- Audio CD (2 Dec 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Liberty
- ASIN: B00007E9XT
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 99,184 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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It's refreshing to see Martine McCutcheon tackling Broadway standards and songs from the shows. She has professed her love of Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, and must be applauded for having the courage to tackle this material.
The Broadway tradition still survives because many of the songs are of the highest quality. You need a big voice and a big personality to sing them. Theatre acting, particularly musicals, requires the artiste to start over the top and then go further over. Whereas television, Martine's forte so far, works best when underplayed.
So it's a surprise that this album works best on the more theatrical, uptempo songs. On anything where she has to play a character, say "Nobody Does It Like Me" or "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend", she manages to be warm, entertaining and even swings a little. "Lady is a Tramp" is one of the album's highpoints and she tackles "Don't Rain On My Parade" very well. On the ballads she is less convincing although she does manage to deliver a pretty good version of a pretty awful song in "Can You Feel The Love Tonight".
But the selection of songs is patchy, poorly sequenced and does not always play to Martine's strengths. "The Winner Takes It All" is spoilt by a lumbering arrangement. And, as usual, this CD is far too long, and ends with unappealing versions of "What I Did For Love" and "White Christmas".
So in the end Musicality is frustrating. Better care in the choice of songs might have resulted in more of an artistic success, although perhaps less of a commercial one. But, if she chooses, Martine will have a good career ahead of her in musical theatre. She's not quite a diva yet, but give her time... --Nick Reynolds
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After 2 pop albums, Martine has finally delivered the album she was born to make - an album of songs from the shows - and she has done a fantastic job.
Forget all the gossip about her personal life, Martine has an amazing voice and shows it off to the fullest on this recording. The selection of songs covers both old and new musicals and includes some real classic show tunes. Highlights include "The Lady Is A Tramp", "Don't rain on my parade" and "Out here on my own" from Fame.
If you love music from the musicals, you will definitely enjoy this album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Overall, I really like this release. She puts a new spin on some old theatrical chestnuts, especially "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart," "Nobody Does It Like Me" (this is, actually, my favorite on this disc right now), and "What I Did For Love." To me, the only missteps are her versions of "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" which I find it somewhat gutless, "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" where her voice just sounds too thin and somewhat strained on this -- all in a weak sounding head voice, and "The Winner Takes It All" where I again feel that her performance is somewhat gutless.
But, as I'm only disappointed in 3 tracks out of 16, overall I find this a triumph for her. And, I'm really glad that she recorded and released this (especially, after hearing she was considering not singing anymore).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forget Eastenders and overplayed soft pop ballads. Forget the tabloid attention and stories of her personal life; it is time now to think of Martine as a serious artist.
The songs chosen for 'Musicality' reflect her new found confidence in her own vocal ability and show an attention to detail and a maturity beyond her years.
Anyone watching her recent performance of this material on television could not have failed to notice the passion that she piles into every tune, indeed - into each note.
Whether reprising the wonderful 'Wouldn't it be luverly', or delivering the pure emotion of 'Maybe this time', Martine never fails to deliver the range required or the emphasis needed, often making those little hairs on the back of your arms stand up.
Of course, the songs will not be everyone's cup of tea but for those who enjoy show anthems sung by someone who clearly loves to give it all she has, this is essential stuff.
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Excellent price and very prompt delivery. Very happy with the CD, only bought it for one track really but I'm playing it in the car and singing along! A good buy thank you!
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by Tracey Wright
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I find myself totally at odds with my fellow reviewers.
This is dreadful! The very first note on the album sounds flat to me and things get no better. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2003 by Peter Howley
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