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Talk => Music => Topic started by: Well Behaved Lady on July 24, 2014, 09:54:51 PM

Title: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on July 24, 2014, 09:54:51 PM
I've been going to musicals for as long as I can remember. I know it's not to everyone's taste but some of my favourite easy listening tracks are classic musical songs.

Les Misérables - Bring Him Home, I could listen to this song endlessly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4jb-Aca9M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4jb-Aca9M)

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: International Chicken of Mystery on July 26, 2014, 11:09:24 PM
Colm Wilkinson does it best! I am in love with Lea Salonga (eponine in dream cast, fantine in 20th anniversary celebration, singing voice of jasmine and mulan)

I feel like on my own describes me perfectly. I am an avid singer and love all of les mis. Here is a gorgeous video of Lea Salonga and guy merola


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9frEg32jWY&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9frEg32jWY&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on July 29, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
Colm Wilkinson does it best! I am in love with Lea Salonga (eponine in dream cast, fantine in 20th anniversary celebration, singing voice of jasmine and mulan)

I feel like on my own describes me perfectly. I am an avid singer and love all of les mis. Here is a gorgeous video of Lea Salonga and guy merola


I think that's the wrong link you've posted  :D
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: International Chicken of Mystery on July 30, 2014, 12:57:24 AM
Strange...it did work... let me go try again lol
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: International Chicken of Mystery on July 30, 2014, 12:59:52 AM
I can't make it work... the 'how to' video says just paste the YouTube URL and the forum software will automatically embed the video... it's not working, let me try the embed code from YouTube...
 No joy, I've asked coacheric for help.


I can't see any embedded videos.., so I can't tell if it worked or not, but now at least there's a URL to click on.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: coacheric on July 30, 2014, 03:13:41 AM
Using my phone will not show any of the videos so don't sweat it
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: International Chicken of Mystery on July 30, 2014, 10:42:36 AM
I tried it with several different URLs, abbreviated and long, I can't see if they work from android just blank spaces.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on July 30, 2014, 11:11:17 AM
I tried it with several different URLs, abbreviated and long, I can't see if they work from android just blank spaces.

I've fixed it for you  :D
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: TinyDancer on July 30, 2014, 02:43:19 PM
Have always liked this.....Somewhere from West Side Story


Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: joe_and_michelle on July 30, 2014, 03:29:07 PM
I've always liked that myself, TD.

Michelle was a freak for all the WICKED songs.   I enjoyed the show also, but listening to the songs in the car or at the house got to be a bit much.

Being season subscribers to the Broadway shows in Detroit at the Fisher Theatre gave us opportunity to attend shows we normally wouldn't purchase tickets to.   One of the surprise productions was AVENUE Q.   Picture the muppets, but in Rated R.   They speak on racism, homosexuality, sex, and...
Porn on the internet.  
Yes, Porn on the internet.   Who knew?

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on August 18, 2014, 09:29:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVi3-PrQ0pY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVi3-PrQ0pY)

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: International Chicken of Mystery on August 19, 2014, 12:55:36 AM
I tried it with several different URLs, abbreviated and long, I can't see if they work from android just blank spaces.

I've fixed it for you  :D

I'll take your word for it coz I still can't see it haha stupid android lol
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: joe_and_michelle on August 19, 2014, 03:01:49 AM
A Michelle fave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rpG-dipYA
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: TinyDancer on August 19, 2014, 02:07:59 PM
This is from Aida.....Every Story Is A Love Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=v_XHTzc6lag
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on August 20, 2014, 08:49:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUa6_m5WwSE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUa6_m5WwSE)

A medley from the 'opera' Tommy
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: TinyDancer on August 24, 2014, 05:39:05 PM
One of my favorite songs from Brigadoon.......what with all of Toe's "falling in love" and such, I imagine he has a big smile for everybody.  Love you daddy!

Almost Like Being in Love performed by James Taylor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CgIl0mFByAc

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: jondalart on August 25, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Les Mis is definitely my favorite. So many dynamics and contrasts. It is a masterpiece.

The line near at the end "to love another person is to the see the face of God" always bring me to tears.

For my contribution, I will choose the Bishop's song, portrayed by Colm Wilkinson in latest movie version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvLfypVszI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvLfypVszI)
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: vinney on August 25, 2014, 12:28:40 PM
My favourite has to be 'Music of the Night' in the Phantom of the Opera... brilliant show, fantastic songs but a complete show etched on my mind forever...

vinney
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: TinyDancer on August 25, 2014, 03:04:10 PM
This song is from Once which was a move and then a broadway production.

Falling Slowly performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova



I don't know you
 But I want you
 All the more for that
 Words fall through me
 And always fool me
 And I can't react
 And games that never amount
 To more than they're meant
 Will play themselves out

 Take this sinking boat and point it home
 We've still got time
 Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
 You'll make it now

 Falling slowly, eyes that know me
 And I can't go back
 Moods that take me and erase me
 And I'm painted black
 You have suffered enough
 And warred with yourself
 It's time that you won

 Take this sinking boat and point it home
 We've still got time
 Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice

 You've made it now
 Falling slowly sing your melody
 I'll sing along


Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on August 25, 2014, 03:17:49 PM
This song is from Once which was a move and then a broadway production.

Falling Slowly performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova



I don't know you
 But I want you
 All the more for that
 Words fall through me
 And always fool me
 And I can't react
 And games that never amount
 To more than they're meant
 Will play themselves out

 Take this sinking boat and point it home
 We've still got time
 Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
 You'll make it now

 Falling slowly, eyes that know me
 And I can't go back
 Moods that take me and erase me
 And I'm painted black
 You have suffered enough
 And warred with yourself
 It's time that you won

 Take this sinking boat and point it home
 We've still got time
 Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice

 You've made it now
 Falling slowly sing your melody
 I'll sing along




One of my all time favourite tracks and I've a little snippet of information to share with you TD in PM ;D
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: TinyDancer on August 25, 2014, 03:32:39 PM
Do you play in instrument GB?
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Well Behaved Lady on August 25, 2014, 09:58:14 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_bE0O8iAWM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_bE0O8iAWM)
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: joe_and_michelle on December 16, 2014, 04:47:39 PM
Michelle's favorite musical was Wicked.    It's playing in Detroit right now.   Lin and I, along with Michelle's sister and mom went to see it on Saturday.  

Lin's new favorite song is "For Good".   She told her Aunt that she likes to think of it as a song for her and Michelle.

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: joe_and_michelle on January 18, 2015, 05:24:53 AM
"Kinky Boots" playing Detroit right now.   Just got home from it.   Fantastic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PhhhBvfUzE

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: joe_and_michelle on June 22, 2015, 04:59:33 AM
Went to PIPPEN yesterday as a Fathers Day gift from my beautiful daughter.  Though, I think it was the idea of (and paid for by) her Grandma, Aunt, and Grandpa, who attended it with me.
It was a bit odd.    I should have read a bit about it before seeing it.   Reading about it on Wikipedia this morning, helped to clear up a few things.    Performances were great all around.    Not sure I'd see it again.   Music was good, but lyrics were so-so.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: thetaxmancometh on June 22, 2015, 06:20:14 AM
All of Les Mis, Phantom, and Wicked are great. I have seen a ton of musicals and there are a lot of duds but there are a lot of greats! I was sad NPH didn't host the Tony awards this year... he should be the permanent host.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: ObiDongKenobi on July 23, 2022, 06:04:10 PM
I generally dislike musicals.  There should be a law against Sondheim, Webber and others of their ilk (ducks incoming boos). Two notable exceptions are "Sunny Afternoon" (the story of the Kinks) and "The School Of Rock" (the only musical I have seen twice and was blown away by the kids' musical ability).

Recently discovered that there is a musical about Bob Marley on in London so I plan to go to that.



Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Hilda on July 24, 2022, 12:50:46 AM

I generally dislike musicals.  There should be a law against Sondheim and Webber (ducks incoming boos). Two notable exceptions are "Sunny Afternoon" (the story of the Kinks) and "The School Of Rock" (the only musical I have seen twice and was blown away by the kids' musical ability).

Recently discovered that there is a musical about Bob Marley on in London so I plan to go to that.

It's a relief to find another musical-intolerant soul here on KB. The only one I've ever seen is The Rocky Horror Show.

My intolerance goes deeper. I can't stand opera, which I guess is the grandmother of musicals. I've also no time for highly stylized (i.e. unnatural) performing arts. In short five-minute bursts they make me yawn. Anything longer than that and I started groaning.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: ObiDongKenobi on July 25, 2022, 12:18:20 PM
Ha.  I had forgotten about the musical theatre genre of Opera (and ballet). I was resistant to both until about twenty years ago I bought tickets to an opera as a present for Mrs ODK who liked both and I was prepared to suffer. Fortunately I picked a wonderful production of Carmen, complete with live horse ridden on to the stage. Also it was at the Royal Opera House, London, and the auditorium is just stunning.  I have seen a couple of ballet and opera productions since.  Unfortunately the modern trend is for minimalism in the set/production which I think detracts from the experience;  and although I adore the music of old Wolfgang I have disliked both operas of his that I have seen.

I also like the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan; especially the much praised production of "The Mikado" by the sadly departed Jonathan Miller (who also directed operas). I have seen it several times but am sorry that I was too late to see the first production starring Eric Idle.

It may be just modern musicals I detest. At the invite of other family members I was taken to recent revivals of "Top Hat" and "Anything Goes" and did enjoy them.

The best modern musical never to be seen in its entireity has to be "Springtime For Hitler"  ;D

Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Hilda on July 25, 2022, 01:37:45 PM
Ha.  I had forgotten about the musical theatre genre of Opera (and ballet). I was resistant to both until about twenty years ago I bought tickets to an opera as a present for Mrs ODK who liked both and I was prepared to suffer. Fortunately I picked a wonderful production of Carmen, complete with live horse ridden on to the stage. Also it was at the Royal Opera House, London, and the auditorium is just stunning.

Ah, we've gone in opposite directions.

The way my mother used to tell it, she was well into her pregnancy when she went to the opera in Italy. When the fat lady began to sing (okay, I'm making that up) I gave her a hefty kick and she yelped. The friend sitting next to her said, "Your baby clearly appreciates fine music."

I'm pretty sure it was the other way round, and I was expressing my displeasure in the only way I could.  ;D
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Pornhubby on July 25, 2022, 04:25:34 PM
My grandfather had season tickets to the opera, ballet, summer musicals, and symphony. So it was very much a part of my life growing up. I remember when I was in fourth grade, and he bought me a record player with the complete works of Ludwig van Beethoven. I think I was 10 years old? LOL. I really liked the old Broadway musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein. South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King & I, Show Boat, The Sound of Music, so many good ones.
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Hilda on July 26, 2022, 02:55:15 AM
My grandfather had season tickets to the opera, ballet, summer musicals, and symphony. So it was very much a part of my life growing up. I remember when I was in fourth grade, and he bought me a record player with the complete works of Ludwig van Beethoven. I think I was 10 years old? LOL.

I grew up with a stack of shellac 78s and a wind-up phonograph, the kind where you have to change the steel needle every few plays. Most of the records were operatic arias. With nothing else to listen to, I learned those records by heart, and whenever we hosted a party, my parents would drag me from my room and insist that I sing my song.

"Oh, how cute," the guests would say. "The little darling is singing La donna è mobile [Woman is fickle] from Rigoletto."

Wince, cringe, squirm, groan.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Musical Theatre
Post by: Pornhubby on July 26, 2022, 05:14:33 AM

I grew up with a stack of shellac 78s and a wind-up phonograph, the kind where you have to change the steel needle every few plays. Most of the records were operatic arias. With nothing else to listen to, I learned those records by heart, and whenever we hosted a party, my parents would drag me from my room and insist that I sing my song.

"Oh, how cute," the guests would say. "The little darling is singing La donna è mobile [Woman is fickle] from Rigoletto."

Wince, cringe, squirm, groan.  :facepalm:

We had 100’s of 78 sets. My grandfather put a stack on the player before bed, and a timer would go off at sunrise and fill the house with the sound of music. This is how I learned how to grow up.

I have an old crank phonograph with the bell sound horn, and a steel needle. It’s really just a decorative piece, we don’t use it for anything, but it will play.

I’m not an old fogey. I’m actually quite a libertine, but I think it’s sad that this younger generation knows so little music history or appreciation.