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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!

Chicken_Flavor

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#25
Posted: 3/5/17 at 8:52pm

THANK YOU!! At first I was skeptical of this show, but it sounds great.

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#26
Posted: 3/5/17 at 11:14pm

I would caution people to go into this show cold, not knowing the story or the score. It makes for a surprising and enjoyable experience!

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#27
Posted: 3/6/17 at 1:46am

What's everyone favorite song?

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#28
Posted: 3/6/17 at 5:32am

I'm going to be honest....I'm not impressed. I can't get further than two songs in...it just sounds very "hey gang, let's put on a show" to me.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#29
Posted: 3/6/17 at 6:33am

RW3 said: "What's everyone favorite song?

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I'm not sure there's a real standout. It seems to be as much of an "ensemble score" as an "ensemble show" if that is a thing. With that being said, I particularly like Costume Party, Screech In (captures the show so well), and obviously Me and the Sky.

Interested to hear other thoughts on this.

bloomerific

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#30
Posted: 3/6/17 at 8:22am

dramamama611 said: "I'm going to be honest....I'm not impressed. I can't get further than two songs in...it just sounds very "hey gang, let's put on a show" to me."

Not every show is for everyone...but when you don't have the context, sometimes it's tough. I would recommend seeing the show (as others have said) without listening; or maybe reading "The Day the World Came to Town."

Also remember, since the show is 12 people and the band...it's very intimate and everyone is a part of almost everything, so I can see how your impression is...but it's definitely not how the show plays out, imho. The show is touching and lovely, and even though it's set just over 15 years ago...it's extremely timely.

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#31
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:49am

Thank you everyone for the responses! I will hold off on listening until I get to the show.

Hairspray0901

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#32
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:11am

RW3 said: "What's everyone favorite song?"

I love them all but "Me and the Sky" and "Screech In" stand out.

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COME FROM AWAY Album First Listen!#33
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:19am

RW3 said: "What's everyone favorite song?"

Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere. Can't get through it without crying but also smiling. Love it. Really looking forward to seeing this show, and I'm glad I have listened to it before going. Now I'll know when to have extra tissues ready.