Monty Python's Spamalot by Original Cast (CD, May-2005, Decca USA)

Having seen the show in Atlanta in February which was excellant because of the enthusiasm of the cast and having been a Monty Python fan for 40 years I just had to hear the original cast recording-it is one of the best musicals I have ever seen and a must for any Monty Python fan-I highly recommend it

...and not likely to be anytime soon. I was quite skeptical with the transformation of "In Search of the Holy Grail" from the big screen to a broadway musical but when you put geniuses like Eric Idle and Mike Nichols together you are afforded a comfortable zone in which to sit back and simply anticipate. Combined with a cast including Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce, Sara Ramirez, Christopher Sieber and Hank Azaria you have a force to be reckoned with. This collaberation resulted in one of the most hysterical, satyrical and monumental shows of all time. One of the few Broadway cast recording which stands on its' own beyond the show itself. Don't miss the show...it's absolutely brilliant!

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Yep, first time I heard I thought, what junk, then I listening again and again and agian, you get the point. This album really grows on you and can bring joy to a dreary day. Well worth the buy.

It was the exact song track from the play. It is a delight to sing along with the characters. It was such a funny show.

And now for something completely different: a review of sorts. You might call this a warning to Monty Python fans more than anything else, though.

I went yesterday to see a production of the musical "Spam a Lot". I've been a giant fan of the Pythons and their films and show for years, as has my husband. The tickets were a gift from his mother and father to us for the holidays last year. The older couple actually joined us because my sister in law is out of the state right now and she couldn't use her two tickets they had also purchased her.

The musical started out famously with the opening scene I remember and love so well. Coconuts, sparrows - what more could I desire? It seemed this was going to be a wonderful show and I settled back to enjoy myself. What was my horror on finding the rest of the plot completely skewed and twisted from the movie and, worse yet, Americanized.

I do realize the production would not have "made it big" in the United States if they used entirely British humor, for it's an acquired taste. What I do oppose is the flagrant warping of everything the Pythons were about in some slapdash musical that had no qualms about luring fans in with promises of "Python goodness". It was abominable. The plot was twined together in as smooth a way as they could do I suppose, with making the knights people that were otherwise minor characters in the movie. They "find" these people in the case of Sir Galahad, making use of the political Denis in the movie (surprise, that's really Galahad). They then tart things up with the Lady of the Lake in a song all about "making him a man" when Galahad is supposed to be chaste.

This is a trend throughout the musical. 'Scantily dressed girls for the win' seems to be their idea, but it was done in such a way that it wasn't funny. It saddened me and even made me angry to see the constant flesh for flesh's sake bits. The song they actually sing in the movie during the Camelot scene is ruined, among other things, by jiggling mounds of jello shaped like breasts carried by Vegas Showgirls ("round" table, get it? Camelot is a casino, of course).

I noticed my mother in law (who dislikes Monty Python) was laughing - at the non-Monty Python parts. Key point, there. This is why they added all those scenes with "Jews", half naked girls and oh yes, let's not forget the (surprise again) gay Lancelot, complete with sequined crotch piece and flamenco dancers. The addition of these parts had this "Monty Python Musical" tasting like a Mel Brook's film from start to finish than a good solid Python fling.

Disgusting.

I had to wash my mind to get the flavor out. Thank goodness that "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie Colon Film for Theaters" came out that same day.

It was much more satisfying. In short, "Spam-a-Lot" ruined my love of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"; I won't be watching it for some time because all I can think of is the inane musical numbers and boobs flashing in front of my face.

Was recently driving back Home from a Holiday visit listening to a book on tape. Was getting the head bobs until I switched to this upbeat, fun CD!! Woke me right up as a sang along and hand danced. A perfect pick you up!

Great CD. Had seen the play and wanted to get the soundtrack. This one is based on the original Broadway cast and is so good. The words in the CD are very helpful as the dialogue is written so well. I would recommend this for someone who enjoys a quirky and fun musical.

Just saw the musical the other night, and if you are a monty python fan, you will want this cd in your collection

All the grand tongue and cheek one expects from a Monty Python project. Musically exciting with the humor one shoudl expect. A must have

If you at all enjoyed Spamalot, or Monty Python and the Holy Grail, I would recommend this soundtrack! All of the songs from the musical, sung by the people from the broadway run (including Tim Curry). The only thing it is missing, in my opinion, is the French Insults... However, it is lively and funny, everything you could expect.

Saw the Play at the National Theatre in DC. Love it. Kids thought it was wonderful too. Got the sound track so they could learn all the songs. "Run a Way"!! is Big Favorite. Not a bad song in the Bunch.

If you saw the musical, this is a must have. All the great songs and music with a bit of dialogue straight from Braodway. True fun for the true Monty Python fans.