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
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I?
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
#2re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:03amand what is the call back for?
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I?
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
#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
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I?
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
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
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I?
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
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
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I?
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
#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.
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#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!
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Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#16re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 10:11amDog Eats Dog from Les Miserables
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Zeitoujo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/3/06
#17re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 12:01pm
Epiphany -- Sweeney
Poor Thing -- Sweeney
"Those You've Known And Lost Still Walk Behind You"-Spring Awakening
#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
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#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?
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puppetman2
Leading Actor Joined: 3/2/08
#22re: Dark musical theatre songs.
Posted: 3/31/08 at 2:13pmEverybody Likes You from CARNIVAL
It Sucks To Be Me
#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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