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No fair! Don't make me choose Sareitha Sedai Send a noteboard - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM
1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?


Yes. A lot :D Because they make me happy (even the sad ones). They connect with me in a way that non-musical shows just don't. I love the way the music and lyrics can interact with and complement the story. And singing certain key lines is so much more expressive than merely speaking them.

2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?


I have only ever seen La Boheme, which I enjoyed, but I do like listening to music from them. It's pretty.

3. What's your favorite musical?


I really don't know if I can pick just one :D I guess whichever one I've just seen?

No? Okay fine. Erm. This is hard. I think my favorite ever is Into the Woods. <3 Sondheim.

4. What elevates it above the rest?


His lyrics are so clever, the songs are highly sing-able but without seeming trite, the interconnection of the stories is well done, and the sort of "behind the scenes" aspect of familiar stories is intriguing.

5. What's your favorite opera?


I don't know enough about it to have one.

6. What elevates it above the rest?

BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?


Of course! I cry when I just listen to the soundtrack. Javert's suicide gets me every time. And Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.

I think the musical that has made me cry the most though is Miss Saigon. I was completely sobbing at the end of that one.
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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM 1166 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 854 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 744 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 455 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. Great Lord of Chaos - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 833 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 432 Views
You now sadden me. Great Lord of Chaos - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 846 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. LiterateDog - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 850 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 827 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 797 Views
This is what you have to see Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 642 Views
Alright. Legolas - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 949 Views
Re: Alright. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 781 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Sports_Gambler - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 787 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 417 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... Sports_Gambler - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 784 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* Ghavrel - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 398 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. aria - 31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM 832 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Aeryn - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM 834 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM 713 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. ranagrande - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 783 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 831 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 861 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 664 Views
Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM* Amys - 31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM 433 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 840 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. Angel Barchild - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 843 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. The_Muted_Grimaud - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 798 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Tashmere - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 853 Views
Not a big fan ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 700 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 849 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 838 Views
XD Ghavrel - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 770 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 841 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... Legolas - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 670 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 856 Views
Re: XD ironclad - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 858 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 642 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) LadyLorraine - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 808 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. Cockatiel of Doom - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 901 Views
Oh no, not opera! nossy - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 825 Views
Okay. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 754 Views
Re: Okay. TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:40:04 PM 679 Views
No fair! Don't make me choose Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 830 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 410 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. Sareitha Sedai - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 844 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum Mark - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 897 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Avendesora - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 685 Views
musicals are OK random thoughts - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 642 Views
Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South. Tom - 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM 903 Views
Such a good survey smaug - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 838 Views
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