Broadway Kids: Back on Broadway CD

Music Evaluation

Music/CD Title: Broadway Kids Back on Broadway   

 Artist: Broadway Kids                                                                                                     

Music Producer:  Julius Shulman 

 Music Label: Lightyear                                                         

Copyright or Release Date: September 15, 1998

Tracks: 12

Length: 43:47

Awards: 1999 Notable Children's Recordings

Audience:  ages 2-12

Content: Popular theatrical tunes sung by children who work on Broadway

Organization: Songs are arranged in a pleasing pattern of upbeat songs and ballads

Vocals:  Most of the artist hit amazing notes, and each sings with heart

Instrumentation: The music fit well with the tone and range of the artist and songs

Styles: Of course as Broadway songs they are theatrical, but some songs are slower and softer while some are more upbeat and dynamic.

Physical and technical issues: None

Technical Quality

Quality vocals and instrumentation: Overall, excellent.  One song has some lackluster projection and another was slightly pitchy.

Full, rich sound: one most tracks very rich full sound

Mix of styles

◦      Classical, jazz, hip-hop, folk – no, sticks to Broadway belts

◦      Introduces kids to new sounds - possibly

Clear, clever lyrics: Yes, listen closely for a chuckle

Kid-friendly topics: Mostly, the “Hair” rendition not as much

Uses:

*Story time openers and closers

*Circulation – “home” libraries

*Setting a mood in the children’s area

*Introducing children to a Broadway play

Listen Alikes: Broadway Kids: Sing Broadway (2008) Lightyear,   I Won't Grow Up: Broadway for Kids (2001) Jay Records