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#26

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 7:29pm

It is different for them both to be singing her harmony note there... which means neither is singing the (original) melody note at the end.
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Updated On: 12/7/07 at 07:29 PM

#27

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 7:30pm

i like her voice! THere's something sweet and dainty about it that hints at what she used to be.....and it adds a little warmth that i think is absolutely necessary for Lovett.
#28

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 7:39pm

I think you misunderstood me, b12b...I meant that I assumed they would both continue singing the harmony as it was originally written, since they began the line that way. That's all.
#29

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 9:26pm

I put the song on my Adobe Audition and stripped out the background music. It is extremely clear that they quickly lower Helena's voice a split second after the "all" note is sung. In fact, even without the orchestra blaring, you still can't hear Helena there. So I don't know.
#31

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 11:16pm

Wow, they actually sound pretty decent in this. Depp sounds so much better in this than in "Epiphany." Even Helena's singing is better.

Someone mentioned "Pretty Women"... I wasn't too thrilled with what we've heard of it. I just think that the song needs amazing singers to be carried to its utmost potential of gorgeous-ness.

Despite the singing problems that I have though, I am super excited for this movie.
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Updated On: 12/7/07 at 11:16 PM

#32

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/7/07 at 11:57pm

I think Helena's voice is starting to grow on me, though I must say Patti's is my favorite version of the role. I would have prefered a more broadway voice Lovett, but thats just me... Depp is fantastic, though...
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#34

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 10:11am

What I love is how well their voices blend together; Helena is light, Depp is more dark in tone. It's a delcious mix of demonic and sweetness, not to mention surprisingly refreshing. They've managed to take a song I've heard many a time and make something new out of it. I also love the disjointed carousel vibe (leading up to "Have charity toward the world, my pet").

Overall, I'd say Depp is the most impressive, definitely unlike any other Sweeney I've heard.
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#35

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 10:14am

SporkGoddess, wait till you see the movie! You'll be very happy. "Pretty Women" is absolutely stunning. I knew what was (or rather what wasn't) coming and I was still on the edge of my seat. It's beyond beautiful.

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#36

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 10:44am

SporkGoddess: Wow, they actually sound pretty decent in this. Depp sounds so much better in this than in "Epiphany."

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I agree. I was also concerned about Depp in Epiphany but all that went out the window when I saw it. His Epiphany ROCKS on screen!
#37

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 12:40pm

Well i personally thought that whole clip was weak. I mean when depp says "I'll come back when you have judge on the menu" That is suposed to be a very angry potent line and he just kinda grabs her gently and says it. I felt like there needed to be a lot more anger in him and he needed to grab her more violently.
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#38

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 1:39pm

...that was really underwhelming.

It looks beautiful but Carter sounds really bad. I mean even if she can't sing, the role of Lovett needs to be infused with a bit more energy to say the least. Depp sounds pretty good though.
#41

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 3:13pm

And it's not as if BWW didn't become HairsprayWorld when Hairspray came out.
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#43

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 3:36pm

Carter sounds delicious, but what is most impressive of all about the clip for me is the direction. That shot of Carter's (her hairstyle pays a nice homage to Lansbury's hairstyle in the original production) and Depp's backs as they are looking out the window, singing about the people they will kill and put in pies, is chilling, haunting, and ultimately breath-taking.
December 21st can't get here fast enough. I wonder if they'll do any midnight screenings in my town.
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#44

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 5:23pm

"It's a light, breathy voice. It will always be so. Some people won't see past it. They can just hug the original Broadway cast album and the '82 national tour DVD tightly to their chests 'til they die."

You know what? Shut the hell up. Not liking her voice doesn't mean we're purists who hate anyone who isn't Lansbury. It means we think it sounds bad and doesn't work with the music. So quit acting superior.
#45

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/8/07 at 6:12pm

I don't share your opinion. Saw the film twice now, and still think she's smashing. Sorry. And you won't silence me from saying so.
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#47

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/9/07 at 1:05pm

Yay! From everything I've been reading I was expecting singing on par with Vanessa Redgrave's in CAMELOT.

I liked the clip and CAN'T WAIT!!!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#49

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/9/07 at 1:23pm

And (forgive me for not knowing much about the film) but is the Ballad of Sweeney Todd not in the film?
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#50

re: A Little Priest- New extended Sweeney Todd clip

Posted: 12/9/07 at 1:37pm

Nope, Glebb, no Ballads. And I miss that line too, ljay. I don't know why they would cut it...it's not like that part of the music was removed.

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