Riddle me this....
In Swing, if Ruth is supposed to be so awkward and square, which support the rhythm and lyrics of the song, why can she suddenly scat and sing so well halfway through the number with blatant sophistication in the notes and jazz tones as Donna displays in her performance?
As a directorial choice, it makes no sense whatsoever. I understand trying to highlight Donna's singing proficiency (which does exist, cvapb), but it conflicts with the script and the score. Russell does the scat section so much better because she's NOT a singer, so it sounds like a non-beatnik trying too hard to sound beatnik, which is exactly the situation in the scene.
I'm I the only one who's noticed this?
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
