Dreamland Genre:Broadway & Vocalists Cabaret sensation Maude Maggart joins actor and stage performer Brent Spiner in a most surprising and entertaining 50 mins on CD. With storyline, sound fx, characters and song, this dreamlike "audio film" puts the listener... more »'s imagination in the driver's seat. Part musical, part film noir, the unique experience is a modern throwback to radio's golden era and is truly alive with sound! So relax, close your eyes and fall into a lush world of romance, suspense and wonderful music. Over 20 classics from the Great American Songbook help tell the story of a man who finds the woman of his dreams, only to wander into a nightmare.« less
All Artists: Title:Dreamland Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label:Bellarama Original Release Date: 1/1/2008 Album Type: Special Limited Edition Genre:Broadway & Vocalists Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:796873035880
Synopsis
Product Description
Cabaret sensation Maude Maggart joins actor and stage performer Brent Spiner in a most surprising and entertaining 50 mins on CD. With storyline, sound fx, characters and song, this dreamlike "audio film" puts the listener's imagination in the driver's seat. Part musical, part film noir, the unique experience is a modern throwback to radio's golden era and is truly alive with sound! So relax, close your eyes and fall into a lush world of romance, suspense and wonderful music. Over 20 classics from the Great American Songbook help tell the story of a man who finds the woman of his dreams, only to wander into a nightmare.
CD Reviews
Spectacular!!!
S. Bell | New York | 05/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was fortunate enough to have purchased my signed copy of Dreamland directly from the wonderful Mr. Spiner himself! Dreamland is a magnificent, thought-provoking adventure that evokes nostalgia for classic romance. The idea of taking timeless musical classics and weaving them into a romantic tale is truly clever. The storyline seamlessly merges with the music while effortlessly drawing you in. There were moments when I was incited to laughter, enthralled with suspense and even moved to tears. The performances are first-rate. The harmonious collaboration of Brent Spiner and Maude Maggart is magical and... well, a dream! Brent's voice is captivating and soothing. Maude's singing is hauntingly beautiful. Mark Hamill's vocal agility is very impressive. His characters come alive, adding even more depth to the story. This 50-minute CD packs an amazing amount of excitement as well as emotional punch. Although all the tracks are fantastic, `The Moonbeam Song', `Some Enchanted Evening', `Stranger in Paradise', `Goodbye' `Nice `n' Easy' and `To Know You is To Love You' are among my favorites. Dreamland is brilliantly executed. I've enjoyed it thoroughly and have already listened to it numerous times. I am proud to have made Dreamland an addition to my music collection. I will surely enjoy it for years to come."
Fantastic!
Chiara Sabatini | 05/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have bought this CD in March essentially because I am a great fan of Brent.
I suggest to buy this CD because it creates a particular atmosphere, like those of Sinatra in the 40 years or like a musical...
Maude has a great voice, she is a very talented singer and I hope that she could sing again... as well as Brent...
for me these compliments are the absolute objective truth, because in fact I am a great fan of Linkin Park, it means, I hear another kind of music, but this CD is so special that everybody on myspace made a compliment to Brent!
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Thrilled!
Lora Price | AZ | 05/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I received my copy as a gift on the day of the CD's release. I listened immediately and was quite pleased with what I heard. Dreamland is a story about people, mistakes, love, and dreams. I disagree with the reviewer that suggests Shatner is a better singer than Spiner. I find Brent's voice appealing, singing or speaking. I also enjoy almost all of the songs on this disc.
Like the man, himself, says: 'Dreamland is an audiofilm of the mind.' A rather good one, too. I am thrilled that Spiner and Hamill worked together on this. I've wanted them to do something together for years. :)
I was so impressed, I called another friend, told her about Dreamland, let her hear my copy and asked if she'd like me to get her one. She said yes. So, I got a copy at Grand Slam this year, from Mr. Spiner, himself! :D
I hope to hear more in the future. Well done, sir! *Applause*"
MOST ROMANTIC MUSICAL OF THE MIND!!!
Susannah | E.Falmouth, MA United States | 06/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is by far the most romantic album I've ever listened to and I purchased this CD/album directly from www.therealbrentspiner.com and Brent personalized it with his famous signature. This album has a different feel to it than Ol' Yellow Eyes, ( Brent's previous album) and has a romantic story line based on dreams of love and blossoming romance. The singing is amazing and heart-felt. Both Brent Spiner and Maude Maggart harmonize beautifully in this radio-styled drama set to music and classic favorites. The sound effects will blow you away and capture you right from the start and bring you all the way through. Mark Hamil from 'Star Wars' is awesome as he does all the other male voices in the background. I encourage all of you to give this fabulous album a listen, not just once, but over and over again. It's fresh, it's something new and strikingly unique and tasteful.
Note: I have perfect pitch as a musician myself and Brent and Maude are singing right on key and the arrangements are great!"
Maude in top form!
joanray | Studio City, CA | 05/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this after seeing Miss Maggart at the Algonquin out of curiosity and boy, was it a pleasant surprise. It's great to hear Maude with an orchestra behind her as it just adds to the beautiful colors she is capable of creating on her own. But the nicest surprise was that this "audio film" is quite entertaining. I really got caught up in the story and characters and believe them as a couple. And Maude is a natural as an actresss. Of course Brent Spiner's already known as a solid actor but his voice is just fine. They actually blend very nicely and the songs seamlessly flow from dialog to song. Also, the FX are great! you really feel like you're there. My first thought was that I'd love to see this on Broadway.
I'd love to see more cd's take this approach - making for something more entertaining than just a bunch of songs. This could catch on.
I'd recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Miss Maggart or of theatre/cabaret but also to anyone looking for something fresh. Funny, how an idea from over 60 years ago can be considered "new", but this is more than what you'll find in an old time radio show."
