Long Story Songs for Tenors

[B-WayHereEyeCome]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 3:02am

Does anyone have any ideas of a song that tells a story, in kind of a patter like rhythm? For example Kansas City from Oklahoma! But I need a song for a tenor. If anyone could help, it'd be great.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 3:07am

First patter song that comes to mind is Franklin Shepard Inc. From Merrily We Roll Along by Sondheim. I kind of thought Tonight at Eight From She Loves Me would be good. I mean it's not that tenory though. although it is one of those songs that really isn't SUNG SUNG. You could get away with it. Any other suggestions?

[paradox_error]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 4:52am

Sondheim is great for Patter songs that tell a story. The best I can think of for a young tenor is Giants in the Sky.

[wildcat]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 8:51am

What Am I Doing? from CLOSER THAN EVER has some long lines in the verses that might be nice for a tenor, although it hardly qualifies as a patter song. Interesting song, though

[cathywellerstein]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 10:39am

most of Jaime's songs from the Last Five Years are for tenors and are stories as well. i don't know if they are patter songs like you said, but they are definitely good for tenors who can sing them.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 12:23pm

i second jason robert brown and sondheim... franklin shepard inc is probably the king... i'll try and think of some more i've done over the years.

oh... the one i just performed at a recital which is AMAZING and probably one of the best songs i've ever performed is 'finishing the hat' from sunday in the park with george. it is simply magnificent.

[matthius202]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 1:46pm

The Schmuel Song from TL5Y...the best story song EVER. :) The end.

[Footlooser]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 1:47pm

Pretty Little Picture from Forum

[Princeton78]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 2:02pm

Some of the longer storytelling songs from Cats might work...
-Gumbie Cat
-Mr. Mistofolees
-Skimbleshanks
-Gus the Theatre Cat

[timote316]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 2:11pm

First one that popped into my mind was 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant' from Movin' Out. However, its not 100% musical theater...

[B-WayHereEyeCome]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 2:15pm

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot you've helped me out a ton..I was leaning towards the Frank Shepard Inc. song from Merrily We Roll Along, since I love Sondheim, but I'm having a hard time finding the music for it. My school's music library doesn't seem to have that song. I have a voice lesson tomorrow where I have to learn/sing this story song, and have to perform it on Thursday (Yeah, ten points for waiting until the last minute). So, does anyone know where I could find it, or have any other last minute suggestions, anything would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

[apdarcey]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 2:36pm

that song will be very hard to find for tomorrow. if you love sondheim try finishing the hat from sunday. it's in the tenors musical theatre anthology. i think it's in volume 2, but i'm not positive. it really is a great story song, so much acting to do with it too.

[Timmerbo]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 4:41pm

The Story of Chess from CHESS. It only goes to a G and requires a decent low C, though.

[AnothaPartofMe]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 5:47pm

She Cries - Songs for a New World

[whenyoureajet]

Posted: 3/15/05 at 8:07pm

"the emporor's new clothes" and "the ugly duckling" from danny kayes' "hans christian anderson"... wow, i love that movie...