LOVE, LIES & LYRICS The Words Of Lesley Ross
Lesley Ross
has written for the National Theatre, the Welsh National Opera, BBC Radio Drama, Theatre Royal Plymouth, HTV Wales and a host of other theatre companies around Britain and abroad. He is currently developing his musical ‘Polly the Scottish Trolley Dolly’ as a screenplay, as well as three new musicals featured on this recording, and his children’s book written with composer John-Victor, ‘Barry the Penguin’s Black and White Christmas’, was released by Perfect Pitch Musicals.
Love, Lies & Lyrics
is a ‘limited edition’ 25 track CD, that covers over a dozen original British musicals. This wonderfully eclectic recording features the music of
Mark Aspinall, Matthew Brind, John-Victor, James Williams,
and
Gounod,
and stars 30 West End vocalists including;
Madalena Alberto
(Evita),
Annalene Beechey
(Wicked),
Daniel Boys
(Avenue Q),
Kieran Brown
(Phantom),
Sarah Earnshaw
(Spamalot),
Jodie Jacobs
(Carrie),
Garry Lake
(We Will Rock You),
Sarah Lark
(Les Mis),
Aaron Lee Lambert
(Miss Saigon),
Rebecca Lock
(Mamma Mia!),
Haydn Oakley
(Women On The Verge),
Laura Pitt-Pulford
(Seven Brides),
Sophia Ragavelas
(Cats),
Jon Robyns
(Memphis),
Alex Tomkins
(Commitments),
and many more.
TRACK LISTING
- Pick A Ticket!
Susannah van den Berg, Gregory Ashton, Rachel Bingham & Haydn Oakley - Upside Down
Zoe Curlett - And In My Heart
Nigel Richards - Him In 23B
Suzanne Procter - At The Penguin Café
Llio Millward & Haydn Oakley - More Of Me
Kate Hume & Aaron Lee Lambert - Victoria Red
Rebekah Hinds - Someone For Me
Zoe Curlett & Keiron Crook, with Laura Jane Cook - My Kind Of World
Simon Willmont - Song For Someone
Annalene Beechey - Everything In Order Now
Richard Colvin - Moments
Alex Tomkins & Carly Cook - Stories
Richard Colvin, Rebecca Lock, Alex Tomkins & Carly Cook - Somewhere
Sarah Earnshaw & Sarah Lark - Harry’s Dream
Kieran Brown - The Taste Of All Them Children
Tabitha Wady & Garry Lake with Rebekah Hinds - I Will Be There
Madalena Alberto - Toujours A Toi
Daniel Boys & Kate Hume - The Girl Inside Of Me
Sophia Ragavelas - The Polar Bears Are Smiling
Simon Willmont - For All Time
Jon Robyns & Jodie Jacobs - Why Do Whores Only Sing In Musicals?
Rebekah Hinds, Laura Jane Cook, Susannah van den Berg, Carly Cook & Laura Pitt-Pulford - A Marvel (Come To This)
Liz May Brice - Flesh
Laura Pitt-Pulford - Living Like Lesbians
Suzanne Procter
Released 11th May 2015 - Catalogue No: SimGR-CD024
LISTEN NOW... to a selection of tracks from the album
REVIEWS...
"Emotive ballads sit elegantly alongside high energy show stoppers and the witty lyrics … ‘Song for Someone’ is sad and happy at the same time - even moments after the opening bars, you know something magical is about to begin … It is high time that lesser known British musicals are brought to the forefront of attention, and once again SimG have come through in their support for new British writing. With a stellar cast and a great selection of songs, this is an album which everyone should pay attention to, taking a moment to pause and reflect on the lyrics. ‘Love, Lies & Lyrics’ is a musical pic n’ mix which leaves you itching for more. Unique!"
The Public Reviews
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"In every number on the album, there is a strong marriage between the words and the music … the recording gives us a variety of musical styles to enjoy … storytelling within the songs are powerful. Many of the songs are like bitesize morsels that leave you wanting more. They are succinct and perfectly formed without being overly complex. There's plenty of wit, emotion and playfulness throughout; making Ross and the various composers incredibly versatile. The delivery of the lyrics is incredibly important and the selection of vocalists chosen do this superbly. There are classic ballads such as 'Song for Someone' sung by the stunning Annalene Beechey and 'I Will Be There' performed beautifully by Madalena Alberto; tongue-and-cheek and clever lyrics found in 'The Taste of All Them Children' along with Latin influences in 'Him in 23B' and 'Living Like Lesbians'. These are only a few elements crammed into this album that just keeps on giving."
BroadwayWorldUK
10/10 "extremely listenable and enjoyable, and in places the writing is pure brilliance. Vocal talent across the album is top notch, and with names like Annalene Beechey and The Sarahs Earnshaw and Lark, nothing less should be expected. This album delivers on all levels, and I cannot recommend it enough."
Review Graveyard
"With its diverse collection of musical styles there is one common denominator running through – Ross’ witty lyrics. This isn’t to say that it is one comic song after another – some are bitter sweet but still with some clever lyrics and never becoming maudlin. A plethora of talent! So, what about the album itself? Even with all this talent, does it work? Yes, it does. It makes me want to keep an eye on what is coming from Ross’ pen in the future."
Musical Theatre Review
