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| MUSIC MAN Musical Construction | |
| Posted by: Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| Will Friedwald argues the musical construction of 'The Music Man' is radical and innovative. ------------------- “Shipoopi” imbues a nonsense word with contextual significance even while the chorus sings a major scale in solfeggio (“Do-Re-Mi,” two years before “The Sound of Music”) in the background. |
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| Link | WSJ: The Wholesome Subversiveness of ‘The Music Man’ |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: Guillaume 02:30 pm EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction - Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| I've seen the publicity photo accompanying this article many times now and I am perplexed by the costume design -- What's the reason for the saffron robes in this version of the show?? It looks almost Bollywood! And why does the star look like he is wearing rehearsal clothing?? Very bizarre look for this show... | |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: Ann 05:23 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
| In reply to: re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. - Guillaume 02:30 pm EST 02/08/22 | |
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| Harold Hill as Tom Sawyer. | |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: libbymaebrown 05:16 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
| In reply to: re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. - Guillaume 02:30 pm EST 02/08/22 | |
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| The robes are likely the Wa-Tan-Ye costumes the girls had on for the earlier scene. Jackman cuts a nice figure in fewer clothes which may explain why he is often dressed as "in rehearsal." Both of the above are just a guess...not seeing the show until May 24th, and I paid more for any show I have ever paid for in my life by several hundred dollars. :( |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: jjbkvm 05:38 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
| In reply to: re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. - libbymaebrown 05:16 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
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| Just wondering. What was it about this production that made you pay "more for any show I have ever paid for in my life by several hundred dollars."? | |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: libbymaebrown 07:06 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
| In reply to: re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. - jjbkvm 05:38 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
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| It was the only item on my partner's Christmas list, so... | |
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| re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. | |
| Posted by: jjbkvm 07:08 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
| In reply to: re: That accompanying photo - off topic from the thread about the music... but.. - libbymaebrown 07:06 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
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| That’s very touching‼️ You’re partner is one lucky person. Hope you both enjoy the show. | |
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| re: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction | |
| Posted by: bicoastal 12:37 pm EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction - Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| I could have read another ten pages of this article! I have radio recordings of shows from the late 1930s that feature Willson as both musical director and occasional guest. He was even a panelist on an early 1950s game show (sporting a great head of hair). His score for Music Man is pretty much flawless and a joy to perform. | |
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| Mixolydian | |
| Posted by: Dpop 10:24 am EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction - Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| Apologies if this is music theory pedantry, but the Shipoopi scale is actually modal--mixolydian to be specific. (I'm sure anyone who has music directed the show has had a moment of reminding the ensemble to flat the 7th scale tone!) It's the scale you get if you play all the white notes starting on G. I agree this is a great article though--the cleverness and craft and innovations in the score are amazing! | |
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| Thank you!!!!! (nm) | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 01:38 pm EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: Mixolydian - Dpop 10:24 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| Great analysis | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 02:39 am EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction - Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| I knew there was a reason I love this show | |
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| I wonder what he will think of the rewritten lyrics (nm) | |
| Posted by: AlanScott 01:23 am EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: MUSIC MAN Musical Construction - Clancy 01:05 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| Warning, Will Robinson. An nm has appeared. | |
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| Wait til they get aload of these dance arrangements | |
| Posted by: Genealley 02:47 am EST 02/08/22 | |
| In reply to: I wonder what he will think of the rewritten lyrics (nm) - AlanScott 01:23 am EST 02/08/22 | |
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| measures and measures of ennui | |
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