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Dracula Musical News - 26/10/2011

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"Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring" - Bram Stoker 1897

The Dracula Musical concept album can be purchased from Dress Circle: The London Musical Theatre Store. Now also available to buy at the Sound of Music Store (and website), Germany.

The Dracula Musical Album is now available in the USA, via the American / internet based supplier CD BABY

Dracula Musical Album & Single Tracks - Downloads now available from iTunes

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Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. Presents Bram Stoker's 'DRACULA', the musical by Evans, Orton and Lynn.

Dracula Musical and Sang de Vie News - Winter 2011

Film Production: Dracula, the musical by Evans, Orton & Lynn.

Donations towards the funding of this independently produced film

The producers of Dracula, the musical by Evans, Orton and Lynn, are seeking additional funding in the form of donations for an independently produced film of this impressive new work.

* All contributors will receive a credit in the film.

Interested? Phone us: 0870-609-2629

More about this production:

The Proposed Film:

* A 90 minute Hi-Definition Television and DVD event programming for International Broadcast.

* The Director -- An award winning feature film director and screenwriter who has worked with many Hollywood actors.

* The screenplay is by an award winning feature film screenwriter / director.

Interested? Phone us: 0870-609-2629

The work itself:

Musical Pedigree of a Product that already has an established following -

Since the release of the professionally produced concept album, in 2006, and the video of one of the main numbers from the show, in 2007; the work has been met with great critical acclaim and many encouraging comments from a worldwide public.

The high production quality of the recorded musical work has meant that the Dracula musical concept album continues to sell successfully throughout the world. The video of the "Within My World" song from the show is regularly broadcast on Television and watched by tens of thousands of people on the internet.

Since 2008, when the video became available to watch on the internet and television, it has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people and has further expanded the musical’s fan base on a global scale …

Continuing Worldwide Appeal

DRACULA, the musical by Orton, Evans & Lynn - There can only be one cinematic version of this musical because the music and lyrics are unique to this particular work. The screenplay has been adapted from the stage script of the complete work by Orton, Evans and Lynn.

Those who would like to make larger investment contributions to this exciting new production can contact the producers via their website – Sang de Vie Productions Ltd.

Or Phone us: 0870-609-2629 to arrange a meeting with the producers in London.

* Dracula Musical New Recording - As indicted in pervious news, we are currently recording more music for the complete version of our Dracula musical production. This will include eleven new tracks, additional music (recitative), underscored dialogue and a re-orchestration of the entire score. There are twenty-three numbers, excluding reprised songs in the current production. This work will continue throughout 2011. We intend to release the recordings as soon as possible, after the completion of this album (2012).

Theatrical performance rights for the stage version of the Dracula musical, as heard on the complete album, will probably be available after 2012.

Please follow the links in this newsletter to hear demos for a couple of the new numbers - SANG DE VIE PRODUCTIONS

* Dracula Musical Film Production - Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. is currently offering an investment opportunity for the Film Production of the musical, Dracula, by Evans, Orton & Lynn.

Investment is sought for the Film version of this original musical work of Stoker’s novel, Dracula - We have scheduled this new work, as an ‘in-house’ film production, for 2012-2013. An award winning director / screenwriter is currently writing the screenplay.

* Movie Production News - Sang de Vie Productions has co-produced a feature length movie. It is a horror film. More will be revealed about the new professionally directed film during 2011 - This movie will soon be out of post production. For release during 2011.

* Other News - The NEW version of the vampire novel, "WITHIN THE GLASS DARKLY", by William Gareth Evans has been published. The sequel novel, ‘Dracula, The Devil’s Nosferatu’ will be available in 2012.

WITHIN THE GLASS DARKLY

A VAMPIRE NOVEL

by William Gareth Evans.

The book is now available to buy

Introduction to the story...

Nineteenth century Paris. A spate of grizzly murders has everyone gripped with fear as the killer continues to terrorise the city. There are rumours that a murderous ‘beast’ is stalking the streets of Paris at night…

A mysterious nobleman and his sister enter the lives of the Perrodon family and their friends. The unwary Parisians are about to encounter the terrifying reality of a darker world that will tear their young lives apart.

One man already knows the identity and true nature of the ‘beast’. He is also aware of an ancient vendetta against members of the Perrodon family. Only his knowledge and experience stands between them and their mutual nemesis.

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You can also order this novel from: AMAZON UK / AMAZON USA or download from LULU

Read more about the new novel: Within The Glass Darkly

In 2006, we brought you the professionally produced concept CD…

In 2007, we produced the professionally directed video of “Within My World” from the show.

Since 2008, when the video became available on the internet and television, it has been watched by hundreds of thousands of people and has further expanded the musical’s fan base on a global scale …

The Dracula musical will receive its professional stage premiere within the next eighteen months.
The venue of the stage premiere will be announced in due course.

A NEW sample track of three short songs : CLICK

Further recordings for the forthcoming CD of the complete work is underway...

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For further details, please visit the website: SANG DE VIE PRODUCTIONS LTD

The professionally directed film of "Within My World" from the professional musical, Dracula, by Evans Orton and Lynn premiered on Sky TV's oMusic channel during July.

More information about the premiere of the professional musical, Dracula, by Evans, Orton and Lynn will be announced in the New Year.

In the meantime, you can still buy the professionally produced CD of Dracula from CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, the official Dracula musical website and many other online stores. The CD is also available from Dress Circle, London, and at the Sound of Music store in Germany.

The production team will release more news concerning their professional musical, Dracula, during the coming months.

THE DRACULA MUSICAL VIDEO - "WITHIN MY WORLD" ON TV ACROSS EUROPE

Just for your information the Dracula "Within My World" video is showing on Sky channel 359 "O Music"

The video will continue to play daily until further notice. Thanks for your support and let us know if you see it!

Review quotes from the December issue of WHAT'S ON STAGE - The UK Theatre Magazine :

"...A powerful new Gothic musical that remains faithful to the original novel"

"The songs deliver just the right measure of dramatic passion to get the blood pumping"

" ... Michael McCarthy hitting all the right notes in the title role"

"This 70 minute CD has already gathered a battalion of fans"

"...has enough dramatic bite to keep you listening well beyond moonrise"

The Editor - What's On Stage Magazine. See full review in the Newsletter

* The Dracula Musical Concept album remains on the BEST SELLER musical CD charts at several retail outlets in many countries. The CD is available from Dress Circle (London); the Sound of Music store (Germany), CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes and many online music stores.

The concept album is produced by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd.

The album has received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from members of the general public.

The tracks that can be heard on the website are low quality audio samples. These sample tracks can only give an indication of the musical delights that await those who purchase the album. An abridged version of the full synopsis is available with the album.

* The Dracula Musical has a MySpace profile.
At the moment you can listen to the complete album versions of "Within My World" (which is not the same as the short version you can hear on the Dracula website), "Never To Die", "Those Dreams of Long Ago" and the "Dracula Overture".
If you are a member of MySpace or Facebook, please link to us. We will do the same for you.

Visit the DRACULA MUSICAL MY SPACE PROFILE / DRACULA MUSICAL ON FACEBOOK

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DRACULA CONCEPT ALBUM - Customer Reviews:

"With a stunning orchestra and stellar lyrics, Evans and Orton have composed a masterpiece. Closely following the book, their rendition returns to Count Dracula what society has so horrifically stolen from him. Michael McCarthy excels as the chilling and sensual lead role. Songs such as "I Am Condemned," "Within My World," and "Never to Die" allow listeners to see a full range of emotion and power. A beautiful, inspired recording, Dracula gives you chills every time you hear it."
(From Amazon)

"Beautiful, moving and inspired"
(From iTunes)

"Fantastic musical. I am a lyricist and librettist and I can really appreciate good work. This is Broadway quality all the way!"
(From CD Baby)

"Great score and moving libretto
Exceptional musical work...an outstanding recording"
(From CD Baby)

"Geniuses Gareth Evans and Christopher J. Orton composed a musical adaptation of Dracula–in English! I’ve spent the whole day listening to it, and it’s love. (I love Dracula and Renfield...) Michael McCarthy makes for a stellar Vlad."
(From A Writers Corner)

"Dracula? Really? Truly? WOW! I love the book and I never knew it was a musical until about five minutes ago and now I'm buying it and OH MY GOD! Wow. I listened to the previews and the voices and melodies are absolutely beautiful and heart-wrenching…BUY THIS!"
(From iTunes)

"Dark, Moody & Romantic... What's not to love?? The songs from this show paint a rich picture of a classic tale of immortal love turned obsession. The songs are heartfelt, the music is dramatic and the singers are passionate. My top 3 songs would be: I Am Condemned, Never to Die and Those Dreams of long ago. You will love this musical!"
(From iTunes)

Surprisingly Good! Wasn't sure what to expect from this musical version of Dracula... but it's actually very good! The music is very passionate and the cast excellently suited for their roles. Favorite song ~ "In Your Eyes"
(From iTunes)

"I've simply fallen in love with the music. "

"SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!"

And there are also many, many, more comments on the Dracula Musical MySpace profile...

* Dracula album track is played on national radio *

"Those Dreams of Long Ago" (with vocals by Stephanie Benavente) received its first national radio broadcast. This was on the Elaine Paige show (BBC Radio 2). Many thanks to Elaine Paige for playing the track from the Dracula concept album.

The Dracula Musical Album is now available in the USA, via the American / internet based supplier CD BABY

Dracula Musical Album & Single Tracks - Downloads now available from iTunes

* Also visit the DRACULA MUSICAL MY SPACE PROFILE and the DRACULA MUSICAL ON FACEBOOK

THE DRACULA MUSICAL CONCEPT ALBUM

Dracula - The Musical

By Orton, Evans & Lynn

The Concept Album

Featuring ...

Seventeen original tracks

Seventy minutes of music

with

Michael McCarthy as Dracula