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If you were to think this 1993 Los Angeles revival cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sounds a lot like the 1991 London revival cast and the 1992 Canadian revival cast, you'd be right. All three use the glitzy version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's school-cantata-turned-musical based on the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, which debuted with the London revival in 1991 and became the basis for most subsequent productions, as well as the video version. Yes, the "Joseph Megamix" is here, along with the witty lyrics and catchy melodies that borrow freely from country, calypso, French cafés, and Elvis--as well as favorites "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," and "Go, Go, Go Joseph." And orchestral credits, cover art, and running time are almost exactly the same, leading one to believe that the various casts recorded their vocals over the same prerecorded orchestral tracks.
So is there any difference between the three? Yes, the singers, most notably the role of the narrator and the title character. The London production starred Linzi Hateley as the narrator and Australian pop singer Jason Donovan as Joseph. For the 1992 Canadian cast, former teen pop sensation Donny Osmond took over the title role, with Janet Metz as the narrator. For this 1993 Los Angeles cast, Michael Damian was Joseph and Kelli Rabke the narrator. All the narrators are solid, though Hateley is probably the best overall. The biggest difference is Osmond, the clear winner with a terrific voice and irresistible warmth, contrasted with Donovan's somewhat thick and heavy singing and Damian's rather deliberate pronunciation. You really don't need more than one of these Josephs, and the Canadian cast is the one to have. --David Horiuchi
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The original Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, has celebrated a triumphant comeback on the West End stage! Following in the foot steps of the Sound Of Music, the part of Joseph and the Pharaoh are being played by Lee Mead and Dean Collinson, the winners of the BBC1 talent search show Any Dream Will Do. The album features the 22 tracks of the original Joseph album featuring Jason Donovan and includes his number one single from 1991 'Any Dream Will Do', as well as Lee Mead's equally successful version of the same track in 2007. Polydor.
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By Mr. Majestyk
Format:Audio CD
Will someone PLEASE remaster the REAL Joseph? All of these knockoffs are enough to make me ill. What's next? Michael Jackson as Jesus Christ Superstar?
Format:Audio CD
This CD is great because of Kelli Rabke. She is BY FAR the best Narrator on any "Joseph" recording. Michael Damian makes this recording weak. I seriously tend to skip his tracks. If you want to hear a GREAT Joseph, get the Candian version with Donny Osmond. He's amazing! It's too bad Osmond and Rabke couldn't be paired on a recording together. If you're looking for a good female voice to sing to, though - a good Narrator - look no further than this CD.
By "timote316"
Format:Audio CD
I recently saw a production of Joseph at high school in my area, and I was blown away. The production was outstanding, but I was equally amazed at the music genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The very next day, I ran out and purchased this album (along with the movie of the production of Joseph, starring Donny Osmond). Upon listening to it, I was blown out of the water again. Kelli Rabke is amazing, Robert Torti outstanding. Michael Damian is a little weak, I will have to say, but it really is not that much of a low-point.
This album is an amazing reproduction of the show. If you could just replace Michael Damian with Donny Osmond, it would be perfect, because in the movie, Osmond's singing skills were outstanding. This album is a must have, even with Michael Damian. Kelli Rabke makes this album a must-have.
By the way, I highly recommend the movie as well. At times it was a little corny, but then again, isn't Broadway a little corny as well?
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personal preferences
I have the LA cast and the Canadian cast for this soundtrack. Personally, I like the LA cast better because of the narrator. Joseph is weak, but liveable. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
you won't regret it
I have several recordings of Joseph - this one is by far my favorite. Kelli Rabke is amazing. Robert Torti's awesome. Michael Damien is great too. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003 by cyndaminthia
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great version of this show
I believe this version of Joeseph is a great cd. All the vocals in the cd are strong and full. You can really here the actors character come out in each song. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2003 by Jason Shank
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do not buy this version!
I bought this cd because it was the only one the store had under "Joseph", so I brought it home and listened to it. It was horrible! Read more
Published on Aug 17 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars
seek the original
For all this splendour surrounding Jospeh, why can't one purchase the original soundtrack on CD? Scepter Records released this gem in the sixties and nothing recorded can come... Read more
Published on July 10 2002 by Martin Hogan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Joseph recording, though not the best
This recording of Joseph was the very first I ever got and listened to, and I really liked it! So it wasn't so bad that it turned me away from the show itself. Read more
Published on May 6 2002 by Jordango
2.0 out of 5 stars
a decent performance
if you are looking for a cd of joseph... then this may be the one for you...or maybe not. Michael Damien is hardly passes for a decent Joseph. Read more
Published on Feb 25 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
IT SO AWSOME
I acted in it. There are good vocals and has a very good beat. I LOVE THE SONG JACOB AND SONS. I LOVE THIS MUSICAL PERIOD!
THIS STUFF RULES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
THIS STUFF RULES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
Published on Dec 16 2001 by DJ Smook
5.0 out of 5 stars
The 'STRONGEST' Link
I own four different versions of the Joseph CD, the London Cast, the Canadian Cast, the Amercian Cast, and the Original 1972 recording. Read more
Published on July 15 2001 by Diana Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
i abosolutely love this CD, i know michael damian is a little weak on his end, but when you sing a long, and have a horrible voice, like me, he seems practically perfect. Read more
Published on July 10 2001 by Allison
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