There Was More to Life Than The Sopranos Series Finale

Yes, I did care if Tony Soprano got wacked this past weekend - but my love of music prevailed. I forcefully detached myself from the last episode ever and watched the Tony Awards.
(For those of you who don't know - the Tony Awards are the most important Award for Broadway productions.)

About 10 years ago, I remember standing on Flager Drive in West Palm Beach, waiting in anticipation to see the singer, whose mom currently lives in Hobe Sound, Duncan Sheik.

I was 10 years old and ever since that concert I have enjoyed his music. The Grammy-nominated soloist has released 5 records since his well-known self-titled album.

Now the man behind the hit, "Barely Breathing," has made his mark on Broadway.




The musical, Spring Awakening's success is due to Sheik and Steven Sater - Sheik wrote the music and Sater wrote the lyrics.

The New York Post called it "An unexpected jolt of sudden genius! A groundbreaking must-see musical sure to wake up Broadway!"

This past weekend, Sheik and crew were nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won 8 of them including Best Musical and Original Score.

When Sheik accepted one of his awards he said, "Thank you for letting this live. You did a very cool thing. And musical theater rocks."

Now for the next couple of months the show will sell out, and basically be untouchable.
Spring Awakening plays in New York City, yet the CD has been available everywhere for fans' listening pleasure.

Even if your not a fan of musicals or Sheik, the soundtrack is packed with some good stand alone tracks such as, "Bitch of Living."

The New York Observer called it "A Miracle that must be seen to be believed, the best new musical in a generation!"

So whether or not you can travel to NYC just yet, you can still take a listen to the Award winning music convienently on your iPod.


Spring Awakening performance at the 61st Tony Awards