The King and I: Recording a Hollywood Dream

I agree with " jdamery " on their review too. The vocals of Every one on this CD are fabulous. Especially Peabo Bryson and Lea Solonga. I've always wondered how these recordings were made, and it is really a lot harder than one might think. An astounding WOW! I only wish they would come out with a DVD copy of this so a new generation of fans could appreciate the brilliant lyrics and vocals that truly are a rarity in music. I have looked everywhere online for the DVD, but to no avail. I did buy the CD and Love the soundtrack.

If anyone out there is listening and knows about a DVD copy, please let us know so we can share the gift of music.

for myself, I only have a home-recorded video as shown on boston's, " wgbh" public-television showing in 1994. i would like to purchase a DVD or VHS-tape of this remarkable insight, as to how recordings are made. for me it never grows old to watch those performers as they do, rehearsal-takes, followed by the stars actually performing, final audio cuts while inside , the- isolation-booths. this is one experience i really treasure, and do-believe, other folk's may feel the same. just watching those orchestra musicians marking their score-copies for dynamic-expression as suggested by the conductor, gave much insight as to how we listeners get the end-result in wonderful playback enjoyment. perhaps each time we hear good readings from our purchased recordings, it all came about only after careful, studio retakes, and suggested changes, to enhance the intended reading those discerning ears can only provide after heartfelt discussions as the session proceeds.

I watched and listened to different productions & CD recordings of King & I and this is indeed a dream cast.

Vocally, Lea Salonga(Tuptim), Marilyn Horne(Lady Thiang), and Peabo Bryson (Lun Tha) are probably the best cast ever. Their voice quality is superb - Lea Salonga has this angelic soprano voice; Marilyn Horne's contralto and operatic style is always giving me goose bumps; Peabo Bryson's voice sounds heroic...

Julie Andrews rendition as Anna is exceptional. I'm not impressed with her voice quality but as an actress and performer, she probably did the best interpretation of Anna. I can't comment on Ben Kingsley as the role of The King can be judged only on the acting ability in my opinion. The King does not have a good song so it's hard to judge the singer's vocal talent when performing that role.