Tyran Parke
GOLDEN voiced Tyran Parke is one of a small handful of exceptional talents around at the moment. Equally at home in serious drama (most recently in Angels in America) as he is in musical theatre (The Hatpin, Sunday in the Park with George), and also a stylish cabaret performer in his own and other shows, Parke has recently released his first CD.
The album, punningly titled Sunday in the Parke is a virtual aural calling card. On the one hand it’s a collection of his favourite show tunes and, on the other, an eclectic selection of work that demonstrates his range and ability as a singer and actor.
Parke is not afraid to stretch himself and nor does he tiptoe through the usual tried and true (aka over-done) repertoire. The range of songs goes from the theatrical “Finishing the Hat”, from Sunday in the Park at one end of the spectrum to a delicious version of “Windmills of Your Mind” (Bergman, Bergman and Legrand) at the other via Stephen Sondheim and other lesser-known but interesting songs. Holding the album together is rich instrumentation and some astute and finely balanced orchestrations.
Altogether, it’s a bold and unusual collection that tells you a lot about the singer and his ambitions. Have a listen to sample tracks and purchase the CD from www.tyranparke.com
