Showtunes & Musicals

misspoptart · 11-17-2014, 03:29 AM

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!

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misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	The Sound of Music 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!