songs from shows Archives - Mark Pentleton

3 Feb 2017 2010, 2017 Andrew Lloyd Webber, B major, Evita, musicals, show tunes, songs from shows 0

Another Suitcase in Another Hall

Mark

Song 34:365 is another song from a show, this time Another Suitcase in Another Hall from the musical Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It was recorded in 1976 by Barbara Dickson for the Evita concept album. In the show it is performed by the mistress of Eva Perón’s husband when she is thrown out on the streets by Eva. In the 1996 film, however, the song is performed by Eva herself, played by Madonna, as she ends her relationship with Agustín Magaldi in an attempt to improve her life and prospects.

I hope you enjoy my performance. There’s more Andrew Lloyd Webber music in my collection here, and if it’s your first time on the site, find out why I’m posting a tune a day here.

10 Dec 2015 2015, Music A major, Christmas, D major, December, Martin Guerre, musicals, songs from shows 0

Bethlehem

Mark

Earlier this year I played a number of songs from the Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil musical Martin Guerre. One song from this musical which I didn’t play was Bethlehem which tells the Christmas story within the context of the musical. This is my chosen song for today and I hope you enjoy it.

If it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project. For more Christmaciousness, see all of my December songs here.

27 Nov 2015 2015, Music 1950s, E flat major, November, Rogers and Hammerstein, songs from shows, The King And I 0

I Have Dreamed

Mark

Today I’m playing I Have Dreamed, originally from The King and I by Rogers and Hammerstein, but it has since become a standard recorded by hundreds of artists.

If it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project or see all of my November songs here.

7 Nov 2015 2015, Music 1980s, B flat major, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulv, Chess, musicals, November, songs from musicals, songs from shows 0

Pity The Child

Mark

Here’s another song from the musical Chess today: Pity The Child. This is the song performed by Freddie Trumper, the American Chess champion, as he reflects on his difficult childhood and the lack of support from his parents.

There are more songs from Chess here, and if it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project or see all of my November songs here.

6 Nov 2015 2015, Music 1980s, A minor, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvæus, Chess, musicals, November, songs from shows 0

Where I Want To Be

Mark

I’m playing another song from the musical Chess today: this time it’s Anatoly’s solo Where I Want To Be. I hope you enjoy this piece.

There are more songs from Chess here, and if it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project or see all of my November songs here.

5 Nov 2015 2015, Music 1980s, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvæus, C major, Chess, musicals, November, songs from shows 0

Mountain Duet

Mark

This evening I’m off to see a local production of the musical Chess so I’m playing Mountain Duet from the musical today. This is the moment when Anatoly and Florence first realise they have feelings for each other, before they are interrupted by the return of Freddie who has been discussing terms with the media.

There are more songs from Chess here, and if it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project or see all of my November songs here.

25 Oct 2015 2015, Music children of eden, D flat major, E major, modulation, musicals, October, songs from shows 0

Children of Eden

Mark

Today’s song is from a fairly rare (and unfortunately not very successful) musical by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird. It was first produced in 1991 in the Prince Edward Theatre in London.

If it’s your first time on the site, find out more about the 365 Songs project or see all of my October songs here.