Search - Michael Winther, Duncan Sheik, Mark Campbell :: Songs From an Unmade Bed

A wonderful recording of a great show

Kate the Great | Astoria, NY, USA | 03/25/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw this show at the NYTW, and never dreamed that they would record it- but they did! And the recording is lovely. Michael Winther has such a fabulous voice- so smooth and expressive. Songs not to miss, IMO- "Perfect, Finite", "I Want to Go Out Tonight", "Spring". This is a lovely addition to any showtunes collection."

Beautiful sentiment and wonderful music

mikerman | Redwood City, CA United States | 05/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's hard to say anything but, everything here is wonderful. The performer (excellent), the lyrics, and the music. This CD gets listened to time after time--the songs are sublime.



Having said that: the music is not always of the "hummable" type, if that is what you are after--there is a modicum of edgy dissonance, at times. And the subject matter is adult (although lyrics are almost never explicit--I can think of only one double entendre)--the personal reflections, often relating to sex, of a gay man. But many, of both genders, single and coupled, and of all sexual orientations, likely will find resonance with the music, or otherwise will find the inner personal reflections of another human being of interest.



With that caveat, highly recommended, at 4-1/2 stars. I think that many will be pleasantly surprised by this gem.



An edit, almost 3 years later: I'd raise the recommendation here to 5 stars at this point, and highly recommend and commend the singer, Michael Winther; he and his performance have brought great listening joy."

A masterful work

E. D. Brown | San Francisco, CA | 10/07/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a marvelous song cycle--laugh-out-loud funny, heartfelt, touching, poignant. The lyrics are uniformly brilliant, and the outstanding work of eighteen different composers fits together seamlessly. Michael Winther's performance couldn't be better. The musical arrangements are beautiful. Overall, an extraordinary blending of extraordinary talent.



Campbell has created a work about gay love, relationships, and experiences that is as genuine as the best work about straight relationships. I cannot recommend this CD too highly."