Hummmmm

[boborunstheshow]

Hummmmm#0

Posted: 6/30/04 at 7:29pm

Joe complained about it in Merrily we roll along, and ive heard it in numerous reviews, and i just read the book "musical, a grand tour" (it was terrible. 500 pages of why Chorus Line is the only musical worth a spit) and several times i heard the same complaint. "there are no tunes that are "hummable"

What is the issue with a musical not having "hummable"? i do not relate to this. I can, and do, hum aand sing every musical song out there. Whats the issue?

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[Dawg]

re: Hummmmm#1

Posted: 7/1/04 at 12:25am

The primary issue is that there is no longer an emphasis on melody in much of the new musical theatre generation. Melody assists in telling a story. Naturally, the ear is more likely to remember a "catchy" melody or a "hook," as it's called in the writing industry. It boils down to a matter of preference. However a "hummable" tune is generally one that has a catchy melody...and is therefore easier to stick in your mind and memory.

[Mr. Tuttle]

re: Hummmmm#2

Posted: 7/1/04 at 12:55am

I think hummable is up the individual.

Most wouldn't call "Rent" or "Caroline" hummable. But their music will be around for quite some time.

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[Dawg]

re: Hummmmm#3

Posted: 7/1/04 at 1:00am

we'll see...neither rent or caroline are very melodic and although the shows may be around for a while...other than seasons of love (the most melodic song in the score), not much of the score of either will be remembered in my opinion.

[boborunstheshow]

re: Hummmmm#4

Posted: 7/1/04 at 6:01pm

i guess im weird. I dont see music that way. apperant melody has no baring on whether i enjoy the music. In fact, ive tried to off-handedly hum a wide range of songs, and most of them seem to work to me. I can certainly point out the melody, but i cant decifer whether its "hummable" or not.

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[jrb_actor]

re: Hummmmm#5

Posted: 7/1/04 at 6:04pm

Most people want music that is easy on the ear--not challenging. That is what hummable refers to.

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[boborunstheshow]

re: Hummmmm#6

Posted: 7/1/04 at 6:06pm

most people are wimps...

Its Aberqurque NM for me. Speaking Spanish. Be Back September 06.

[Aryn007]

re: Hummmmm#7

Posted: 7/1/04 at 6:11pm

hear hear