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Love Never Dies (2 CD) | 
| Artist: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Label: Polydor
Category: Music
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 318
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Running Time: 133 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4
MPN: 001403502
UPC: 602527247939
EAN: 0602527247939
ASIN: B002S0OBMS
Release Date: March 8, 2010
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Prologue | | • | The Coney Island Waltz | | • | That's the place that you ruined, you fool! | | • | Heaven By The Sea | | • | Only For Him / Only For You | | • | The Ayrie | | • | Till I Hear You Sing - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ramin | | • | Giry Confronts The Phantom / 'Til I Hear You Sing (Reprise) | | • | Christine Disembarks | | • | Arrival Of The Trio / Are You Ready To Begin? | | • | What A Dreadful Town!... | | • | Look With Your Heart | | • | Beneath A Moonless Sky | | • | Once Upon Another Time | | • | "Mother Please, I'm Scared!" | | • | Dear Old Friend | | • | Beautiful | | • | The Beauty Underneath | | • | The Phantom Confronts Christine |
Disc 2
| • | Entr'acte | | • | Why Does She Love Me? | | • | Devil Take The Hindmost | | • | Heaven By The Sea (Reprise) | | • | Ladies...Gents! / The Coney Island Waltz (Reprise) | | • | Bathing Beauty | | • | "Mother, Did You Watch?" | | • | Before The Performance | | • | Devil Take The Hindmost | | • | Love Never Dies | | • | "Ah, Christine!..." | | • | "Gustave! Gustave!..." | | • | "Please Miss Giry, I want to go back..." |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 36
 astounding March 9, 2010
Nikki (England)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I saw this at the Adelphi last night (8/3/10), 3 years to the day since my first ever viewing of Phantom of the Opera. As a sequel, I was half excited, half-worried, as I didn't want the magic of the original to be ruined, but Lloyd-Webber has done an amazing job. The music is spectacular, and the ending is truly beautiful. Christine's voice in this is a little shrill for my liking, but Ramin Karimloo as the phantom gives a truly stunning vocal.
I will say though, don't buy if you're planning on seeing she show and don't want spoilers: the lyrics spell it all out. Wait until you've seen it.
Best tracks: Till I Hear You Sing, Beneath a Moonless Sky, The Beauty Underneath, Devil Take the Hindmost
Phantastic! March 9, 2010
David Jones (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well I came to this with little anticipation. Some of the reviews of trhe previews were not great and I was never a huge fan of the original Phantom show or score. But I have to say that this is great. It is very clever at subtly developing themes from the original but not using the obvious melodies. The singing is superb and orchestrations lush. There does seem to be a negative groundswell of people pre-empting the opening tonight in London - my advice is to rid yourself of these thoughts and just listen with an open mind.
Absolutley Loved it! May 4, 2010
Mr. C. J. Deacon
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a Phantom of the Opera fan for quite some time now, and was obviously a bit sceptical about a sequel. I agree that the ending of the first ends perfectly and nothing should spoil it... however. When you listen and see the beautiful and exciting music on this show, it transports you to Coney Island and enters to the world of, Love Never Dies. I shall review in my mind the main, key songs:
Prologue: The show starts 9 years after the events of Love Never Dies with Madame Giry and a woman called Miss Fleck. Madame Giry (in her mind) is transported into the past to see the events of Love Never Dies. Nothing much to say about this I mean... it's a Prologue?!?
Coney Island Waltz: Now this is a wonderful piece of music. Yes it may not quite meet the standards of the original overture in POTO but it is nevertheless and very good piece of music. Visually on stage it is amazing with spectacular effects on stage. (I am going to try and not give any spoilers away in my review!)
Heaven By The Sea: The immigrants singing about how wonderful Coney Island is! YAY! Quite a cheesy yet enjoyable song which is toe-tappingly annoying! Quite catchy :)
Till I Hear Your Sing: The first of the Phantom's songs and no matter what people say, it is defitley a true Phantom song. It fits perfectly with the style of music we were used too in POTO. Great singing by Ramin Karmiloo and acting in such a beautiful song.
Beneath a Moonless Sky: The first confrontation between the Phantom and Christine. They basically sing about how the Phantom left Christine the night they both had... err, yer no. Beautiful music and singing, possibly my favourite song.
The Beauty Underneath: Haha, the Beauty Underneath. A Controversial song to say the least, never mind the disturbing lyrics! People say that this song is too rocky and doesn't suit Phantom, however I would say it is no more so than the title song to POTO. I mean think about it, they are both rocky and doesn't really suit the show, however both excellent songs. The things you see on stage during this song is amazing! I like this song and has grown on me and I find it very enjoyable.
Why Does She Love: In Act 2 we meet Raoul in a bar at the morning shift, drunk and feeling sorry for himself, as he can't understand why Christine loves him... he's got me! Nice, gentle song and makes you actually feel quite sorry for Raoul.
Devil Take the Hindmost: I think my favourite song in the show. I love it. A real strong battle between the Phantom and Raoul as the Phantom makes a 'winner-takes-it-all' bet. Great song with a nice beat and pulse.?
Bathing Beauty: Hmmmm. Well can I just say... IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A SERIOUS SONG IDIOT! It is supposed to be a parody of the cheesy, sloppy American music you got back then. Yes it's not a great song but its not supposed to be taken seriously.
Before the Performance: Basically here Raoul and the the Phantom go to Christine to try and convince her their way. (You'll understand when you listen to it).
Love Never Dies: The song that the whole show has been leading up to, the song the Phantom has written for her and he now 'Does Here Her Sing'. Nice song which is sung beautifully by Sierra Bogges.
The last three songs are more scenes then songs so I can't really review them. I can just say they are dramatic and very exciting with a sad (as usual) ending!
So, I really love this musical and think it is the best in the decade (last decade, obviously)! It has great music and singing, with lots of drama and exciting scenes. Honestly if your one of those people, like I was, who is afraid or refuses to see it as they think it will spoil POTO, then don't fear, because Love Never Dies is an amazing musical that definetley live up to POTO!
Worthy successor to the original March 10, 2010
I. Shepherd
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is a great deal to enjoy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical. It contains some superb music - well worthy of the original 'Phantom' and a suitably gothic plot line on which it hangs. Lloyd Webber has taken a risk in only including tiny fragments of melody from the original show - but this pays off with a wealth of new material. If I were to choose the best song I would go for 'Beneath a Moonless Sky' but there are several possible contenders. Those reviewers who complain that the music is all 'recycled' fail to understand the compositional process and the fact that composers have their own musical 'trademarks'. Lloyd Webber has his own tricks of harmony, melody, orchestration etc which seem familiar because he uses them frequently in his music. Lloyd Webber uses the leitmotif technique where subtle variation and development is key. Listen to the way he transforms the very simple melody of 'Only for Him' for the Act 2 Entr'acte, for example. The show is not perfect of course - the opening is too fragmented for my liking, but repeated listening may change my view. Overall, this is probably Lloyd Webber's best work for over twenty years. After listening to the show, I now want to go and see it!
Love Never Dies CD. March 6, 2010
Alinde Leonard (UK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have not seen the show yet, but I ordered the CD because I love Andrew Lloyd Webber's music. I am delighted with the CD. I think that the music is outstanding, very dramatic, tuneful and full of emotion. It must be a wonderful experience to hear it played live in the theatre, so I hope to see the show soon. I have also enjoyed following the story on the CD.
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