Alec R. Costandinos

 

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Alec R Costandinos
Alec R Costandinos
Alec R Costandinos
Alec R Costandinos

Alec R. Costandinos

Romeo and Juliet (LP) - (Alec R. Costandinos and the Syncophonic Orchestra)

RECORD LABEL / RELEASE INFO:

Casablanca Records (US) / 1978 / NBLP 7086
LP 33 1/3 RPM Vinyl record

STUDIO CREDITS:

Producer(s) : Alec R. Costandinos

Composed by: Alec R. Costandinos

Arranged by: Don Ray (Raymond Donnez)

Written by: Alec R. Costandinos

Recorded at Trident Studios, London, September 1977

Engineer: Peter R. Kelsey

Musicians,
Guitars: Slim Pezin, Rick Hitchcock, Chris Rae,
Bass: Herbie Flowers
Drums: Peter Van Hooke
Percussion: Chris Karan, John Dean, Frank Ricotti
Keyboards: Alan Hawkshaw, Raymond Donnez, Alec R. Costandinos
Synthesizer programming: George Rodi
The Pat Halling String Ensemble
John Watson Brass Section
and the Birds of Paris

The singers: Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie, Stephanie De Sykes, (De-Sykes) Kay Garner, Joan, Vicki, Alec Costandinos and Stephen

TRACKLISTING:

Side A
1. Romeo & Juliet (Acts I & II) 16:08 (Alec R. Costandinos)

Side B
1. Romeo & Juliet (Acts III, IV & V) 17:25 (Alec R. Costandinos)

NOTES:

The classic story of Romeo and Juliet is the backdrop for perhaps Alec R. Costandinos' most famous Disco epic.

"Romeo and Juliet" is perhaps Alec R. Costandinos' best known work. It's a Disco rendition of Romeo & Juliet that just about everyone has heard and loved since 1978. If you are new to his music then you are in for a treat. While you are at it check out Alec Costandinos' other studio works like Love and Kisses . . .

Original pressings of the Romeo and Juliet LP contained the lyrics in English and Old English on the inner sleeve. This was deleted from later repressings. Thanks to Bill Maldonado of New York City for the scans of the lyrics sheets

A one sided promo 12" single which is heavily edited was also released for DJs only.

While the entire LP of Romeo & Juliet was released on compact disc as Love & Kisses / Alec R. Costandinos & The Syncophonic Orchestra Greatest Hits, it is now long out-of-print and very hard to locate. Also, some past releases have his last name spelled incorrectly as "Alec Constandinos" instead of Costandinos.

So what became of Alec R. Costandinos? From our discussions, he said that he is now married and still involved with music. He also has made many award winning commercials for Perrier... Not a bad life, huh? Enjoy the music.
-Bernie

Also See...
Alec R. Costandinos - American
Alec R. Costandinos & the Synchophonic Orchestra featuring Alirol and Jacquet
Alec R. Costandinos - Hunchback of Notre Dame
Alec R. Costandinos - Romeo & Juliet (LP)
Alec R. Costandinos - Romeo and Juliet (Promo 12")
Alec R. Costandinos - Trocadero Bleu Citron
Alec R. Costandinos - Trocadero Bleu Citron (US)
Alec R. Costandinos - Constantly Yours
Sumeria (Costandinos) (US LP)
Paris Connection (Costandinos) (US LP)
John and Arthur Simms - That Thang of Yours
Sphinx (Costandinos)
Sphinx (Costandinos) (US LP)

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on Jul 23, 04 | 8:13 am

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YOUR REVIEWS & COMMENTS ON Alec R. Costandinos

My all-time favorite disco album. An absolute classic. Beautifully produced, played, and sung, what more can you say? What was truly amazing was the fact that Alec Costandinos took Shakespeare's own words (the lyrics in Old English on the liner sheets) and incorporated them into this production to absolute perfection! Awesome memories, simply awesome.
 
Posted by: Bill M. from NYC | Jul 27, 04 | 2:38 pm

I have the Unidisc Cd of "Romeo & Juliet" still love it after all these years and listen to it frquently. Beautifull music.
My all time favorite piece of music of any genre.
 
Posted by: DaddyGoodTimes | Sep 11, 04 | 4:23 pm

I think this is the first record every recorded on a 24 track machine....
 
Posted by: frdrsjr | Oct 28, 04 | 9:52 pm

I was too young to appreciate this disco classic from 77 (my birthdate...) but i really think it's one of the 3 best of my 400 disco albums collection.
I unfortunately can't find the CD of this pearl and I'd like to know where I would get it.
thanx for the site which is very good for my disco culture.
 
Posted by: nicolas | Aug 15, 05 | 9:05 pm

Disco within a story at its finest!

Excellent!
 
Posted by: Delmar Browne | Nov 04, 05 | 10:41 am

I gave the 12" Act I/II single away as a birthday present - sill didnt marry me :()
 
Posted by: MrBillDiscoShow | Jan 08, 06 | 3:26 pm

I have the vinyl LP, and Acts 1 & II are my all time favorites. I have digitized this LP and now I can listen to it without the concern of wearing it.
 
Posted by: RKLee | Apr 23, 07 | 7:30 pm

This is absolutley the best disco album ever. Everytime I listen to it it brings me back to my youth of a mobile DJ spinning at house parties all over Brooklyn. Every time I put this record on the crowd would go wild!
 
Posted by: Danny | May 04, 07 | 5:15 am

How can I get the lyrics?
 
Posted by: jare | May 05, 07 | 10:35 am

This is a staple in everyone's collection. I believe I have at least three copies myself. Words cant tell you how fantastic a DISCO album this is. You are just going to have to find out yourself. A solid TEN on my scale from 1-10.
 
Posted by: vyniljunkie | Mar 04, 08 | 6:18 pm

Hi from Greece iam 33 for me this is the song that starting to listen Disco music! I have this LP it is a masterpiece of disco music!!!
 
Posted by: Filippos | Apr 15, 08 | 11:56 pm

Being Greek, Alec Costandinos welcomes all comments from his home land. You go Filippos!! This album ruled over all dance floors when it came out!!
 
Posted by: vyniljunkie | Apr 16, 08 | 4:57 am

it certainly IS beautiful, but most of his work IS.
 
Posted by: Cory Ander | Oct 04, 08 | 9:40 pm

Ut's a crying shame that Romeo and Juliet CD is so hard to find. Likewise the Love and Kisses albums....(I had one of them on vinyl but it was stolen). Have actually never heard Romeo and Juliet but if it's anything like Cerron'e s Love In C Minor I'm going to love it - if I ever find it to hear it!
 
Posted by: Sven | Feb 15, 09 | 8:38 pm

I heard romeo & juliet for the first time about 4 years ago. If it is on cd PLEASE let me know! I absolutely love it!
 
Posted by: Felicia | May 04, 09 | 1:04 pm

The rhythm section, especially drums & bass, are superb. Peter Van Hooke on drums and Herbie Flowers on bass are "gods" laying down their beats for "Romeo & Juliet", as well as "The Hunchback". These guys are awesome...not to mention the guitars and all the rest of band...absolutely superb. As a musician, I applaud Alec R.Costandinos for putting together such a powerful "band-sound". I'd give anything to see, (hear and experience) this "orchestra" play Romeo & Juliet LIVE!!!Would this miracle ever happen?!Also, you can't leave out "The Birds of Paris"(female singers)...they too are absolutely awesome! Long live that great disco sound!
 
Posted by: angel rivera | May 14, 09 | 12:43 pm

I have over 500 mint disco LP's. Romeo and Juliet was the first CD to be burned. Thats the rank of a master piece. Cerrone, Donna, and Giorgio are next.
 
Posted by: Skip Voros | May 14, 09 | 8:27 pm

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