Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
The_Muted_Grimaud Send a noteboard - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM
1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?
I've seen Les Mis, Moving Out and Mamma Mia (my parents are to credit for taking me to the last two). I liked Les Mis, really good music, interesting characters, and a great story. Moving out was bad at best (unless you're a Billy Joel fan), and Mamma Mia was mediocre, the big problem for me being ABBA's annoying music. I think I would still enjoy musicals a la Les Mis ... but I don't care for 'pop music'als.
That being said, if I'm paying the money, I'm going to the Opera.
2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?
Yes I do ... largely because opera is most closely related to the music I love most, so getting into it was really just a natural extension for me. It's really as simple as that.
3. What's your favorite musical?
Les Mis (obviously)
4. What elevates it above the rest?
As I stated I only saw three, and the other two were essentially greatest hits of Billy Joel or ABBA with a story threaded through (an attempt at a story in the Billy Joel one).
5. What's your favorite opera?
As much as I talk about Opera, I've only taken the opportunity to see/listen to eight front to back (I'm poor, so buying tickets/DVD's isn't easy). Of those, I think Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen is the most enjoyable. The animated version I saw is almost like a Disney movie in some ways. Really enjoyable.
6. What elevates it above the rest?
Enjoyable music, talking animals, fascinating story. The animated version has nostalgia factor too (I love the Fox and the Hound for instance, a not completely unrelated movie story wise). Anyway ...
BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?
don't remember, I was 13 or 14 when I watched 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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