£12.50
The Courage of a Dreamer
“a spiritual re-imagining of some of musical theatre’s best loved songs”
Including the Oscar-winning song, Beauty And The Beast, and Dancing Through Life, from the hit Broadway & West End musical, Wicked.
Available on CD, priced £12.50
In stock
Description
Simon Beck’s debut album
The Courage of a Dreamer – a celebration of my favourite Broadway writers. Intended to be played from start to finish, it’s the story of a life. Perhaps mine. Perhaps yours. I’m so excited to share this beautiful collection of songs with you!
“Beautiful, Simon!! Thank you. This is so lovely and so interestingly recorded. XOXO” – Betty Buckley, actress/singer/cowgirl/teacher
Featuring a 7 piece band, 6 backing singers, and two guest vocalists
Orchestrations by Neil Rutherford
Vocal arrangements by Simon Beck
Recorded at London’s famous Angel Studios
Tracks
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- Self Portrait / The Human Heart
- Make Me A Kite
- Alone In The Universe
- How Lucky You Are
- Beauty And The Beast
- I’d Rather Be Sailing
- Just A Boy
- Dancing Through Life
- Come Down From The Tree
- Use What You Got
- Everybody Wants To Do A Musical
- The Chance To Sing / Self Portrait
Digital version available here
“I’d encourage anyone with an interest in musical theatre to buy this album. Simon is a wonderful musician. I loved his vocal and instrumental arrangements as well as the thoughtful and insightful interpretation of a terrific songlist.” – Ken Alexander, Theatre Director
“Vunderbar!!!! Wonderful song choices and divine vocals…..Bravo!!!! – Donna Hazelton, singer/actress
“Beautiful music and voice…. Bravo !” – Jorge Anapliotis, musician
“Beautiful, heart-felt singing of fabulous musical theatre songs performed with perfect grace. Love it” – Cello Diva, aka Sally Maer
“Congratulations on a fabulous album. Love it!!!” – Ben Stock, actor/singer/presenter
“So I just listened to ‘The Courage of a Dreamer’ cd from start to finish! Great job! A lovely and well put together album” – Daniel Fanning, dancer/actor/puppeteer
“I’ve finally just listened to your album from start to finish with no distractions and really enjoyed it – particularly ‘alone in the universe’. Many congratulations to you on your achievement.” – Michala Liavaag