Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
#1Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:19am
I have to say that I really love this album. She sounds fantastic and the orchestrations are different enough to make the same old songs sound fresh and new. I will say that I don't exactly understand why "When You Wish Upon A Star" is considered a "holiday" song, but it's still a nice version of the song.
Has anyone else listened to it yet?
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#2Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:37amIsn't it a little early? (Both holidays-in-October and Amazon tells me it doesn't release until 10/14.) That said, the cover art weirds me out just a little, not sure why, but I look forward to sampling the album.
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GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#2Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 12:44pmHaven't heard it yet, but very excited for it - I love the track listing. I saw that the deluxe CD you can get at Target includes 2 bonus tracks - does anyone know what those 2 songs are?
#3Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 12:47pm^I can't remember one of them, but I know one is called Let it Snow. Assuming that's going to be some sort of holiday take on the mega hit. Unfortunately, the album was leaked onto YouTube which is why some have heard it already even though it doesn't come out until Tuesday. I'm excited for it!
#4Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 12:48pm
13. Mothers’ Spiritual (TARGET BONUS)
14. Let It Snow, Let It Snow (TARGET BONUS)
Pootie2
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#5Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 12:56pmOh, that #14. Haha, I might have to spring for the Target version.
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#6Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 1:23pmIn Europe, specifically Scandinavia, and in Japan, "When You Wish Upon a Star" is considered a Christmas song. This is partially because of the star being associated with the Christmas star, and more because of a Disney packaged animated special shown traditionally around Christmas in those countries, using that as its theme song.
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#7Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 1:28pm^Wow, that's really cool to know.
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#8Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 3:18pmI guess part of it has leaked, or was released in other countries? I heard Mariah's "All I Want For Christimas" and it sounded fun - so I will be stopping by Target on Tuesday.
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#9Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 3:47pm
^Well, TFM's comment. Her voice sounds quite clear given that she recorded this thing between 8 shows a week... I like the duet, but my modern sensibilities kept buzzing the red flags with the lyrics. 
It just felt very awkward.
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#10Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 6:21pmWere these arrangements specifically for this album? This arrangement of "Silent Night" so perfectly fits her vocal style.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
jeffrey2
Stand-by Joined: 9/5/05
#11Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 6:23pm
My local Target today had the deluxe edition out for sale for 15.99 and when I went to buy it it wouldn't scan , they had to call a manger and he said the street date is Tuesday and they can't sell it till then. I said well you need to go take
all the copies off the shelf. I thought I had an early present !'
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#12Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 6:41pm
Yes, I believe all the arrangements were specific to this album.
Aw, jeffrey2! That's too bad. :P
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ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#13Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:43pmJeffrey2, Target could get in trouble by the label for selling it before the release date. Not that it is enforced. However, they may have done you a favor. On Tuesday, it may be on sale cheaper than the $15.99 price tag.
delongpre
Featured Actor Joined: 12/12/12
#14Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:56pm
Listening right now. I am already hooked. I love Christmas music sung by great voices. This is a remarkable recording. December Prayer alone is worth the price of the CD. Too bad there's no time for a televised Christmas special.
#15Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:01pm
"Target could get in trouble by the label for selling it before the release date."
But they didn't sell it?
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#16Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:10pm
Having it on the shelf before release date is a big no no also. Had the UPC code been put into their computer, it would have sold. What's your point?
Updated On: 10/11/14 at 09:10 PM
#17Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:14pm
I love almost every track. There are a couple that I skip - not because I greatly dislike, but because there are some I absolutely LOVE.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm so very pleased.
Also, delongpre, Idina's singing from this album on CMA's Christmas special.
p.s. Let It Snow is not a take on Let It Go. It's regular Let It Snow. (In case there was confusion.)
Updated On: 10/11/14 at 09:14 PM
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#18Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:14pmWish I could listen to it. Debating on whether I'll be downloading it on iTunes or making the drive out to the nearest Target for the deluxe edition. The cover's not my favorite picture of Idina, either. Might peruse some fan art covers that will undoubtedly be online.
#19Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:17pm
I can tell you that there are some AMAZING photos for this album (such as featured in my avatar); I wouldn't have chosen that particular image for the cover.
Updated On: 10/11/14 at 09:17 PM
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#20Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/11/14 at 9:22pm
"p.s. Let It Snow is not a take on Let It Go."
Aw, shoot!
"I can tell you that there are some AMAZING photos for this album (such as featured in my avatar); I wouldn't have chosen that particular image for the cover."
"The cover's not my favorite picture of Idina, either. Might peruse some fan art covers that will undoubtedly be online."
Oh good, I'm not the only one who feels that way.
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#21Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/12/14 at 2:08am
Very excited for this album. I usually wait till the day after Thanksgiving to play holiday music, but this may be an exception.
Curious to know if she will be in the Thanksgiving Day Parade or Performing during the lighting of the tree.
I hope she gets some radio time too.
I agree about the artwork...so many gorgeous shots from the shoot, but the cover is underwhelming.
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#22Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/12/14 at 7:41amThe deluxe cd is on sale at Target this week for $11.99. The standard is $9.99.
#23Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/12/14 at 8:02amTarget has just put the Barbra Streisand CD on sale last week, so I'm sure if you wait 2-3 weeks to buy the album it will go on sale.
#24Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes
Posted: 10/13/14 at 2:37pm
^ because $11.99 is too much for a new CD?
Tomorrow's the day!! I can't wait to see what comes out of this album press-wise, and how successful it is. I'm hopeful it just might explode come December.
