BILLY ELLIOT CD

[GirlforTartaglia]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:30pm

Is there a Billy Elliot CD out anywhere? Legally, of course. Has anyone bought it from amazon.com or something? thanks.

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:11pm

Sure, I ordered mine from Amazon.co.uk through one of their sellers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BWGEP2/qid=1137625644/sr=8-2/ref=pd_ka_2/203-7590863-6215905
The cost with international shipping would be 12.77 pounds, or about $22.50 US.
I'm sure someone else can tell you how to get it directly from the States, though I'm not sure it would be cheaper.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:16pm

I got mine from Footlight. It is currently an import, but I think the US release is in February.

I think the score is quite dull.

[rclocalz]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:55pm

Tower Records has it already as an import. I think it costs around $35.00.

[AuditioningWaitress]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:23pm

It comes out in the US on Feb. 7th, so if you can wait a few weeks, you don't have to pay import prices.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:55pm

exactly, just wait till Feb. - you'll save yourself at least ten bucks.

[myManCape]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 8:25pm

Colony has it. Expensive.

[AuditioningWaitress]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 8:33pm

Colony is always expensive...It's always my last resort...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 8:38pm

I believe Virgin in Times Square has it but it has to be cheaper than Colony but than anything is cheaper than Colony

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 10:22pm

i got it as a Xmas Gift and play "Expressing Yourself"
everyday.
I feel the score and performances are quite strong.
Very Un-Elton, and i like Elton.
Liam Mower and Haydn Gwynne sound Mah-vel-lous!!!
and it makes me Dance.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 1/19/06 at 9:27pm

i got it at Virgin for 25 bucks (i had a 10 dollar off coupon) and it is great. it takes a listen or two to actually appreciate it and get past all the elton john goo, but once you do it is truly a wonderful album

[Jeff3]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:09am

You're not allowed to listen to the CD until you've seen the musical!

Well you are obviously (I'm not like a control freak), but if you do, you'll wonder what all the fuss is about. The CD works on the level of reminding you what an amazing experience the show was, but it doesn't work in isolation (in my opinion).

So, get on a plane and get into London SW1 ASAP.

Jeff

[wink]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:40am

I loved BILLY ELLIOT. My CD should arrive next week. I'm sure it will be a wonderful reminder of the show.

[carnimiriel]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 10:20am

The 2-disc Billy Elliot OCR is now on available for preorder for $14.99 on Amazon.com (not the UK site). Release date is Feb 7.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CS45RE/ref=pe_snp_5RE/102-3592313-7201768?n=5174

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 10:23am

I saw it in London last month and it definitely DIDN'T live up to the hype. The score is boring as hell.

I have yet to buy the cast album...probably won't.

[cinemediapromo]

Posted: 2/15/06 at 11:47am

You can preview it at www.iclassics.com/billyelliot. Here is the press release for the US release:

"The first musical since 'Rent' to exert such a complete emotional hold on its audience"
The New York Times

For Immediate Release


The Original Cast Recording Of The Smash Hit Musical
BILLY ELLIOT
Music By Elton John
In-Stores February 7, 2006 On Decca Broadway
**Package Includes Bonus CD Featuring Three New Songs Performed By Elton John**


January 5, 2006 (New York, NY) -- Based on the beloved film, the new musical Billy Elliot is London’s hottest sold-out ticket, playing to sold out houses and reaching wide acclaim from critics and theatre-goers alike. The production will move to Broadway in 2007, but Americans will have the treat of experiencing Billy Elliot before it even crosses the pond with Decca Broadway’s release of the Original Cast Recording featuring a score and performances by Elton John. Included in the 2-CD box set are complete lyrics and exclusive photo postcards.

Hailed as "The Greatest British Musical" by The London Telegraph, Billy Elliot has won universal praise for its powerful and theatrical score, unlike any Elton John has ever written. The songwriter has himself expressed having an emotional attachment to the story since seeing the film, and has called this work one of his most heartfelt. His uplifting orchestrations run a wide gamut of genres including influences of rock, show music and pop ballads. From the jazzy hooks of the catchy “Solidarity” to the enchanting theatrics of the cast of children singing and tap dancing in “Expressing Yourself”, the music reaches beyond the standard Broadway fare. Elton John’s solo renditions of key tracks are the icing on the cake, further proving the super-star’s status as one of the foremost singer-songwriters of our time. Billy Elliot was produced by the legendary Phil Ramone and has a book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who wrote the original screenplay for the film.

Set in the mid 1980s in northeastern England, Billy Elliot tells the emotional story of an 11-year- old miner's son and his quest to win a spot at the Royal Ballet School. Billy dreams of a life of dancing amidst the challenge of breaking away from his small town’s conformity and traditions. It is an inspirational tale of perseverance with a universal message of triumph over strife.

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