MUSICAL SPICE 2

16 years ago

I am very excited to release my 2006 catalogue which includes a Free sampler CD for all theatres, directors and schools.

If you have not received Musical Spice 2 already please email for a copy. david@davidspicer.com Or you can wait until next month if you are a subscriber of Stage Whispers magazine or the newsletter of the Victorian Theatre Trust - both will include the CD.

Musical Spice 2 is spectacular. It features three Symphony Orchestras ( London, Philharmonia and Adelaide) , 16 stage bands and many superstars of the Musical stage in Australia and England. Included are many treasures from Australian music theatre over the last 50 years not available on any other CD. Songs marked with an * are from CD’s available for sale.

TRACK LIST

  1. Paris. Thoughts of Home. ( Jon English/ David Mackay)
  2. Paris. Trust in Your Heart. Paris sails into Troy with Helen after escaping with her from Sparta : London Symphony Orchestra.
  3. Wuthering Heights ( Bernard J Taylor ) I Belong to the Earth. Lesley Garrett sings this magnificent aria as Cathy with the London Philharmonia…courtesy Silva Screen Music.
  4. pride and Prejudice ( Bernard J Taylor ) Being Here with You Beautiful duet between Jane and Bingley the first time they meet at the Ball
  5. Essgee Pirates (Gilbert/Sullivan/ Melvyn Morrow/ Kevin Hocking) Pour oh pour the Pirate Sherry
  6. Essgee Pirates How beautifully Blue the sky. From live performances by Jon English, Simon Gallaher. These tracks give the flavour of the magnificently updated Essgee Pirates, Mikado and HMS Pinafore.
  7. Beach Blanket Tempest ( Dennis Watkins/ Chris Harriott ) To the Ends of the Earth
    Gidget the faithful spirit/genie to Vince Prospero flies in on a surfboard in this surf rock musical inspired by Shakespeare.
  8. Boy’s Own McBeth ( Grahame Bond/ Jim Burnett) Out Damn Spot …the dog. Riotously funny song as students do everything they can to fail an exam.
  9. Cruisin.. ( Rod Christian/ Peter Waterman ) Goodbye Caruso, Hello Elvis. New release: 50’s/60’s rock musical about a ‘good’ Italian boy who wants to defy his family and become a pop star.
  10. Rock Apocalypse ( Adrian Cross/ Simon Haynes) Ruler of the World Former Rock n roll superstar goes mad and plots to take over the world in B Grade movie science fiction parody.
  11. Buskers and Angels ( Jon English ) Potential Angels. A once famous Busker meets a girl on the street. She becomes his angel before fame takes its price.
  12.   Ned Kelly ( Reg Livermore/ Patrick Flynn ) Gonna Robba A Bank. The Kelly gang run amuck inside the Bank of New South Wales – Jon English as Ned. Staged in 1978.
  13. 13 Eureka ( Harvey/Gordon/Edwards/Sensczuk) Eureka Medley A sample of this magnificent new musical set in Ballarat performed by Barry Crocker and cast. Courtesy Eureka the Musical copyright. 2004.
  14. Lola Montez ( Peter Stannard/ Peter Benjamin/Alan Burke…courtesy Bayview records ) Southerly Buster and Be My Saturday Girl. Beautiful medley of this classic Australian musical also set in Ballarat. Stages 100 times since 1958.
  15. Rosie (Frank Hatherley/ Peter Stannard) Never Wait Until Tomorrow New musical about Australia’s very own Eliza Doolittle. Rosie sold flowers and sang in Sydney’s Martin place for decades. Staged in 2005
  16. A Bunch of Ratbags. ( Peter Pinne/ Don Battye.. courtesy Bayview records and Magnormous Musicals ) New Release: A funny, abrasive and confronting look at teenage delinquency during the rock n roll 50’s in Melbourne.
  17. It Happened in Tanjanblanca (Peter Pinne/ Don Battye/ John Michael Howson… courtesy Bayview records) She’s coming to town today (Delicious send up of the Golden era of Hollywood movies in the 40’s.
  18. The Good Fight ( Nick Enright/ David King) Hands of a Fighting Man. From the world premiere season at WAAPA. The Good Fight follows the legend of Les Darcy, Gallipoli and The Western Front.
  19. Atlantis ( Adam Vuijic/ Melinda Coates) Goodnight Atlantis Chorale from this sweet musical set in a doomed city as a girl searches for love...suitable for youth groups or schools.
  20. History of Australia the Musical (Robertson/Watson/Romeril/ Armiger/ Dreyfus/King) Cricket Song Meet Manning Clark Historian, Time Traveler and Cricketer . Staged in 1988
  21. Aussie Rules the Musical (Daryk Peebles/ Fran Armstrong) Poowong Flats Club Song ( Cheeky musical set in the locker room, footy field and club of the battling Poowong Flats rats.)
  22. Ned Kelly’s Sisters Traveling Circus ( Frank Hatherley/ Jeremy Barlow) Theme (Comic play with music for small or large cast based on Kate Kelly’s actual show. )
  23. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie the Musical ( Peter Combe/ May Gibbs) The Big Bad Banksia Men. ( Adelaide Symphony Orchestra helps the gumnut children through a magical but dangerous bushland journey.)
  24. Jack and the Beanstalk ( Peter Pinne/ Don Battye …courtesy Bayview records) Pantomime. ( From a series of musicals full of laughs, great tunes and magnificent CD backing tracks.)
  25. The Emperor’s New Clothes ( Peter Pinne/ Don Battye …courtesy Bayview records) Back Up On Top ( Geraldine Turner as the fashion designer upset that she is being usurped by con men.)
  26. Pirates Parrots and Penguins ( Mark Clark ) Leopard’s song ( I love Penguins …yes I do- specially for lunch.)
  27. Ginger Meggs and the Missing Link ( Jim Graham/ Gary Down ) The lad is Growing Up ( A sample of the terrific backing piano track to this classic youth musical.)
  28. Peter Pan the Croc Rock Musical ( Alexander Mckenzie/ JM Barrie ) Tiger Lily rag and Croc Theme ( Sample backing track of pop update of Peter Pan – one of three editions of to choose from.)
  29. Burger Brain ( Dennis Watkins/ Chris Harriott) Hamburger’s Today Tomorrow the World ( Sample backing Pop youth comedy musical set in a Fast Food outlet )
  30. Wind in the Willows ( Jones/Mckenna/Grahame) Poop Poop Poop. (Sample backing from this sparkling new adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic.)
  31. Around the World in 80 days. (Sue and Arch Dyer) Escape Music ( A shorter teaser from one of the six musicals written by Sue and Arch Dyer especially for primary schools.)
  32. lown who lost his smile ( Jim Graham/ Greg Crease) Theme ( Sample backing of this delightful musical for juniors set in a circus.)
  33. The Legend of Noble Norris ( Darren Vallier ) Chop His Arms off. (Sample backing from the world of nasty knights, naughty nuns and a dragon
  34. Success ( Bernard J Taylor ) The Marketing Game ( Bonus track/reward for listening to the whole CD – learn from this musical the secrets of getting full houses every night…listen carefully)

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