Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, Ann Duquesnay, Reg E. Gaines - Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk (1996 Original Broadway Cast)

The considerable charms and originality of this still-running 1996 hit show, conceived by choreographer Savion Glover and director George C. Wolfe, were largely visual: Glover's engaging lead performance, Wolfe's inventive staging, Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer's exquisite lighting, and, above all, the highly successful use of tap-dancing, of all things, to create characters and tell a story. In this show, the music, by Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Ann Duquesnay (who also did the arrangements and won a Tony as Best Featured Actress in this musical) is perfectly fine, but it mostly serves the dancing, as well it should. None of this makes for a very compelling recording, however. Two drummers banging pans attached to the other's or their own bodies is kind of cute when you see it in the theatre, for example, but on a record it's just two people banging pans. A couple of the show's songs do manage to cut through the need for tap-dancing accompaniment, especially Duquesnay's interpretation of "The Lynching Blues." But otherwise this rappish CD is strictly a souvenir of the show or for tap-dancing practice. --Robert Windeler Amazon.com

One of those shows

That title probably gives the wrong impression. But there are a few different types of musicals. The ones that you have to see to understand, the ones you can just listen to and get the jist of it, and then those that some one has to explain it to you after you've seen and listened to it. This show is one that you have to see. I haven't seen the show, so this revue is based soley on my impression after listening to it, and I wasnt really entertained. A good bit of the music is tap dancing, and that just inst as thrilling as it would be if you were seeing it. So, know that a good bit of what you will be listening is tap dancing. The actual singing has some good moments. Its also has some extremly grating moments, which may have been for effect in the show, but not pleasent to listen to. I would definitly listen to samples of as many songs as you can before you decide to buy this one. Collectors should get it just because they collect, but others should probably not by this one blindly. If your getting a gift for someone who likes "musicals" this wouldnt be one to get. Fav song: "Lynching Blues" November 9, 2006

Great Musical

This is a really great musical, especially for tap dancers. Savion is great as usual, a must have. September 1, 2000

the tapping and rythmn in this musical is fanaminal.

the musical all together blew me away. they have got beat and style. they know what is going to be hot in all of america"HOOFING" it's all going down September 1, 1999

Great show, recomend to anyone who likes Broadway!

I recently saw the show as a stroke of luck. To be honest I probally wouldn't have gone out and bought the tickets for myself. I loved it. I recomed it highly for those who don't like "Broadway". It is non traditional. A great show to take kids to see as their first show. Audience participation is encouraged and a great time is had by all! January 5, 1999

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