The world of anthony newley and leslie bricusse, devised and directed by bruce kimmel, opened at the pacific resident theatre in venice, california, on 7 december 20. He has been married to yvonne romain since october 18, 1958. The world of anthony newley and leslie bricusse, devised. Come with me, and youll be in a world of pure imagination. Gene wilders most famous song was originally a dud by. Provided to youtube by cdbaby pure imagination patrick basile anthony newley leslie bricusse now and forever.
A million dreams greatest showman by benj pasek and justin paul. Wonka will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination. Leslie bricusse born 29 january 1931 is an english composer, lyricist, and. Gene wilder performing pure imagination in willy wonka and the chocolate factory. I have been fortunate to have been nominated for ten academy awards, nine grammys and four tonys. I have won two oscars, a grammy, and eight ivor novello awards. Pure imagination 1971 gene wilder soundtrack recording. Willy wonka is back on the shelf and available for licensing. Willy wonka, mike teevee, augustus gloop, veruca salt, violet beauregarde, granpa joe, and a lot of delicious oompaloompas. Pure imagination marching band show jeff chambers music. Pure imagination by leslie bricusse and anthony newley arr. At cambridge, he was president of the footlights revue. Leslie bricusse anthony newley and gene wilder pure imagination. This arrangement requires a high level of sensitivity and technical skill as it blends the whimsy of the original melody with a hint of nostalgia, surprising the listener with unexpected harmonic turns.
The man behind songs such as talk to the animals, goldfinger, feeling good. Sung by gene wilder, the song was written by leslie bricusse and anthony newley. Socal vocals pure imagination transcription youtube. The nonoriginal music in this show was arranged with permission, only after securing the rights to arrange and perform through tresona music. Leslie bricusse and anthony newley pure imagination hd. Pure imagination by leslie bricusse and anthony newley arranged for solo 5 octave marimba by alex stopa.
He was born in london, and educated at university college school and gonville and caius college, cambridge. Conductor brian lee auckland symphony orchestra from seeport 2017 captain cook wharf, 29th january 2017. Here is pure imagination from soundtrack recording to willy wonka and the chocolate factory. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meet charlie at the chocolate factotry with his scrumdilyumstious friends. Pure imagination by leslie bricusse and anthony newley arranged for solo 5octave marimba by alex stopa. Ben bram and tehillah alphonsos awesome arrangement of pure imagination with some hardcore pentatonix vibes.
Pure imagination from willy wonka and the chocolate factory. This is one of my favorite songs from a motion picture music score. Double oscar and grammy winner leslie bricusse is a writercomposerlyricist who has contributed to many musical films and plays during his career. Double oscar and grammy award winner leslie bricusse is a writer composer lyricist who has written the book, music andor lyrics for more than 40 musical films and plays during his career, and continues to enjoy fruitful collaborations with many of the greatest musical artists and composers of our time. Pure imagination from willy wonka and the chocolate factory words and music by leslie bricusse and anthony newley arr. This beautiful version of the song is from an outofprint album of the same title. The life and good times of one of the worlds favourite songwriters, leslie bricusse.
Leslie bricusse anthony newley and gene wilder pure. Leslie bricusse was born on january 29, 1931 in london, england. Roald dahls willy wonka music theatre international. Music by anthony newley, lyrics by leslie bricusse. Anthony newley pure imagination audio only youtube. Pure imagination by leslie bricusse and anthony newley. Pure imagination the songbook leslie bricusse on spotify.