Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
#0Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:26pmToday 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.
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.
#1re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:35pmNeither do I. I find it amusing, but it feels like a slightly lackuster King and I parody.
#2re: 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.
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
#3re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:43pmthanks so much!
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.
#4re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:48pmNot 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.
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
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#5re: 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.
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
#6re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 3:52pmAlso, the version on the cd is extended.
"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
To Kill A Mockingbird
#7re: 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
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#8re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:00pm
Blowing into a jar is what it is. Thanks 
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#9re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:24pmWhy 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.
#10re: 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
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#11re: 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.
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
#12re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:56pmIt 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.
Judy, Liza, Barbara, Bette, these are names I shant forget.
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#13re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 4:58pm
Ok- thanks.
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#14re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 7:58pmThat sound can also be "faked" on the synthesizer - there is a standard midi synth patch called "bottle blow".
#15re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 8:26pmI don't it's really her wind lol
"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
To Kill A Mockingbird
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#16re: 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
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#17re: 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.
"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#18re: Drowsy Chaperone CD Question
Posted: 6/17/06 at 10:13pm
Here are instructions on...
How to play the Jug
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