Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site.
Aeryn Send a noteboard - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM
That's been my general thoughts. It just makes me feel uncultured. I figure I ought to try it again, seeing as how it's been over a decade.
No, you shouldn't have to try. If it feels off, it probably is. There are some beautiful pieces without high notes. Also there's mezzo sopranos. Also, high notes can be incredible when done by a world-class singer live. I agree that in recording it sounds entirely different.
Check out the Flowers duet, when they start singing together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JzrqVkyRbM
(actually this particular clip isn't of great quality, try to find another one. Or maybe it's the laptop)
Addio del Passata from Traviata by Netrebko, maybe my favorite, so very sad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPwDDTYLddA&feature=related
That Traviata is probably my favorite also, although iv'e only seen it on DVD. It's perfect.
No, you shouldn't have to try. If it feels off, it probably is. There are some beautiful pieces without high notes. Also there's mezzo sopranos. Also, high notes can be incredible when done by a world-class singer live. I agree that in recording it sounds entirely different.
Check out the Flowers duet, when they start singing together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JzrqVkyRbM
(actually this particular clip isn't of great quality, try to find another one. Or maybe it's the laptop)
Addio del Passata from Traviata by Netrebko, maybe my favorite, so very sad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPwDDTYLddA&feature=related
That Traviata is probably my favorite also, although iv'e only seen it on DVD. It's perfect.
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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- 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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- 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: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site.
- 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM
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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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*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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- 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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- 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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- 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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