The Best Opening and Closing of any Musical! [Part 1 of 2] Into the Hoods 2017-06-02 | In my opinion, Stephen Schwartz's 'Godspell' musically has one of the best opening of any show....An example of a production that did an effective (original) opening: youtu.be/UrVT0ZXlLos?t=4mPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=UYhr-sHiKqM
(Part 1) Cabarets Hidden Notes: Musical Warnings and Foreshadowing Into the Hoods 2024-09-14 | Dive into the musical genius of Kander and Ebb's "Cabaret" in this first part of our in-depth analysis (5 part) series. We explore how the opening number, "Willkommen," sets the tone for the entire musical through its clever use of chromatics.-----------------------------Conside joining my Patreon (for free or paid) to support my work!patreon.com/IntotheHoods-----------------------------TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction1:37 - Musical Background2:34 - Kurt Weill3:59 - Musical Influences4:53 - CHROMATICS6:07 - Wilkommen analysis8:50 - Overture and Conclusion-----------------------------#Cabaret #MusicalTheatre #MusicTheory #JohnKander #FredEbb
The UNEXPECTED collaboration Jacob Collier & Jason Robert Brown #JRB #jacobcollier #jasonrobertbrown Into the Hoods 2024-08-20 | #JRB #jacobcollier #jasonrobertbrown
Illinoise! - Listening to New Musical Albums #musical #broadway #illinoise Into the Hoods 2024-08-10 | Listening and Reviewing a new musical albumwww.patreon.com/IntotheHoods
RAZZLE DAZZLE: The Secret Vaudeville Roots of Chicago the Musical Into the Hoods 2024-07-01 | It took me this long to finally watch a live theatrical production of Chicago.In this video, I look at the musical and historical inspirations behind the songs of Chicago the Musical, which inspired the creators: John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse.-------------------------------Support me on Patreon:patreon.com/IntotheHoods------------------------------My Primary Sources:All That Jazz: The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago (by Ethan Mordden) https://a.co/d/aOxUYDGInside Chicago (Scott Miller) newlinetheatre.com/chicagochapter.htmlThe Genesis of Chicago (Peter Filichia) masterworksbroadway.com/blog/the-genesis-of-chicagoand part 2: masterworksbroadway.com/blog/the-genesis-of-chicago-part-ii--------------------------TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction2:40 - Overture3:28 - All That Jazz4:40 - Funny Honey5:01 - Cell Block Tango5:22 - Ten Percent (cut song)5:55 - When You're Good to Mama6:32 - Yes No! (cut song)7:13 - Tap Dance8:02 - All We Care About is Love8:52 - A Little Good in Everyone9:18 - Windowpane of Roses (cut song)9:45 - They Both Reached For the Gun10:54 - Roxie12:08 - Pansy Eyes (cut song)12:24 - I Can't Do it Alone12:33 - I Am My Own Best Friend13:28 - Me and My Baby13:35 - Mr. Cellophane14:18 - When Velma Takes the Stand15:12 - Razzle Dazzle15:38 - Class16:16 - Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag18:28 - Conclusion!
Breaking Down The Soldiers Dream from Sondheims FINAL Musical Here We Are. Into the Hoods 2024-05-30 | We have been gifted with one final masterpiece from legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. In this video, I will be looking at the song "The Soldier's Dream", an audience favorite, and one of the few songs in the musical. It uses a clever motif throughout the song, and it also shares similarities to the opening song (Happiness) from his 1994 musical "Passion". ----------------Please consider becoming a patron on my Patreon and receive special perks!www.patreon.com/IntotheHoods------------------Consider also subscribing to my personal account, where I post music, junk, and memesyoutube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
Sondheims Newest and Last Musical Here We Are, and why there are no songs in Act 2 Into the Hoods 2024-05-20 | We have been gifted with one final glorious work from legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. I'll discuss how Sondheim's philosophy "Content Dictates Form" informed the decision to not have very few songs in Act 2.I'll be releasing more videos on the matter later.----------------I've been putting an increasing amount of energy and time into making these videos. Please consider becoming a patron on my Patreon and receive special perks!www.patreon.com/IntotheHoods--------------Vulture Article with a fantastic interview: vulture.com/article/stephen-sondheim-here-we-are-musical.html--------------Consider also subscribing to my personal account, where I post music, junk, and memesyoutube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
Sondheims NEWEST musical! My initial thoughts! #sondheim #hereweare #musicals #broadway Into the Hoods 2024-05-18 | The album to Sondheim's newest and last musical "Here We Are" just dropped. I just had my first initial listen and here are some thoughts!I will be releasing more videos soon!I'm so excited to share more thoughts.-----The background music is from the "Exit Music".Some of the pictures are from the digital booklet from the musical album. Consider becoming a patreon, link in bio!
White Girl in Danger - (Part 1) Listening to New Musical Albums #musical #broadway Into the Hoods 2024-05-11 | Listening and Reviewing a new musical album every week #1#WhiteGirlInDanger #broadway #strangeloopwww.patreon.com/IntotheHoods
Historys Silent Witnesses: The Legacy of Sondheims Favorite Song, Someone in a Tree Into the Hoods 2024-04-20 | In this video, we explore Stephen Sondheim's personal favorite, "Someone in a Tree" from the 1976 musical Pacific Overtures. Part 1 looks at the significance of the titular tree, the song's historical context, its musical brilliance, and its surprising link to Hamilton. Part 2 features a full performance of the song with insightful commentary. ------Consider being a patron to my newly created Patreon!patreon.com/intothehoods------The Full Pacific Overtures: youtu.be/MQ546PASgHI?si=9sEa9qTie4WksXGSBackground Music 1: "Paraphrase "Someone in a Tree"" (after "Someone in a Tree" from Pacific Overtures), written by Phil Kline, from the album: "Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano", performed by Anthony de MareBackground Music 2: EJM Instrumentals youtube.com/watch?v=rlNyPbEe5Z8Information (in Japanese) about the Tree: http://www.kaikou.city.yokohama.jp/guide/tamakusu.html------TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction0:19 The Tree and some History3:32 About "Pacific Overtures'5:30 What is the song really about?8:32 "The Room Where it Happens"10:18 History is Relentless12:06 Part 2 (Musical Context)13:11 Someone in a Tree (with commentary)-------Check out my personal Youtube chanel for more: youtube.com/@UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
The Riddle Song by Adam Guettel is one of the best Act 1 Finales. Into the Hoods 2024-02-27 | In this video, we will talk about "The Riddle Song" from Adam Guettel's 1994 musical Floyd Collins. It is one of the best Act 1 finales of a musical, and it is a song that Sondheim himself said he wished he had written.#Floydcollins #Adamguettel #riddlesong #sondheim ----This is Part 2 of the Guettel series. Part 1 is about Guettel's new musical "Days of Wine and Roses" now playing on Broadway. youtu.be/2hY0t0_KFeU?si=wOyI3aSY01WfBAJ8 Part 3, coming soon, will look a bit into Guettel's most famous work "The Light in the Piazza".----Background music provided by EJM Instrumentals (Youtube)New Line Theatre article: newlinetheatre.com/floyd.html----TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Who is Adam Guettel?02:32 - The Story of Floyd Collins04:56 - Music Analysis13:24 - Conclusion
The most UNIQUE new musical on Broadway! Days of Wine and Roses Into the Hoods 2024-01-28 | "Days of Wine and Roses" by composer Adam Guettel and book by Craig Lucas, is one of the most musically unique and brilliant musicals opening on Broadway (January 28, 2024). Yeah, but why and how? Watch this video.#daysofwineandroses #adamguettel------------This is Part 1 of my Adam Guettel series. Part 2, Looking at "The Riddle Song" from "Floyd Collins" youtu.be/XWqvfND2cL8-----------View my personal channel for more content: youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
How to CORRECTLY do a Musical Theatre Parody (Schmigadoon) Into the Hoods 2024-01-03 | Rhythm of Life from "Sweet Charity" by Cy Coleman is a fantastically written song, and is parodied even more fantastically in S2E4 of "Schmigadoon" in the song Talk to Daddy by Cinco Paul.---Rhythm of Life: youtu.be/GS1rEJOz9Hc?si=_cJeMx2_nw2VgRduTalk to Daddy: youtu.be/YRLrB6i3hLY?si=3b_1s5CIDD0_IVEt---Find my more personal channel here:youtube.com/@davidlien6673
PART 2: Matildas Bruce - How this Amazing CHOREOGRAPHY is built on top of the story and music Into the Hoods 2023-07-31 | In this video, part 2 of 2, I am talking about the effective choreography by Ellen Kane, in the song "Bruce" from the Netflix's Matilda the Musical. -----PART 1 (discussing the music in "Bruce"):youtu.be/qdtYLVTyujM-------Full Video of Bruce: youtu.be/7SyqCYESNgMBehind the Scenes: youtu.be/v81ojopkDc4Netlflix Trailer: youtu.be/mEEMbNS6fzYTim Minchin sings When I Grow Up: youtu.be/JiRYOmG2-tQ
PART 1: Matildas Bruce - Music that has Character Into the Hoods 2023-07-25 | In this video, part 1 of 2, I am talking about the first half of the song "Bruce" from Matilda the Musical (written by Tim Minchin) and how it uses tension to build character and suspense.In Part 2, I will talk about how the choreography is effectively built on top of it:youtu.be/WEsFRpd3ljg-------00:00 Introduction01:48 Music Analysis ------Full Video of Bruce: youtu.be/7SyqCYESNgMMatilda, Dance Maggots Dance, Behind the Scenes: youtu.be/v81ojopkDc4Netlflix Trailer: youtu.be/mEEMbNS6fzYTim Minchin sings When I Grow Up: youtu.be/JiRYOmG2-tQCast Recording, Behind the Scenes: youtu.be/6nbgOSU-vt8Drum Cam, Bruce: youtu.be/zG14Xjnylag
(PART 6) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-14 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years", Jamie's LeitmotifPART 5:youtube.com/shorts/mfXjp6bwq0A
(PART 5) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-13 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years", Jamie's LeitmotifPART 4:youtube.com/shorts/wBrI9A1BqQYPART 6:youtube.com/shorts/cjmstvGwIbM?feature=share
(PART 4) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-12 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years" and the variations of Cathy's LeitmotifsPART 3:youtube.com/shorts/zp0MS7X-LHMPART 5:youtube.com/shorts/mfXjp6bwq0A?feature=share
(PART 3) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-11 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years" and the variations of Cathy's LeitmotifsPART 2:youtube.com/shorts/2KnJLz1uE-0PART 4:youtube.com/shorts/wBrI9A1BqQY?feature=share
(PART 2) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-10 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years", how Cathy's leitmotif is usedPART 1:youtube.com/shorts/zU0x-na3T-gPART 3:youtube.com/shorts/zp0MS7X-LHM
(PART 1) Composition Secrets in The Last Five Years the musical Into the Hoods 2023-07-09 | Jason Robert Brown's Musical "The Last Five Years", use of Time Signatures to tell the story. FULL VIDEO:youtu.be/CuVdsGZ6O2wPART 2:youtube.com/shorts/2KnJLz1uE-0
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Unique Chord Progressions and the BRILLIANT use of Pivot Chords Into the Hoods 2022-04-01 | In this video, I explore the brilliant similarities between Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Hosanna" from "Jesus Christ Superstar" and Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf". Their unique uses of "pivot chords" especially give the melody an interesting and engaging arc to listen to.---"Jesus Christ Superstar" © Great Performances; The Really Useful Group"Peter and the Wolf" © Walt Disney Production (1946)---Subscribe for more!
What Makes Sondheim’s Music so Brilliant and Unique? Into the Hoods 2022-03-22 | Today, on his birthday, the first since his death, I want to reflect quickly on why I think Sondheim's music is so profoundly brilliant and unique. ---Forgive the quality, as I made this quickly and under the weather.---The background music is Sondheim's Theme from 'Reds': youtube.com/watch?v=5fDw1Osbitw---Please subscribe! It will motivate me to create more content. :)
What makes the 2019 Oklahoma! Broadway Revival is so Musically Amazing and Unique? Into the Hoods 2021-10-17 | The Cast Album for the 2019 "Oklahoma!" Broadway Revival is probably my favorite revival album I have listened to. I explain the musical elements that went into it, to make it so amazing and unique.00:00 Introduction1:49 Some Examples4:33 The "Dream Ballet"8:20 Conclusion---(2019 Revival) Dream Ballet Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=M5Iq1m155x0Tickets for the Oklahoma North American Tour: oklahomabroadway.com/tourOrchestrations for Oklahoma: youtube.com/watch?v=jUOuQ9BBHuM(2019 Revival) People Will Say We're in Love: youtube.com/watch?v=2l3YiKi4usc(2019 Revival) The Farmer and the Cowman 360°: youtube.com/watch?v=M6x3O-Ga7k8(2019 Revival) Oh What A Beautiful Morning: youtube.com/watch?v=G4vsOCn22dE(2019 Revival; Tony Awards) I Cain't Say No: youtube.com/watch?v=4bPcq9-_9lI(2019 Revival) Surrey with the Fringe on Top: youtube.com/watch?v=-ozS9j8bWh4Background Music:(Isto) People Will Say We're in Love: youtube.com/watch?v=I3YpJddpw8A(Larry Beekman) Kansas City: youtube.com/watch?v=kE2E7I6OhLEOklahoma 2019 Broadway Revival© 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.℗ A Decca Broadway release; ℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.----------My Personal Youtube Channel with more Content:youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
How Carousels Bench Scene revolutionized musical theatre Into the Hoods 2021-05-03 | In this video, we look at how the infamous bench scene in Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1945 'Carousel' revolutionized musical theatre, and set many tropes used in musical theatre today.We will watch the entire bench scene, along with the score, and commentary by Laurence Maslon.----Consider being a patron to my newly created Patreon!patreon.com/intothehoods----0:00 Introduction1:24 Context about the Bench Scene2:44 The Bench Scene---Companion Article by Laurence Maslon:rodgersandhammerstein.com/carousel-the-blossom-and-the-wind-the-bench-sceneDavid Armstrong's Broadway Nation Podcast:bit.ly/3uhmqzRTony Bennett, Lady Gaga - The Lady is a Trampyoutu.be/ZPAmDULCVrUCarousel: Bench Scene (Kelli O'Hara & Nathan Gunn) Live from Lincoln Center 2013youtu.be/Czp1ISWPQ2gBeginning underscored music: Carousel Waltz, BBC Proms 2010youtu.be/Bnpta0ALwEU----See other content on my own personal Youtube channel:youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
An in-depth look at Andrew Lloyd Webbers greatest compositional works Into the Hoods 2021-04-01 | In this series, I will be musically exploring Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest musicals. ...JK April Fools---Check out my personal Youtube Channel for more garbage:youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
TIME WARP Warping the sense of time (Rocky Horror Picture Show) Into the Hoods 2020-10-31 | In this video, I discuss the cool secret in the chorus of "Time Warp" from "Rocky Horror Picture Show" that subtlety suggests the actual warping of time.This video is a companion video to the previous Bye Bye Birdie video, which can be found here: youtu.be/r7e4Au5h040---Btw, in the last Sweeney Todd video, I mentioned that my video output will decrease due to me moving abroad. This video (and the previous Bye Bye Birdie video) were completed prior to that.---"Time Warp" from the original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie: youtu.be/umj0gu5nEGs---Please check out my personal Youtube channel for more frequent content, and see my memes & dreams: youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
What makes the Bye Bye Birdie Title Song so great... Into the Hoods 2020-09-30 | In this video, I discuss why the title song to Bye Bye Birdie (especially the chorus) sounds so simple but is crafted so well and pleasantly. I also talk about the Circle of Fifths.The companion "Time Warp" analysis video: youtu.be/ZzTQ_lpR6G8---Btw, in the last Sweeney Todd video, I mentioned that my video output will decrease due to me moving abroad. This (and the following) video were completed prior to that.------1995 Movie: youtube.com/watch?v=b6-ebokYsaw1963 Movie: youtube.com/watch?v=1t3cBTb3xPcStratford Playhouse Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=LUkJailpF2ICharles Strouse and Lee Adams interview: youtube.com/watch?v=XbkSnMKny3A-----Please check out my personal Youtube channel for more frequent content, and see my memes & dreams: youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ
(Part 20/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: How Sondheim ties together Act 2 Into the Hoods 2020-08-05 | In this series finale (Part 20/20), I take a deeper look into the musical intricacies of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd". In this particular video, I finish looking at some of the interesting things Sondheim does musically in Act 2.Thank you joining me on this five-year long 20-video series. I learned a lot as I hoped you did too. As a mentioned in this video, my video output will decrease due to me moving abroad.---My Personal Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCslcinHQSfhO2KcVkJ6EPWQ?view_as=subscriber---In case you didn't know, the Sweeney clips I used is the original production's first National tour filmed in 1982 in Los Angeles.
(Part 19/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Letter the most interesting song in the musical Into the Hoods 2020-07-06 | In this series (Part 19/20), I take a deeper look into the musical intricacies of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd". In this particular video, I go over one of the most interesting (but forgettable) songs in the musical, "The Letter".Especially because its a not memorable, I suggest you listen to it first!Original Broadway Recording to the song: youtu.be/N0CSo0woGY0?t=118
(Part 18/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Weird Parlor Songs Into the Hoods 2020-05-01 | In this series (Part 18/20), I take a deeper look into the musical intricacies of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd". In this particular video, I look at the musical's most forgettable song - Act 2 song "Parlor Songs", which consists of "Sweet Polly Plunkett" and "Tower of Bray".
The Chords that give Aladdin its Unique Sound Into the Hoods 2020-03-16 | Composer Alan Menken uses unique pre-dominant chords (such as augmented 6th chords and neapolitan chords) to give Aladdin a unique musical flavor.
Looking Deeper at the Music of: The Last Five Years Into the Hoods 2019-12-15 | Welcome back!In this short video series I look at Jason Robert Brown's 2001 Musical "The Last Five Years", and how he subtly uses morphing time signatures to reflect the character arc and structure. --------------Soundtrack is from the original cast and from the 2014 movie.Opening piano accompaniment: Josh Freilich youtube.com/watch?v=eIwDMheAxkEMoving Too Fast: Rmeister23 youtube.com/watch?v=VHXSh2QqtfQ
The Hidden Medieval Latin Hymn in the musical A Chorus Line Into the Hoods 2018-07-23 | In the musical "A Chorus Line", there is a medieval Latin Hymn hidden amongst "One". Why is there? I'll be exploring that question today.------------I have been away for awhile but now I am back.------------My Sweeney Todd Video Series: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoM------------Background Music: Marvin Hamlisch performs his overture to A Chorus Line
The Best Opening and Closing of any Musical! [Part 2 of 2] Into the Hoods 2017-06-27 | In my opinion, Stephen Schwartz's 'Pippin' has one of the best finales of any show....Part 1: youtu.be/cHRlukYHeuwThe Finale to Pippin (1982 in Toronto): youtu.be/kAp2uq_2Yp0?t=1h40m25s
(Part 17/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: A Little Priest Into the Hoods 2017-05-01 | In this series in which I musically explore the intricacies of the Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. In this, part 17/20 of my series, I will be looking at the song ' A Little Priest'....VIDEOSSondheim dissects Epiphany: youtube.com/watch?v=Ozg_OrLmLU4Hamilton's homage to Sweeney Todd: youtube.com/watch?v=bruTOQoNtO4...SONGS:A Little Priest (OBC): youtube.com/watch?v=I96RZh8108oA Little Priest (Orchestra): youtube.com/watch?v=EOWxJ4NsOSc'A Little Priest' (Backers Audition): youtube.com/watch?v=UFyYstKPiM4
Performing the Forms: Overtures on Broadway Into the Hoods 2017-04-18 | In this series, Performing the Forms, I look at various different composition techniques or forms, and discuss how they are utilized in the musical theatre repertoire. In this video we'll be looking at OVERTURES. If I missed any cool overtures, let me know in the comments!....Jan 2018 update: I have discovered my new favorite overture, from 'Savlation', a 1969 Rock Musical. This can be found on Youtube....Marvin Hamlisch plays the CUT overture to A Chorus Line: youtube.com/watch?v=LHWVCWsucSISweeney Todd Analysis: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoM&t=8s
Performing the Forms: ALL of the different Fugues found in Musicals Into the Hoods 2017-03-06 | In this series, Performing the Forms, I look at various different composition techniques or forms, and discuss how they are utilized in the musical theatre repertoire. In this video we'll be looking at FUGUES. If I missed any fugues, let me know in the comments! ...Jan 2018 update: I found a new fugue! It's in the song Philanthropy' from the new musical 'Groundhog Day'. This number is a hurried montage of Phil running around town doing as many acts of good as he can. It can be found here:youtu.be/Ri86WUHsz9I?t=1m41s...00:00 Introduction00:14 What is a Fugue? (Bach - Fugue no. 2 BWV 871)01:19 Loesser - Fugue for Tinhorns (Guys and Dolls)02:38 Gay - Fugue (Me and My Girl)03:16 Friedman - Fugue for Four Girls (The Me Nobody Knows)04:14 Bernstein - Cool Fugue (West Side Story)05:30 Rodgers - Fractured Fugue (Pipe Dream)07:17 Weber - Overture (Cats)08:16 Gershwin - Catfish Row Fugue (Porgy and Bess)08:44 Schwartz - The Goldfarb Variations (The Magic Show)Link to the entire song: myspace.com/magicshowthemusical/music/song/the-goldfarb-variations-810245-825415....What is a Fugue?: youtube.com/watch?v=vAFETgpt9PAThe Fugue Explained: youtube.com/watch?v=95gLT7NzHAM...Full 'Cool Fugue' Analysis: youtube.com/watch?v=fl5ube1kD3Y
Flipping the Flops: A Musical look at Allegro (by Rodgers and Hammerstein) Into the Hoods 2017-02-01 | In this series, Flipping the Flops, I'll be musically the more obscure but tremendously gorgeous musical, Allegro, by legendary writing duo Rodgers and Hammerstein....The soundtrack used in this video is: Allegro (First Complete Recording / Studio Cast (2009))
Flipping the Flops: A Musical look at 13 the Musical Into the Hoods 2017-01-03 | In this series, Flipping the Flops, I'll be looking at the musical content of Jason Robert Brown's 2007 13: The Musical....I look at the songs:13/I'm Becoming a ManThe Lamest Place in the WorldHey KendraGet Me What I NeedOpportunityWhat it Means to be a FriendTerminal IllnessGetting ReadyAny MinuteBad Bad NewsTell HerIt Can't be TrueIf That's What it Is...Link to Bernstein's Harvard Lectures: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKiz0UZowP2V0mwtNv1lc1_zUSB2O65d7...In the next video of this series I'll be looking at Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1947 musical 'Allegro'.
(Part 16/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Construction of Pretty Women Into the Hoods 2016-11-10 | I am back! In this video, we'll look at how Sondheim delicately constructs a 16-bar melody in "Pretty Women" in his 1979 landmark musical Sweeney Todd.
(Part 15/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: Puzzle Master Sondheim Kiss Me Into the Hoods 2016-05-14 | In this video (15), we'll look at the puzzle master Sondheim as he puts together Kiss Me/Ladies in their Sensitivities from his musical Sweeney Todd....Video 1: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoMVideo 13: youtube.com/watch?v=OtITr23VQmY...Recordings Used:2005 Broadway Revival1994 London Revival2000 Live in Concert NY Phil"Fleet Street, Terry Vosbein and The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"
(Part 3/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Westminster Bells Theme (Re-upload) Into the Hoods 2016-05-07 | In this video (Part 3/20) I look at "There's no Place Like London" as well as the Westminster theme in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. This video (originally posted 8/18/15) was recently removed because of copyright.As a result, I've changed out all of the music and swapped it in for the music from the 2012 Munich Concert Performance recording.Enjoy!
(Part 14/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The motifs in Wait Into the Hoods 2016-04-20 | In this video of my series (part 14/20), I'll be looking at the song "Wait", and looking at how is relates to the previous song, the Judge's "Johanna" (part 13).
(Part 13/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Mea Culpa of the Judges Johanna Into the Hoods 2016-04-17 | In this video (part 13/20), I'm looking at the song 'Johanna' (Mea Culpa) that the Judge sings....Part 11: youtube.com/watch?v=CdyeCPpdtXE...NY Phil Live in Concert: youtube.com/watch?v=KkcCMRvFcLcOriginal Cast Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=RVe8x4iof7s
(Part 12/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: Pirelli and the Contests Into the Hoods 2016-01-31 | In this video (part 12), I will analyze the songs 'Pirelli's Miracle Elixir" and "The Contests"...Background music: Pirelli's Miracle Elixir (Fleet Street - Terry Vosbein & The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra [2011])
(Part 11/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: Recap of the first 10 videos Into the Hoods 2016-01-19 | PLEASE NOTE: Annotations no longer work because of the new Youtube thing :(---In this 20-part series, I explore the musical content of Sweeney Todd. In this video (Part 11), I am going to RECAP the first 10 videos. No longer will I have to say "If you're confused, please watch all the previous videos". Turn on annotations for an interactive experience!
(Part 10/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: Johanna Into the Hoods 2015-12-14 | In this video (Part 10/20), I'll be looking at the song 'Ah Miss' and 'Johanna' from Sondheim's Sweeney Todd....Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoMPart 5: youtube.com/watch?v=dhXX0m8PFBkPart 9: youtube.com/watch?v=yrM0JhoarZE...Songs used:Ah Miss - Sweeney Todd (Live in Concert, New York Philharmonic)Johanna - Sweeney Todd (OBC) youtube.com/watch?v=Mntp8LgUbJUBrain Stew - Green DayDido's Lament - youtube.com/watch?v=uGQq3HcOB0Y
(Part 9/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: Puzzles in Ah Miss Into the Hoods 2015-10-03 | In this video (Part 9/20), I'll be looking at the song 'Ah Miss' from Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, and we'll see how Sondheim uses motifs/melodies to tell a story, like a puzzle....Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoMPart 8: youtube.com/watch?v=M9inPJ62k4M...Songs used-No Place Like London, (2012 London): youtube.com/watch?v=aHuxeyj7VrIAh Miss - Live with New York Phil
(Part 8/20) Sondheims Sweeney Todd: The Surprise in Green Finch and Linnet Bird Into the Hoods 2015-09-22 | In this video (Part 8/20), I'll be looking at the song "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" from Sondheim's musical Sweeney Todd. Surprises await!...Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=xBUyWQGukoMPart 7: youtube.com/watch?v=Fuqn0C4TEPU...Songs used-Green Finch - Sweeney Todd (2007 Movie): youtube.com/watch?v=Tox_UDjLRCcPoor Thing - Sweeney Todd (OBC): youtube.com/watch?v=isfiejaAnL8
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