Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
Aeryn Send a noteboard - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM
1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?
I'm indifferent. I've seen a few: Grease, Chicago, Cabaret (the movie was better), maybe some other one. Nothing elevates musicals for me. They're just kinda pop. The singing is good, but not extraordinary. I don't care for the Broadway style of dance. Words may be difficult to hear.
2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?
I love opera. The voices and the drama. Over-the-top emotions and singers doing insane, pushing-the-envelope of what humans can do things with their voices. They are world-class athletes, and fill me with awe. Also, it's just so beautiful, you don't have to try to appreciate it. How do you explain why a delicious food tastes delicious?
3. What's your favorite musical?
n/a
4. What elevates it above the rest?
n/a
5. What's your favorite opera?
I haven't seen many so far, but the ones that stand out:
Salome was the first one we saw, and it blew me away. Karita Mattila's acting was so good (also her German pronounciation impeccable, I could actually understand), paired with Oscar Wilde's libretto, and very disturbing material.
Don Giovanni was a bit drawn-out and soap-operaish, but Erwin Schrott's voice is velvety and super-sexy. It stands out to me as the best male voice I've yet heard.
Except maybe for Rolando Villazon, who broke my heart in his suicide scene in Lucia di Lamermoor. His voice isn't technically as good, but he sings with so much passion and emotion. I really hope his voice problems are behind him, I would love to see him again. Anna Netrebko's first aria in Lucia - "Regnava nel silenzio" was so hauntingly beautiful I teared up.
Onegin, because of two outstanding performances from Piotr Beczala as Lensky (great aria) and Karita Mattila in the final scene.
6. What elevates it above the rest?
BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?
Haven't seen it.
I'm indifferent. I've seen a few: Grease, Chicago, Cabaret (the movie was better), maybe some other one. Nothing elevates musicals for me. They're just kinda pop. The singing is good, but not extraordinary. I don't care for the Broadway style of dance. Words may be difficult to hear.
2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?
I love opera. The voices and the drama. Over-the-top emotions and singers doing insane, pushing-the-envelope of what humans can do things with their voices. They are world-class athletes, and fill me with awe. Also, it's just so beautiful, you don't have to try to appreciate it. How do you explain why a delicious food tastes delicious?
3. What's your favorite musical?
n/a
4. What elevates it above the rest?
n/a
5. What's your favorite opera?
I haven't seen many so far, but the ones that stand out:
Salome was the first one we saw, and it blew me away. Karita Mattila's acting was so good (also her German pronounciation impeccable, I could actually understand), paired with Oscar Wilde's libretto, and very disturbing material.
Don Giovanni was a bit drawn-out and soap-operaish, but Erwin Schrott's voice is velvety and super-sexy. It stands out to me as the best male voice I've yet heard.
Except maybe for Rolando Villazon, who broke my heart in his suicide scene in Lucia di Lamermoor. His voice isn't technically as good, but he sings with so much passion and emotion. I really hope his voice problems are behind him, I would love to see him again. Anna Netrebko's first aria in Lucia - "Regnava nel silenzio" was so hauntingly beautiful I teared up.
Onegin, because of two outstanding performances from Piotr Beczala as Lensky (great aria) and Karita Mattila in the final scene.
6. What elevates it above the rest?
BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?
Haven't seen it.
Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM
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I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey.
31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM
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Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing.
31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM
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Yes, but for entirely different reasons. I confess to heartless relief when the child died. *NM*
31/01/2010 06:49:31 AM
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Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid.
31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM
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I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title.
31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM
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Probably my most frequent thought while on this site.
31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM
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Your girlfriend? *NM*
31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM
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I haven't watched many, but I like them
31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM
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Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera
31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM
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Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM*
31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM
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Not a big fan
31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM
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How is it that you are picky about musicals?!
31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM
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Because of the singing, I guess?
31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM
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XD
31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM
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see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler)
31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM
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Ugh. I heard about three clips from the movie and I will definitely not see it.
01/02/2010 01:25:36 AM
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Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes.
01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM
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No fair! Don't make me choose
01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM
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Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South.
02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM
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