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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.
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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM 1008 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 693 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 596 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 382 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. Great Lord of Chaos - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 650 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 347 Views
You now sadden me. Great Lord of Chaos - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 680 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 693 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 670 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 637 Views
This is what you have to see Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 491 Views
Alright. Legolas - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 776 Views
Re: Alright. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 635 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Sports_Gambler - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 590 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 350 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... Sports_Gambler - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 577 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* Ghavrel - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 333 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. aria - 31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM 673 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM 658 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM 559 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. ranagrande - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 590 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 681 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 679 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 516 Views
Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM* Amys - 31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM 368 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 687 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. Angel Barchild - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 683 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 644 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Tashmere - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 682 Views
Not a big fan ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 553 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 691 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 677 Views
XD Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 615 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 655 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... Legolas - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 507 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 698 Views
Re: XD ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 701 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 494 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 661 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. Cockatiel of Doom - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 740 Views
Oh no, not opera! nossy - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 674 Views
Okay. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 586 Views
Re: Okay. TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:40:04 PM 522 Views
No fair! Don't make me choose Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 662 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 341 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 677 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum Mark - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 735 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Avendesora - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 531 Views
musicals are OK random thoughts - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 486 Views
Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. Tom - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM 725 Views
Such a good survey smaug - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 675 Views
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