Starshines Unite! The official HAIR love thread...- Page 80

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:12pm

Peace, love and happiness to you, claudio!

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:13pm

Okay, so...what scene/song do you find most powerful/moving?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:19pm

It makes me sad, too, but since some of the responses to the suggestion that we broaden the scope were along the (resistant) lines of, "Well, no, I don't want smart stuff here, I want to have FUN!" that was apparently the workable solution.

Because you guys have got me feeling all guilty now, one of my favorite photos from the Delacorte. Rain there is magic.

Updated On: 8/24/09 at 09:19 PM

[claudioislove]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:19pm

Possibly a cliche answer, but it's got to be the very end, The Flesh Failures/Let the Sunshine In. And this is for a few reasons. One, seeing Claude with short hair, in a uniform, after that whole time, is such a weird, misplaced image. And then just singing Let the Sunshine In, it's just exhilarating and scary and fantastic. And then when they switch to A Capella it's heartbreaking. I don't think I'll ever forget the image of Gavin lying on that flag with the spotlight and snow.

ETA: that seemed a lot more eloquent in my head. I'm not sure I can properly explain myself in words.

Updated On: 8/24/09 at 09:19 PM

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:33pm

Don't feel guilty, lovetheEmcee. Sometimes discussions get out of hand and sometimes people feel like they are getting mocked or singled out or being ragged on personally. I can say I did last night, though I know that wasn't the case. And it almost seems like it was being insinuated that some of us were dumb or ignorant because we didn't hold intelligent discussions. But, it was late and I was tired and cranky and probably over-reacted a bit. So, my apologies for that. Now, it's in the past and lets just enjoy everything about the show.

To answer taylor, I think the most moving moment for me is also the last succession of songs. Claude realizing that even though he's dead (and I do think he realizes that) that he was finally where he wanted to be - invisible. I almost can't be sad that he's dead because he is where he wanted to be. Then, the anguish on Berger's face not knowing where Claude is and Dionne singing "Let it in.... let it in" and her runs during "Let the Sunshine In" combined with that last vision of Claude in the snow... that's heartbraking. And I love every second of it.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:33pm

I understand you perfectly, Claudio. The a capella is so beautiful and haunting and heart breaking and desperate...I love it. I think for me it has to be the "I'm here...like it or not they got me". That brings me to tears every listen.

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:43pm

Though, "Where Do I Go?" is a very close second. Claude expression his confusion on his lot in life and what he's exactly supposed to do and be. Again, heartbreaking - especially since I can relate to that feeling. Not where it comes to war, obviously, but I'm 29 and still not sure if I've even found my place in life and society, you know? It's very relevant to me.

[claudioislove]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 9:53pm

Ahh yes, Where Do I Go? is so completely fantastic, and one of the most relatable moments in the show for me. that's where I am right now, trying to choose a college and a life. In that song I get a sense of wanting a lot of almost contradictory things, childhood and adulthood, nature and cities, just trying to find a foot to stand on, some way to balance all these things into one whole person and one whole life. It's not just a question for Claude Hooper Bukowski, an eighteen year old in 1968 (or 1967, depending), but for all of us. where do we go? how do we find meaning? how do we find balance?

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:01pm

Isn't what makes makes many characters so great is how relatable they are?!

[yay_gerb]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:33pm

Where Do I Go. hands down. well, for me anyway. not just because i graduated school last year and still don't know what to do with my life, but also because i'm so into the hippie culture and HIS reason for singing the song is very powerful. he doesn't know whether to fight for or against his country.

[rwlevin]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:42pm

For me it's Easy to be Hard because it hits home to me so bad. I once had a...well it's pointless to put a label on it...but he was Berger in so many ways. He wanted to change the world and he cared so much for people suffering but whenever I tried to help him, he'd lash out. The irony is he played Claude in a production but he was so a Berger or even a Hud much more than he'd ever be a Claude. And then he comes back sheepishly and she just accepts his apology even though he's going to do it again. Okay, I know he doesn't in the show but it's obvious that this is something that has happened before.

[Devious]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:46pm

Taylor I totally agree with that.
The ones you relate to most quickly become your favorite characters.

For me I think that I Got Life and Hair are my favorites. I just love the songs and the energy that comes from them are unbelievable.

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 12:24am

I think "What A Piece of Work is Man" is one of the most beautiful and emotional parts of the show. It tears me apart when Claude starts crying during the song. The devastation that he sees is just unbearable. It is unfortunate because you know that he will eventually suffer the same fate as those laying around him. I think the song/scene paints a beautiful and horrifying image at the same time. Basically, we have so much potential as people. However, we resort to violence and destruction, ultimately destroying what is most beautiful in the world.

I would also have to agree that the ending is truly powerful and very haunting. The faces of the cast, full of anger and sadness, are truly heartbreaking. The pleas for change in their voices and to "let it in" give me chills every time I hear the song. Definitely one of the most memorable finales I have ever seen on a stage.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 12:29am

Not to stray this conversation but Allison's in a Mac commercial!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHb7V4E29Ng

[yay_gerb]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 12:39am

you just beat me to that! lol i saw it on her fb fan page....yay for Allison! and Patrick Warburton is the man.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 8:39am

Geez....I saw this ON tv last night....never noticed it was she! I think I was too focused on Warburton. Damn, he's BIG.

[TreyKenyon]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 11:27am

To answer the song question. Both "Where Do I Go?" and " The Flesh Failures" are by far the most moving (I mean how can you not get chills with the acapella/Sasha belting her face off), but my personal favorite/powerful is "Three-Five-Zero-Zero". When I saw it in the show I wasn't even sure what it was exactly about but it really struck me and then looking into the meaning after the show really brought the point home.

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 11:45am

Like I've said before, it's hard for me to answer some of these questions because I haven't seen the show...but when I listen to the cast recording, the song that reaches me the most is "What a Piece of Work is Man?". It reminds me of all the suffering in the world caused by human greed and selfishness. If we all just love one another, there will be peace. Is it really that hard to spread love and not hate? No, but humans choose to promote hate, greed, selfishness, and war anyways. Mankind really IS a piece of work!

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 3:30pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQT6G80frw

Reposted from Gavin's twitter.

I think I died of cuteness.

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 3:32pm

Beat me to it, taylor!! Seriously adorable. I favorited it

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 3:40pm

Love that video : )

[wendilin622]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 4:49pm

That totally and completely made my day.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 5:28pm

Everyone loves these!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/CBDNYC#play/uploads/3/7gzkLTiX2as

[mgcproductions]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 5:33pm

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[Leia947]

Posted: 8/25/09 at 5:58pm

I seriously want to adopt that kid.