I listen to Waitress more than Hamilton

[barcelona20]

Am I crazy?

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Yes, but that has nothing to do with what Broadway cast recording floats your boat.

They are both nice scores. I listen to GHD more than either; doesn't make me crazy (life did that already), just means I like Tim Minchin (he's not that fond of me, however--I annoy him)

[Mr. Nowack]

You're insane. That album has atrocious mixing.

[UncleCharlie]

Mr. Nowack said: "You're insane. That album has atrocious mixing.

 

I think Waitress has excellent mixing.

 

[dramamama611]

Only because you care what anyone else thinks about your listening choices.

[GeorgeandDot]

I will never understand why people think that Waitress has "atrocious" mixing.  It sounds great to me.  Very ethereal.

[Mr. Nowack]

It sounds muddy, plain and simple. Just listen to the earlier "concept" album in comparison which sounds fine. 

And why on earth should a show like WAITRESS have an ethereal sound?

[lucas_glenn]

Thank you for sharing your story, you're so brave

[Auggie27]

I listen to "Bandstand" more than "Com From Away."  

[BroadwayConcierge]

[GeorgeandDot]

Mr. Nowack said: "It sounds muddy, plain and simple. Just listen to the earlier "concept" album in comparison which sounds fine. 

And why on earth should a show like WAITRESS have an ethereal sound?"

I don't think that the show sounds any different in the theatre.  I've heard both albums and I wouldn't call it "muddy," there's just some space left around the voices and band.  It keeps it from sounding flat.  It actually sounds very dreamlike and warm to me.  BTW, I'm pretty sure that both albums are produced by Sara.

Also, the film has a very ethereal and dreamlike quality that the musical has brilliantly captured.  Maybe you would understand the show if you saw the film.

[ljay889]

Who cares What you listen to?

[Mr. Nowack]

I have seen it.. 

I shan't argue anymore, you're just one of the resident pot stirrers. It's all a matter of personal "taste."

[GeorgeandDot]

Mr. Nowack said: "I have seen it.. 

I shan't argue anymore, you're just one of the resident pot stirrers. It's all a matter of personal "taste."

 

I'm not a pot stirrer, I like to discuss.  Isn't that why this board exists?  To discuss all things Broadway.  You don't need to act like a baby because someone has a different opinion.  Calm down, no one is trying to stir your pot.

[Mr. Nowack]

i don't think anyone would consider my comment acting like a baby. In fact I conceded that your opinion is valid.

As for pot stirring, it just seems that you can be a bit hostile in your debates. 

[The Josh]

I listen to Carousel more than West Side Story 

[asimplegal2]

I don't believe this thought quite merits its own thread.

[GeorgeandDot]

Mr. Nowack said: "i don't think anyone would consider my comment acting like a baby. In fact I conceded that your opinion is valid.

As for pot stirring, it just seems that you can be a bit hostile in your debates."

Mr. Nowack, you seem to be doing the stirring all by yourself.

 

[gypsy101]

i completely agree with Mr Nowack. I love the score but the original recording is not very good. i was so excited for it but it really disappointed me. What's Inside is a much better recording (probably because it was done by Sara's label; Waitress was done by some random company that's only made a few other cast albums). Hamilton, in comparison, is a fabulous show that was luckily accompanied by a fabulous recording.

[Mr. Nowack]

Thanks for the validation, gypsy.

For the record I don't think album producers have anything to do with the mixing process, there are dedicated folks for that. 

[GeorgeandDot]

I still can't find anything wrong with the mixing of the album.  It's actually quite a popular recording.  It's fine that you seem to find me "insane" for liking it.  That being said, Hamilton is a brilliant score captured by a truly brilliant album and I listen to it quite often.

Also, I read somewhere that Sara did most of the mixing on the album herself with her typical team.  The record label is the distributor.  Most labels (excluding Ghostlight) aren't involved in the actual recording process of the record.

[Alex Kulak2]

It's been a while since I've listened to Hamilton. It's just so much to take in one sitting over and over again. Not to toot the show's horn too much, but I feel like it would be like reading the entirety of Hamlet once a week.

[Mr. Nowack]

Surely you realize that my original post was facetious and saying the OP was insane was merely a hyperbole and reference to their own question "am I crazy?" It had nothing to do with you. And like I said my dislike and your love for the mixing come down to personal taste. Clearly some share my opinion, and some share yours.

[hork]

I'm not sure why listening to Waitress more than Hamilton would be considered crazy or even odd. I don't listen to either one because I don't like them.

[CorkySt.Clair]

Yeah, it's all about personal preference, no one can call you crazy for liking what you do. Everyone has different viewpoints and experiences which inform what they like, and these are unique to everyone. The only thing making you "crazy" is feeling like you need validation for your own preferences. Happy listening!