Live in London

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While touring in support of his 2008 album Harps and Angels, Randy Newman performed a special concert at London’s intimate LSO St. Luke’s accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra led by Robert Ziegler. The program, featuring songs from throughout Newman’s career, was televised by the BBC. The Sunday Times of London says: "Essential listening for anyone who cares about the art of songwriting."

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While touring in support of his 2008 album Harps and Angels, Randy Newman performed a special concert at London’s intimate LSO St. Luke’s, an 18th-century Anglican church that has been restored by the London Symphony Orchestra for use in its community and music education programs. He was accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ziegler, and the program was televised by the BBC. Nonesuch Records releases this concert as the CD/DVD Randy Newman: Live in London. The Sunday Times of London says: "Essential listening for anyone who cares about the art of songwriting."

The 22-song London set features songs from throughout Newman’s four-decade long career, including some of his best-known songs like “Short People,” “Louisiana 1927,” and “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today,” as well as newer songs such as “A Few Words in Defense of My Country” and “Laugh and Be Happy." An interview from the BBC broadcast also is included on the DVD.

The audio portion of the album is also available for purchase digitally as 320 kbps MP3s.

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
A BBC / Nonesuch Records co-production
Recorded live at LSO St. Luke's, London, June 22, 2008

Executive Producer: Mark Cooper
Producer: Serena Cross
Director: Nick Wickham
Production Manager: Lisa Quilter
Live Sound: Mike Felton
Lighting Director: Oli Richards
Hair & Makeup: Fay Leith

All selections written by Randy Newman

Design by Barbara de Wilde

Nonesuch Selection Number

524520

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
Album Status
Artist Name
Randy Newman
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Randy Newman, piano, vocals
with
BBC Concert Orchestra
Robert Ziegler, conductor

Cover Art
UPC/Price
Label
CD+DVD
UPC
075597979015BUN
Label
MP3
Price
14.00
UPC
075597962680
  • 524520

News & Reviews

  • Randy Newman is the guest on the season four finale of the podcast Score. He talks with hosts Robert Kraft and Kenny Holmes about his film music, his family's film scoring legacy, and more. You can watch their conversation here.

  • Randy Newman’s eight-LP box set Roll with the Punches: The Studio Albums (1979–2017), first released for Records Store Day's RSD Drop in July, is now available in limited supply in the Nonesuch Store as well. The set contains Randy Newman's latest seven studio albums—Born Again, Trouble in Paradise, Land of Dreams, Faust, Bad Love (on vinyl for the first time), Harps and Angels, and Dark Matter—on 140-gram vinyl, featuring original album jackets, lyric/credit sheets, and Faust demos. You can take a look inside here.

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  • About This Album

    While touring in support of his 2008 album Harps and Angels, Randy Newman performed a special concert at London’s intimate LSO St. Luke’s, an 18th-century Anglican church that has been restored by the London Symphony Orchestra for use in its community and music education programs. He was accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ziegler, and the program was televised by the BBC. Nonesuch Records releases this concert as the CD/DVD Randy Newman: Live in London. The Sunday Times of London says: "Essential listening for anyone who cares about the art of songwriting."

    The 22-song London set features songs from throughout Newman’s four-decade long career, including some of his best-known songs like “Short People,” “Louisiana 1927,” and “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today,” as well as newer songs such as “A Few Words in Defense of My Country” and “Laugh and Be Happy." An interview from the BBC broadcast also is included on the DVD.

    The audio portion of the album is also available for purchase digitally as 320 kbps MP3s.

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Randy Newman, piano, vocals
    with
    BBC Concert Orchestra
    Robert Ziegler, conductor

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    A BBC / Nonesuch Records co-production
    Recorded live at LSO St. Luke's, London, June 22, 2008

    Executive Producer: Mark Cooper
    Producer: Serena Cross
    Director: Nick Wickham
    Production Manager: Lisa Quilter
    Live Sound: Mike Felton
    Lighting Director: Oli Richards
    Hair & Makeup: Fay Leith

    All selections written by Randy Newman

    Design by Barbara de Wilde