Opposite You

Oakland Tribune, December 9, 2005
The first couple of Broadway in the year's most enjoyable vocal release.

Product Description
Fans of married couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley have long wondered when the mellifluous-voiced Broadway stars might sing together on an album. "Opposite You," expanded from their acclaimed evening of duets, is the answer to those prayers, celebrati

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Opposite You

Average customer rating: "I won't send roses." A delightful album Marriage is sweet. Marin and Jason are AMAZING! who pick these songs

Opposite You Marin Mazzie , and Jason Danieley Manufacturer: P.S. Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Brian Stokes Mitchell Defying Gravity The Lady With The Torch Barbara Cook at the Met with Special Guests The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000BDGVXQ Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. Harold Arlen Songs (Come Rain or Come Shine, When the Sun Comes Out, Stormy Weather, That Old Black Magic)
3. I Want You to Be...
4. I Got Lost in His Arms/Who Are You Now?
5. Contrapuntal Berlin (Simple Melody, An Old Fashioned Wedding, Youre Just in Love)
6. A Sorta Love Song
7. I Wont Send Roses
8. The Aba Daba Honeymoon
9. Nellie the Nudist Queen
10. The Natural Order of Things
11. -15. Stephen Sondheim Suite (Happiness, Good Thing Going, Too Many Mornings, Not a Day Goes By, Move On)
12. Opposite You

Description

Fans of married couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley have long wondered when the mellifluous-voiced Broadway stars might sing together on an album. "Opposite You," expanded from their acclaimed evening of duets, is the answer to those prayers, celebrati

Customer Reviews:

"I won't send roses.".......2007-06-09

Though Danieley is a huge success in Curtains, and Mazzie is a major star in Spamalot, this CD of them together is uneven, and ultimately a disappointment. Their voices just don't "go together." Mazzie has a huge soprano voice, and her strong vibrato, which often sets off a song beautifully on the stage, sounds fuzzy here, as if she is singing "between the notes." Since she is singing the harmony much of the time and Danieley is singing melody (more quietly), this becomes a problem, as her strong vibrato makes the melody hard to hear and follow. I found myself wondering what the songs would have been like if Danieley had sung the harmony to Mazzie's melody.

Still there's loads of energy here for those who love these stars, and there are some great solos. Danieley shows off his smart humor in the solo "I Want You to Be," a hilarious, staccato song in which he addresses his lover, saying "I want you to be the mother of the children I'm not sure I want to have, I want you to be the loving wife I come home to, if I do..." His impeccable diction and control of vibrato make this a delightful take on whether to get married.

Irving Berlin's "I Got Lost in His Arms" is a lovely solo by Mazzie, though she tends to sing it in full voice, when subtlety might have added to the mood. Since that song is paired with "Who Are You Now" (Jule Styne and BobMerill), she has a chance to show all her talents. The most enjoyable duet track is "Contrapuntal Berlin," which combines "Simple Melody," sung by Mazzie with "An Old Fashioned Wedding" sung by Danieley, and "You're Just in Love," in which they sing in counterpoint. "Abba-Dabba Honeymoon" is another terrific song.

Perhaps it was the choice of songs, perhaps it was the arrangements, perhaps it was the mixing, or a combination of all, but these two huge voices just did not blend effectively on many songs, especially the slow ones, nor did they offer new interpretations of these standards. The really fast songs are fun to hear, but the CD is too loud, the melody is not always clear, and neither star is shown off to his/her best. They both deserved better. n Mary Whipple

A delightful album.......2007-05-17

It is very rare to hear two voices that sound so good together. To think that these two found each other is amazing. It is truely a match made in heaven. The songs on this album showcase their voices perfectly. I can't wait until the next collaboration.

Marriage is sweet........2006-11-14

I love Jason Danieley.

So there's objective viewpoint out the window.

I mean, really, I adore the man. His voice is perfection to me, and it's what I always hoped mine would grow into. His performances have always been professional and touching, and oh! that voice! His wife doesn't lack for talent, either.

And now the steel-throated couple is together at last on a duets album.

While there's nothing really wrong with the album, these two are amazingly talented, and they can do better than a lot of what's on display here. About a quarter of the songs are neither good nor bad. They're just... there. However, when these two are good, they're very, very good. The Sondheim medley that closes the album is pure bliss - these two were born to sing his words and music. Danieley offers a simply gorgeous "Good Thing Going/Too Many Mornings", Mazzie responds with a rendition of "Not a Day Goes By" that actually doesn't pale in comparison to Bernadette Peters' version, and the two come together in a rapturous performance of "Move On" from Sunday in the Park with George that almost erases the memory of Mandy Patinkin from the original Broadway cast.

Individual songs of note are "The Natural Order of Things", a sadly pretty rumination on age and change that benefits from some truly moving lyrics and musical phrases, the endearingly goofy "Nellie the Nudist Queen", and Harold Arlen's "Honeysuckle Rose", a well-chosen album opener.

It's worth a look if you're a fan of either singer. And as an album from Broadway performers, its mix of Arlen and Sondheim is a refreshing change from the usual Wildhorn/Webber/Boublil-Schönberg selections that riddle similar debuts.

Marin and Jason are AMAZING!.......2006-06-29

Opposite You is a flawless recording. I had the privelege of seeing Marin perform live and rest assured that her voice is just as flawless in person. Some of the song choices are unusual at first glance but after hearing them you will fall in love with Marin and David's playful renditions of songs like "Aba Daba Honeymoon" and "Nellie the Nudist Queen". I get tired of hearing the same old standards and I appreciate that they took risks with their song choices.

who pick these songs.......2006-06-24

I have seen both performers in person on several occasion.Thought both were terrific.Couldn't wait to play CD.It was difficult to listen to.Some songs actually made me cringe.I couldn't listen to it all at once.I kept waiting for it to get better,it never did.The producer is Tommy Krasker,what was he thinking?The liner notes mention "There's a lot of great material out there that would like to meet you,Mr. and Mrs. Danieley",aparently Mr. Krasker choose not to introduce them.What a waste of talent.Next time I hope they get better advice and direction.

Average customer rating:

Opposite Day Ron Sowell Manufacturer: Wingman Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CADVCM Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

1. Opposit Day
2. Hi-Low-Miiny Ha-Cah
3. Monster Under My Bed
4. Backyard Tin Can Band
5. Bamba
6. Potato
7. I Love My Tomato
8. I Used to Wear Diapers
9. Bug a Boo
10. Herman the Worm
11. Einstein the Genius
12. First You Dream

Average customer rating:

The Card (1994 London Cast ) Tony Hatch , Jackie Trent , Hayley Mills , and Peter Duncan Manufacturer: First Night ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000026F69 Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. Typical Machin: Act I
2. Another Time, Another Place: Act I - Jessica Martin
3. You'll Do: Act I
4. How Do: Act I
5. Nobody Thought of It: Act I
6. Rents: Act I - Jessica Martin
7. Moving on: Act I - Jessica Martin, Jenna Russell
8. Time to Spend (Beside the Sea): Act I
9. Lock, Stock & Barrell: Act I
10. Is It Just Me?: Act I - Janet Lowe
11. Typical Machin (Reprise): Act II
12. That's the Way the Money Grows: Act II - Cameron Blakely, , Jenna Russell
13. If Only: Act II - Jenna Russell
14. Countess of Chell: Act II - Hayley Mills
15. Card: Act II
16. Opposite Your Smile: Act II - Jenna Russell
17. If Only (Reprise): Act II - Jenna Russell
18. Moving On (Reprise): Act II - Jessica Martin
19. Is It Just Me (Reprise): Act II - Jenna Russell
20. Finale the Company: Act II

Average customer rating:

Cradle to Grave Manufacturer: Power Play ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAJK4A Release Date: 2005-02-01

Average customer rating: you guys are awesome! you have your own style! Outstanding Achievement

Lie To You Jordan Doucette Manufacturer: Launch Pad Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001UBD00 Release Date: 2004-02-23

Tracks:

1. Lie To You
2. Never Good Enough
3. Is It Really Me
4. Screw You
5. Gravity
6. Blue Cadillac
7. Driving Me
8. On The Edge
9. Captured
10. Walk On Water
11. Dear Mother

Customer Reviews:

you guys are awesome! you have your own style!.......2004-07-13

The first time I heard Jordan was at my house I couldn't believe that little thing could have that power of a voice. She is a fire cracker with her own style and I love it. She writes all her own stuff, a lot from personal experiences! Plus, she has a great personality to match. Her music is awesome. She is multi-talented and I know this is only the beginning for Jordan Doucette! Rock on hon! Morning Dove

Outstanding Achievement.......2004-06-30

The big surprise here is the quality of this record. One would not ever suspect this to be an independent release which was recorded, mixed and mastered in a home studio. The sound is rich and clear with interesting arrangements through-out. The second surprise is that there is no fill here. Every song has it's own appeal and captures the listener's attention. Although the vocal will strike you at first as another Avril or Brittany, the music takes you elsewhere. The group's sound has a rock edge that will not let it be pop even though the songs have pop hooks galore. The real attraction is Jordan's voice which is nothing short of stunningly sexy. This music has a unique sound that will appeal to adults and teens. The lyrics lean more toward the teen crowd which is to be expected since they were created by a teen. The catch is there are lyrical elements that are beyond the average teen's vision which adults will relate to.

This is a must have Album!

Average customer rating:

Multiple Personality Disorder Truescribe Manufacturer: Scripted Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKEHM Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. They Meet Again
2. Siren Call
3. Fetal Criminal
4. Battle Cry
5. Peace Talk
6. Next to You
7. Typical
8. Where Is She
9. Long Live Wilt
10. Eulogy-Sakima Interlude
11. One Life to Live
12. Essence of True
13. Beatmaker/Lyricist
14. Addition and Subtraction
15. Race Cards
16. They Part Ways

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