Idina Menzel Review & Giveaway

August 24, 2008 by Caryn 

*Update*

This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you so much for stopping by and entering.  The winner is Ken Robinson (#29).  Congratulations!  Please stop by this week for more giveaways!

 

As different as my husband and I seem to be sometimes, we actually have a lot in common. I remember the first time we met (another place, another time) and how we shared a passion for Broadway musicals. How much better can you get than a man who enjoys the theater?

Living in Europe for 8 months afforded my husband and I plenty of opportunities to see plays, musicals and even the opera. So you can imagine how I excited I was to learn that the illustrious voice behind Maureen Johnson in the Broadway and film versions of Rent and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the musical Wicked is Idina Menzel.

 

The Tony award winning actress-singer-songwriter has just released her new album entitled I Stand. She has a beautiful voice and her lyrics are rich and honest. The album has a good mix of uptempo, blare it on your radio beats and moving ballads about life and love.

 

If you’d like to see where Idina Menzel is going to be on tour next, check out her MySpace page here.

Watch her “Brave” video here.

Buy her latest album, I Stand, on Amazon.

One2One discount: TEAM IDINA to save 10% at her merchandise store

 

I was thinking the other night that it’s time for another contest! Thanks to One2One Network, one lucky reader will win the following Idina Menzel prize pack:

Head on over to the Idina Menzel website and listen to the songs on her latest album, I Stand (they’re at the top). Come back and leave me a comment indicating your favorite and why. Comments will close on August 31, 2008 at 10 pm PST and I will announce the winner here the following day. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

Want an extra entry? Follow me on Twitter. Be sure to send me a message letting me know since it’s getting a little difficult keeping up with everyone who just started following to gain an extra contest entry!

 

 

 

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    1 SANDY on August 25th, 2008 11:31 am

    My favorite of this is Brave- it is beautiful …she really makes you feel like you are there- at least me.Her voice is timeless and beautiful and she is very talented

    I loved her singing a hero comes home too

    2 hetal g on August 25th, 2008 1:17 pm

    Brave- I stand is wonderful and inspiring song..

    herry123_us@live.com

    3 Rebecca Sullivan on August 25th, 2008 1:36 pm

    Idina’s album quickly became the thing I would listen to on repeat on my iTunes all day. Although it was hard to choose, my favorite song out of all of them would have to be “My Own Worst Enemy”. Having the privilege to see Idina perform live this summer in Richmond, this song was definitely one of my favorites that she performed. She put so much emotion into it, and just gave her all on stage. Idina puts her heart and soul into all of her song lyrics, and it clearly shows when you see her perform live. The lyrics of the chorus are so powerful, and she ties so many people that are important to her into it- her supporting parents and her loving husband. To me, this song just really describes who Idina is, and shows both her wonderful support system and her occasional weaknesses.

    4 Angie on August 25th, 2008 1:51 pm

    I like the song Brave the best. The lyrics are so real and her voice is beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to enter. I had never heard of Idina before.

    5 charline s on August 25th, 2008 2:38 pm

    I really like the song Brave, it kinda descibes where I am at in my life right now.

    6 susan varney on August 25th, 2008 4:54 pm

    brave. i like the song

    7 bob on August 25th, 2008 7:53 pm

    This will be easy – Brave is much better than listening to the sound of ice tea being stirred (a reference to Maureen in Rent and not an insult to Idina).

    8 carol on August 25th, 2008 8:24 pm

    I was fortunate enough to meet Idina after a show, and I told her that BRAVE inspired me in my personal struggle. Brave it is. cdziuba@aol.com

    9 Maja on August 25th, 2008 8:55 pm

    Brave is my favorite also. Nice voice and lyrics. Really neat.

    10 Kelly Colucci on August 25th, 2008 8:55 pm

    I like the song I Stand from the album. I felt like it showcased Idina’s voice a little better than Brave or Gorgeous and I like the lyrics alot.

    11 Vicky Boackle on August 25th, 2008 10:29 pm

    i like brave.

    12 Adrienne Gordon on August 25th, 2008 10:57 pm

    I Stand is really good. Like the lyrics.

    13 Linda Moeller on August 25th, 2008 11:45 pm

    BRAVE!!!! It’s the best.

    14 James Jenkins on August 25th, 2008 11:54 pm

    I Stamd

    15 Hil'Lesha on August 26th, 2008 12:15 am

    I love Brave. I love what it stands for. This is a very powerful and uplifting song. :)

    16 Nora Scott-Platt on August 26th, 2008 12:43 am

    Brave inspires me to live and to let changes and ideas flow.

    17 christopher h on August 26th, 2008 1:43 am

    love the song, brave

    18 Karen Gonyea on August 26th, 2008 2:25 am

    Brave !

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    20 janet lindsey on August 26th, 2008 6:13 am

    i like better to have loved.

    21 Terra Heck on August 26th, 2008 8:36 am

    I like the sound of ‘My Own Worse Enemy’. I like the emotion that’s put into it and it is worth listening to over and over again.

    22 Kathy Scott on August 26th, 2008 12:15 pm

    Brave sends a great message.

    23 Jason C on August 26th, 2008 3:28 pm

    Brave is my favorite

    24 T on August 26th, 2008 4:50 pm

    My Own Worst Enemy – the lyrics are true

    25 Linda Pinto on August 26th, 2008 5:17 pm

    I liked Brave very much. Her voice and presentation makes want to hear more of her music.

    26 israel y on August 26th, 2008 5:32 pm

    i like “gorgeous” b/c its just a nice tune. thanks for the contest!

    27 tim brown on August 26th, 2008 6:28 pm

    Brave
    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

    28 A Casson on August 26th, 2008 8:11 pm

    Brave .. meaningful

    29 Ken Robinson on August 26th, 2008 8:45 pm

    Brave lets her go from mellow to Broadway brash. I love it. Please accept my entry.

    30 Mike Weisberg on August 26th, 2008 8:54 pm

    i want to win

    31 Brian R on August 26th, 2008 10:35 pm

    My favorite song from Idina’s album would have to be “I Feel Everything.” It is so easy to relate to the lyrics in this song. They are so beautifully wirtten and she sounds amazing singing this song.

    32 Sharon Jones on August 27th, 2008 9:02 am

    Brave…what a wonderful song that made me feel good…thanks for terrific contest!

    33 judy brittle on August 27th, 2008 3:15 pm

    Don’t Let Me Down is my favorite for just the simple reason its a beautiful song. Thank you so much!

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    35 Felicia Lockamy on August 28th, 2008 7:01 am

    I like Brave, you can draw so much inspiration from it, thank you.

    36 Belinda on August 28th, 2008 8:13 am

    Brave . . . the lyrics are wonderful.

    37 Shelley on August 28th, 2008 8:36 pm

    Brave. Just beautiful. I have been a fan every since WICKED!! Thanks SO much for running this contest:)

    38 Renee on August 29th, 2008 5:45 am

    I Feel Everything – I enjoy the intensity of the song and how exposing it is. You feel like you can really reach into the core of her soul in this song. It’s great to put on when you’re frustrated.

    39 Jennifer Hedden on August 29th, 2008 6:45 pm

    Brave

    40 L McLendon on August 30th, 2008 4:26 pm

    Wow, can I say all of them. If not, then I will go with “Brave” too!

    41 Elizabeth M. on August 30th, 2008 10:03 pm

    I like the song “Brave” the most. She is a very talented singer and I love her voice.

    42 Erma Hurtt on August 30th, 2008 10:26 pm

    I like the song Brave the best.

    43 Vicki Wurgler on August 30th, 2008 10:50 pm

    I also like Brave-she has a beautiful voice

    44 Susan Ledet on August 31st, 2008 1:43 am

    I like Better to Have Loved since I can relate closely to the words. She has a beautiful and powerful voice.

    45 Sharon seneker on August 31st, 2008 2:20 am

    Brave is very inspirational to me! Thanks!

    46 Desiree on August 31st, 2008 5:15 am

    My Own Worst Enemy, mainly because of the lyrics, but the music is quite beautiful too ;)

    47 Jayme Isaacs on August 31st, 2008 2:17 pm

    I Like The Song I Stand

    48 Heather on August 31st, 2008 5:29 pm

    Brave–Love it tons!!! Best song for sure! Just wonderful!

    49 Amy on August 31st, 2008 5:30 pm

    I really like “Brave”. It’s insprirational and simply a beautiful song!

    50 Chrysa on August 31st, 2008 5:43 pm

    Better To Have Loved is my favorite – it is touching.

    51 Ed Nemmers on August 31st, 2008 7:00 pm

    I like “Brave”…and her husband.

    52 Sand on September 1st, 2008 1:26 am

    Brave is my favorite song! Her voice is amazing and the lyrics resonate with what I’ve been going through.

    53 Audrey B on September 1st, 2008 2:18 am

    Brave is the best song, really moving

    54 Samantha Pruitt on September 1st, 2008 3:01 am

    I really love the lyrics of Brave, very beautiful!

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