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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 1099 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 781 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 686 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 421 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. Great Lord of Chaos - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 764 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 401 Views
You now sadden me. Great Lord of Chaos - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 791 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 787 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 758 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 728 Views
This is what you have to see Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 579 Views
Alright. Legolas - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 868 Views
Re: Alright. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 717 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Sports_Gambler - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 688 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 389 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... Sports_Gambler - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 674 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* Ghavrel - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 370 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. aria - 31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM 760 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM 763 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM 649 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. ranagrande - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 685 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 770 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 791 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 600 Views
Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM* Amys - 31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM 402 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 774 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. Angel Barchild - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 774 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 737 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Tashmere - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 784 Views
Not a big fan ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 634 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 786 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 774 Views
XD Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 702 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 769 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... Legolas - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 601 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 790 Views
Re: XD ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 797 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 584 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 746 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. Cockatiel of Doom - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 837 Views
Oh no, not opera! nossy - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 764 Views
Okay. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 687 Views
Re: Okay. TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:40:04 PM 616 Views
No fair! Don't make me choose Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 761 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 375 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 775 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum Mark - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 824 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Avendesora - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 626 Views
musicals are OK random thoughts - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 576 Views
Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. Tom - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM 834 Views
Such a good survey smaug - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 767 Views
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