The Prince Is Giving A Ball...
Howdy-do, bloggers? It's your faithful, albeit tired, hero of the flickering screen. Things are well here in the city that needs to put a NYC-like ordinance on horn honking. (Now I understand what all the fuss was about.) Splitting time between Massachusetts and New York City, I've seen my fair share of crazy drivers, but Manila makes them seem like a gaggle of Grandmas on their way to church.
So, yesterday I spent a good portion of the day recording the "Cinderella" cast album. It went very well and, as the leads sing most of the score, our well rehearsed ensemble only needed a few extra passes at some tricky measures. The exciting thing is that our director informed us that this is the first actual Cast Recording that "Cinderella" has ever had. There are two other recordings in existence, but they are basically lifted from Live TV broadcasts and are not officially considered Cast Recordings. Further, the CD from the late 1990's TV adaptation starring Brandy and Whitney Houston(et. al.) never saw the light of day- something about royalties disputes. Oh well, their loss, our gain. The uppity-upside is that this recording has the backing of the "Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization" and stars Lea Salonga, so it will most certainly get some international attention.
Aside from the recording, things in Manila have been going well. The show is coming together slowly but very surely. Meanwhile, Lea is in the U.S. keeping some concert dates, so we are finishing the remainder of the show in her stead.
Oh, I almost forgot, Happy (belated) Fourth of July to you all. It was sort of anti-climactic here. One of the cast members put a little get-together... together... and it ended up being a nice day. That should pale in comparison to having to travel on Christmas Day, though. Ah, life on the road...
As many of you may already know, in my absence, Mother Nature took a swipe at my car recently, in the form of a falling tree. I was not alone in my arboreal strife, as my Aunt Mary's vehicle was parked beside my own. The end result was a glancing blow, but the shade in the backyard of Dunkirk Avenue is severely depleted, so bring an umbrella and some lotion if you go a-visitin'.
OK, blog-dogs, I have a cold Dalandan soda awaiting my lips, a bucket of Fisher Cheese Balls at the ready, and the "Indiana Jones" Trilogy demanding my attention, so I'll bid you adieu for now. Before I go, I just want to give a shout out to my lovely girlfriend, Annie, as we approach our second year together(July 13). It has been a blessing to have her in my life and, although we are oft apart, sometimes by the furthest distance possible on Earth- Literally! - she is still a comfort and a joy to me as we ride this crazy world. And I should know, having seen some of the craziest parts with my own two eyes. I love you, babe.
Ta for now,
Steve
So, yesterday I spent a good portion of the day recording the "Cinderella" cast album. It went very well and, as the leads sing most of the score, our well rehearsed ensemble only needed a few extra passes at some tricky measures. The exciting thing is that our director informed us that this is the first actual Cast Recording that "Cinderella" has ever had. There are two other recordings in existence, but they are basically lifted from Live TV broadcasts and are not officially considered Cast Recordings. Further, the CD from the late 1990's TV adaptation starring Brandy and Whitney Houston(et. al.) never saw the light of day- something about royalties disputes. Oh well, their loss, our gain. The uppity-upside is that this recording has the backing of the "Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization" and stars Lea Salonga, so it will most certainly get some international attention.
Aside from the recording, things in Manila have been going well. The show is coming together slowly but very surely. Meanwhile, Lea is in the U.S. keeping some concert dates, so we are finishing the remainder of the show in her stead.
Oh, I almost forgot, Happy (belated) Fourth of July to you all. It was sort of anti-climactic here. One of the cast members put a little get-together... together... and it ended up being a nice day. That should pale in comparison to having to travel on Christmas Day, though. Ah, life on the road...
As many of you may already know, in my absence, Mother Nature took a swipe at my car recently, in the form of a falling tree. I was not alone in my arboreal strife, as my Aunt Mary's vehicle was parked beside my own. The end result was a glancing blow, but the shade in the backyard of Dunkirk Avenue is severely depleted, so bring an umbrella and some lotion if you go a-visitin'.
OK, blog-dogs, I have a cold Dalandan soda awaiting my lips, a bucket of Fisher Cheese Balls at the ready, and the "Indiana Jones" Trilogy demanding my attention, so I'll bid you adieu for now. Before I go, I just want to give a shout out to my lovely girlfriend, Annie, as we approach our second year together(July 13). It has been a blessing to have her in my life and, although we are oft apart, sometimes by the furthest distance possible on Earth- Literally! - she is still a comfort and a joy to me as we ride this crazy world. And I should know, having seen some of the craziest parts with my own two eyes. I love you, babe.
Ta for now,
Steve
posted by Gags at 6:54 PM
2 Comments:
It says I choo-choo choose you and it has a picture of a train on it!
Thanks for the shout out babe. Here's to beautiful sunflower boquets and popovers. I love you.
~annie
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