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KRISTER KRITZER AND THE KILLER IN THE BLACK HOODIE
« on: July 11, 2012, 12:11:53 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were like a black hoodie, and now it is time for you to post until the black hoodied cows come home.
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2012, 12:12:34 AM »

And the word of the day is: TUCKET!
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2012, 12:15:26 AM »

And here it is - you know how it works - if you want it before it goes live at midnight tonight, it's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping (23.73) paid directly via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net.


Kritzerland is very proud to present a very special limited edition CD release:

FOLLIES
The 1971 Original Broadway Cast Recording
NEWLY REMIXED AND REMASTERED!
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

What more can be said about Follies and its original legendary production?  It was stunning, brilliant, shattering, with every element of the show working in perfect harmony, from James Goldman’s caustic, funny, and brutal book, to Stephen Sondheim’s amazing score, filled with heartbreak, remorse, humor, and pastiche that’s so much more than pastiche, to the complex and remarkable direction of Harold Prince and Michael Bennett and the astonishing choreography of Bennett, to the spectacular costumes of Florence Klotz, the evocative lighting by Tharon Musser, and the beyond-perfect set of Boris Aronson.  Everybody was at the top of their game and the result was, for many, the greatest musical theater experience of their lives.

The cast album for Follies has always been a love/hate relationship for fans of the show, thanks to the decision not to make it a two LP set, which caused certain songs to be truncated and others not to be recorded at all.  But what it did have made it something that, despite the frustrations, meant it would never be bettered – the original cast.  No, it didn’t sound all that good (it was, like most cast albums back then, recorded in one day and mixed in one day and in the stores a week later), but those performances, especially from Alexis Smith, Dorothy Collins, Gene Nelson, and John McMartin were, for many, definitive. Since then, there have been several other recordings, all of them quite different, and all much more complete than the original – the London version (with some new songs, and some songs gone), Follies in Concert, the Papermill Playhouse version, and the most recent revival – all have their strengths and joys, all have lots more music, and none are the original.

The mix on the original album was odd, with vocals being occasionally overpowered by a suddenly blaring orchestra, or vocals hard-panned left and right (that’s okay for one line, but to hear an entire solo hard-panned to the left or right is just really strange).   Having had great luck with doing new remixes for the cast albums of Promises, Promises and Sugar, we decided to see if Follies’ original session masters were available to us.  Happily they were – the original edited eight-track session masters were in perfect condition.  Those were transferred into Pro Tools and each song was lovingly remixed from scratch.  Gone was the raggedness, and the clarity was astounding, with orchestral and vocal details all sounding crisp and clear, with fantastic depth.  While there were no additional takes or material (the songs were shortened or edited prior to recording), we’re hoping that the new mix is reason enough to have this CD.   Doing a new mix was basically just a new way of looking at a favorite score and we truly hope that everyone is happy with what we’ve been able to do.  It was done out of love and care, to give a new sheen and sparkle to one of the greatest theater scores ever written.  Includes a twelve-page, full-color booklet.

This release is limited to 1500 copies only.   The price is $19.98 plus shipping.

CD will ship by the last week of August – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early).   To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2012, 12:25:19 AM »

CD ordered!!
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2012, 12:25:56 AM »

Actually, I ordered two copies (it's just too special :D).  If I remember correctly, the price of shipping ($3.75) is the same for one or two CDs, correct?  That's what I sent.
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« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2012, 12:26:37 AM »

Actually, I ordered two copies (it's just too special :D).  If I remember correctly, the price of shipping ($3.75) is the same for one or two CDs, correct?  That's what I sent.

Correct.  Two for 3.75.  Order hasn't come through yet, but I'm sure it will shortly.
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2012, 02:34:20 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2012, 02:36:26 AM »

Bruce, I will mail you a check for one copy of Follies. I will put it in the post box this afternoon.

Sorry, I don't do paypal, in any form. It's on the same level as Facebook in my dislike of Modern Technological Conveniences (meaning I despise it with every fiber of my being).
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2012, 03:36:08 AM »

Morning all.  I will order Follies tonight.  No time this morning.

thank you for all the vibes.  Still have some swelling but am going to work.  I don't know what caused it.

Vibes to all!  Have a GREAT day!
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2012, 04:37:16 AM »

Good morning, all.

And congrats on FOLLIES!

I went to order, and with DR Ben's words about Paypal et al burning into my brain, I proceeded to experience my first ever weirdness with Paypal.  There's some question as to whether the transaction went through, or which method of payment was used.  I'll have to check again later and call them if necessary.

DR Ben, I am in agreement with your misgivings about all that we do online these days, but for me that horse has been out of the barn for years.  Except for Facebook.  That horse is behind bars.
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2012, 04:58:14 AM »

Good morning, all.

Continued vibes for Danise and all in need.

CD ordered.
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2012, 05:17:18 AM »

Paypal problem fixed, and CD ordered! 

The credit card set up as a backup source for funds had expired, and all I had to do was update it.  Why this didn't ring bells months ago is a mystery.  Lordy.
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2012, 05:46:54 AM »

Good morning, all! I am sleeping qite poorly these days. Last night I was up and down most of the night. Jason Graae was one of several friends I have now forgotten in my last dream, which I believe included a school cafeteria, a cave, a group of ladies, and a killer. I don't know if it's the heat, pre-recordng anxiety, general stress over moving offices, but I am sick of it.

Today, main trip is to the post office: mail the full score to Dublin and think about recording schedule. I am not wondering too far from home.

And, I just ordered the new FOLLIES CD.
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2012, 06:14:36 AM »

*  *  *  *  *  SWELLING-BE-GONE VIBES FOR DR DANISE!  *  *  *  *  *
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2012, 06:15:42 AM »

*  *  *  *  *  SPEEDY TRANSFER OF "ONE MORE KISS" VIBES FOR BK  *  *  *  *  *
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2012, 06:18:40 AM »

CD Ordered.

Hmmm...they may say that the Broadway Angel release of FOLLIES was remastered, but as I recall it sounded exactly the same as the LP and AAD release.
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« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2012, 06:25:44 AM »

More torrential rain. It's beginning to seem as if it will never end. Everyone is fed up except for the ducks. We can look forward to the Olympic Stadium being one giant swimming pool. :(
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« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2012, 06:56:59 AM »

Note to BK:  I also just ordered an item which I'd completely forgotten to include in my recent book order, shame on me.  Tack so much!
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« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2012, 06:58:00 AM »

I'm doing something wrong!  I'm not finding the place to place the order!
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« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2012, 06:58:40 AM »

Is it a mac thing?
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« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2012, 07:02:14 AM »

Are you doing this?

"If you want it before it goes live at midnight tonight, it's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping (23.73) paid directly via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net."

In other words, go to Paypal and order from that address because it's not on the website yet.  (Right?)  At least that's what I did.
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« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2012, 07:10:40 AM »

FOLLIES has been ordered!
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« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2012, 07:11:14 AM »

Feel better vibes for DR DANISE.

Sounds like Craig is getting along just fine DR JANE - even after all the travel delays. 
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« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2012, 07:15:16 AM »

Here is the photo album from "The Curious Savage" from the local newspaper.  The picture on the front page is the one with "John Thomas" the doll being held up to kiss Mrs. Savage.

http://www.bannergraphic.com/gallery/12315

So....a little toy that is 50 years old - that thought its life was over......that had set in a room by itself for years.....had been shoved in a box and traveled across the country in a truck.....finds itself a STAGE STAR.....and on the front of the newspaper!!! I am sure he enjoys the lights, and I hope he doesn't get stage fright when he sees the big audience tomorrow night.

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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2012, 07:15:32 AM »

Wednesday morning greetings from downtown Hamilton, OH.  Nancy and I are at the Butler County Records Center and Archives.  She's working on genealogy and I'm being her gopher.  I found my and Richard's marriage record (book 97A, page 408) and made a copy of it for her.
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« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2012, 07:15:44 AM »

CD Ordered.

Hmmm...they may say that the Broadway Angel release of FOLLIES was remastered, but as I recall it sounded exactly the same as the LP and AAD release.
"They" say a lot of things.
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« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2012, 07:16:26 AM »

Congrats to DR GEORGE.....interesting about your secretary.....was he removed from the board completely....or just from his office?
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« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2012, 07:16:45 AM »

Eye vibes for DR Danise!
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« Reply #28 on: July 11, 2012, 07:17:44 AM »

More torrential rain. It's beginning to seem as if it will never end. Everyone is fed up except for the ducks. We can look forward to the Olympic Stadium being one giant swimming pool. :(
We are experiencing the same. It took me 45 minutes to get to work (more than 20 minutes longer than usual) and water was often half a foot deep. There were times when passing SUVs made it impossible to see. We need the rain, but that was a bit much.
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« Reply #29 on: July 11, 2012, 07:20:03 AM »

Here is the photo album from "The Curious Savage" from the local newspaper.  The picture on the front page is the one with "John Thomas" the doll being held up to kiss Mrs. Savage.

http://www.bannergraphic.com/gallery/12315

So....a little toy that is 50 years old - that thought its life was over......that had set in a room by itself for years.....had been shoved in a box and traveled across the country in a truck.....finds itself a STAGE STAR.....and on the front of the newspaper!!! I am sure he enjoys the lights, and I hope he doesn't get stage fright when he sees the big audience tomorrow night.



I recall those dolls from the Sears Christmas catalogue.  Not in that particular color though...
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