| re: Pefect first scenes ; SOUTH SPECIFIC |
| Posted by: Chromolume 09:10 pm EDT 07/11/18 |
| In reply to: re: Pefect first scenes ; SOUTH SPECIFIC - GrumpyMorningBoy 05:22 pm EDT 07/11/18 |
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The first time "Some Enchanted Evening" is sung, I think it fits the definition of that kind of "conditional love song" that Hammerstein liked to write. (Similar to "If I Loved You" or "People Will Say We're In Love" or "Make Believe" - where the eventual lovers can sing a ballad without yet being to the point o declare their love.) Emile is essentially describing a general, hypothetical relationship, even though of course we know (as do they) that it's really about the two of them.
When we hear the song at the end of the act (before the discovery of the children), R&H finally add the verse ("Born on the opposite sides of the sea...") which makes the song more complete but also adds the admission of their love and desire to marry. It's a very clever way to reprise the song.
Also - simple as the music is to that verse, it has one completely irresistible moment for me - the chord change as Nellie starts the phrase "all other men..." - so simple, but so delicious, and for me, just a little ache in that chord as well. Beautiful stuff. |
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