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#1

Being Alive in Spanish

I assume this is the Antonio Banderas version? Sounds pretty.



https://youtu.be/sTYuNVZwK-4


Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#2

Being Alive in Spanish

…what does this have to do with Antonio Banderas, exactly? It’s a Spanish cover of a musical number.

Regardless, for those who don’t know, Javier was in the Company revival and covered a number of roles. He was fantastic as Jamie.


I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.

Updated On: 9/21/22 at 11:19 PM

#3

Being Alive in Spanish

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "…what does this have to do with Antonio Banderas, exactly? It’s a Spanish cover of a musical number.

Regardless, for those who don’t know, Javier was in the Company revival and covered a number of roles. He was fantastic as Jamie.
"

Was just asking if this was the translation from the recent Spanish staging, jeez


Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#4

Being Alive in Spanish

The video says "featuring a Spanish translation by Javier Vilalta, consulted by Javier Ignacio," so it's not the translation in the Banderas production.

#5

Being Alive in Spanish

It’s simply a Spanish translation.


I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.
#6

Being Alive in Spanish

I guess it's very difficult to answer but I'd be curious how the two different translations compare. I never fully understand how English lyrics can be effectively translated into another language, especially Sondheim lyrics. It must be so, so hard to not just convey the same meaning but also have the same rhyming structures/''cleverness" and subtext.


Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#7

Being Alive in Spanish

binau said: "I guess it's very difficult to answer but I'd be curious how the two different translations compare. I never fully understand how English lyrics can be effectively translated into another language, especially Sondheim lyrics. It must be so, so hard to not just convey the same meaning but also have the same rhyming structures/''cleverness" and subtext."

In case you didn't see it the NYT just ran an article about the challenges of translating Hamilton into German.

#8

Being Alive in Spanish

TaffyDavenport said: "The video says "featuring a Spanish translation by Javier Vilalta, consulted by Javier Ignacio," so it's not the translation in the Banderas production."

Ah ok, thanks!


Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

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