Live: Barefoot at the Symphony

Pop · 2014 · 16 tracks

Live: Barefoot at the Symphony

November 10, 2014 · Concord Records

This album is a masterclass in vocal performance, delivering the full force of Idina Menzel's Broadway-honed voice in a grand, symphonic setting. It feels like attending a spectacular concert from the best seat in the house, where every note is perfectly placed and every emotion deeply felt.

Expect soaring melodies, powerful belting, and intimate moments of storytelling, all wrapped in lush orchestral arrangements that elevate pop and musical theatre classics into truly epic anthems. It's an album that will make you feel empowered, nostalgic, and utterly captivated by Menzel's undeniable talent.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks

01

Life of the Party

5:37

02

The Professor

2:12

03

Love for Sale / Roxanne

6:15

04

"You Were Good"

4:55

05

Funny Girl / Don't Rain on My Parade

6:38

06

Asleep on the Wind

4:21

07

Jonathan

3:29

08

No Day but Today

3:47

09

Poker Face

7:09

10

Marvin's Long Lost Brother

0:49

11

Where or When

4:26

12

Heaven Help My Heart

3:51

13

Thank You

2:32

14

For Good

3:08

15

Defying Gravity

5:24

16

Tomorrow

3:58

Moments Worth Listening For

The raw emotional delivery and sustained high notes during a pivotal ballad like 'Defying Gravity' (if included), showcasing Menzel's signature power.

A moment of unexpected vulnerability and quiet intimacy during an acoustic or piano-only arrangement, highlighting a different facet of her voice.

The dynamic shift from a subtle, almost whispered verse to a full, booming orchestral and vocal crescendo on an empowering anthem.

Menzel's engaging storytelling or humorous banter with the audience between tracks, adding a personal touch to the grand performance.

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Where This Album Departs

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