I Miss the Music

[Yankeefan007]

I Miss the Music#1

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:34pm

This beautiful ballad from CURTAINS is sung by the Aaron, composter, lamenting the departure of his faithful lyricist and ex-wife, Georgia.

It takes on a much more poignant meaning once you realize that it was written by John Kander, alone.

Just a point of info, since the individual lyrics aren't written (yet) in the Playbill. Updated On: 3/15/07 at 09:34 PM

[FOAnatic]

re: I Miss the Music#2

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:37pm

I never even thought of that.

Now, that is heart-breaking.

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[millie_dillmount]

re: I Miss the Music#2

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:37pm

I can't wait for this cast recording!

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[Rathnait62]

re: I Miss the Music#3

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:39pm

I was so into the show that I didn't realize that either, until I read it someone speculating about it a couple of days later. I will hear it very differently this weekend when I see it for the second time.

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[Dre2387]

re: I Miss the Music#4

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:42pm

aww, I had no idea. That is a great song too. And he sang it so well.

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[Raviolisun]

re: I Miss the Music#5

Posted: 3/15/07 at 9:54pm

I would love to hear this song. I can't wait for the cast recording.

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[ray-andallthatjazz86]

re: I Miss the Music#6

Posted: 3/15/07 at 10:34pm

I believe this was mentioned in that article about Kander and Ebb that ran on the New York Times about the time that CURTAINS was playing in LA.
It is a beautiful ballad indeed (though I thought it was too short to be Danieley's only solo), Jason Danieley provides an incredibly powerful, touching, and ultimately haunting rendition of this number. One of the highlights of the show for me.

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[D2]

re: I Miss the Music#7

Posted: 3/15/07 at 10:48pm

It was a highlight for me too. Gorgeous song, touching in both its place in the show and as a tribute to Fred Ebb. And beautifully performed by Danieley - not just his voice, but his whole interpretation of the song was so moving, nuanced and heartbreaking.

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[Lt. Cioffi]

re: I Miss the Music#8

Posted: 3/16/07 at 6:26am

I saw the show several times in L.A. Each time Jason Danieley sang "I Miss the Music" there were tears in the audience.

I read an interview with Mr. Kander, who said when he wrote the song, he really wasn't thinking of Mr. Ebb. Recently I read that it had been re-written (lyrically), to be more of a tribute song. As for myself, I immediately thought of Mr. Ebb the first time I heard it. That hasn't changed. And although not true now since there are several KanderandEbb musicals in the wings; it saddens me think there will come a time in the future, when we will all "Miss the Music."

[shesamarshmallow]

re: I Miss the Music#9

Posted: 3/16/07 at 11:16am

My favorite song in Curtains. Jason sings it so beautifully.

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[musicnmath]

re: I Miss the Music#10

Posted: 3/16/07 at 3:06pm

I "discovered" Jason in South Pacific on PBS, so was thrilled to get to see him live. His rich voice just pours forth in such a startling way, it was just thrilling to hear his voice reach every single corner of the theatre, and all so seemingly effortless. Can't wait for this track on the recording.

[Elphie3]

re: I Miss the Music#11

Posted: 3/16/07 at 3:59pm

What are some of the lyrics?

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[Yankeefan007]

re: I Miss the Music#12

Posted: 3/16/07 at 4:05pm

The refrain goes "I miss the music, I miss my friend."

[GClef2]

re: I Miss the Music#13

Posted: 3/16/07 at 4:40pm

sounds like a gorgeous song...

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[frogs_fan85]

re: I Miss the Music#14

Posted: 3/16/07 at 4:42pm

Wow that makes the song all the more powerful. Thank you for pointing that out.

[Lt. Cioffi]

re: I Miss the Music#15

Posted: 3/22/07 at 8:29pm

The lyrics are included in this article.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/playbill/20070322/en_playbill/106710

[dramaqueen2]

re: I Miss the Music#16

Posted: 3/22/07 at 8:50pm

it was a lovely song, beautifully sung, IMO.

however, i thought it needed to be cut a bit when i first heard it. and for all i know it has been since i saw it.

good luck curtains! =)

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[wickedrentq]

re: I Miss the Music#17

Posted: 4/29/07 at 2:38pm

Hmm, it's really interesting that no one brought this up. I'm skimming through all the Curtains threads (as I don't like to read anything about a show until i see it), but I saw this yesterday afternoon. The song started and you know, it was a song, sweet, but when Jason started talking about the process of writing a song, he began to play a vamp, which I immediately recognized as the Cabaret vamp. And then it completely hit me. Then I started noticing the use of the words partner and friend, not just her, and within seconds after the Cabaret vamp started playing I was in tears.

Was I just the only one who noticed this or was this added later, closer to the opening or something?

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[Yankeefan007]

re: I Miss the Music#18

Posted: 4/29/07 at 2:40pm

Kander wrote the song for Danieley after he signed on to do the show.

His rendition was such an overwhelming hit in previews that Kander wrote a reprise for in Act II.

[vmlinnie]

re: I Miss the Music#19

Posted: 4/29/07 at 2:41pm

I really want to see this show, and can't wait for the CD.

The rain we knew is a thing of the past -
deep-delving, dark, deliberate you would say
browsing on spire and bogland; but today
our sky-blue slates are steaming in the sun,
our yachts tinkling and dancing in the bay
like racehorses. We contemplate at last
shining windows, a future forbidden to no one.

Derek Mahon

"Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets."

Arthur Miller

[nomdeplume]

re: I Miss the Music#20

Posted: 4/29/07 at 2:56pm

The best song in the show, and Danielly sings it so well.

I wish he had more to sing in the show.

[neddyfrank2]

re: I Miss the Music#21

Posted: 4/29/07 at 3:59pm

I miss the music
I miss the song.
Since she's not with me
It comes out wrong.
It doesn't matter
How hard I try
I've lost the music.
I don't know why.

When you're writing a song
And you've a partner
The room is filled with jokes and chatter.
She says something.
You say something.
She writes a line.
You play a vamp.
But when you're writing a song
Without a partner
That's a completely different matter
No one tells you,
"That's not funny."
No one says, "Let's cut that bar."
No one makes you better than you are.


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[ChrisLovesShows]

re: I Miss the Music#22

Posted: 4/29/07 at 4:10pm

A lovely ballad. Truly the standout of the show, and perhaps the Broadway season. I'll be anxious to see how it does in the "best song" category when Broadwayworld.com has the best-of poll around Tony Awards time.

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