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I'm Not Waiting
Julia Murney
I'm Not Waiting
Genres: Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
 
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Julia Murney's solo debut I'm Not Waiting shows how much talent lies just below the headlining-superstar level on Broadway. Best known for her electrifying portrayal of Queenie in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party or for her ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Julia Murney
Title: I'm Not Waiting
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ghostlight
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 5/9/2006
Genres: Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Style: Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 791558330427

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Julia Murney's solo debut I'm Not Waiting shows how much talent lies just below the headlining-superstar level on Broadway. Best known for her electrifying portrayal of Queenie in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party or for her role as Elphaba in the touring version of Wicked, Murney here shows both the power and sensitivity to be a major star. The mix of pop and Broadway songs ranges from Tom Waits's "Rainbow Sleeves," Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You," and Annie Lennox's "A Thousand Beautiful Things" merged with U2's "Beautiful Day," to John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy" (Murney starred in Broadway's Lennon in 2006) and Wicked's ballad "I'm Not That Girl." Lippa produced the recording and contributes not only "Raise the Roof" but "When I First Met Him," which was cut from The Wild Party and "I'm Not Waiting," written expressly for Murney. Pianist and co-musical director Tom Kitt also contributes the beautiful "Perfect." --David Horiuchi

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CD Reviews

BRILLIANT!!
Sara | Boston | 05/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"For years, I have thought of Julia Murney as the greatest singer in theatre. From her opening moments in Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" to just going to see her as Elphaba in the touring company of "Wicked" and everything in between. This album truly proves. that. Having seen her in concert quite a few times, I knew all of these songs...yes, seeing her in concert means that I DO know the porn story she mentions in the liner notes about "Fancy" :). Andrew Lippa is amazing, also. The title song is one he wrote and it is PERFECT. So, is the song "Perfect" written by Tom Kitt...soon to be on Broadway with his new musical, "High Fidelity." Julia Murney is THE singer on, off, touring, etc. Everyone should get this album and support this amazing artist."
Murney is amazing
Logan Brown | Brandon, Florida United States | 06/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Julia Murney is amazing...nothing short of it. I've known her since the early 90s...she choreographed a production of Candide and I was Music Director. Shortly after that, I went to her apartment in NYC and we worked some on her audition material. I remember thinking "This girl has it all...dancer, actor, killer voice that can do anything." I'm so glad that she's getting her due! Finally!



For the record, she's also ridiculously down-to-earth, silly, sharp, funny, outrageous, friendly, and always elegant.



I need to look her up and get her a picture I took of her at a cookout from way back when...



Buy the CD...you won't be sorry. And, Julia, if you read this...I need to find you!



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A STANDING OVATION
J. Rosenthal | San Francisco | 04/28/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Murney possesses a voice that is thrilling in its vibrancy. She has a remarkable range and variety of vocal colors. This CD gives her an opportunity to stretch stylistically, ranging from the delicate folk-pop of Joni Mitchell's A Case Of You which she sings with great warmth and sensitivity to the intensely theatrical When I First Met Him which she masterfully builds incorporating her intensely emotive high belt. Murney shines on Misery and Happiness, a blackly comic spin on the dating scene,and on Fancy a high-energy country-flavored romp telling the rags to riches story of self-described white trash. Above all, Murney's gift is as a storyteller and though she has a remarkably powerful instrument, she uses it with restraint and artistry. This CD is a great showcase for an artist that has not yet received the kind of exposure her talent warrants. All of the arrangements complement her voice perfectly, putting it front and center and never feeling cluttered. If you like this CD you should definitely purchase Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party cast recording, for my money the most underrated musical score of the last decade. I had the pleasure of seeing Murney's performance as Queenie a couple of times and I was hooked for life! She also does stellar work on the cast recording for A Class Act. This is a theatrical talent who can sing in a wide range of styles effectively. This CD will introduce you to some great songwriters you might not be familiar with including Tom Kitt, composer of the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of the novel High Fidelity whose Perfect for me is the highlight of this CD. If you are a fan of cabaret singing buy this. If you love powerhouse divas buy this. Combining musical theater singing with a soulful rock tinged edginess Murney is a very special talent and this CD is the perfect vehicle for her.



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