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Chess | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Polydor Group
Category: Music
List Price: £11.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 803
Format: Box Set, Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Running Time: 93
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 847445
UPC: 042284744522
EAN: 0042284744522
ASIN: B000002GLR
Release Date: March 4, 1996
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| » | Merano - Murray Head, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | The Russian And Molokov/Where I Want To Be - Denis Quilley, Tommy Körberg, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Opening Ceremony - Björn Skifs, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Quartet (A Model Of Decorum And Tranquillity) - Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg, Denis Quilley, Björn Skifs | | » | The American And Florence/Nobody's Side - Elaine Paige, Murray Head | | » | Chess - London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Mountain Duet - Tommy Körberg, Elaine Paige, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Florence Quits - Elaine Paige, Murray Head | | » | Embassy Lament - Tommy Körberg, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Anthem - Tommy Körberg |
Disc 2
| » | Bangkok/One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head | | » | Heaven Help My Heart - Elaine Paige, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Argument - Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg | | » | I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige, Barbara Dickson | | » | The Deal (No Deal) - Murray Head, Tommy Körberg, Elaine Paige | | » | Pity The Child - Murray Head | | » | Endgame - Murray Head, Tommy Körberg, Elaine Paige, Denis Quilley, Barbara Dickson, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas | | » | Epilogue: You And I/The Story Of Chess - Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg, The Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Anders Eljas |
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a musical masterpiece! March 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
25 years on and with the musical getting a new lease of life with a sold out world tour coming i though it was time that this musical got the regonition it deserved the first time round!
after the break up of abba, benny and bjorn and musical legend tim rice put this together and it must be one of the most underestimated musical scores of all time...at times immensely classical..at times pure 80s pop..at times westend/ broadway standard...its stunning in its complexity!
set against a background of a world chess tournament and the cold war between the usa and russia.."the cold war" as it was known at the time..its the story of a love affair between an married american chess player and a russian players interpreter.(set against the politics and complexities of the situation)
the theme of the cold war may be long gone but the basic story is still relavant if a little complex and i recommend you read the synopsis as you listen to understand the story!
as well as the huge hits "i know him so well" and "one night in bangkok" every song is a gem in its own right..."nobodys side" and "heaven help my heart" by elaine paige are stunning! one a bitter ode to lost love you could imagine frida singing..the other a classic love song which if agnetha sang would break your heart! "pity the child" a lyrically amazing track about insecurity which uses the backing from "like an angel passing through my room" from abbas "visitors" album!
but there is so much more!
the musical was not a huge success internationally...i think people got lost along the way with the story in the theatre..but once you know the story it all makes sense and you can indulge yourself in the musical and lyrical mastery of the album!
fans of abba will love the next stage...fans of musical theatre will love the epic feel of the album...classical music fans will love the huge immense orchestration...fans of great theatrical vocals will adore elaine paige, barbara dickson and lesser known swedish artists who play the main roles but have all the vocal power of international stars
 CHESS THE CONCEPT ALBUM January 24, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have the original Vinyl Album and I am trying hard to find it on CD.
This album overwelming and the production and casting is absolutly fantastic. The final duet sung by Elaine Paige Tommy Korberg is one of the most moving duets I have ever heard.
If any one can advise where I can obtain the CD version I would be so grateful as the Vinyl is not in pristene condition and the Tape I made in the 80s does not sound much better.
the best pop musical ever written January 20, 2008
I own the three versions and love them all but without a doubt the Danish version is head and shoulders above the others so if you can find a copy buy it,I had to pay over 50 for mine and its worth every penny,I can probably understand why they haven't found a perfect way to stage it,but the music is superb as you would expect from the ABBA boys and Rices lyrics are outstanding,I have never ever heard a better pop opera and I own quite a few buy this it really is amazing,and hopefully one day it will be staged and get the credit it deserves.Have just got my hands on the Swedish DVD its worth it to hear "you and I Reprise" song brilliantly in Swedish great stuff .Just bought the Swedish cd wow wow wow great in everyway Helen Sjoholms "Florence" the best buy it, and disagree
The music is beautiful - but what about the sound? June 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
CHESS is a beautiful piece of music. I own the original 2CD version of the musical, released in 1984. The sound, however, is flat and... very 80ish.
Has the sound on this 1996 release been remastered at all? Does it sound good? I wouldn't mind buying a second copy if the sound is good enough.
Excellent...but there is even better February 5, 2006
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Lets start at the beginning, in Sepetember 2005, my school announced that it was putting on a production of the musical Chess. I had heard of it but knew little of the music other than the 'big two' tracks. Naturally, being the musical fanatic I am, I joined up and bought a copy of this album to help me. From the moment the CD entered my player I was hooked and I didn't stop listening to this until about two weeks before the production.
However, at this point, I discovered that a recording was made in 2001 which included the WHOLE musical. This happened to be the 'elusive' Danish tour cast version which was taken off the market shortly after. I had to own this so I set out to try to find it and after paying a hefty sum of money it was mine. I can honestly say that it is the best CD I have ever bought.
Despite my above ramblings there is a point to this review, the OCR of Chess is undeniably fantastic however, for the full Chess experience, try to locate the Danish tour version (it is sung in English!). I would give the the OCR 10/10 and the Danish version 20/10!
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