I heard that the 84 show was recorded live, is that true? (I would love a live version of the original montage)
@rumpleteazerstan9928Күн бұрын
This song definitely sounds much better now, he sounds much stronger and more confident
@luw20762 күн бұрын
Can anyone decipher what they say on the last intro bit that ends with “until you get your act together”, I’ve listened to it so many times and I can’t work it out😂 😅
@Bxstian.Schxlz3 күн бұрын
Rolling Stock ? Please with entry of the national Engines
@thephantomfantasia4 күн бұрын
I see it this Saturday I can't believe greaseball is female and they have changed poppa to moma i hope rusty is not female I really badly need to hear starlight express but you possibly can't upload it at the moment because you don't have it possibly
@blue.johnstone.z7 сағат бұрын
rusty is still a guy
@rainbowhawk9116 күн бұрын
That exchange at 1:54 was really upsetting in the context of Pearl choosing Electra over Rusty. Is she regretting her choice already or does she just have a lot of audacity?
@timonstanzel5 минут бұрын
I think it just shows that she feels unsure whether she's made the right choice
@EHH2466 күн бұрын
"I'm Porter. I carry coal." Coal. Porter. Cole Porter. Cute.
@danteorfei48153 күн бұрын
@@EHH246 yeah until u realize, that, in a show about trains, people that actually enjoy some of hobby or captivation by them, will be the incredibly aggravated that they were possibly expecting a character named Porter (the British term for Brakeman ,which is the crew member in charge of the caboose) to be a caboose! And yet another brilliant kick in the balls to your veteran fans by cancelling their favorite characters to install the latest cheapo option. 🤷🤦
@DarkCornerProductions7 күн бұрын
I went to see the new production a few days ago after watching this beforehand, hoping it was a one off... but nope, Tom Pigrim is absolute trash. His voice is horrendous for the iconic role of Electra. I hate that there's no power and passion behind the voice, not to mention the awful timing... A real shame for me. Apart from that, thoroughly enjoyed the new show.
@DarkCornerProductions11 күн бұрын
Wow, hes shockingly bad. Completely out of timing too... and a beyond average vocal. Embarrassing!
@TempleOfBu13 күн бұрын
Wake up babe new starlight content just dropped. Been looking so much forward to this, thanks SO MUCH for this!!
@birb530615 күн бұрын
happy pride month to greaseball and dinah (girlfriends) and no one else, bye 🥰✨
@chriscox561916 күн бұрын
Love the punk b*tch style of this Greaseball!
@chriscox561916 күн бұрын
I really like this - especially the addition of new trucks and Hydra’s melody is so catchy. Can’t wait to see it in a week!
@genreproductions270616 күн бұрын
Finally! A genuine positive comment on this video!
@ivanthevaluable255910 сағат бұрын
@@genreproductions2706 Have you noticed how the drumbeat in the main melody resembles the "ka-CHUNG ka-CHUNG" that freight trains make as they go down the track? The song was in an episode of Thomas and the Railtours and that is when I first noticed it.
@anneshields201016 күн бұрын
Wow I know big John Partridge from the tour producen of cats he’s a lovely guy a real sweetheart John if you see this you are awesome
@MINRoadkill17 күн бұрын
I think the awkward pauses and strange lyrics when they introduce themselves is purposeful to show that the character are a bit dim-witted (freight has always been about muscle and not brains)
@danteorfei481512 күн бұрын
It's prolly a bootleg recorded at an early rehearsal with a very small audience (given the fact it sounds like the audience reaction is generated by about a whopping 1O people...
@bvb09fan8617 күн бұрын
I grew up with the Bochum version, but would try the London version to give it a chance. You can't compare the two versions.
@Simulacra71917 күн бұрын
Oh goodness, this is diabolical 😖 Can’t believe they had the nerve to charge such extortionate ticket prices for this! 😮 WTAF?! And why are they suddenly singing in either posh theatre school kid or sarf London accents rather than American accents?! Granted Dustin and Flat Top were always funny Brits, but the rest weren’t! And Control is so flat and too quiet. It’s supposed to be a kid getting excited and enthused about the game they’ve made up, hence why they usually had an adult performer do the voice as they’re more experienced performers. I’m dumbstruck every time I see/hear more from this new production as I can’t believe how bad it is! 😮
@mothb54167 күн бұрын
you’re mad that…. british people are british? this is a show in london what did you expect
@Simulacra7197 күн бұрын
@@mothb5416 because most of the characters weren’t and it sounds weird, that’s why.
@mothb54167 күн бұрын
@@Simulacra719 excluding the nationals poppa dinah and gb they don’t even have canon nationalities so your point is moot tbh. they’re literally trains it doesn’t matter
@mothb54167 күн бұрын
@@Simulacra719 plus a majority of the characters are new so using the old show as a point of reference isn’t the point you think it is
@Simulacra7197 күн бұрын
@@mothb5416 I really couldn’t give a crap what you think mate. Jog on. And why are you taking it so personally anyway? Are you connected to the production in some way?
@Fifa_Cups_On_YT17 күн бұрын
Wait what? Female Greasball? Why rhey don't change the name?
@DemonTomatoDave17 күн бұрын
What to, Greasebelina? it's not a real name! :D
@EilishGleeson17 күн бұрын
This sounds really amateur to me they seem to have no passion for what there singing
@bronypony30913 күн бұрын
It's probably because it's from previews.
@EilishGleeson17 күн бұрын
I don’t care what anyone says, but nobody will top mykal rand’s electra
@Simulacra71917 күн бұрын
Yaaas!! Preach my friend! 🙌🏻 Mykal was the reason I saw the UK Tour multiple times…he was incredible! And John Partridge will always be a close second for me 🥰 This guy couldn’t ‘turn on’ a lightbulb with those underwhelming vocals. Where’s the power and panache?! No, THIS is Electra: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q52lk8OPnJCrYrw.htmlsi=WZ1ZF9fDohzB5_oA
@finalfightguy17 күн бұрын
Koffi Missah for me. Just phenomenal.
@Simulacra71917 күн бұрын
@@finalfightguy never had the pleasure of seeing Koffi live, but his vocals on the cast album were phenomenal 😍
@oakboundstudio17 күн бұрын
Such a weird decision. Female Electra? Sure. Female national engines? No problem. Momma not Poppa? Makes total sense. Female Rusty? Why not? But female Greaseball? It's not like the character's macho misogyny is painted favourably by the show, the whole point is he's awful. Not sure what they're trying to say.
@genreproductions270617 күн бұрын
Here’s how I view it. “Making female executives the villains of Starlight Express.” Now I wanna be clear, I don’t hate this. It’s just that characters like Greaseball would be the last characters to I would expect to be genderbent. But when it looks bad on paper, Al Knott makes up for it on stage and in the way she sings.
@oakboundstudio17 күн бұрын
@@genreproductions2706 I don't rate the singing particularly but that may be largely because it's in a register intended for a male voice. The end notes prove she can belt it out when given the chance.
@oakboundstudio17 күн бұрын
The singing sounds ok even if the spoken dialogue I've heard here and in other videos is really terrible. If the visuals get too much I will close my eyes and remember the Apollo Victoria!
@nikiatyoutube17 күн бұрын
The sound is really weird, I hope live the singing and the music is blending better. The voices sound muffled but the music does not... And the whole song sounds like those fan show acts were they couldn't find a male singer and so a girl sings the part in the original key which is for a male voice register of course. With the last two notes the performer shows she has a voice but the rest of the song she sounds weird. I don't get why they change the gender but not the key for the song to make her sound good?
@tansygoblin860116 күн бұрын
I agree, they should have changed the key for her! She's hitting most of the notes, but it doesn't sound completely comfortable for her vocal range.
@marcosohl117 күн бұрын
I am from Germany, Bochum, and I am shocked. What's that? Starlight Express? No. Definitly not. Andrew L. Webber killed the Starlight Express in a theatre...live and in front of everybody. Shame on you, Mr. Webber! I'm seriously so incredibly sorry that after so many years of waiting for a comeback, you're seeing such an absolutely bad and embarrassing production in London. England doesn't deserve that. Germany feels for you. 🥀🪦🔚 🎼🚂🎶
@Sean-ff9rh17 күн бұрын
I agree. I was going to go to London from Australia to see it but it looks and sounds dreadful. I will boycott this and come straight to bochum
@Sean-ff9rh17 күн бұрын
I hope that you will never have to change your production like this and that it stays there for many more years to come. At least everyone there can sing and skate properly. I personally didn't really like the 30th anniversary changes but it is far superior to this production in Every way
@danteorfei481512 күн бұрын
Hopefully Bochum will start adding some shows in English. I'm actually kinda surprised they didn't add an English show or two to weekly showtimes when the London production closed. It would definitely sell tickets. Not to mention, many who appear in the Bochum production have been in other (English language) productions. I would think it would just increase the marketability of the show
@CBcaboose3 күн бұрын
This one seems soulless I agree, if it goes to Bochum I’ll be devastated
@ianpurnell475217 күн бұрын
It really does sound like an amateur production, the timing is awful and the new lyrics are embarrassing.
@danteorfei481513 күн бұрын
It's also a bootleg and I'm guessing it got sneakily recorded at a rehearsal, opposed to being recorded at an actual performance. I'm not terribly excited about what I've or seen (costumes are extremely disappointing IMHO) from this "revival" so far, but its technically still a work in progress at this point. Pink Floyd began performing DSotM live well over a year before they even began to record what upon release would become one of the best albums of all time! There was some really cool stuff they were doing back in January 1972 when they first started (&it was stuff that didn't make the final cut), but if you listen to the early performances of "Time," they were pretty awful and far from the killer track it would become (it began to find its feet around April 1972, still 11 months prior to the release of finalized version)! Nothing is set in stone and the fact that there is essentially very little publicly released details about the tracklisting, the roster of characters, even PR media, should be a sign that a LOT can change. I mean, who knows? There might even be some giant online petition that would get some nobody person who might have seen the original show as a five year old to get some sort of production consultant gig that could point out all the stuff that disconnected professionals tend to overlook! Just look at the difference between that "star wars" sequel trilogy Lucasfilms put Kathleen Kennedy in charge of, vs what two nobodies of big time/big money movie production (but were admitted nerd like childhood fans) achieved with the Mandalorian! Sometimes going back to.the roots is far more strategic than going to whatever is considered hot, hip, in Vogue, etc.
@josephingram815917 күн бұрын
Have you got “Whistle For Me”? Please. Would love to hear it.
@danteorfei48156 күн бұрын
Yet another example of the highly probable duds when trying to "rebuild the wheel!" The original version of the song was a poppy piece of perfection that even people that don't normally like pop heavy things could get caught humming the melody of! I kinda understand why it then was rebooted back to more of its proto STEx form in the representation of the piece as "engine of love" (as that was the demo piece that kinda acted as a catalyst or spark that would eventually start/ignite the firebox that would become StEx). But it absolutely perplexes me that those two different iterations were never actually merged together, to actually act as a non sappy, but rather upbeat duet between Rusty & Pearl and backed by the other coaches! Instead it was retooled to be another additional slow paced, wishy-washy display of her conflict between her desire for someone that can offer substance vs the desire of the vanity associated with being or partner with 'said' someone... 🙄🤢 LAME! But then again I'm the schmuck that would prolly be chasing around Joule or Volta! (I'm sorry miss, did you say Animal car?... Does that mean animal like the kind where Purring, Scratching, Biting &/or Hissing are typical??? Dunno that sounds kinda scary! 😬😲 -> 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤫) 😉😆 Digressing... It really boggles my mind that the thought of combining the three different versions never seemed to cross anyone's minds (of the most likely, incredibly well paid production leaders of all the damn productions over the decades! "Hey we got some new song and character ideas! How can we use them to replace older favorites and alienate the veteran fans for not realizing the magic of combining the highlights of the past with the new ideas for the present/future!
@genreproductions27065 күн бұрын
But does anyone here have a bootleg?
@CBcaboose17 күн бұрын
This has ruined my favourite song from starlight, this was my dream show to be in and if this is what it’s going to keep sounding like I don’t know what to do
@ZacBrzuchalski17 күн бұрын
Agreed. The whole show is a train wreck. Why change the characters (names and genders) and who in the hell is Hydra?...... I want the Rocky's, Flat Top, Dustin, and C.B/ Caboose!
@genreproductions270617 күн бұрын
@@ZacBrzuchalskiI’ll tell you who Hydra is. A hydrogen truck. What’s hydrogen? It’s steam but it’s eco-friendly.
@Simulacra71917 күн бұрын
@@genreproductions2706um, not quite. Steam is water, so it’s not just hydrogen. It would’ve made more sense if the character was called HydraCell as in hydrogen fuel cell.
@danteorfei481512 күн бұрын
I think they messed up a great opportunity to do something that would have both provided some long overdue fan service to folks who loved the show since day 1, but also provided a bit of modern contextualization and mixed things up a little BUT staying incredibly faithful to the very original plot synopsis! Quite ironically, my idea was actually entirely based on the character names that were revealed back in March. But essentially my revised prediction was that we would get 5 freight cars in this production that were essentially the same as the original 1984 six (but their plot roles would be slightly juxtaposed which would provide an unexpected surprise for veteran fans during act 2)! Essentially the freight would be Rocky the Boxcar - all 3 consolidated Hydra hydrogen car - hybrid FT/Dustin Slick Oil Tanker - hybrid FT/CB Lumber Log Car - Dustin in Act 1 Porter Caboose - hybrid Rocky/CB Basically there would be one Rocky who would still announce there's a lot like me & Porter would inquire "where's that damn #2 & damn #3?" Hydra would have a new intro completely, but essentially be the new modern "weirdo" car that the others were intimidated by. Slick Oil would be the snotty tank car. Like Flattop. Kinda rude and very pro-diesel Lumber would be the gentle giant with a head full of logs and the unbalanced car that will help Mamma win, but overexert her because of his unbalanced heavy load Porter would be a cranky old Caboose wishing he was still of more use. Porter is actually the British Term for a Brakeman (the crew member assigned to a caboose). *** Also contrary to popular conception, cabooses are still often used in North America on Maintenance Trains & branchline service since a Brakeman is responsible to be the eyes for an engineer when a train is moving in reverse... Veteran fans would expect bitterness will be Porter s motivation to cause a giant wreck and ruin the race for all parties involved. However, the tumultuous tanker turns out to be the foil in this version. Porter then would be the one to lecture Rusty, Rocky, Lumber & Hydra about how everything is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. He essentially is kind of dick to them, but he's old school and expressing a hard ass tough love approach. Explaining that he was a big deal back in the day. Kids were just as excited about the caboose as the locos. He had one of the most important jobs He supplied all the brakes He had what it takes But then he went from hero to zero Coz now he's not in the right place at the right time He essentially becomes like the old man in Rocky the hard ass trainer and of course we see Rocky the Boxcar very much inspired and assisting in the song. It also brings modern relevance to the show. Tank cars wreak havoc when they derail. Cabooses are used mostly for branchline service. However, we get essentially the same plot delivered from different roles!
@amandaroth646918 күн бұрын
Saw her on Broadway all the way up to Bochum. She’s incredible. 🎉
@e-train_humanmonster_2618 күн бұрын
Sounds hot🔥❤
@outlawssweetheart18 күн бұрын
They lost me once they started introducing these unnecessary new characters. 😒
@einkleinerbastard929817 күн бұрын
UNNECESSARY?? bro did NOT get the plot 💀💀🙏🙏
@danteorfei481513 күн бұрын
I think they messed up a great opportunity to do something that would have both provided some long overdue fan service to folks who loved the show since day 1, but also provided a bit of modern contextualization and mixed things up a little BUT staying incredibly faithful to the very original plot synopsis! Quite ironically, my idea was actually entirely based on the character names that were revealed back in March. But essentially my revised prediction was that we would get 5 freight cars in this production that were essentially the same as the original 1984 six (but their plot roles would be slightly juxtaposed which would provide an unexpected surprise for veteran fans during act 2)! Essentially the freight would be Rocky the Boxcar - all 3 consolidated Hydra hydrogen car - hybrid FT/Dustin Slick Oil Tanker - hybrid FT/CB Lumber Log Car - Dustin in Act 1 Porter Caboose - hybrid Rocky/CB Basically there would be one Rocky who would still announce there's a lot like me & Porter would inquire "where's that damn #2 & damn #3?" Hydra would have a new intro completely, but essentially be the new modern "weirdo" car that the others were intimidated by. Slick Oil would be the snotty tank car. Like Flattop. Kinda rude and very pro-diesel Lumber would be the gentle giant with a head full of logs and the unbalanced car that will help Mamma win, but overexert her because of his unbalanced heavy load Porter would be a cranky old Caboose wishing he was still of more use. Veteran fans would expect bitterness will be Porter s motivation to cause a giant wreck and ruin the race for all parties involved. However, the tumultuous tanker turns out to be the foil in this version. Porter then would be the one to lecture Rusty, Rocky, Lumber & Hydra about how everything is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. He essentially is kind of dick to them, but he's old school and expressing a hard ass tough love approach. Explaining that he was a big deal back in the day. Kids were just as excited about the caboose as the locos. He had one of the most important jobs He supplied all the brakes He had what it takes But then he went from hero to zero Coz now he's not in the right place at the right time He essentially becomes like the old man in Rocky the hard ass trainer and of course we see Rocky the Boxcar very much inspired and assisting in the song. It also brings modern relevance to the show. Tank cars wreak havoc when they derail. Cabooses are used mostly for branchline service. However, we get essentially the same plot delivered from different roles!
@gingerquinn426318 күн бұрын
Nice to see you come back
@faith4disney18 күн бұрын
What's with the awkward pauses during the introductions? 😂
@faith4disney18 күн бұрын
Also, "slick" and "quick" is not the way I would introduce a lady 😭😭
@faith4disney18 күн бұрын
I've been wanting a female Greaseball for such a long time.... I can't believe it actually happened
@angeliquehenke557318 күн бұрын
do you have race 2 and all against Rusty can you download both please🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗
@CBcaboose18 күн бұрын
I miss purse, there was no reason to remove him
@iamelectric852518 күн бұрын
Purse is now Killerwatt. He's been out of it for a while.
@genreproductions270617 күн бұрын
@@iamelectric8525seven to six years to be exact.
@corvoauditore356416 күн бұрын
There was also no reason to cut Krupp. But he‘s been missing in tour productions for years (i guess to safe money). In Bochum he was cut in 2017. One year later with the workshop adaptation purse got cut as well in Bochum. Killerwatt is like a fusion of Krupp and Purse. He is more elegant than Krupp (like Purse) but also a security truck. And he also is sent out for Communication, like Purse (Pearl youve been honored…). I personally like Killerwatt - but only in the Bochum version.
@faith4disney18 күн бұрын
THANK YOUU
@Hannah-bn2dd18 күн бұрын
Thank you I’ve been excited to hear this
@helgaschlampp48022 ай бұрын
Bestes Lied
@genreproductions27062 ай бұрын
How do you have your hands on so many Starlight Express shows?
@yanadiivory2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Stephanie Lawrence was magical
@cloudbusting.heights2 ай бұрын
AC/DC is one of my favorite songs from SE. This is a gem. Thanks so much for uploading!
@r0bb3s2 ай бұрын
Genau mein Humor. Ganz im Zeitgeist die Frauen selbstbewusster und selbstständig in dem Lied darstellen, um sie das ganze Musical weiterhin hinter den Kerlen herlaufen und sich herumschubsen zu lassen…da hätte ALW mehr an der Story ändern müssen um dieses Lied glaubhaft wirken zu lassen.
@taylorclarke74893 ай бұрын
Core memory from my childhood was just unlocked❤
@paullyPIAA3 ай бұрын
This kid’s accent is…bananas
@user-zi6zv4qr7r4 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for this nice Video
@Rxbin645 ай бұрын
Hey, deine Aufnahmen sind echt mega. Hast du zufällig noch weitere Tracks? Also welche die du nicht auf yt hochgeladen hast?
@genreproductions27065 ай бұрын
I think I speak for every Starlight Express fan out there when I say… _How did you get the audios?_
@CBcaboose6 ай бұрын
Does anyone have context to why he has a gun that’s not been in any other recordings I’ve seen
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Hey could you please post hydras song ??
I heard that the 84 show was recorded live, is that true? (I would love a live version of the original montage)
This song definitely sounds much better now, he sounds much stronger and more confident
Can anyone decipher what they say on the last intro bit that ends with “until you get your act together”, I’ve listened to it so many times and I can’t work it out😂 😅
Rolling Stock ? Please with entry of the national Engines
I see it this Saturday I can't believe greaseball is female and they have changed poppa to moma i hope rusty is not female I really badly need to hear starlight express but you possibly can't upload it at the moment because you don't have it possibly
rusty is still a guy
That exchange at 1:54 was really upsetting in the context of Pearl choosing Electra over Rusty. Is she regretting her choice already or does she just have a lot of audacity?
I think it just shows that she feels unsure whether she's made the right choice
"I'm Porter. I carry coal." Coal. Porter. Cole Porter. Cute.
@@EHH246 yeah until u realize, that, in a show about trains, people that actually enjoy some of hobby or captivation by them, will be the incredibly aggravated that they were possibly expecting a character named Porter (the British term for Brakeman ,which is the crew member in charge of the caboose) to be a caboose! And yet another brilliant kick in the balls to your veteran fans by cancelling their favorite characters to install the latest cheapo option. 🤷🤦
I went to see the new production a few days ago after watching this beforehand, hoping it was a one off... but nope, Tom Pigrim is absolute trash. His voice is horrendous for the iconic role of Electra. I hate that there's no power and passion behind the voice, not to mention the awful timing... A real shame for me. Apart from that, thoroughly enjoyed the new show.
Wow, hes shockingly bad. Completely out of timing too... and a beyond average vocal. Embarrassing!
Wake up babe new starlight content just dropped. Been looking so much forward to this, thanks SO MUCH for this!!
happy pride month to greaseball and dinah (girlfriends) and no one else, bye 🥰✨
Love the punk b*tch style of this Greaseball!
I really like this - especially the addition of new trucks and Hydra’s melody is so catchy. Can’t wait to see it in a week!
Finally! A genuine positive comment on this video!
@@genreproductions2706 Have you noticed how the drumbeat in the main melody resembles the "ka-CHUNG ka-CHUNG" that freight trains make as they go down the track? The song was in an episode of Thomas and the Railtours and that is when I first noticed it.
Wow I know big John Partridge from the tour producen of cats he’s a lovely guy a real sweetheart John if you see this you are awesome
I think the awkward pauses and strange lyrics when they introduce themselves is purposeful to show that the character are a bit dim-witted (freight has always been about muscle and not brains)
It's prolly a bootleg recorded at an early rehearsal with a very small audience (given the fact it sounds like the audience reaction is generated by about a whopping 1O people...
I grew up with the Bochum version, but would try the London version to give it a chance. You can't compare the two versions.
Oh goodness, this is diabolical 😖 Can’t believe they had the nerve to charge such extortionate ticket prices for this! 😮 WTAF?! And why are they suddenly singing in either posh theatre school kid or sarf London accents rather than American accents?! Granted Dustin and Flat Top were always funny Brits, but the rest weren’t! And Control is so flat and too quiet. It’s supposed to be a kid getting excited and enthused about the game they’ve made up, hence why they usually had an adult performer do the voice as they’re more experienced performers. I’m dumbstruck every time I see/hear more from this new production as I can’t believe how bad it is! 😮
you’re mad that…. british people are british? this is a show in london what did you expect
@@mothb5416 because most of the characters weren’t and it sounds weird, that’s why.
@@Simulacra719 excluding the nationals poppa dinah and gb they don’t even have canon nationalities so your point is moot tbh. they’re literally trains it doesn’t matter
@@Simulacra719 plus a majority of the characters are new so using the old show as a point of reference isn’t the point you think it is
@@mothb5416 I really couldn’t give a crap what you think mate. Jog on. And why are you taking it so personally anyway? Are you connected to the production in some way?
Wait what? Female Greasball? Why rhey don't change the name?
What to, Greasebelina? it's not a real name! :D
This sounds really amateur to me they seem to have no passion for what there singing
It's probably because it's from previews.
I don’t care what anyone says, but nobody will top mykal rand’s electra
Yaaas!! Preach my friend! 🙌🏻 Mykal was the reason I saw the UK Tour multiple times…he was incredible! And John Partridge will always be a close second for me 🥰 This guy couldn’t ‘turn on’ a lightbulb with those underwhelming vocals. Where’s the power and panache?! No, THIS is Electra: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q52lk8OPnJCrYrw.htmlsi=WZ1ZF9fDohzB5_oA
Koffi Missah for me. Just phenomenal.
@@finalfightguy never had the pleasure of seeing Koffi live, but his vocals on the cast album were phenomenal 😍
Such a weird decision. Female Electra? Sure. Female national engines? No problem. Momma not Poppa? Makes total sense. Female Rusty? Why not? But female Greaseball? It's not like the character's macho misogyny is painted favourably by the show, the whole point is he's awful. Not sure what they're trying to say.
Here’s how I view it. “Making female executives the villains of Starlight Express.” Now I wanna be clear, I don’t hate this. It’s just that characters like Greaseball would be the last characters to I would expect to be genderbent. But when it looks bad on paper, Al Knott makes up for it on stage and in the way she sings.
@@genreproductions2706 I don't rate the singing particularly but that may be largely because it's in a register intended for a male voice. The end notes prove she can belt it out when given the chance.
The singing sounds ok even if the spoken dialogue I've heard here and in other videos is really terrible. If the visuals get too much I will close my eyes and remember the Apollo Victoria!
The sound is really weird, I hope live the singing and the music is blending better. The voices sound muffled but the music does not... And the whole song sounds like those fan show acts were they couldn't find a male singer and so a girl sings the part in the original key which is for a male voice register of course. With the last two notes the performer shows she has a voice but the rest of the song she sounds weird. I don't get why they change the gender but not the key for the song to make her sound good?
I agree, they should have changed the key for her! She's hitting most of the notes, but it doesn't sound completely comfortable for her vocal range.
I am from Germany, Bochum, and I am shocked. What's that? Starlight Express? No. Definitly not. Andrew L. Webber killed the Starlight Express in a theatre...live and in front of everybody. Shame on you, Mr. Webber! I'm seriously so incredibly sorry that after so many years of waiting for a comeback, you're seeing such an absolutely bad and embarrassing production in London. England doesn't deserve that. Germany feels for you. 🥀🪦🔚 🎼🚂🎶
I agree. I was going to go to London from Australia to see it but it looks and sounds dreadful. I will boycott this and come straight to bochum
I hope that you will never have to change your production like this and that it stays there for many more years to come. At least everyone there can sing and skate properly. I personally didn't really like the 30th anniversary changes but it is far superior to this production in Every way
Hopefully Bochum will start adding some shows in English. I'm actually kinda surprised they didn't add an English show or two to weekly showtimes when the London production closed. It would definitely sell tickets. Not to mention, many who appear in the Bochum production have been in other (English language) productions. I would think it would just increase the marketability of the show
This one seems soulless I agree, if it goes to Bochum I’ll be devastated
It really does sound like an amateur production, the timing is awful and the new lyrics are embarrassing.
It's also a bootleg and I'm guessing it got sneakily recorded at a rehearsal, opposed to being recorded at an actual performance. I'm not terribly excited about what I've or seen (costumes are extremely disappointing IMHO) from this "revival" so far, but its technically still a work in progress at this point. Pink Floyd began performing DSotM live well over a year before they even began to record what upon release would become one of the best albums of all time! There was some really cool stuff they were doing back in January 1972 when they first started (&it was stuff that didn't make the final cut), but if you listen to the early performances of "Time," they were pretty awful and far from the killer track it would become (it began to find its feet around April 1972, still 11 months prior to the release of finalized version)! Nothing is set in stone and the fact that there is essentially very little publicly released details about the tracklisting, the roster of characters, even PR media, should be a sign that a LOT can change. I mean, who knows? There might even be some giant online petition that would get some nobody person who might have seen the original show as a five year old to get some sort of production consultant gig that could point out all the stuff that disconnected professionals tend to overlook! Just look at the difference between that "star wars" sequel trilogy Lucasfilms put Kathleen Kennedy in charge of, vs what two nobodies of big time/big money movie production (but were admitted nerd like childhood fans) achieved with the Mandalorian! Sometimes going back to.the roots is far more strategic than going to whatever is considered hot, hip, in Vogue, etc.
Have you got “Whistle For Me”? Please. Would love to hear it.
Yet another example of the highly probable duds when trying to "rebuild the wheel!" The original version of the song was a poppy piece of perfection that even people that don't normally like pop heavy things could get caught humming the melody of! I kinda understand why it then was rebooted back to more of its proto STEx form in the representation of the piece as "engine of love" (as that was the demo piece that kinda acted as a catalyst or spark that would eventually start/ignite the firebox that would become StEx). But it absolutely perplexes me that those two different iterations were never actually merged together, to actually act as a non sappy, but rather upbeat duet between Rusty & Pearl and backed by the other coaches! Instead it was retooled to be another additional slow paced, wishy-washy display of her conflict between her desire for someone that can offer substance vs the desire of the vanity associated with being or partner with 'said' someone... 🙄🤢 LAME! But then again I'm the schmuck that would prolly be chasing around Joule or Volta! (I'm sorry miss, did you say Animal car?... Does that mean animal like the kind where Purring, Scratching, Biting &/or Hissing are typical??? Dunno that sounds kinda scary! 😬😲 -> 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤫) 😉😆 Digressing... It really boggles my mind that the thought of combining the three different versions never seemed to cross anyone's minds (of the most likely, incredibly well paid production leaders of all the damn productions over the decades! "Hey we got some new song and character ideas! How can we use them to replace older favorites and alienate the veteran fans for not realizing the magic of combining the highlights of the past with the new ideas for the present/future!
But does anyone here have a bootleg?
This has ruined my favourite song from starlight, this was my dream show to be in and if this is what it’s going to keep sounding like I don’t know what to do
Agreed. The whole show is a train wreck. Why change the characters (names and genders) and who in the hell is Hydra?...... I want the Rocky's, Flat Top, Dustin, and C.B/ Caboose!
@@ZacBrzuchalskiI’ll tell you who Hydra is. A hydrogen truck. What’s hydrogen? It’s steam but it’s eco-friendly.
@@genreproductions2706um, not quite. Steam is water, so it’s not just hydrogen. It would’ve made more sense if the character was called HydraCell as in hydrogen fuel cell.
I think they messed up a great opportunity to do something that would have both provided some long overdue fan service to folks who loved the show since day 1, but also provided a bit of modern contextualization and mixed things up a little BUT staying incredibly faithful to the very original plot synopsis! Quite ironically, my idea was actually entirely based on the character names that were revealed back in March. But essentially my revised prediction was that we would get 5 freight cars in this production that were essentially the same as the original 1984 six (but their plot roles would be slightly juxtaposed which would provide an unexpected surprise for veteran fans during act 2)! Essentially the freight would be Rocky the Boxcar - all 3 consolidated Hydra hydrogen car - hybrid FT/Dustin Slick Oil Tanker - hybrid FT/CB Lumber Log Car - Dustin in Act 1 Porter Caboose - hybrid Rocky/CB Basically there would be one Rocky who would still announce there's a lot like me & Porter would inquire "where's that damn #2 & damn #3?" Hydra would have a new intro completely, but essentially be the new modern "weirdo" car that the others were intimidated by. Slick Oil would be the snotty tank car. Like Flattop. Kinda rude and very pro-diesel Lumber would be the gentle giant with a head full of logs and the unbalanced car that will help Mamma win, but overexert her because of his unbalanced heavy load Porter would be a cranky old Caboose wishing he was still of more use. Porter is actually the British Term for a Brakeman (the crew member assigned to a caboose). *** Also contrary to popular conception, cabooses are still often used in North America on Maintenance Trains & branchline service since a Brakeman is responsible to be the eyes for an engineer when a train is moving in reverse... Veteran fans would expect bitterness will be Porter s motivation to cause a giant wreck and ruin the race for all parties involved. However, the tumultuous tanker turns out to be the foil in this version. Porter then would be the one to lecture Rusty, Rocky, Lumber & Hydra about how everything is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. He essentially is kind of dick to them, but he's old school and expressing a hard ass tough love approach. Explaining that he was a big deal back in the day. Kids were just as excited about the caboose as the locos. He had one of the most important jobs He supplied all the brakes He had what it takes But then he went from hero to zero Coz now he's not in the right place at the right time He essentially becomes like the old man in Rocky the hard ass trainer and of course we see Rocky the Boxcar very much inspired and assisting in the song. It also brings modern relevance to the show. Tank cars wreak havoc when they derail. Cabooses are used mostly for branchline service. However, we get essentially the same plot delivered from different roles!
Saw her on Broadway all the way up to Bochum. She’s incredible. 🎉
Sounds hot🔥❤
They lost me once they started introducing these unnecessary new characters. 😒
UNNECESSARY?? bro did NOT get the plot 💀💀🙏🙏
I think they messed up a great opportunity to do something that would have both provided some long overdue fan service to folks who loved the show since day 1, but also provided a bit of modern contextualization and mixed things up a little BUT staying incredibly faithful to the very original plot synopsis! Quite ironically, my idea was actually entirely based on the character names that were revealed back in March. But essentially my revised prediction was that we would get 5 freight cars in this production that were essentially the same as the original 1984 six (but their plot roles would be slightly juxtaposed which would provide an unexpected surprise for veteran fans during act 2)! Essentially the freight would be Rocky the Boxcar - all 3 consolidated Hydra hydrogen car - hybrid FT/Dustin Slick Oil Tanker - hybrid FT/CB Lumber Log Car - Dustin in Act 1 Porter Caboose - hybrid Rocky/CB Basically there would be one Rocky who would still announce there's a lot like me & Porter would inquire "where's that damn #2 & damn #3?" Hydra would have a new intro completely, but essentially be the new modern "weirdo" car that the others were intimidated by. Slick Oil would be the snotty tank car. Like Flattop. Kinda rude and very pro-diesel Lumber would be the gentle giant with a head full of logs and the unbalanced car that will help Mamma win, but overexert her because of his unbalanced heavy load Porter would be a cranky old Caboose wishing he was still of more use. Veteran fans would expect bitterness will be Porter s motivation to cause a giant wreck and ruin the race for all parties involved. However, the tumultuous tanker turns out to be the foil in this version. Porter then would be the one to lecture Rusty, Rocky, Lumber & Hydra about how everything is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. He essentially is kind of dick to them, but he's old school and expressing a hard ass tough love approach. Explaining that he was a big deal back in the day. Kids were just as excited about the caboose as the locos. He had one of the most important jobs He supplied all the brakes He had what it takes But then he went from hero to zero Coz now he's not in the right place at the right time He essentially becomes like the old man in Rocky the hard ass trainer and of course we see Rocky the Boxcar very much inspired and assisting in the song. It also brings modern relevance to the show. Tank cars wreak havoc when they derail. Cabooses are used mostly for branchline service. However, we get essentially the same plot delivered from different roles!
Nice to see you come back
What's with the awkward pauses during the introductions? 😂
Also, "slick" and "quick" is not the way I would introduce a lady 😭😭
I've been wanting a female Greaseball for such a long time.... I can't believe it actually happened
do you have race 2 and all against Rusty can you download both please🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗
I miss purse, there was no reason to remove him
Purse is now Killerwatt. He's been out of it for a while.
@@iamelectric8525seven to six years to be exact.
There was also no reason to cut Krupp. But he‘s been missing in tour productions for years (i guess to safe money). In Bochum he was cut in 2017. One year later with the workshop adaptation purse got cut as well in Bochum. Killerwatt is like a fusion of Krupp and Purse. He is more elegant than Krupp (like Purse) but also a security truck. And he also is sent out for Communication, like Purse (Pearl youve been honored…). I personally like Killerwatt - but only in the Bochum version.
THANK YOUU
Thank you I’ve been excited to hear this
Bestes Lied
How do you have your hands on so many Starlight Express shows?
Thanks for sharing! Stephanie Lawrence was magical
AC/DC is one of my favorite songs from SE. This is a gem. Thanks so much for uploading!
Genau mein Humor. Ganz im Zeitgeist die Frauen selbstbewusster und selbstständig in dem Lied darstellen, um sie das ganze Musical weiterhin hinter den Kerlen herlaufen und sich herumschubsen zu lassen…da hätte ALW mehr an der Story ändern müssen um dieses Lied glaubhaft wirken zu lassen.
Core memory from my childhood was just unlocked❤
This kid’s accent is…bananas
Hi thanks for this nice Video
Hey, deine Aufnahmen sind echt mega. Hast du zufällig noch weitere Tracks? Also welche die du nicht auf yt hochgeladen hast?
I think I speak for every Starlight Express fan out there when I say… _How did you get the audios?_
Does anyone have context to why he has a gun that’s not been in any other recordings I’ve seen
Because he was Krupp the Armourments truck…