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re: Are the final chords of WICKED an homage to WEST SIDE STORY?

Posted by:	Chromolume 01:59 pm EDT 10/29/15
In reply to:	Are the final chords of WICKED an homage to WEST SIDE STORY? - GrumpyMorningBoy 12:31 pm EDT 10/29/15

Yeah - I don't know if it was a deliberate homage/steal lol, but I remember the first time I heard the recording and thought, "really, Stephen???" Musically, the only major difference is the suspension/resolution of the "Somewhere" melody, as opposed to just straight triads on the "wicked" chords. On the other hand, I love when people discover that the "unlimited" theme is a deliberate reference to the opening of the "Over The Rainbow" melody. Which of course makes a lot more sense than a West Side Story reference lol.

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