Most Epic Song Climax?

[Phan#24601]

Most Epic Song Climax?#1

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:19pm

What would you guy say is the most epic song climax from a show tune? For me, it's pretty obvious, but it had to be said: "Memory (Reprise)". Period.
Absolute BEST version of "Memory" ever!

My biggest pet peeve right now is when people pronounce it "Marry-us" and not "Mah-ree-us".

[CATSNYrevival]

Most Epic Song Climax?#2

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:21pm

I love Cats, but that award would have to go to "Dallas... I'm Coming" from the Debbie Does Dallas musical. No question, no contest.

[eperkins]

Most Epic Song Climax?#2

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:25pm

I don't know, but Rose's Turn has got to be way up the list.

[Musicaldudepeter]

Most Epic Song Climax?#3

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:26pm

Yeah the 'Everything's coming up Rose' section at the end of Rose's Turn is electric. Especially Lansbury's version.

Also the ending of Cabaret IMO - especially Natasha Richardson's version. Chilling.

[WOSQ]

Most Epic Song Climax?#4

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:31pm

"And I Am Telling You" has a show-stopping moment built into it. The number keeps going for about 16 bars after the audience has lost its mind, to say nothing of the character.

This has never not worked.

"If my life weren't funny, it would just be true. And that would be unacceptable." --Carrie Fisher

[Brian07663NJ]

Most Epic Song Climax?#5

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:35pm

My favorite theatrical climax

[Liza's Headband]

Most Epic Song Climax?#6

Posted: 9/11/13 at 2:42pm

It depends on what your definition of a climax is. In the musical sense, that's a tough one. In the literal sense, but within a musical theatre context, CATSNY is absolutely correct.

[The Glenbuck Laird]

Most Epic Song Climax?#7

Posted: 9/11/13 at 5:30pm

You'll never walk alone - end the thread

[a-mad]

Most Epic Song Climax?#8

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:09pm

An obvious (and populist) choice... but I can't deny it - Defying Gravity

2nd choice - (tie) We'll Never Get to Heaven and Let them Hear You (Ragtime)

[DooWahDiddy]

Most Epic Song Climax?#9

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:12pm

I nominate "Being Alive". Slow burn... explosion.

[a-mad]

Most Epic Song Climax?#10

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:17pm

^ forgot about that one.... +1!

[joshbrown31]

Most Epic Song Climax?#11

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:26pm

The part in Another Winter In a Summer Town from Grey Gardens when they go "my season endeeeeed a long time ago!"

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[jdavisinaustin]

Most Epic Song Climax?#12

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:32pm

"Happiness" from Passion, though the climax is at the beginning.

I'd say most of the best ones are from songs written for women ("Rose's Turn" from Gypsy, "Lot's Wife" from Caroline or Change, "Old Maid" from 110 in the Shade). The only male one I can think of is "Soliloquy" from Carousel.

[Jane2]

Most Epic Song Climax?#13

Posted: 9/11/13 at 6:48pm

There has never been a time when I heard Memory that I didn't get goose bumps at that one special note - but only when it's sung by BETTY BUCKLEY.

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[GlindatheGood22]

Most Epic Song Climax?#14

Posted: 9/11/13 at 7:15pm

This is going to be based solely on cast recordings.

Matilda: That gorgeous moment in When I Grow Up when the key changes and the tempo picks up. "And when I grow up, I will have treats every day."

Grey Gardens: When Big and Little Edie hit the harmony on "My season eeeeeeended,"in Another Winter in a Summer town.

I know you. I know you. I know you.

[E.Davis]

Most Epic Song Climax?#15

Posted: 9/11/13 at 7:19pm

"This is Not Over Yet" from PARADE is a pretty magical moment.

"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-

[jnb9872]

Most Epic Song Climax?#16

Posted: 9/11/13 at 7:38pm

I'm glad someone mentioned "Soliloquy", but I'm a little chagrinned no one's mentioned "A Call From the Vatican" yet. Jane Krakowski is pretty epic on that revival recording, if we're taking the OP's question literally.

Words don't deserve that kind of malarkey. They're innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos. But when they get their corners knocked off, they're no good anymore…I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Most Epic Song Climax?#17

Posted: 9/11/13 at 7:58pm

"but only when it's sung by BETTY BUCKLEY."

There are a lot of fans of the late Laurie Beechman who would disagree with you on that one, Jane.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Most Epic Song Climax?#18

Posted: 9/11/13 at 8:45pm

Ted Neeley.

"WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY SHOULD I DIE?"

Never fails. Ever.

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[suestorm]

Most Epic Song Climax?#19

Posted: 9/11/13 at 8:45pm

Don't STOP BELIEVING Rock of Agea is about as Epic as it comes. The whole show comes out and sings with great reference of their characters "Journey" from main characters Sherrie and Drew to the strippers and burnouts.

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[RozeeRossi]

Most Epic Song Climax?#20

Posted: 9/11/13 at 8:49pm

For me, live, Once and For All from Newsies when the three levels are coming at you and the music just nails you. Never gets old for me.

[justoldbill]

Most Epic Song Climax?#21

Posted: 9/11/13 at 9:08pm

For my money, it's the "Ol' Man River" Finale Ultimo of the 1951 film of SHOW BOAT. It just doesn't stop. Add to that the close-up of Ava Gardner gently blowing a kiss to the departing Cotton Blossom, and you have something to remember.

Well-well-well-what-do-you-think-of-that-I-have-nothing-here-to-pay-my-train-fare-with-only-large-bills-fives-and-sevens....

[GlindatheGood22]

Most Epic Song Climax?#22

Posted: 9/11/13 at 9:13pm

If we're talking about Newsies I love when the chorus comes crashing in at the end of the King of New York dance break.

I know you. I know you. I know you.

[Unknown User]

Most Epic Song Climax?#23

Posted: 9/11/13 at 9:46pm

Oh COME on! Judge Turpin's climax during Johanna!

[loudshroom]

Most Epic Song Climax?#24

Posted: 9/11/13 at 10:03pm

"Listening to You" (Tommy)