In this musical anthology, Patinkin gives plenty to enjoy. He tends to Stephen Sondheim, and performs "Pretty Lady", "Anyone Can Whistle," "No More" and "No One is Alone." His version of "No One Is Alon" is truly classic. He is able to project emotion into the music that makes it live. He also presents many older songs, music by Al Jolson, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin. One of my favorites is "Alexander's Ragtime Band" by George Gershwin. Patinkin starts this C.D. with his version of "Over the Rainbow." It is beautiful the way he add an introduction to the song, and then answers this introduction with "somewhere over the rainbow." If you want a good time, "Coffee in a Carboard Cup" fills the bill. Patinkin takes many rolls, and gives lots of energy to singing this audience stopper.
I really liked his version of "Soliliquy" from Carousel. This is a point just before intermission when the decision is made that leds to all that follows. Patinkin is able to capture the emotion of the situation.
There is plenty to like here. Patinkin's tenor voice is one that is able to go from his heart to yours. His music is very uplifting.
Matthew Montgomery this is an awesome album
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