Closer Than Ever: Vocal Score
by David Shire, Richard Maltby
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Author: David Shire, Richard MaltbyBrand: Alfred Publishing
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-07
ISBN: 0769218202
Number of pages: 276
Model: 00-VAL2002A
Publisher: Warner Bros Pubns
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- Book Pages: 276
- Music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.
- Format Book
Book Reviews of Closer Than Ever: Vocal Score
Book Review: Contrived, but fun nonetheless
Summary: 3 Stars
The score to a reveiw by the almost infamous duo of Maltby and Shire, Closer than Ever contains some memorable songs on an extremely vague topic, using "doors" as a metaphor for choices and chances one must face in life. This metaphor expounds itself into a wide array of songs on everything from a father having his first child to the history of Muzak. This review is a little more enjoyable than the trite "starting here, starting now" by the same authors. However, be advised that Maltby and Shire have the almost impressive ability to say nothing with so many words. Still, the music is both enjoyable and entertaining. Maltby and Shire began the review when a song from their musical "Baby" was cut from the show. They began to throw in other random songs into what they called their "urban file" until they were asked to put up a small cabaret in 1987. "Closer Than Ever" was the result. This is the complete score to the show. It contains all of the vocal harmonies and counterpoint that each of the 4 performers are supposed to sing in the show, as well as the piano accompaniment. In response to the last review, a Vocal Score is literally a piano reduction of the music used in an actual performance of a show with complete dance music, scene change music, etc. They are usually a bit pricey. Vocal Selections are usually a simplified piano reduction with (sometimes) both melody and chord symbols written in. In the hands of a good pianist, either will suffice for a recital performance or otherwise.
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