Dark musical theatre songs.
Dark musical theatre songs.
#1Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/30/08 at 11:56pm
Can any of you guys think off the top of your head of any dark dramatic musical theatre songs for guys? Preferably something in the higher register (up to a G flat would be nice). Mainly traditional musical theatre or even operetta.
Any suggestions? it's for a callback and I'm kind of stumped. lol. Thanks in advance.
Updated On: 3/30/08 at 11:56 PM
#2re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:02am
point of no return?
sorry. it's generic
#2re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:03amand what is the call back for?
#4re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:11amthanks for the reply. My girlfriend suggested Phantom too. its for a new musical.
#5re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:14am
thats cool. where is it?
i just figure its a well known song, easy to learn, most likely can't go wrong
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#6re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:16am
your girlfriend sounds smart. yea..I'd say Sweeney or Phantom but, Jane E. too possibly? but you should do something you're most comfy with.
break a leg!!
Updated On: 3/31/08 at 12:16 AM
#8re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:26am
can't pm back.
dont know Jane Eyre.
what about "Life, Life" from YF.
i dunno if thats "dark" enough
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#9re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:31amWhat's YF? What about "I Don't Care Much" from Cabaret? A lot depends on the performance to make it dark. Thematical, I'd suggest you look at some Kander and Ebb shows, they tend to hold a darker theme.
#10re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:37amyoung frankenstein
#12re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:47am
Mr. Andrews Vision from Titanic would be perfect.
I believe the highest note is a G, with several nice F sharps.
#13re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:48amhmm I didn't think about Titanic. cool idea.
amalou
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/07
#14re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:53am
Anything from Jekyll and Hyde? Lost in the Darkness maybe? I love a lot of dark musicals but many were flops so I doubt sheet music would be available. I guess Sweeney Todd or Phantom would be good, though maybe a little too predictable.
Good luck!
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#16re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 10:11amDog Eats Dog from Les Miserables
Zeitoujo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/3/06
#17re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:01pm
Epiphany -- Sweeney
Poor Thing -- Sweeney
#19re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 1:27pmIn context, "Soliloquy" from "Carousel" is pretty dark, considering what it's foreshadowing.
#20re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 1:28pmThe World Has Gone Insane - Jekyll and Hyde
#21re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 1:32pmI'm not even vaguely good at musical ranges of songs (so I have no idea if this is in yours), but what about 'Falcon in the Dive' from Scarlet Pimpernel?
puppetman2
Leading Actor Joined: 3/2/08
#22re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 2:13pmEverybody Likes You from CARNIVAL
#23re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 6:17pmThank you all so much for the help! I was actually thinking "Falcon in the Dive" as I love it... but not so sure Pimpernel is looked upon very highly. I do love it though! lol.
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