The ANDREW FISHER Songbook

The Andrew Fisher Songbook

presents Fisher’s musical theatre songwriting specially selected from his catalogue of original musicals. This compelling collection of solo stand-alone songs are ideally suitable for cabarets, concerts and auditions and showcase his gift for melody, his characterful, insightful and witty lyrics, and stylistic range as a composer. Including a range of comedy and pathos, and humorous and moving scenarios, these well-contrasted highlights are given a ravishing orchestral treatment.

The 12 track album features 10 previously unrecorded songs, and boasts a stellar collection of the UK’s most exciting musical theatre talent;

Annalene Beechey, Daniel Boys, Danny Colligan, James Gillan, Chloe Hart, Molly Lynch, Joel Montague, Wendi Peters, Lauren Samuels, Ben Stock, Lorna Want,

and

Stephen Weller.

The Andrew Fisher Songbook

is the fourth Andrew Fisher project released by SimG Records, past reviews:

The Little Fox

✭✭✭✭✭ "beautifully written"

Musical Theatre Review

Girl In A Crisis

✭✭✭✭ "quite extraordinary"

LondonTheatre1

Gabriel

✭✭✭✭✭ "You have a treat in store"

Musical Theatre Review

TRACK LISTING

Alphabet Soup


James Gillan

Nothing To Be Done


Chloe Hart

All Men Are Bastards


Wendi Peters

How Foolish Of Me


Danny Colligan

I Say We Fight


Stephen Weller

At The Crossroads


Annalene Beechey

Caught In The Rain


Lauren Samuels

Big Cheddar


Joel Montague

Second Base


Lorna Want

Gloucester Road


Molly Lynch

That Kind Of Day


Ben Stock

Heaven’s Plan’s A Mystery


Daniel Boys

Released 21st May 2021 - Catalogue No: SimGR-CD040

REVIEWS...

✭✭✭✭✭ "there is much to admire in this collection ... humour as well as pathos – all given the 5-star treatment from a plethora of talented singers ... deliciously funny numbers [and] poignant tracks. These set the tone and standard for the rest of the album. The artists bring the song writing to life and I look forward to more of the same coming in the near future ... an absolute delight and I really can’t fault it."

Nick Wakeham, Musical Theatre Review

✭✭✭✭ "Fisher is a master of melody. Every song has a much-desired hook or distinctive tune ... He flits from genre to genre showing his versatility as an artist and gives the performer a great deal of work to do in their delivery, including clear emotional arcs and personality to adopt ... Lyrical, sweeping melodies complete with sublime vocals ... brilliantly arranged ‘Heaven’s Plan’s A Mystery’ ... An excellent showcase of Fisher’s talent."

Jenny Ell, BroadwayWorldUK

✭✭✭✭✭ "Fisher is the renowned writer of some classic musical theatre numbers ... and boy this is a great album. I’ve listened to it three times now and love it more each time. My favourite is Peters’ version of ‘All Men Are Bastards’ - a really funny and observant song. I also loved ‘Nothing To Be Done’ ... there isn’t a bad song on the album, and each one really justifies multiple listening to fully appreciate both the music and the lyrics which often tell a complex and full story ... the production is excellent, with full orchestrations providing a nice rich sound to enjoy. Overall, this is a great album that will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s musical theatre collection and I definitely recommend it."

Terry Eastham, LondonTheatre1

✭✭✭✭ "a lot of fun … overall, a pleasant and charming collection."

Chris Omaweng, Last Minute Theatre Tickets

✭✭✭✭✭ "truly wonderful ... well put together and flows nicely … excellent orchestral arrangements. ‘At The Crossroads’ is beautifully sung by Beechey - thought provoking and touching to listen to. Peters’ ‘All Men Are Bastards’ is fabulously funny and really allows her to show off her vocals and comedic skills. Everyone is excellent on the album - some real powerhouse voices; with the songs that they have been gifted allowing them to show off their vocal range and for that reason, there are a few several standout stars on the album. Boys belts out ‘Heaven’s Plan’s A Mystery’ ... Samuels is exceptional as always ... Lynch smashes it out of the park - the emotion she displays is wonderful, and the tone to her voice is like silk. Definitely worth a listen!"

Emma Littler, WestEndBestFriend

9/10 "I’ve always been impressed by Fishers’ work. The talent on [the album] is pretty mind blowing … all just as excellent as you would expect … a great mixture of ballads and more thoughtful songs to balance out what Fisher is perhaps best at - comical and very clever light hearted numbers. ‘At The Crossroads’ is really poignant, and I also enjoyed ‘How Foolish Of Me’. In typical Peters casting, ‘All Men Are Bastards’ is a great number, as is the opening song ‘Alphabet Soup’, both showing Fisher’s skill in word-smithery. I really enjoyed this great mix of songs from the pen of one of our greatest up and coming composers, and another winning release from the UK’s premier label for new and exciting musical theatre talent."

Ian Gude, Review Graveyard