Product description

The Civil War: The Complete Work

Price: $22.49
RRP: $19.98
Average customer rating: 4.5

Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0075678309144
Label : Atlantic / WEA
Manufacturer : Atlantic / WEA
Publisher : Atlantic / WEA
Release date : 1999-01-05
Title : The Civil War: The Complete Work
Format : Box set
Original release date : 1999-01-05
Studio : Atlantic / WEA

Customer reviews

review by: schroeder guy date: 2008-05-31 rating:

wildhorn fans beware
I bought this because I thoroughly enjoy Frank Wildhorn's work. It is somewhat true to what one would expect from the creator of The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jekyl and Hyde but mostly it is a completely independent experience. My biggest complaint was that I am not a country music fan and Civil War is full of it. All in all I would say this is a stirring, unique and surprising oratorio from Frank Wildhorn who shows some greater depth in research yet lesser depth in composition.

review by: pandakay date: 2008-05-04 rating:

wonderful cd
The civil war cd was so amazing, i felt like i was back at the show.thanks Kay

review by: date: 2008-04-06 rating:

Brilliant
After seeing a local performance of this musical, I started looking for a copy of the soundtrack and came upon this version. I loved it. I am not a civil war buff nor do I call myself a music know-it-all but this music is moving and inspirational. The many, varied well known artists only add to the ambiance- out of many walks of life do we share the history of the civil war- it is one of those historical events that bring us all together. I'll listen to this often.

review by: date: 2008-04-01 rating:

Please tour the country again!!!!
I saw the play in Pgh. several yrs. ago and bought both cds. I wish EVERY American could see this show and learn about the Unbelieveable sacrifice of war. Pray for peace!

review by: date: 2008-03-24 rating:

Surprisingly Good
Being both a musical theater fan and an obsessive Civil War nut, I loved seeing the two combined in this great album. I've got to admit, I was a little put off when I saw that they had Hootie and the Blowfish, Travis Tritt, and a dozen other pop artists masquerading as historical figures, but the whole thing works surprisingly well. The music is closer to stuff you'd here on your local pop or country radio station than stuff you'd hear a bunch of Union Army personnel humming around a nineteenth century campfire, but it's very moving at times, and even funny at other times. And the lyrics are awesome! I can really tell the writers did their homework on this. Most of these songs were copied, almost verbatim, from old Civil War era letters and speeches. Bottom line is, this music is beautiful, and you might even learn a few things while you're listening to it.

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