A "Piazza" Observation... — Page 2

I have to disagree, there are def melodies, I am completely addicted. I havent seen it live... yet. But I can understand, I still get annoyed with some songs, but, I do like the musical as a whole. But I totally agree, Sondheim beats Adam Guetell to death with a blunt object in terms of writing ability, but I dont know, I like Piazza.

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shes actually been performing professionally for the better part of 20 years. she was featured in my town's newspaper, her family lives here.

I wish I'd been more up on her career in the past - the only thing I'd seen her in was the film of The Cradle will Rock - I recognized her right away in the ensemble and wondered how I knew her - so I must have seen her in something else in the past...now I'm a huge fan. Her portrayal of Margaret is just out of this world. Amazing.

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Personally, from having seen his concerts on PBS - he can't act his way out of a paper bag. He never truly connects with a lyric. His voice is amazing but he leaves me cold, because he doesn't seem to have the least idea what he's singing about - only intent on producing pretty sounds. Thats not enough for me.
Now if he could act - sure he'd be a good Fabrizio

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RedHot, you're right on the money about "The Beauty Is"
And I can't get "I can see the winter in your eyes now, telling me" out of my head. I've always been a sucker for scales, up and down.

I saw Victoria Clark in Urinetown. She was terrific. Now I want to watch Cradle Will Rock again so I can pick her out. It was a fun, interesting movie, except for totally messing up Orson Welles. I loved the ghost of Brecht.

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Updated On: 6/25/05 at 12:50 AM

In regards to the orchestra, in an atricle Geuttel said that he added the larger orchestra days before the opening, and that it cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but that it was worth it.

I'd rather hear Matt. I'd rather look at Matt. Matt > Josh.

I completely agree with redhot. What I love about “Piazza” is that it makes me work, in a sense, to fully absorb and appreciate the score. It is mentally and audibly stimulating, which I’d take over a pop anthem or “shove it in your face” melody any day. I’ve only listened to a very small portion of my recording (restraining myself before I see it next week!) and I’m remembering a TON of it. Thinking about what I’ve absorbed just from these few songs and then thinking about what it will be like seeing and hearing “Piazza” as a whole is just amazing.

Statues and Stories
Right from “On a central square…” you’re drawn in. The sequence from “In Firenze…” to the BEAUTIFUL “The spark, the world/The painting of the world” is amazing. I love the electric build from the latter “You can follow/You can feel it” to “We’re on vacation.” It’s just a beautiful opening.

Passeggiata
I’ve only heard this once, but the first verse of “Come with me/Walk with me…” is just so fun. Specifically, the notes on “You and I” have been stuck in my head, and since I don’t know the lyrics by heart yet, I’ve been singing “dum dum dum….You and I!” all around my house.

Dividing Day
Despite multiple listenings, I really need to set this to repeat to fully absorb it. It’s very simplistic and reflective. The part I do remember is Victoria’s wonderful “I can see the winter in your eyes now…” sequence.

Say it Somehow
This is my favorite song from what I’ve heard so far. The melody is rich and beautiful, and the lyrics are simple but amazingly effective. The part I most remember about this song is the section without lyrics, when Clara and Fabrizio break off into the “Ah…” It’s AMAZING!!! I’ve probably memorized the melody progression there, and I absolutely adore the accompaniment.