Hadestown Question

[Frenchbacon]

Posted: 6/23/18 at 6:44pm

Quick question about the Hadestown live cast recording - why do all the songs say "Mitchell:" in front of the title? Is it because of Anaïs Mitchell? Sorry if this is dumb, but it confused me.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 6/23/18 at 7:34pm

There is a setting in iTunes called "Show composer in all views" that can easily be changed, if you wish.

[willep]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 12:50am

Frenchbacon said: "Quick question about the Hadestown live cast recording - why do all the songs say "Mitchell:" in front of the title? Is it because of Anaïs Mitchell? Sorry if this is dumb, but it confused me."

 

I don’t have an answer to your question, but I noticed that on Spotify as well and thought it was odd.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 2:54am

my question is: it’s a live album and they surely recorded the whole show... why isn’t the whole show on the recording?? it’s slightly annoying.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 7:50am

I have a different question: how appropriate is this show for young people?

[Susanswerphone]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 9:11am

16 and up.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 9:20am

What makes it appropriate for 16 and up?  Language?  Sex?

[Susanswerphone]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 9:31am

Anyone younger will likely be lost, confused. It’s also a bit dark. Good idea for your students to have at least a marginal understanding of the original myth.

[willep]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 9:35am

gypsy101 said: "my question is: it’s a live album and they surely recorded the whole show... why isn’t the whole show on the recording?? it’s slightly annoying."

 

I believe the reason that they gave was that they didn’t want to do a two CD album so we got what fit in one disc. In today’s times where most people just buy digital albums I think it is silly they couldn’t just release it all digitally, but I’m sure it was partially a money thing.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 10:39am

willep said: "gypsy101 said: "my question is: it’s a live album and they surely recorded the whole show... why isn’t the whole show on the recording?? it’s slightly annoying."



I believe the reason that they gave was that they didn’t want to do a two CD album so we got what fit in one disc. In today’s times where most people just buy digital albums I think it is silly they couldn’t just release it all digitally, but I’m sure it was partially a money thing."

Anaïs said on Twitter at one point that the reason was that the label wanted to release a good majority, if not all, of the new material that was written for the show that was not on the original concept album. I would hope we get the full thing, but I don’t foresee that unless the show hits Broadway. Even then, it say not be the original NYTW cast. 

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 7:11pm

DramaTeach said: "What makes it appropriate for 16 and up? Language? Sex?"

I helped out with a middle school musical (7th/8th graders, so 12-14 year olds) recently, and quite a few of them were fans of the show (they'd play it while doing homework, recommend it to each other etc.), and definitely had a complete comprehension of it from what I gathered. 

In terms of fully understanding the show, 12+ seems to be the threshold.

In terms of "appropriate-ness," I really don't think it's bad at all. It lacks a happy ending and has some (inexplicit) references to sex, as well as references to alcohol (though most of it is implied through euphemisms). Beyond that, there's nothing that'd raise flags for me personally, though others might disagree.

Best to just read the plot summary on Wikipedia and see if there's anything concerning there, imo.

Updated On: 6/24/18 at 07:11 PM

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 8:09pm

Thanks, LeighMis!

[scarlet721]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 10:27pm

Frenchbacon said: "Quick question about the Hadestown live cast recording - why do all the songs say "Mitchell:" in front of the title? Is it because of Anaïs Mitchell? Sorry if this is dumb, but it confused me."

it's because whoever programmed the metadata on the disc put Ms Mitchell's name somewhere and each track is pulling the data.  if you're in iTunes, you can edit the song names and take that out.

as to the live recording, it was stated that the producers didn't want to two discs and decided not to replicate what was on the concept CD and so you get a complete recording if you buy both.

as to the age-appropriateness, i think that's a decision that each person has to make for themselves.  personally, i think the orpheus and eurydice tale is appropriate for a young teen.   

[blaxx]

Posted: 6/24/18 at 10:32pm

There is nothing graphic or explicit in the show, as far as I can remember. A younger child could be into it, but likely bored. 

[Daddy Warbucks]

Posted: 6/25/18 at 12:43am

I feel like there is a lot of hype behind this show. Did anyone here see any of the earlier productions? Why do people seem to like it so much? The music? The story? The unique combination of jazz and classic story?

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/25/18 at 3:10am

that whole “two recordings one complete show” isn’t even accurate, there’s about 30 minutes of the score that went unrecorded. very obnoxious especially given the digital recordings we have today with literally no limit on time. seems like a waste not to just release the whole show.

i unfortunately didn’t see the off broadway production as it was sold out the only night i could have seen it in 2016 when i was in town. i love the recording, i just think it’s a terrific score. so emotionally affecting and gorgeously sung. i’d describe it more as folk music than jazz

[Susanswerphone]

Posted: 6/25/18 at 11:25am

Warbucks2 said: "I feel like there is a lot of hype behind this show. Did anyone here see any of the earlier productions? Why do people seem to like it so much? The music? The story? The unique combination of jazz and classic story? "

I saw it and found it utterly captivating from the get-go. It’s a wonderful story that is sung through beautifully composed music and lyrics. I went in knowing the story, but nothing of Ms. Mitchell and her work. I’m very glad I made the choice to see it and very much look forward to the Broadway production. Please God: Amber Gray and Patrick Page.

 

[lotiloti]

Posted: 6/25/18 at 12:39pm

Anaïs said on Twitter at one point that the reason was that the label wanted to release a good majority, ifnot all, of the new material that was written for the show that was not on the original concept album. I would hope we get the full thing, but I don’t foresee that unless the show hits Broadway. Even then, it say not be the original NYTW cast."

The NT in London's production, which opens in November. IS transferring to Broadway

 

[phinasamaj]

Posted: 6/26/18 at 3:15am

lotiloti said: "Anaïs said on Twitter at one point that the reason was that the label wanted to release a good majority, ifnot all, of the new material that was written for the show that was not on the original concept album. I would hope we get the full thing, but I don’t foresee that unless the show hits Broadway. Even then, it say not be the original NYTW cast."

The NT in London's production, which opens in November. IStransferring to Broadway

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I presume its going to get the tony