Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

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Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:26pm

Today I got the cast recording of The Drwosy Chaperone, and I love it, but I have one question: Why is Song from an Nightingale on the CD, Where is this placed in the show. I don't really get it.

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#2

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:35pm

Neither do I. I find it amusing, but it feels like a slightly lackuster King and I parody.

#3

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:42pm

SPOILERS!!!

Drowsy Chaperone (The show within the show) comes alive when Man in Chair puts the record in the record player. It is a two record recording, and he accidently puts on the wrong record when he switches records (which is inbetween the two acts of the show within the show), and this show also comes to life in the apartment. When Man in Chair realizes his mistake he puts the correct record in and the show within the show resumes.

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#4

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:43pm

thanks so much!

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I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

#5

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:48pm

Not a problem. It is great when you see it live, because (and remember that the actors are playing actors who are playing characters in the show within the show) the actors are playing the same actors but different characters in this different show, and you see similarities in the characters. It is a brilliant moment.

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David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

#6

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 3:50pm

I have a question now.

Does anyone know what instrument is being played in "Show Off" track 7, at around 1 minute 49 seconds.

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#7

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 3:52pm

Also, the version on the cd is extended.

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#8

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 3:58pm

The chimes is from glasses being clinked, then the next sound os from her blowing into a jar and then after that it is the instrument that they use to control snakes- i dont know what that is called. I think you meant the blowing into the har because that's what is exactly at 1:49. Wtach the tony performance on youtube.com

Updated On: 6/17/06 at 03:58 PM

#9

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:00pm

Blowing into a jar is what it is. Thanks

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#10

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:24pm

Why did they place Song from an Nightingale at the end of the CD at the end instead of where it goes in the show? And "As We Stumble Along" sung by Man In Chair, I don't remember that being in the show in LA was it? And if it was I don't remember it being in that spot.

#11

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:32pm

Message From a Nightingale is at the end just so that it doesn't interrupt the flow of the show within the show.

Possible spoilers: If I remember correctly, 'As We Stumble Along' as sung by Man in Chair and cast is in the middle of "I Do, I Do in the Sky" when the superintendent of the building comes up and interrupts Man in Chair listening to the show. He talks about how the moment is ruined, and starts to sing it, and then the rest of the cast comes back to surround him. Very cute indeed.

Edit: Correct me if I'm wrong on this. I saw the show a month or so ago...

Updated On: 6/17/06 at 04:32 PM

#12

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:47pm

Is there a name besides "blowing into a jar?"

It has to have some kind of instrument name.

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#13

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:56pm

It doesn't, because it's not an instrument. It's Sutton "showing off" by blowing into the jars to make music. Watch the performance, you'd get it.

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#14

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:58pm

Ok- thanks.

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#15

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 7:58pm

That sound can also be "faked" on the synthesizer - there is a standard midi synth patch called "bottle blow".

#16

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 8:26pm

I don't it's really her wind lol

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"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird

#17

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 9:57pm

"Jar" is not the correct description. It's a "jug". Here's some info on...

Playing the Jug

Updated On: 6/17/06 at 09:57 PM

#18

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 10:01pm

Actually, I think it was a bottle.

I could tell because there was a "bottle" patch on the synthesizer when that happens.

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#19

re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question

Posted: 6/17/06 at 10:13pm

Here are instructions on...
How to play the Jug