Review of Spamalot - John Du Prez & Eric Idle
The album Spamalot, taken from the theatrical performance of the same name, is comprised of songs inspired and composed by the people in the comedy group Monty Python.
We hear wondrous renditions of unforgettable songs such as Brave Sir Robin, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and the unmistakable Knights of the Round Table.
The music in this album displays orchestral talent often extinct in other works of comedic music.
All types of tastes are catered for, with many genres in the one CD such as Ska, Jazz and Broadway music, as well as songs in the style of the romantic era.
Many of their songs directly parody songs which may often be heard on Broadway, with tenners who 'sing from the diaphragm a lot'.
Syncopated rhythms are in abundance with saxophones appearing in most songs at some point.
We can hear the rabid racism in this album, a topic which may upset some of my fellow class members. Such lyrics as “Finland Finland Finland” and
'Run away! Run Away!
From these horrible, nasty old Frenchies!' show the exact opinions the creators have about anybody who is not English.
In conclusion, I believe that this is a very good album, which will be celebrated for years on end.
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