Every now and then I see a performance and notice some things about it. Maybe you'll find it semi-interesting or useful? Or notice something yourself and comment? Or disagree with me and comment?
This is a ballad from the show "[Title of Show]." This musical was written by the actors about the process of writing a show as they entered the show in a musical theatre festival. The show is about the show. Why is that hard for me to effectively describe? Lemme try again...the show within the show is the show the actors are writing in the show. Never mind. Let's jut focus on this one song. That's easier.
Here are things that are great about this song/performance.
--It's a ballad that is really a beautiful monologue penned to music. Great ballads always are.
--Great ballads also have relatable content. For anyone who's had dreams as a child this song definitely connects.
--Heidi makes vocal choices to interpret the song. She doesn't even move her hands. I think sometimes musical theatre performers think they have to add facial expressions and gestures that are not organic at all and we just mimic the way the song is performed by the person who originated the role. We should listen to those recordings less and study the lyrics more.
--Sometimes songs tell the story so effectively we as performers don't have to add that much to it. It's up to us to figure those things out. :)
1 comment:
love this hil.
one night let's have a blood sister sleepover/reunion and give each other singing concerts.
this song is on your list to sing to me.
:)
totally agree too. if the emotion is behind the words and song, the movement will be informed by it, and it will all mean something, it will only enhance the words you are singing. organic is always better.
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