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Old 07-03-2011, 06:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello everyone,

I'd like to know if any of you are familiar with any female/male broadway duets that have lots of taking turns, for example the girl sings a lot and then the guy sings a lot. It's really really preferred if the girl starts, but I'm thankful for any suggestions.

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Old 07-03-2011, 11:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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"Angel of Music" from Phantom of the Opera is a short version of one of these types of songs. I think though one of the better ones is "Ballad of the Pimp" from Three Penny Opera (although it is a male start).

Here is the Alan Cummings/Cyndi Lauper version

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Old 07-04-2011, 12:23 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Theatre, eh? I know a few of these.

Written In the Stars - AIDA

This one may be a little dramatic, but it's a good showcase vocally. A more contemporary vibe, also, might make it worth considering. I'd start from, "But nothing can be altered," if you're just doing a section of it.

The Word of Your Body - Spring Awakening

Another more contemporary piece that would be really good for what you're looking for...they sing a few lines each, then some unison. Pretty melody, too. Maybe a little risque connotation for high school, if that's what you're doing it for. But other applications would probably be excellent.

The Last Five Years - The Next Ten Minutes

All right, so granted, this starts with a male. But it's such a wonderful little tune. Very sad, and very good for a duet standalone piece; I've seen this done brilliantly before in showcases.

Wicked - As Long As You're Mine

Also seen this one done beautifully in showcases. Granted, it's not an exchanging lines sort of duet, but it does start with a female. And I feel like it's a really good song for a lot of different sort of singers.

Tick, Tick...Boom! - Green Green Dress

Okay, so this one's really risque. But it's a hell of a lot of fun, and I find it upsetting that I see less people doing this one. And I suppose it does start with the male vocal - but I mean. I dig it, and maybe you'd be able to do this one.

Miss Saigon - Sun and Moon

Such a pretty duet. Just...yes.

Sweeney Todd - A Little Priest

I included the version that isn't the crap film version. Such a good one. Funny, dark, and a lot of fun to do.

Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera

If either of you are classically trained, this one is especially effective. A lot of people won't touch this duet, but if done well, it's superb.
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All right, so granted, this starts with a male. But it's such a wonderful little tune. Very sad, and very good for a duet standalone piece; I've seen this done brilliantly before in showcases.
That was pretty good. Smileyface.

I like this thread already, I need to get more cultured with stage/musicals, et cetera.

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Although it is a male lead, if you want to try doing a parody of duets, try this tune.

"A Song Like This" - Spamalot

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There's quite a bit of dialogue in this, the actually song only being 2 minutes, but it's quite beautiful.

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this is my fave (as again, with the proviso that the male starts):-



from Phantom of the Opera
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