Research Catalog

Title

In spite of reason [sound recording] : [original cast recording / lyrics and music by John Doucette and Tony Cavallo].

Author

Doucette, John.

Publication

Pasadena, MD : Sparx Echo Productions, p1995.

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Additional Authors

• Cavallo, Tony.
• Marsh, Dave.
• Harris, Ekello.
• Doyle, Shawn.
• Lee, Heide.
• Cariaso, Tarra.
• Holder, Gordon.

Description

2 sound discs (1 hr., 29 min., 24 sec.) : digital, stereo.; 4 3/4 in.

Uniform Title

In spite of reason

Alternative Title

In spite of reason

Subjects

• Operas
• Popular music > 1991-2000
• United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Drama
• Musicals
• Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 > Drama

Genre/Form

Original cast recordings.

Note

• Rock opera in 4 acts.
• Subtitle and statement of responsibility from container.
• Based on the story of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
• Book by John Doucette.
• "In spite of reason" was recorded on analog and digital equipment and thus carries the characteristics of both.
• Compact discs.
• Libretto and synopsis (48 p. : ill.) inserted in container.

Performer (note)

• Dave Marsh (Narrator) ; Tony Cavallo (Edwin Stanton, Reporter, Old man slave) ; Ekello Harris (Nicholas Hay, George) ; John Doucette (Abraham Lincoln) ; Shawn Doyle (General McClellan) ; Heide Lee (Mary Todd Lincoln) ; Tarra Cariaso (Janie) ; Gordon Holder (John Wilkes Booth). Vocal ensembles under the direction of John Doucette ; musical instruments performed by Tony Cavallo.

Contents

• Disc 1. Act 1. Overture (3:40) -- How does the world look through his eyes (3:49) -- This man Lincoln (2:17) -- Seen as a threat (:59) -- Lincoln's speech (3:15) -- 25 miles (1:31) -- Oath of office (:33) -- Forward to Richmond (3:50) -- Quick and bold (1:58) -- It takes a general (3:07).
• Disc 1. Act 2. Family life (2:41) -- We've no choice (2:27) -- It's a little singular (2:21) -- Means nothin' if you ain't with me (2:21) -- Reborn (2:52) -- Some other day (1:48) -- Suddenly (1:51) -- Lee and I (1:25) -- This man's army (3:20).
• Disc 2. Act 3. A victory reported (1:22) -- He great (2:01) -- Still got a whip (:51) -- Damn it all (1:27) -- Loss of a child (4:02) -- Off his perch (:46) -- Oust McClellan (2:35) -- As President to be (1:50) -- What keeps you in favor (3:04).
• Disc 2. Act 4. Mary (3:22) -- Long live Abraham (3:11) -- The soldier's march home (2:42) -- Flex of one finger (3:52) -- Father, please hurry (1:35) -- Shirt and tie (2:24) -- Suddenly it's peaceful (3:16) -- How does the world look through his eyes (reprise) (4:20).

Call Number

*LDC 21751 (F)

OCLC

39220773

Author

Doucette, John.

Title

In spite of reason [sound recording] : [original cast recording / lyrics and music by John Doucette and Tony Cavallo].

Imprint

Pasadena, MD : Sparx Echo Productions, p1995.

Cast

Dave Marsh (Narrator) ; Tony Cavallo (Edwin Stanton, Reporter, Old man slave) ; Ekello Harris (Nicholas Hay, George) ; John Doucette (Abraham Lincoln) ; Shawn Doyle (General McClellan) ; Heide Lee (Mary Todd Lincoln) ; Tarra Cariaso (Janie) ; Gordon Holder (John Wilkes Booth). Vocal ensembles under the direction of John Doucette ; musical instruments performed by Tony Cavallo.

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Added Author

Doucette, John Librettist. Composer. Lyricist. Conductor. voc

Cavallo, Tony. Composer. Lyricist. Instrumentalist. voc

Marsh, Dave. Narrator

Harris, Ekello. voc

Doyle, Shawn. voc

Lee, Heide. voc

Cariaso, Tarra. voc

Holder, Gordon. voc

Publisher No.

Sparx Echo Productions SECD50501

Research Call Number

*LDC 21751 (F) Libretto and synopsis on file.