Customer Reviews
cindy 
2008-10-04
Music was uplifting! A lot of good memories. Kids, young adults, should be exposed to this music!!
Godspell 
2008-09-14
It had been several years since I'd even thought about Godspell, which was popular in my early adult life. Then, after hearing one of its songs on the car radio, I wanted to have a copy to listen to when I liked. Knew the place tp get it was Amazon and had it in less than a week. The music is great, but now I have to get a video of it. It needs that colorful and joyful viewing as well as listening!
Godspell 2008-06-22
i really enjoyed this movie.
Saw the play and was hooked on it.
People need to be reminded how we got here on this earth
People also need to learn more about God and life in general.
Life would be better in they had him in their life.
Looking up to him is the best thing anyone could ever do for themselves.
Godspell makes you feel good about life after seeing it.
The songs in Godspell are also uplifting and make you happy.
excellent! 2008-05-02
Great movie of it's time. Great soundtrack for it's generation. Highly recommend this version of the music above all else. The best version of "Beautiful City"
arrival of package 2008-04-21
Finally got destination the parcell . don't know what happens but many thanks to follow the track ! many thanks . I've placed this in December and I've got it in March ! All is fine
Beautiful album 2007-09-05
I am not religious at all, but this is a beautiful album full of songs that will make your heart sing. I remember it fondly from my youth.
Conerstone for today's Christian music. 2007-08-16
We all, as youngsters, sang Day by Day at camp or in church, sometimes as a dinner blessing or as a prelude or just because it's a fun song to sing. In this film we get to hear Day by day and several other songs sung by an enthusiastic cast that includes some of the Original Off-Broadway performers. This CD and Movie are fantastic and follow the book of Matthew well. The whole family will enjoy this 70's hippie romp through NYC.
Incredible, fine soundtrack 2007-07-26
This CD of tracks from the 1970s musical entitled Godspell give us some incredible performances by the likes of Victor Garber, David Haskell, Lynn Thigpen and others. The remastering of the sound showcases these marvelous ballads with their beautiful orchestrations.
The CD track set begins with the uplifting "Prepare Ye (The Way Of The Lord)," which heralds the coming of Jesus onto the scene in biblical times. The blowing of the shofar reminds us that Jesus practiced Judaism during his lifetime; and when David Haskell comes in with the backup chorus this number takes flight! The musical arrangement makes great use of the percussion and the chorus harmonizes to perfection. The guitar infuses this number with an early 1970s flavor to it as well. "Save The People" allows Victor Garber his first song--and he sings this without a superfluous note. Victor sings with all his heart and the chorus enhances "Save The People."
One of the strongest, most inspirational songs on this CD is "Day By Day." "Day By Day" boasts a confident, strong and intimate flavor produced by the combination of Robin Lamont's singing and the stunning musical arrangement. Love that percussion, too!
"Turn Back, O Man" by Joanne Jonas with Victor Garber and company explores the materialism that Christ shunned; and "All For The Best" by David Haskell, Victor Garber and the company shines with its multiple tempo changes and great percussion. Love that piano on "All For The Best," too! Together David and Victor never miss a beat as they perform "All For The Best."
"Alas For You" has Victor as Jesus challenging the values of the Roman government; Victor sings this well despite its demanding jumps through the octaves with minor chords and tempo changes. Victor Garber does a marvelous job with "Alas For You."
"By My Side" sports a 1960s folk rock flavor to it as the disciples of Jesus assure him that they will not desert him even though the ruling government loses patience with Jesus and his beliefs. The company harmonizes flawlessly.
The finale track sports a strong late 1960s/early 1970s rock flavor to it with an incredibly strong guitar introduction. Victor sings the last words of Jesus on the cross with the company acting as a backup chorus. The melody then changes rather drastically to a much more uplifting sound as the company sings the words "Long Live God" and "Prepare Ye (The Way Of The Lord)." The very ending of the finale, with its exceptionally optimistic flavor signals that Jesus did not die in vain and that his teachings will be remembered.
The liner notes contain the song credits and there are some great photos of the actors both in black and white as well as a cover color photo of them dancing on top of the former World Trade Center in Manhattan.
The impact of Godspell remains strong despite the passage of time and the changing, somewhat fickle musical preferences of American culture. The music reflects careful forethought, good judgment and impeccable taste. Get this CD and enjoy the remarkably fine, classic music from Godspell today!
Excellent 2007-07-09
An awesome soundtrack just like I remember it from the 1970's. So nice too have it to enjoy again now on CD as opposed to my old LP which had become scratched and worn. Thanks :)
Capturing a moment 2007-06-26
The thing I like about this version is that it captures the heart of the songs in a way that is less performance and more real emotions. I first heard this recording when I was a teenager (when it was first released) and the joy and energy of the songs were inspiring. I was listening to it today and it is still inspiring. If you are young, listen to it because it will energize you and inspire you. If you are older, listen to it because it will remind you of your dreams and visions and what you planned to do. There is still time to celebrate the life of Jesus. Live your life with arms wide open!
