Best musical soundtracks & scores according to redditors

Judy: At Carnegie Hall is the best live recording ever made by a US solo artist.
Vinyl on Amazon
CD/download on Amazon

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Anything Goes

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

Wicked

Gypsy

Avenue Q

The Book of Mormon

South Pacific

Chicago

Guys and Dolls

West Side Story

Funny Girl

Fiddler on the Roof

Into the Woods

An American in Paris

Ragtime: The Musical

Music Man

Phantom of the Opera

Oklahoma!

My Fair Lady

Les Miserables

Hello, Dolly!

Hairspray

Gigi

Cats

Cabaret

Bye Bye Birdie

Carousel

The Sound of Music

Allegro

I tried to mix new and old. I am a sucker for the classics tho. The first three are my top pick in that order the rest are things that I thought where good in any order. I linked the version of each I liked to make it easier to find. Most are streaming on Amazon unlimited or Spotify.

I don't think we carry R20 anymore. Would [R40] (https://www.amazon.com/R40-LIVE-DVD-RUSH/dp/B0164CMVFY) also work for you?

Also available on Amazon at the same price

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Original-Broadway-Recording-Explicit/dp/B01CTFZI32/ref=tmm_vnl_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5AU6MD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Jeff Wayne. The SACD version sounds great in surround.


http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Waynes-Musical-Version-Worlds/dp/B0009MAPUO

$70+shipping https://www.discogs.com/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Hamilton-Original-Broadway-Cast-Recording/release/8260657

$73.94 shipped http://www.ebay.com/sch/Records/176985/i.html?_sop=15&_sac=1&_from=R40&_nkw=hamilton+broadway

$63.05+shipping https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01CTFZI32/ref=tmm_vnl_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1466607860&sr=8-1

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The Cold War plays into Chess and it's got lyrics by Tim Rice, who is lyricist for Evita as well, so you might like that. It's centered around a chess championship that gets a ton of media attention and is played up as a test of intellectual superiority between the US and USSR. The Russian wins, but then defects and runs off with a western woman. The original album would be a good place to start with that one, or if you'd rather watch something, the 2008 Chess In Concert which was released on DVD isn't too bad.

Cabaret has the rise of Nazi Germany going on, and Hair has the Vietnam war, but I'm guessing you're more looking for stories about characters who are themselves influencing politics, right? But if not, those are some suggestions too.

No, that's an Import which means it's a grey market reissue. Avoid these at all costs. DOL, Jazzwax, Wax Love and a shit ton of other reissue labels. They DO NOT sound good at all.

https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Blue-Vinyl-Miles-Davis/dp/B0041TM5OU/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1537743705&sr=1-2&keywords=kind+of+blue+vinyl

This is it.

i'm assuming you mean the vinyl.

just did a little research and the best option seems to be amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Avenue-2003-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B0000BZK1R


There, there :*

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Puppets-Remastered-Metallica/dp/B0757HTJCZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=metallica+cd&qid=1555692805&s=gateway&sr=8-3

While at home I listen to classical music, either on the radio or on youtube. I have three classical music relaxation CDs (this, this, and this), sometimes I listen to those.

When I am stressed, I listen to one of the long (1+ hours) zen relaxation videos on youtube.

When I am having difficulty falling sleep, I listen to sleep music.

Yours because there are endless practical uses for a medieval buckler.


And from mine, this Miles David record because its one of the greatest albums ever made


I love Kevin

[This please!] (http://www.amazon.com/Book-Mormon-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B004X1M4DS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2G57H85D06D3D&coliid=I36207QYS3VF6L) Hope you start feeling better! claritin

I shuffle from these collections:

The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II

The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe

But usually I just tune in to WILL-FM, it saves me the effort of shuffling, choosing, selecting ... which in itself can be distracting when trying to work or study.

I LOVE these guys!!! My college buddy plays guitar for them. Their whole album is seriously epic. :)

Do support them and buy the album if you enjoy their stuff.

Pre order got released a few weeks ago and they ship RSD weekend!

From what I can tell, you can buy a CD with the music of the original London cast, and you can get a video on DVD or Blu-ray of the 25th anniversary show at Royal Albert Hall (not the full original cast, unfortunately). This YouTube video contains the audio for the first show (performed Sept. 26, 1986 in London), but no video.

I also found this page that says:

> While never released to the general public, there is a video recording of an early performance of the musical with Michael Crawford that is only available to certain people involved with the Broadway show. Whether or not it will ever be released remains in question.
Officially of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael, Sarah, Steve's performance is not available on DVD, or VHS. You can watch them on Youtube, the film is crude done by someone in the audience.

but there are no sources for that information so I don't know how to verify it.

Sorry I can't be of more help. (Happy early birthday, /u/grizzedram's grandpa!)

Possibly this box set: Broadway, America's Music

Or Broadway Today: Broadway 1993-2005, which looks like it's one disc of that box set.

Is it $100 total for all three? Nonetheless here's mine! I'm not entering, but thought I still do this for fun! :D

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I think most people would be perfectly happy with the $15 Sony remaster of Kind of Blue. I just checked and it's actually under $14 right now on amazon.

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For someone who wants an all-analog version, the 1977 reissue here can probably be had for $25 and actually sounds better than most of the 1959 OG 6 eye copies I own (almost all of those have a weird pressing issue that causes lots of surface noise).

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For me, I collect different pressings of Kind of Blue because I enjoy it. I also have a long-range plan to make some sort of resource for people to listen for themselves (although it would be lossless digital files, not the actual record) to see whether it's worth it for that individual to buy a more expensive edition.

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More generally, though, my advice is pretty specific to Columbia records. People that are into collecting different genres and labels likely have other cost-saving tips. Riverside records (jazz), for example, are notoriously expensive. Int he 1970s, Milestone records had bought the Riverside catalog and reissued many hard-to-find records as combo "two-fer" records, where you got two albums for the price of one (not sure if these are remastered from the analog tapes or they still had the metal to do more pressings). These are the best value out there for Bill Evans fans because most people don't know about these. When Milestone released the albums, they changed the names and artwork, so it's not clear that "Spring Leaves" is actually "Portrait in Jazz" AND "Explorations." That one is for sale here for $10 with the seller accepting offers.

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I don't have anything against modern reissues, but it can be fun to find older records that are an even better value.

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This is on my For my Parents list.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000059T07/ref=aw_ls__2?colid=3PV8EFBYM5KU5&coliid=I3415K26R5QYMR

Man, I forgot to refresh before posting. Oh well. :P thanks for the contest!

Probably not going to be a popular choice, but I'd suggest the album Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War of The Worlds or, if you don't want to shell out money and don't mind low quality, you can listen to it here

I'm a sucker for blending rock music with violins and this is one of the better examples out there.

If you like blending of modern and classical, Blackmore's Night is also very good. Modern guitars and instruments with medieval themed tunes.

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I just found one this week for $5. The cover is kind of busted, but the record is in good shape.

I will likely get this after the holidays, though

I'm going to recommend the Phantom of the Opera 1986 London Cast recording. I've been listening to this album for probably 2 decades now and it's just so good. Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford are amazing as Christine and the Phantom. I know you asked for a single song, though, so I'll recommend The Angel of Music, which is my favorite off this album.

Edit: Oh yeah, I like big butts and I cannot lie.

I would love to add this to my record collection just because it's an essential jazz album. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0041TM5OU/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_10?colid=22IOTWYO3489C&coliid=I25162B4I0PCO2


Or perhaps a new book? Always looking for more ways to be a better man and this looks like a fun read/coffee table conversation starter. :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1595553738/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_12?colid=18OC6RH85DR84&coliid=I109JPWQ1SG2SP

Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Broadway-1935-2005-Americas-Music/dp/B000B8I93Q/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1408551396&sr=8-15&keywords=best+of+broadway

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I listen to my fair share of both. Just today, I picked up a Thelonious Monk album along with a used 4-disc compilation of Bach. My wife picked up a similar set of Tchaikovsky a few days ago. Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is on the way and I just picked up Stanley Turrentine's Pieces of Dreams last week for a few dollars.

The classical I put on quite a bit when I'm studying, the jazz is for relaxation and beer time. Not that it's related, but I'm also big into Sinatra and Bennett for my staring-at-the-wall time.

Also,

CD - https://www.amazon.ca/Master-Puppets-Remastered-Metallica/dp/B0757HTJCZ/

3CD (Expanded Edition) - https://www.amazon.ca/Master-Puppets-Remastered-3CD-Expanded/dp/B0757DV91P/

Vinyl - https://www.amazon.ca/Master-Puppets-Remastered-Vinyl-Metallica/dp/B075795D51/ (not up)

My guess is $36. 22

Less than $10

Less than $25

Less than $50

Was it the Riverdance soundtrack? That is what I immediately pictured from your description of the cover. https://www.amazon.ca/Riverdance-special-Deluxe-Bill-Whelan/dp/B000005B2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=riverdance+soundtrack&qid=1570145326&sr=8-1

Marc Shaiman — The American President — and Scott Joplin — The Sting — are geniuses.

I searched Amazon and came across the correct listing for the CD:

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https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Opera-Instrumental-Musical-Score/dp/B07RX2JZRP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=phantom+instrumental+score&qid=1558731893&s=music&sr=1-1-catcorr

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It seems its manufactured On-Demand, which I believe means they don't actually create the CD until you order it? I wish it had samples so we can determine whether or not it's worth purchasing!

I think it is. I purchased the 2011 180grm edition in Dec before I knew about this one from MoFi.

I was able to notice a difference that was worth the extra $20. It's only 2 LPs rather than 5 so not really a big deal.

This will be the kind of album that I'll turn down the light, pour myself a drink and enjoy from my easy chair.

You should check out Judy at Carnegie Hall. It's really an amazing concert, from start to finish, and is one of the only existing sources of Judy's fantastic sense of humor, as she jokes around with the audience quite a bit.

Oh, and if you want to hear some of Judy's earliest recordings, including the recordings she did as a child, when she was still part of her family's vaudeville act, you should check out the Judy Box Set.

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Go doesn't have a soundtrack.

Chess does, though.

Music from Riverdance, also some Enya and U2.

"The question is whether or not a glass balcony attached to a private residence qualifies..."

Very very true. I guess that would be in the wording of the law or if a previous ruling has already been set by a previous case.

looks toward his TV as the movie "The Sting" staring Robert Redford comes on

Oh snap jury says awsome.

goes to watch now

PS: good clarification btw, put pretty simply and precise. Have an up vote.

Robert Redford.....you're my Chuck Norris..wait who do we hate now?

Shit.

He hate Chuck Norris but we replaced him...hrumm checks reddit for possible internet by-law violation

Fuck where is that user created one that I use...fuck hate using this computer..always it doesn't have my good links I save at work.

God damn it I'm missing The Sting...Robert Redford..

Hold on moving my TV so I can see it better from sitting in the computer chair.

OK fixed

What is Lance Armstrong, Alex.

Ok..Robert Redford You're my Lance ArmStrong.

There done...fixed it.

Ok BTW the soundtrack to this movie is good.

http://www.amazon.com/Sting-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B00000DD02

Buy it..Pirate it..I don't really care..just listen to it.

Oh yah Canadians...Um..you better beat Germany...srsly..