I play this a lot while working. Beautiful music and emotionally sung. I like how this song reflects that Joseph was a man with a man's feelings and wanted so much to love and be loved. To me he is a hero. Thankyou.
Synopsis: Merrick becomes infatuated with Mrs Kendal, a famous actress and is taken to see her performance of Puss In Boots (although he is kept out of sight, in a theatre box). Following the performance, Merrick remains behind until the audience has departed, at which point he reflects and fantasises about the performance and his glamorous heroine. He imagines Mrs Kendal awaits him and becomes absorbed in his own romantic imagination.
Just to let you know....after much messing with digital recording labels, this song is now available from amazon downloads.... its also coming to itunes too in a week or so. Its all of $0.99 or £0.79 - please feel free to spread the word!!! Its a tough musical world out there! :)
I can't find information about this musical, it's like it doesn't exist. I've looked on Wikapedia, but nothing, can someone provide me with a link please?
The show was showcased a few years ago at the Pleasance Theatre, London under the name "Merrick". Since then, it has been re-written and had a full book included in the production. It has not yet been staged in its new form due to lack of funding.
You can read about the musical on the Pirate Management website, the address of which Youtube won't let me include for some reason. Just type in Pirate Management into google and follow the links to musical theatre.
Omg, what a beautiful song! Stephen Weller has a wonderfull voice. Could someone tell me where could I download this song? It would be greatly appreciated. :)
Hi, there was a CD released for charity a few years ago (limited to aprx 100 copies). We hope to include it on a new album which will hopefully be ready by the end of the year. We've already released the first track on youtube - "Shine On Down" - please check out our "More from" link and (if you like it) spread the word! Thanks for your comments. Danny
Stephen Weller has an incredible, distinctive voice that resonates in a live environment in the way that only a few vocalists in every generation can achieve. An astounding performer and destined for stardom.
Again; knowing they'd made a musical, I didn't know whether to run out and buy the soundtrack and find where it's next performed, or proceed to shoot myself.
This song is now available on iTunes and Amazon
Either navigate to the shop window on the piratemanagement website or type in Stephen Weller on iTune
MusicalsManDan 10 months ago
I play this a lot while working. Beautiful music and emotionally sung. I like how this song reflects that Joseph was a man with a man's feelings and wanted so much to love and be loved. To me he is a hero. Thankyou.
MrsJosephMerrick 2 years ago
Danny Davies is awesome.
ogzilla 2 years ago
Character: Joseph Merrick
Synopsis: Merrick becomes infatuated with Mrs Kendal, a famous actress and is taken to see her performance of Puss In Boots (although he is kept out of sight, in a theatre box). Following the performance, Merrick remains behind until the audience has departed, at which point he reflects and fantasises about the performance and his glamorous heroine. He imagines Mrs Kendal awaits him and becomes absorbed in his own romantic imagination.
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
Just to let you know....after much messing with digital recording labels, this song is now available from amazon downloads.... its also coming to itunes too in a week or so. Its all of $0.99 or £0.79 - please feel free to spread the word!!! Its a tough musical world out there! :)
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
This song is fantastic! If this ever came to the US, come storm or typhoon, I would see this!
dragonflight2488 2 years ago
Thanks for such lovely messages! The recording is now available from amazon - please see message above!
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
@dragonflight2488 My high school will have the privilege to premier this in the US this fall!
madisondecks 1 year ago
I like the music in his. This should come to the US.
AlbinoTanuki 2 years ago
I can't find information about this musical, it's like it doesn't exist. I've looked on Wikapedia, but nothing, can someone provide me with a link please?
powergirl07 2 years ago
The show was showcased a few years ago at the Pleasance Theatre, London under the name "Merrick". Since then, it has been re-written and had a full book included in the production. It has not yet been staged in its new form due to lack of funding.
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
You can read about the musical on the Pirate Management website, the address of which Youtube won't let me include for some reason. Just type in Pirate Management into google and follow the links to musical theatre.
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
Thanks!
I think I love this musical already. It seems to capture his beautiful gentle soul through the music.
Okay, I'm being to insiteful. lol
powergirl07 2 years ago
I love his voice, it just makes me melt!
powergirl07 2 years ago 3
Haha, the same here
PringlesandSoda 2 years ago
Omg, what a beautiful song! Stephen Weller has a wonderfull voice. Could someone tell me where could I download this song? It would be greatly appreciated. :)
mahagony0red 2 years ago
Hi, there was a CD released for charity a few years ago (limited to aprx 100 copies). We hope to include it on a new album which will hopefully be ready by the end of the year. We've already released the first track on youtube - "Shine On Down" - please check out our "More from" link and (if you like it) spread the word! Thanks for your comments. Danny
MusicalsManDan 2 years ago
Stephen Weller has an incredible, distinctive voice that resonates in a live environment in the way that only a few vocalists in every generation can achieve. An astounding performer and destined for stardom.
NineDayFall 2 years ago 5
Again; knowing they'd made a musical, I didn't know whether to run out and buy the soundtrack and find where it's next performed, or proceed to shoot myself.
... but I have to say, this is pretty fantastic.
Bealocwealm 3 years ago 5
Stephen Weller brings Joseph Merrick to life with his haunting, powerful vocals. This one's the best ever!
pianomama1635 3 years ago 4