Post by anxiousoctopus on Oct 4, 2023 0:36:46 GMT
Random late night thought that there are a strange subcategory of musical theatre song that’s often a character-piece that doesn’t move the plot along but has an insight into a secondary character, and often really depends on the performer delivering it whether it’s engaging or boring.
I’ll always love Mr Cellophane, but also songs like Dog Eat Dog in Les Miserables is a number I enjoy because when delivered right it’s a strange insight into Thenardier where you kind of see his worldview and where it comes from (although he’s still the comic villain)
But then again I suppose it’s personal preference - I’ve always preferred proper character acting through song than flawless vocals.
I’ll always love Mr Cellophane, but also songs like Dog Eat Dog in Les Miserables is a number I enjoy because when delivered right it’s a strange insight into Thenardier where you kind of see his worldview and where it comes from (although he’s still the comic villain)
But then again I suppose it’s personal preference - I’ve always preferred proper character acting through song than flawless vocals.
