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Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. Tom Send a noteboard - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM
1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?

In general, NO. Some of the older classics are good (hence, they're classics) and there have been maybe one or two worthwhile musicals recently on the big screen (I liked Moulin Rouge and Evita, for example). However, most musicals are just trite and stupid. They're usually so bad they could be parodies of themselves.

2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?

I like traditional opera, but contemporary selections tend to be terrible. The reason that I tend to like opera is certainly not because the stories are compelling - they're awful - but because the quality of the music is outstanding. You have the greatest musical minds of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries producing some of the best music of the later "classic" era (by which I mean most opera really falls in the Romantic period).

3. What's your favorite musical?

They're mostly so bad I have problems saying that anything in the genre could be considered a "favourite". The musicals I've liked have been Moulin Rouge, Evita, Chicago (though a bit less so than the others), The Sound of Music and Grease. I also can, in the right mood, enjoy Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, The King and I or (very, very rarely) Camelot.

4. What elevates it above the rest?

An eight ball of cocaine couldn't elevate most musicals above the rest.

5. What's your favorite opera?

Operas I've enjoyed have included La Traviata, Tosca and Le Nozze di Figaro. I HATED The Gambler and was underwhelmed by Salome.

6. What elevates it above the rest?

Nothing, really.

BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?

It feels just fine, thank you.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.

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Ummaka qinnassa nīk!

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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM 923 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 616 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 520 Views
Yes, but for entirely different reasons. I confess to heartless relief when the child died. *NM* - 31/01/2010 06:49:31 AM 352 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 573 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 316 Views
You now sadden me. - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 608 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 615 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 596 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 555 Views
This is what you have to see - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 412 Views
Alright. - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 679 Views
Re: Alright. - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 552 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 512 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 320 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 495 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 302 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 506 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 592 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 600 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 441 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 601 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 605 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 567 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 604 Views
Not a big fan - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 475 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 597 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 598 Views
XD - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 537 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 569 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 455 Views
Ugh. I heard about three clips from the movie and I will definitely not see it. - 01/02/2010 01:25:36 AM 613 Views
Re: XD - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 622 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 414 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 576 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 661 Views
Oh no, not opera! - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 592 Views
Okay. - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 502 Views
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No fair! Don't make me choose - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 576 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 309 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 597 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 654 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 443 Views
musicals are OK - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 398 Views
Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM 643 Views
Such a good survey - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 591 Views

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