misspoptart

By all means considered a classic in film-making and storytelling, the Sound of Music is not just a beloved musical; it's a really excellent film and period piece. It's based on a true story (with quite a few exaggerations, additions, and other changes), and features a look at one family's escape from the Nazis encroaching into political affairs in Austria.

It was originally on Broadway in 1959. The film was released in 1965, starring Julie Andrews in what could be considered her break-out role in film, along with Disney's Marry Poppins.

I absolutely adore her in the Sound of Music. Here is a sample of the ever-famous "Do Re Mi," probably the one song most people know from the movie.



But I don't think it's Julie Andrews who steals the show, actually. Although the singer of this track is a kind of unknown person (the actor's voice was dubbed over unfortunately, he did a beautiful job), it's still a wonderful tearjerker that marks the turning point of the film when it becomes obvious to the viewer that love is blossoming.



This is another romantic track showcasing the start of a relationship between the Captain's eldest daughter and a young officer (who later becomes a Nazi. Spoilers). I love when she says, "I'm 16! What's such a baby about that?" Hahaha. And he's 17 which makes him so much more knowledgeable that she is, haha. The sexism at play here is pure gold =3



Very cute and culturally important song.

Enjoy xx!

misspoptart

The quintessential 60s musical! Hello Dolly! is so classy, so so classy. If you're unfamiliar I strongly encourage you to listen to some of the tracks I'm about to post! You don't know what you're missing

Barbara Streisand? Louis Armstrong? What a duet!



Just a lovely, lovely song. What a personality. It almost makes me wish my name was Dolly.

Next up is the cheesiest thing ever, but no shame!! Watch the video, too, and probably giggle. It's totally hilarious. This is from the 1969 film.



What's less than a second?! A moment!! Totally 60s again, love it. Arguing that it only takes a moment to fall in love, I'm all about this lovey-dovey ****. Btw, this song was used in Disney/Pixar's "Wall-E."



Way out there beyond this hick town, Barnaby.... =D Also featured in Wall-E, "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" is super fun. It's the very typical "musical" number but that's just fiiiiine. NO MONDAY IN YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES!!

Overall Hello Dolly is kind of niche I suppose, but also so culturally relevant! If you enjoyed this old-fashioned stuff then you might like the whole musical, maybe. I have to admit that the lyrics have not aged well. I would describe this as "period" rather than "timeless," but that's just my opinion.

Kedvesem

Anyone here enjoy Sweeney Todd? It's one of my favorites.

misspoptart

Hey Kedvesem! I loved Sweeney Todd, but did not list it! I think I should review that one too! Or you can, if you want, it would be cool to get some contributions from someone other than me!

Kedvesem

I can try. I'll get my darling to hook up some kind of picture for the review. I don't generally review things, though, so if the review sucks, you can do another afterward!

Kedvesem

All right, I rarely review anything, but here goes.

I found Sweeney Todd to be right up my alley. I am not quite sure what that says about me as a person, but anyway.


I enjoyed the Johnny Depp version, finding the movie production's focus to be a brilliant interpretation of the source musical. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter do a fine job of carrying the score, but clearly their acting is why they were chosen.




However, for sheer listening pleasure, I prefer the London cast that included Michael Ball as the Demon Barber and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett. I had first run across Michael Ball as Marius in Les Miserables and Imelda Staunton in Much Ado About Nothing, where she didn't sing at all.



The plot is standard musical fare, that is to say, rather thin, but who can care when the music explodes the way it does? (This is, by the way, why I prefer Michael Ball's interpretation, which I have heard described as "volcanic", and I cannot help but agree.) The intensity of the "Epiphany" as Ball and Staunton sing it is enough to give me chills, and the "Johanna Reprise" is probably the creepiest part of the whole performance.

I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Chula Vista

Really enjoying this thread! Thanks.

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misspoptart

Thank you, Chula, for the support!

Thanks so much for the review! I think it's true, the diagram about gory horror movies, musicals, and serial killers! hahaha

I just want to post a link to my personal favorite song from Sweeney Todd:



MORBID! <3

As a side note, is this the only R-rated musical out there?

Carpe Mortem

Are you trying to stick with Broadway? Repo the Genetic Opera, while very much marketed to 13 year old depressed females, had an excellent soundtrack. Worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

I also have to confess I really enjoyed MTV's rendition of Carmen, starring Beyonce.

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Pet_Sounds

Have you seen the 2012 movie of Les Miserables, Miss P? It's definitely worth a look if you haven't.

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