bravest knight is de-closeted on the Manilow-mauling "His Name is Lancelot" before the familiar sound of clomping coconut shells brings down the curtain on the season's goofiest if satirically dead-on comic delight. --Jerry McCulleyHave Fun with More Irreverent MusicalsUrinetownThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowThe FrogsZanna Don'tHedwig and the Angry InchAvenue Q
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Possibly the funniest musical EVER! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I don't care who or how old you are: if you don't laught at Spamalet you are probably dead. Not only is it funny, but the CD quality is excellent, the music is superb and the various singers' presentations are right on the mark. I personally recommend You Can't Make It On Broadway If You Haven't Any Jews! This particular patter song (in the time-honored tradition of Gilbert & Sullivan) is wildly funny, beautifully orchestrated and every word is crystal clear. You simply can't go wrong with this CD.2) Hilarious! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This original cast album is absolutely hilarious! I purchased it because I will be attending a Broadway performance of Spamalot in April, and I wanted to get an idea of what to expect when I see the show live! Of course, I've been a fan of Monty Python humor for a long time, and loved the original movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, that this show is "lovingly" based on! The actors in the original Spamalot case are mad talented, and I'm excited about seeing this show live! I highly recommend this album for anyone looking for a taste of this high-energy and just plain silly-funny show!3) Great Monty Python FUN [Rating: 5 out of 5]
My daughter saw this show during its pre-Broadway run and absolutelyloved it so much that she bought tickets for its return National tour.This was the cast she enjoyed both times and plays it very often.4) Monty Pythons Spamalot [Rating: 5 out of 5]
After seeing the show we wanted a recording of the music. This was perfect.5) Hilarious!!! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This CD is a family favorite! We absolutely love it! The songs are hilarious and fun to sing along to. My 9 yr old is actually using one of the songs off of this CD for an upcoming play audition!