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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here?" Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here?" Are you mad!!! WhEre do you think musicals can from - !!!! Sung bloody speaxh !!! Recitative !! Google it ! | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. " Have you seen Chicago on stage? | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. Have you seen Chicago on stage? " That is one I would love to see. | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. Have you seen Chicago on stage? " Nope I'm not a fan of the theatre either. The Sweeny Todd I referred to was the one with Johnny Depp, saw it at the cinema. | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. Have you seen Chicago on stage? That is one I would love to see." I went when Marty Pellow played Billy Flynn. He has an amazing voice. The stage is very bare with the orchestra in the back of the stage. It's not a showy number like Saturday night fever or Cats but it's riveting to watch | |||
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"has anyone seen 1984theplay? " I haven't but I keep getting sent offers for it. I went to see High Society at the Old Vic a couple of weeks ago - it was stupendously good. It's a pity it has finished. I've got Gypsy and Beautiful to see before they finish. | |||
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"If you don't get it you don't get it. A lot of music now I think is crap,men talking about their ho's,women crying about cheating men,repetitive lyrics to a repetitive beat. Musical theatre isn't always about bopping along to a tune-Saturday Night Fever is one exception I can think of-it's about the storyline and drama. " That cool saying music is not good and wha musical Theatre ISNT about but was hoping for an insight into why it's appealing. Maybe to understand whats good about it. Of course I may never but looking to see a positive persuasive point on it. | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. Have you seen Chicago on stage? Nope I'm not a fan of the theatre either. The Sweeny Todd I referred to was the one with Johnny Depp, saw it at the cinema. " Some stage shows are better as stage shows I think. I didn't really enjoy the film version of Chicago as much as the show. | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here? Not A fan Of musicals myself really only one I enjoyed was Sweeny Todd. Have you seen Chicago on stage? Nope I'm not a fan of the theatre either. The Sweeny Todd I referred to was the one with Johnny Depp, saw it at the cinema. " It's still Sondheim and nothing beats live music. | |||
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"If you don't get it you don't get it. A lot of music now I think is crap,men talking about their ho's,women crying about cheating men,repetitive lyrics to a repetitive beat. Musical theatre isn't always about bopping along to a tune-Saturday Night Fever is one exception I can think of-it's about the storyline and drama. That cool saying music is not good and wha musical Theatre ISNT about but was hoping for an insight into why it's appealing. Maybe to understand whats good about it. Of course I may never but looking to see a positive persuasive point on it." Think of a great live gig, with a story and your favourite tunes every time. None of that trying out new material that you think is a bit pants. | |||
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"If you don't get it you don't get it. A lot of music now I think is crap,men talking about their ho's,women crying about cheating men,repetitive lyrics to a repetitive beat. Musical theatre isn't always about bopping along to a tune-Saturday Night Fever is one exception I can think of-it's about the storyline and drama. That cool saying music is not good and wha musical Theatre ISNT about but was hoping for an insight into why it's appealing. Maybe to understand whats good about it. Of course I may never but looking to see a positive persuasive point on it." If you don't like it nothing I say will make you understand why I do. I like different aspects. The acting,the voices,the dramatic effect. I appreciate vocals and how they portray feelings. In SNF I loved the dancing and Adam Garcia's sexy voice. Each show has a different appeal. I like the dancing and costume in Cats,the songs aren't particularly great though. Starlight Express was innovative with the introduction of Roller skating. I find them exhilarating,breathtaking,emotional and entertaining. | |||
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"If you don't get it you don't get it. A lot of music now I think is crap,men talking about their ho's,women crying about cheating men,repetitive lyrics to a repetitive beat. Musical theatre isn't always about bopping along to a tune-Saturday Night Fever is one exception I can think of-it's about the storyline and drama. That cool saying music is not good and wha musical Theatre ISNT about but was hoping for an insight into why it's appealing. Maybe to understand whats good about it. Of course I may never but looking to see a positive persuasive point on it. Think of a great live gig, with a story and your favourite tunes every time. None of that trying out new material that you think is a bit pants. " Yeah I see what you mean...to me in my head it's like: here's your favourite main meal, also your favorite sweet pudding...now have a bit of each in your mouth together- doesn't go together. | |||
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"If you don't get it you don't get it. A lot of music now I think is crap,men talking about their ho's,women crying about cheating men,repetitive lyrics to a repetitive beat. Musical theatre isn't always about bopping along to a tune-Saturday Night Fever is one exception I can think of-it's about the storyline and drama. That cool saying music is not good and wha musical Theatre ISNT about but was hoping for an insight into why it's appealing. Maybe to understand whats good about it. Of course I may never but looking to see a positive persuasive point on it. Think of a great live gig, with a story and your favourite tunes every time. None of that trying out new material that you think is a bit pants. Yeah I see what you mean...to me in my head it's like: here's your favourite main meal, also your favorite sweet pudding...now have a bit of each in your mouth together- doesn't go together." What sort of music grips you? What sort of story interests you? It might not be possible to find the musical that is any good that combines those but there might be one. I like the music of the old ones, like High Society (Cole Porter was a genius), but sometimes the stories aren't great but were a vehicle for a particular song (Ziegfeld Follies -songs to pose women in different states of undress). Others bring together a strong story, music that moves you anyway and lyrics that stick with you (Somewhere from West Side Story - which is just a 1950s version of Romeo and Juliet). | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. " Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe  | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe "If they spoke them it wouldn't be a musical  Have you tried Tommy or Jesus Christ Superstar? Bit old but you may like the rock style of the music. Some of the songs were in the charts,of course I was only a baby so I don't remember them 
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe "You experience music and drama with your emotions. If you need it to reflect how we convey meaning in real life then think poetry and music together. | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe
If they spoke them it wouldn't be a musical Have you tried Tommy or Jesus Christ Superstar? Bit old but you may like the rock style of the music. Some of the songs were in the charts,of course I was only a baby so I don't remember them
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe
If they spoke them it wouldn't be a musical Have you tried Tommy or Jesus Christ Superstar? Bit old but you may like the rock style of the music. Some of the songs were in the charts,of course I was only a baby so I don't remember them
Did you just say if they spoke it wouldn't be musicals....rolls eyes right back at ya as you missed my point lol "Listen to Lee Marvin singing I Was Born Under a Wanderin' Star from Paint Your Wagon. That is done is a speaky way. | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe
You experience music and drama with your emotions. If you need it to reflect how we convey meaning in real life then think poetry and music together.
"Yeah good point maybe I'm not artistic/creative enough or whatever that side of me should be. I think I need to relate to it to enjoy it an can't get past, I'm my opinion, the falseness of singing it. | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe
You experience music and drama with your emotions. If you need it to reflect how we convey meaning in real life then think poetry and music together.
Yeah good point maybe I'm not artistic/creative enough or whatever that side of me should be. I think I need to relate to it to enjoy it an can't get past, I'm my opinion, the falseness of singing it. "Have a listen to Rex Harrison speak-sing Why Can't A Woman Be More Like A Man from My Fair Lady. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. " The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. | |||
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"As to singing a story you can project emotion strongly with a singing voice. Is it realistic, when it's drama say? It feels out of place to convey the emotions in song as it doesn't reflect reality...maybe that's my problem with it, I can suspend reality when it comes to plot (say a time traveling story or whatever) but as no ones sings in real life to have conversations it seems too much a jump to suspend reality for the false way of communicating. If they spoke the lines id probably still enjoy certain musicals...maybe
You experience music and drama with your emotions. If you need it to reflect how we convey meaning in real life then think poetry and music together.
Yeah good point maybe I'm not artistic/creative enough or whatever that side of me should be. I think I need to relate to it to enjoy it an can't get past, I'm my opinion, the falseness of singing it. "It's one of those things you either understand or you don't. I don't understand the joy of watching football, for instance. A football fan could spend a week trying to explain it to me but I'm never going to understand it. We're all different. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only." You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only." I have saved songs from Les Mis and Miss Saigon on my phone. They are lovely to listen to. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. " I agree. Musicals have acting,singing and dancing. Together they make a song much more than just a song. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. " Maybe if I was told here's a story told through song that will knock you over on your iPod I think ironically I'd be into it. It's just the watching it I find uncomfortable...right musical audio tapes here I come haha | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. Maybe if I was told here's a story told through song that will knock you over on your iPod I think ironically I'd be into it. It's just the watching it I find uncomfortable...right musical audio tapes here I come haha " You have to find the right kind of music you like. Sample a few before you buy. I don't like all musicals. I don't like Rocky Horror show for a start | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. Maybe if I was told here's a story told through song that will knock you over on your iPod I think ironically I'd be into it. It's just the watching it I find uncomfortable...right musical audio tapes here I come haha You have to find the right kind of music you like. Sample a few before you buy. I don't like all musicals. I don't like Rocky Horror show for a start " I wouldn't be able to watch one...for me it's like being on a night out with a group of people an one of them is a 'I luv being centre of attention, loud, luvvie' and I'm cringing at their latest 'look at me' antics. Watching them is too cringy. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. Maybe if I was told here's a story told through song that will knock you over on your iPod I think ironically I'd be into it. It's just the watching it I find uncomfortable...right musical audio tapes here I come haha You have to find the right kind of music you like. Sample a few before you buy. I don't like all musicals. I don't like Rocky Horror show for a start I wouldn't be able to watch one...for me it's like being on a night out with a group of people an one of them is a 'I luv being centre of attention, loud, luvvie' and I'm cringing at their latest 'look at me' antics. Watching them is too cringy." Sample the songs,listen don't watch. | |||
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"Don't most songs tell a story? A musical is a lot of songs put together to tell a story. The difference being you consume musicals by watching them, you consume songs 99percemt of the time with your ears only. You can consume musicals without the theatre and acting. I can listen to West Side Story that way but it is lifted to another plane of joy with the dancing. Maybe if I was told here's a story told through song that will knock you over on your iPod I think ironically I'd be into it. It's just the watching it I find uncomfortable...right musical audio tapes here I come haha You have to find the right kind of music you like. Sample a few before you buy. I don't like all musicals. I don't like Rocky Horror show for a start " Whereas I looove Rocky Horror | |||
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"Does anyone else find the whole genre strange? I massive into music in general and fair play to anyone who enjoys it but I've never understood why singing dialogue in a story sounds like a good idea. Am I alone here?" I like some, not so keen on others. Without a doubt, War of the Worlds is one of the greatest works of art ever created... and that episode of Buffy was hilarious
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"Musicals and Shakespeare are the main reasons I go to the theatre. Love them both equally. " West Side Story.
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