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£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

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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!



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


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

    1. Self Portrait / The Human Heart
    2. Make Me A Kite
    3. Alone In The Universe
    4. How Lucky You Are
    5. Beauty And The Beast
    6. I’d Rather Be Sailing
    7. Just A Boy
    8. Dancing Through Life
    9. Come Down From The Tree
    10. Use What You Got
    11. Everybody Wants To Do A Musical
    12. The Chance To Sing / Self Portrait


Digital version available here


 

7 thoughts on “The Courage of a Dreamer – CD”

  1. “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

  2. “Vunderbar!!!! Wonderful song choices and divine vocals…..Bravo!!!! – Donna Hazelton, singer/actress

  3. “Beautiful music and voice…. Bravo !” – Jorge Anapliotis, musician

  4. “Beautiful, heart-felt singing of fabulous musical theatre songs performed with perfect grace. Love it” – Cello Diva, aka Sally Maer

  5. “Congratulations on a fabulous album. Love it!!!” – Ben Stock, actor/singer/presenter

  6. “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

  7. “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

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