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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel Send a noteboard - 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM
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.

I've never been particularly interested in those musicals. They are very much "pop" musicals. Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables are rather more serious.

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?

But it sounds weird. :P

I'm going to check out your recommendations, though.
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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM 1155 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 837 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 731 Views
Yes, but for entirely different reasons. I confess to heartless relief when the child died. *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:49:31 AM 448 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. Great Lord of Chaos - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 816 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 423 Views
You now sadden me. Great Lord of Chaos - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 836 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 837 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 812 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 784 Views
This is what you have to see Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 627 Views
Alright. Legolas - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 935 Views
Re: Alright. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 767 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Sports_Gambler - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 774 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 411 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... Sports_Gambler - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 747 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* Ghavrel - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 391 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. aria - 31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM 816 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM 821 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM 700 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. ranagrande - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 746 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 817 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 848 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 649 Views
Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM* Amys - 31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM 426 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 829 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. Angel Barchild - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 829 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 784 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Tashmere - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 842 Views
Not a big fan ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 686 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 839 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 826 Views
XD Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 756 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 824 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... Legolas - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 655 Views
Ugh. I heard about three clips from the movie and I will definitely not see it. Cockatiel of Doom - 01/02/2010 01:25:36 AM 842 Views
Re: XD ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 844 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 630 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 792 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. Cockatiel of Doom - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 887 Views
Oh no, not opera! nossy - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 814 Views
Okay. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 742 Views
Re: Okay. TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:40:04 PM 667 Views
No fair! Don't make me choose Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 811 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 399 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 832 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum Mark - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 880 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Avendesora - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 674 Views
musicals are OK random thoughts - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 630 Views
Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. Tom - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM 890 Views
Such a good survey smaug - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 823 Views
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