My brother, sister, and i have always had west side story in our lives. Inside are photos from the film, the story, and some details of making the transition from stage to screen. Eric johnson guitar style, tone and inspiration duration. West side story sheet music and music books at sheet music. The film version of 1961 was a smashing success, earning 10 oscars, including. Only you, youre the only thing ill see forever in my eyes, in my words and in everything i do nothing else but you ever and theres nothi. Musically advanced class piece for the piano duo two pianos, four hands event with the national federation of music clubs nfmc festivals bulletin 200820092010. Whenever i see a movie or stage production of a play, i am always interested to read the actual book to have a different perspective on the characters and overall plot. The score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. In addition to the music there is a page of information about jorge morel. Although it may seem at first glance to be a relatively light hearted and fun song, and its entertainment valuable is undeniable, there is also some level of satire in it.
An excellent account of west side story and its central role as a play and movie in american musical history and in american culture more generally. Price new from used from unknown binding, import, 1962. West side story musical by bernstein and sondheim and. The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks. Buy west side story full score sheet music orchestra, vocal, voice score composed by leonard bernstein 19181990. Nausicaa soundtrack vocal piano score sheet music book japan. He is the author of ten books, including the novels the amboy dukes, cry tough, and the square trap, which were all adapted into movies. Does anyone have a copy of the bass score to west side story. An analysis of the song america in the movie the west side.
I just received word that ill be playing the bass part in a local theater production this march, and the theater group tends to pass around the scores a week or two before opening night. From the first notes to the final breath, west side story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. West side story text guitar tab by leonard bernstein. Ten songs in book and cd format from leonard bernsteins classic j. The leader of the first ones decided on the next dance to challenge bernardo, the leader of the second. I hope to make a better quality video of new songs soon. Need reed 1 book from west side story sax on the web forum. Leonard bernstein tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including america west side story, somewhere, tonight, i feel pretty, maria. That seemed like as good an excuse as any to pick eight fantastic. Shulman also wrote the original treatment for rebel without a cause, the film that shot james dean to stardom.
All 38 songs from the west side story 1961 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Hey all, apologies if this is the wrong forum for this kind of question, but i wanted to ask. Songbook west side story full pdf west side story song book free download as pdf file. The songs arranged for pianovocal guitar paperback january 1, 1995 by author author. West side story overview the best broadway source for west side story tickets and west side story information, photos and videos. The music is printed in traditional music notation. The gem of broadway musicals, west side storys commentary on love and. The further we get in time from when west side story was written, the more the musicals mythic dimensions come into focus. As seen in west side story, the broadway musical is a collaborative medium which involves the librettist, composer, lyricist, director, and choreographer how to best convey the story they wish to tell. Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. Arranged by leon block, etc unknown binding january 1, 1962 by leonard bernstein author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The items on display provide a rare window into this complex process. Jerome robbins conception and choreography, arthur laurents book, and. There are some nice solo lines for alto in the first book, lots of flute playing including some exposed passages in the third octave, and two fun spots. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. What makes the book unique is its focus on new york and the urban experience as central to the storys appeal at a time when the city was undergoing massive urban renewal, particularly on the west side, throwing the urban poor into. The songs of west side story various artists songs. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. West side story, the leonard bernsteinarthur laurentsstephen sondheim classic is visiting the orpheum for eight performances. Leonard bernsteins maria from west side story youtube. America from west side story sheet music in c major. Leonard bernstein s most popular book is west side story.
The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. West side story began as a stage musical with music by leonard bernstein, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and book by arthur laurents. The songs arranged for pianovocalguitar paperback january 1, 1995 by author author 5. The title was changed to west side story when the creators realized that gang warfare in new york had moved from the east side to the west. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With natalie wood, george chakiris, richard beymer, russ tamblyn. West side story piano bookonline audio piano playalong, volume series. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names. West side story by irving shulman, 1967, pocket books edition, in english west side story 1967 edition open library.
West side story original sound track recording discogs. Released in 1961, the soundtrack spent 54 weeks at no. The musical piece in west side story entitled america is one of the most memorable from the film. Somewhere from west side story chords by tom waits. West side story is the soundtrack to the 1961 film west side story. West side story by leonard bernstein text guitar tab. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. West side story opened at new yorks winter garden theater on september 26, 1957, and has remained in the repertory ever since. West side story is an american musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein, lyrics by stephen sondheim and conception and choreography by jerome robbins. Somewhere sheet music piano voice guitar 1957 west side story sondheim bernstein. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. West side story 1961 soundtrack complete list of songs. Conceived in 1949, west side story has a serious message that pleads.
The musical is a 20thcentury american adaptation of the shakespearean tale of romeo and juliet. West side story i feel pretty maria america gershwin. West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. Piano, 2 pianos, 4 hands piano national federation of music clubs 20142016 selection 2 pianos, 4 hands.
Buy west side story tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Does anyone have the west side story bass score to lend. Need reed 1 book from west side story i dont have a copy of the book but ive played the show. That should have been the end of it, but several years later, producer david pack organized this recorded version, and the.
Books by leonard bernstein author of west side story. Suite from west side story for clarinet, cello and piano piano solo, clarinet, cello advanced digital download by leonard bernstein. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. Arthur laurents book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The original broadway cast recording of bernsteins west side story was made only three days after the show opened. Choose from west side story sheet music for such popular songs as somewhere, maria, and somethings coming. Leonard bernstein has 1 books on goodreads with 11690 ratings.
What you need to know about the west side story remake. The show continues to seduce in a theatrical language that remains universal. It was a cute oneshot idea and wellreceived especially with such inspired choices as having little richard sing i feel pretty. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. More than 50 years later, the performers fresh vitality still shines through. Musicnotes pro plus members save 15% plus get pdfs included in every available key. This is the place for you if youve ever been involved in, or infatuated with, west side story as an actor, singer, dancer, musician, producer, director, designer, crew or just as important as a fan. West side story, theatre music by american composer leonard bernstein that premiered august 19, 1957, in washington, d. If any aspect of west side story is still undervalued it is the book by arthur laurents.
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