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Dracula Musical News - May 2008

DRACULA MUSICAL REVIEW

from a recent issue of WHAT'S ON STAGE - The UK Theatre Magazine :

"Evita started as a concept album. Why not Dracula? This 70 minute CD has already gathered a battalion of fans (or should they be fangs?). It's a powerful new Gothic musical that remains faithful to the original novel and has enough dramatic bite to keep you listening well beyond moonrise.

With music by Christopher J. Orton and Lyrics by Gareth Evans, the songs deliver just the right measure of dramatic passion to get the blood pumping. And when you've got one hell of a vocalist like Les Miserables stalwart Michael McCarthy hitting all the right notes in the title role, something really does begin to quiver on the side of the neck. First the concept. Then the concert? Next, the West End?"

The Editor - What's On Stage Magazine

"Within My World" Video from the Dracula Musical

The Dracula Musical concept album can be purchased from Dress Circle: The London Musical Theatre Store. Now also available to buy at the Sound of Music Store (and website), Germany.

The Dracula Musical Album is now available in the USA, via the American / internet based supplier CD BABY

Dracula Musical Album & Single Tracks - Downloads now available from iTunes

Dracula Musical - May News

Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. Presents...

"The musical, Dracula - The story, so far"

In London, this coming October, there will be an unique promotional presentation of the Dracula musical concept by Orton, Evans and Lynn.

* We are inviting our supporters, and any interested parties, to attend this one-off promotional event.

The event will be a one time only opportunity to experience the "highlight" numbers, and to hear the full story of the creative process behind the show, presented in such an unique way.

The evening presentation of the musical’s highlights will include the following:

* New numbers from the musical, never previously heard (Not on the concept CD).

* Costumed performances of songs / scenes with effects.

* The presentation of the story behind this innovative musical production of Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel.

* A screening of two videos, of songs from the show, in Cinematic quality HD

* A Champagne reception with our cast, including Michael McCarthy.

* Signed posters and copies of the Dracula Musical concept CD will also be available to buy.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

More news to follow…

There are seventeen fully orchestrated tracks from the score on the Dracula musical concept album. Seventy minutes of music from the show. These tracks reflect the over all “feel” of the work but are not the only "highlight" numbers in this musical. There are 30 numbers in the complete work. The 17 selected tracks included on the initial concept album were chosen to convey the main plot of the musical.

Dracula Musical - March News

Dracula, the musical by Orton, Evans & Lynn.
The already acclaimed British musical version of Bram Stoker’s Dracula has reached another mile-stone in its development.
Sang de Vie Productions Ltd, the producers of the Dracula musical concept album, have recently produced a short film of one of the numbers from the musical. The film is directed by an award winning director. .
The filming took place in November, 2007, and features the West End and Broadway performer Michael McCarthy as Dracula and Danielle York as Mina.
The film of the song, “Within My World”, is to be broadcast on national television in the UK and will be available to watch on internet from December.
A statement from a Sang de Vie representative reads as follows:

“We are only too pleased to lend further promotional assistance to this outstanding musical work by Evans, Orton and Lynn. It’s quite obvious by now, to anyone who knows the Dracula novel, that the writers have made every possible effort to remain true to Stoker’s classic Gothic tale. Both in terms of music and lyrics.
The director has further honoured us, and Stoker, in his wonderful visual interpretation of the song, “Within My World”, from the Dracula musical CD that we produced last year. Our intention was also to produce this film as a token of gratitude to the many people that have supported the work”.

It seems clear that this musical vampire tale is one that will not be so easily dismissed by detractors and has already proven a hit with the public as a genuine Dracula musical concept album, with sales all over the world.

The film of the stirring number, “Within My World”, was released in December, 2007.

Cast: Michael McCarthy as Dracula and Danielle York as Mina.

* The Dracula Musical Concept album remains on the BEST SELLER musical CD charts at Dress Circle (London). The CD is also available from the Sound of Music store (Germany), CD Baby, iTunes and many internet based music stores.

The concept album is produced by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd.

Selected tracks from the album, that are played at Dress Circle in the West End, have received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from members of the general public.

The tracks that can be heard on the website are low quality audio samples. These sample tracks can only give an indication of the musical delights that await those who purchase the album. An abridged version of the full synopsis is available with the album.

* The Dracula Musical has a MySpace profile.
At the moment you can listen to the complete album versions of "Within My World" (which is not the same as the short version you can hear on the Dracula website), "Never To Die", "Those Dreams of Long Ago" and the "Dracula Overture".
If you are a member of MySpace, please link to us. We will do the same for you.

Visit the DRACULA  MUSICAL  MY SPACE PROFILE

Visit the DRACULA  MUSICAL  MY SPACE PROFILE

DRACULA CONCEPT ALBUM - Latest Customer Reviews:

And the positive reviews and comments keep pouring in for the only sung-through Dracula musical of Bram Stoker's novel.

"With a stunning orchestra and stellar lyrics, Evans and Orton have composed a masterpiece. Closely following the book, their rendition returns to Count Dracula what society has so horrifically stolen from him. Michael McCarthy excells as the chilling and sensual lead role. Songs such as "I Am Condemned," "Within My World," and "Never to Die" allow listeners to see a full range of emotion and power. A beautiful, inspired recording, Dracula gives you chills every time you hear it."
(From Amazon)

"Beautiful, moving and inspired"
(From iTunes)

"Fantastic musical. I am a lyricist and librettist and I can really appreciate good work. This is Broadway quality all the way!"
(From CD Baby)

"Great score and moving libretto
Exceptional musical work...an outstanding recording"
(From CD Baby)

"Geniuses Gareth Evans and Christopher J. Orton composed a musical adaptation of Dracula–in English! I’ve spent the whole day listening to it, and it’s love. (I love Dracula and Renfield...) Michael McCarthy makes for a stellar Vlad."
(From A Writers Corner)

"Dracula? Really? Truly? WOW! I love the book and I never knew it was a musical until about five minutes ago and now I'm buying it and OH MY GOD! Wow. I listened to the previews and the voices and melodies are absolutely beautiful and heart-wrenching…BUY THIS!"
(From iTunes)

"Dark, Moody & Romantic... What's not to love?? The songs from this show paint a rich picture of a classic tale of immortal love turned obsession. The songs are heartfelt, the music is dramatic and the singers are passionate. My top 3 songs would be: I Am Condemned, Never to Die and Those Dreams of long ago. You will love this musical!"
(From iTunes)

Surprisingly Good! Wasn't sure what to expect from this musical version of Dracula... but it's actually very good! The music is very passionate and the cast excellently suited for their roles. Favorite song ~ "In Your Eyes"
(From iTunes)

"I've simply fallen in love with the music. "

"SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!"

And there are also many, many, more comments on the Dracula Musical MySpace profile...

Recent Comments from all over the world, from the Dracula Musical Profile at MySpace:-

* Please, BRING THIS ON BROADWAY IN AMERICA!!! I love the album so much!!!

* I love the music. I became an instant fan!

* It's tough getting a show the recognition it deserves but sounds like you deserve it.

* I LOVE the CD!!!!  I hope you get it staged soon... And when it comes to the U.S. I want to sing Mina!

  I'm really impressed! You guys did such a great job on it!

* Dracula is fantastic.

* I was immediately enchanted with the music. It's wonderful.

* I love the songs and can't wait to see the show.

* Superb musical arrangements, the instrumentation is top class.

* I am so EXCITED to see someone was actually smart enough to peruse this!!!

* Ah what I wouldn't do to be in that orchestra.

  Your love of music and orchestration really shows in the power of your songs.

* All songs paint a picture and tell a story but when that song can make tears fall from your eyes, that's magic.

  Your songs are magic.

* Truly. This really is a work of art... everyone involved should rightly be proud

* I have intense anticipation to see this musical and get my hands on this CD.

* I love the music. I hope the musical comes to Germany next year!

* The Dracula Musical has a MySpace profile.
At the moment you can listen to the complete album versions of "Within My World" (which is not the same as the short version you can hear on the Dracula website), "Never To Die", "Those Dreams of Long Ago" and the "Dracula Overture".
If you are a member of MySpace, please link to us. We will do the same for you.

Visit the DRACULA  MUSICAL  MY SPACE PROFILE

* Dracula album track is played on national radio *

"Those Dreams of Long Ago" (with vocals by Stephanie Benavente) received its first national radio broadcast. This was on the Elaine Paige show (BBC Radio 2). Many thanks to Elaine Paige for playing the track from the Dracula concept album.

Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. Copyright © 2006

The Launch at Dress Circle

September (2006) saw the launch of the latest Gothic Musical album, DRACULA, at Dress Circle. With music by Christopher J Orton, Book and Lyrics by Gareth Evans and orchestrations by Ian Lynn, the CD is a concept recording which will eventually result in a concert performance followed by a theatrical production. The recording has a superb cast headed by Michael McCarthy as Dracula and Stephanie Benavente as Mina Murray / Harker. Also included is the ever talented John Barr as R.M. Renfield and Alison Guill as Lucy.

Dress Circle. Copyright © 2006

OTHER  NEWS  &  WEBSITE  UPDATES:

* Recently, a short audio sample from the Dracula musical overture has been added to the website.

* A website “map” has been added. This includes links to relevant external sites.

* A full cast list has been added to the site. Dracula Musical Cast
* There is now a new members only Dracula Forum linked to the website.
* There is a press release and an interview on the site: Press release / Interview

* Further information regarding any future recording and stage production of the complete work will be published on the website and in the newsletter during the next few months.

The producers of the album are Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. They can be contacted via their website.

It is hoped that they will be able to announce their next music project during 2008.

* The website layout has been redesigned. It is best viewed at 1024 x 768 pixels in Windows (with text adjustment for some screen sizes).

News updates on this item will follow shortly ...

Dracula Musical. © Copyright by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. 2006 - 2008

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