I Can Do Better Than That (Last 5 Years piano karaoke cover) Josh Freilich 2007-05-10 | From the Off-Broadway musical Last 5 Years. I love this song, and I love playing it, so I thought I'd put it on youtube. On a personal note, I actually met the composer, Jason Robert Brown, in 2003, at a production of PARADE that he stopped by to help out with. The production was at our camp, French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts, which he went to in the '80s. A year later, I worked with him when I played for him in the auditions for his then up-and-coming show 13 (They were recording the demos). I saw the show in LA, and it was one of the best things I had ever seen. He's a very nice and funny man, and an excellent composer, so I'm glad I got to play this for a Youtube audience. Comments are greatly appreciated.
Breathing Underwater (from Langdon St. Ives) Josh Freilich 2024-04-27 | BREATHING UNDERWATERFrom Langdon St. Ives: A New Musical by John Blaylock and Josh FreilichConcert at 54 Below on July 17, 2023Performed byDiana Huey
Just Beneath the Surface (from Langdon St. Ives) Josh Freilich 2024-04-20 | JUST BENEATH THE SURFACEFrom Langdon St. Ives: A New Musical by John Blaylock and Josh FreilichConcert at 54 Below on July 17, 2023Performed byKaylee Bryant and Timothy H. Lee
The Alien Logs of Super Jewels (original full-length musical, stage premiere, summer 2019) Josh Freilich 2020-09-09 | THE ALIEN LOGS OF SUPER JEWELSBook and Lyrics by B.K. BRADSHAWMusic and Lyrics by JOSH FREILICHBased on the award-winning novel by B.K. BRADSHAWPremiered August 3rd-4th at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, Hancock, NYCAST: Jewels: Reese BruningMom: Molly BrownDad: Keaton EvansRaphi: Brady MarksonBryne: Celeste AndersonSmiley Spider/Arachno Warrior: Brody KaplanDr. Silver: India-Mae FraserGretchen "Perfect" Shelton: Piper ClurmanHannah "Banana" Akers: Evelyn BurtMichael "Spider" Webb: Cameron KleinTammy "Homeschool" Wilson: Sasha MurrayMrs. Fischer: Lila KunkelMrs. Marge: Phoebe StrumingerMr. Bruce: Robert RatcliffSarahsaurus: Aleksa BazylevskyWikipedia Camper: Natalie CohenAllergy Camper: Sedona RaphaelAliens/Schoolkids/Campers:Melanie Abouchedid, Margaret Amantca, Jessica Bond, Noah Brick, Margot Burm, Marina Chernin, Jessie Dannenberg, James Fall, Isabel Feldman, Chloe Finn, Madeleine Garcia, Lucy Gorman, George Friberg, Nora Harr, Emma Holtzman, Benjamin Klyce, Carly Konheim, Mia Kowalski, Lila Kunkel, Connor Lampman, Charlotte Lessar, Olivia Lipton, Nomi Livneh, Sarah Malournian, Katherine Marchetti, Brooke Meenaghan, Ella Miller, Madison Brown, Michael Mintz, Teddy Molner, Daisy Moriarty, Charlotte Newman, Ronan O'Sullivan, Sophia Ortiz-Heaney, Elizabeth Perry, Jonah Posner, Robert Ratcliff, Emily Reitman, Sage Saunders, Alexander Strulovic-Lord, Max WassersteinCREATIVE TEAM:Directed by ANNE McALEXANDER Associate Director: VERONICA STERNChoreographed by DANNY FELDMAN and JAKE URBANMusical Direction by JOSH FREILICH and BRITTANY PARRYOrchestrations and Arrangements by JOSH FREILICHCREW:Stage Manager: Alayna McCabeSound Design: Marcus TingleyLighting Design: Thomas CondorAssistant SM: Sydney DakssSet Design: Hannah CairoCostume Design: Luke Leeson, Elizabeth WatsonAssistant to the Directors: Kennedy Hack-JumanBAND:Keyboard 1/Conductor: Josh FreilichKeyboard 2: Brittany ParryReed 1: Davon CarringtonReed 2: Keegan CirilloFrench Horn: Brayden MarchTrumpet: Cayley CybulskaBass: Abigail KanesDrums: Jaylen CoaxumViolins: Sophia Grundmann, Jace TannenbaumViola: Jenna AmesCello: Mollie KneeSpecial Thanks toRon SchaeferBeth SchaeferIsaac BaumfeldLee KasperRose RobinsonNicole D'AngeloKennah ParkerExtra-Special Thanks ToJaqi BradshawCaryn FreilichHannah Howzdyand Sammi WollmanIn Loving Remembrance ofHAROLD PRINCE(1928-2019)
System Meltdown (The Alien Logs of Super Jewels) Josh Freilich 2020-02-29 | Performed by Reese Bruning and the Original French Woods CastMusic and Lyrics by Josh FreilichAdditional Lyrics by BK Bradshaw and Jaqi BradshawBook by BK BradshawDirected by Anne McAlexander and Veronica SternChoreographed by Danny FeldmanMusical Direction by Josh Freilich and Brittany ParryOrchestrations and Arrangements by Josh FreilichINTRUSION! INTRUSION!FULL SYSTEM MELTDOWN!OVERRIDE AND OVERLOADCONFUSION! CONFUSION!TOTAL CORE SHUTDOWN!MY HEAD FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT EXPLODEEXPLODEWARNING! WARNING!SHOCK TO THE SYSTEMCAUGHT IN THE TRACTOR BEAMS, NOWHERE TO GOCAUTION! CAUTION!WILL ANYONE LISTEN?IF I GIVE HER ANY MORE, THIS SHIP’S GONNA BLOWBLOWI HAVE A BAD, BAD FEELING ABOUT THISA BAD, BAD FEELING ABOUT THIS NOWI THINK I’M SINKING, HOW CAN I DOUBT THISSOMEBODY GET ME UP OUT OF THIS NOWRIGHT NOW!INTRUSION! INTRUSION!FULL SYSTEM MELTDOWN!OVERRIDE AND OVERLOADCONFUSION! CONFUSION!TOTAL CORE SHUTDOWN!MY HEAD FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT…MY HEAD FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT....MY HEAD FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT...
Camp Inspire (The Alien Logs of Super Jewels) Josh Freilich 2020-02-22 | Performed by Reese Bruning and the Original French Woods CastMusic and Lyrics by Josh FreilichAdditional Lyrics by BK Bradshaw and Jaqi BradshawBook by BK BradshawDirected by Anne McAlexander and Veronica SternChoreographed by Danny FeldmanMusical Direction by Josh Freilich and Brittany ParryOrchestrations and Arrangements by Josh FreilichKIDS:HEY-EYWOW-OWHEY-EYJEWELS (Noticing all of the accommodations).Did I die and go to heaven?KIDS:ALRIGHT, LET’S GOCOUNSELOR (+KIDS)(WE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU)FOR THE IMPATIENT AND DISTRACTED(WE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU)WHO DON’T FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG(THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU)FOR THE DEPRESSIVE, AND THE HYPERACTIVE(WE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU)WHERE EVERY DAY’S A SINGALONG!ALL:SPREAD THE WORD, AND LEND AN EAREVERYBODY’S WELCOME HERE!LEARN OUR PHILOSOPHYBE WHO YOU WANT TO BETHAT’S NEURODIVERSITYAND WE’LL HELP YOU FUEL THAT FIRE!WE’LL TEACH YOU ALL WE KNOWAND ALL THE WAYS YOU’LL GROWSO LET US SAY HELLOAND WELCOME TO CAMP INSPIRE!COUNSELOR (+KIDS)(WE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU)WHO HAVE NO CONTROL OF SENSES(WE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU)WHO REPEAT WHAT IS SAID (REPEAT WHAT IS SAID)(THIS IS A PLACE FOR YOU)WHO DON’T ACT ON THEIR DEFENSES(DIFFERENT’S THE NEW NORMALWE THINK ONE STEP AHEAD)TO SUPERPOWERS WE PLAY HOST‘CAUSE THESE ARE THINGS THAT WE LIKE MOSTALL:LEARN OUR PHILOSOPHYBE WHO YOU WANT TO BETHAT’S NEURODIVERSITYAND WE’LL HELP YOU FUEL THAT FIRE!WE’LL TEACH YOU ALL WE KNOWAND ALL THE WAYS YOU’LL GROWSO LET US SAY HELLOAND WELCOME TO CAMP INSPIRE!CAMPER 1[raps]What? What? What?ADHD IS MY WEAPON OF CHOICEI USE IT TO STRENGTHEN MY CREATIVE VOICEI SURE LOVE HAVING A SUPERPOWERI CAN HYPERFOCUS ON HOPES AND DREAMS HOUR AFTER HOUR AFTER H—ALLERGY CAMPERAAAAA-CHOO!‘Scuse me.I’M JUST ALLERGIC TO GLUTEN, ALLERGIC TO EGGEVERY TIME I GO NEAR, I GET THE FIDGETY LEGALLERGIC TO LACTOSE, ALLERGIC TO NUTSALLERGIC TO SOY, NO IFS ANDS OR BUTSALLERGIC TO EVERYTHING, DON’T GET ME WRONGSTOP THE BAND, WHAT AM I SAYINGI SOMETIMES THINK I’M ALLERGIC TO THIS SONG!JEWELSI think I’m allergic to my existence.MOMWe need to go now, Jewels.DADCall us and send postcards, okay?JEWELSOkay, fine. (Getting annoyed at the sappy, ritualistic goodbye scene).RAPHIBe cool.(Secret no-touch handshake)BRYNE(Hugs JEWELS)JEWELSSee you in a week, Cupcake. (Hugs CUPCAKE. Watches them walk away. Turns back to campers).COUNSELOR:Now where were we?VARIOUS CAMPERS:I guess…I CAN’T READ FACES GOOD MICHAEL:I PULL MY HAIRVARIOUS CAMPERS/KIDS:AM I A BOY OR GIRL, IT’S JUST NOT FAIR!I SOMETIMES GET ANXIOUS AT DROPS OF A HATSO TELL US, WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?JEWELSCAN THIS ALL BE HAPP’NINGCAN I REALLY SEEA PLACE FOR BOTH THE ALIENAND SUPERHERO ME?DIFFERENT’S THE NEW NORMALAND THERE’S NO TURNING BACKHI, MY NAME IS SUPER JEWELSAND NOW MY LIFE IS ON THE PERFECT TRACK!ALL:LEARN OUR PHILOSOPHYBE WHO YOU WANT TO BETHAT’S NEURODIVERSITYAND WE’LL HELP YOU FUEL THAT FIRE!WE’LL TEACH YOU ALL WE KNOWAND ALL THE WAYS YOU’LL GROWSO LET US SAY HELLOAND WELCOME TO CAMP INSPIRE!WELCOME TO CAMP INSPIRE!WELCOME TO CAMP INSPI-I-I-I-I-I-I-IRE!JEWELS:Yep, this is heaven.COUNSELOR/CAMPERS:Welcome!(Button!)MUSIC 19a: TAGCOUNSELOR/JEWELS/CAMPER KIDS: (chant)A-D-D, A-D-H-D, O-C-DI WON’T LET THESE LETTERS LABEL MEA NAH NAH, NAH NAH.WON’T BE A VICTIM OF WHAT YOU CALL A “WEAKNESS”FOR IN MY HEART I KNOW THAT IT’S A UNIQUENESSTRUTH.
Amazing Stories (The Alien Logs of Super Jewels) Josh Freilich 2020-02-15 | Performed by Molly Brown, Keaton Evans, Brady Markson, Reese Bruning, and Celeste AndersonMusic and Lyrics by Josh FreilichAdditional Lyrics by BK Bradshaw and Jaqi BradshawBook by BK BradshawDirected by Anne McAlexander and Veronica SternChoreographed by Danny FeldmanMusical Direction by Josh Freilich and Brittany ParryOrchestrations and Arrangements by Josh FreilichMOM (Puttering around the room, notices 12-year-old JEWELS sketching. Smiles in admiration).ALWAYS FULL OF AMAZING STORIES,THAT’S MY GIRL, THAT’S MY GIRL.ALWAYS OPENING ME UP TO HER WONDERFUL, CRAZY WORLD,HER FANTASTIC WORLD.[Dialogue] MOMYOU WERE ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD BUT YOU DREW LIKE YOU WERE OLDER WHEN YOU DREW A NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE IN THE NIGHT.SUCH DIMENSION, SUCH DETAILS, IT AMAZED ME TO NO END, HOW A FIVE YEAR OLD COULD PAINT THE WORLD SO RIGHT.[Dialogue] THREE YEARS OLD AND AT THE FAIR, YOU HAD YOUR EYES ON THAT UNICORN.THREE DOLLARS FOR THREE DARTS IS HOW YOU SHOT THE MOON.FIRST YOUR DAD MISSED EVERY TIME,BUT THEN YOU SAID TO US,JEWELSI do it!MOMAND THEN AGAINST ALL THE ODDS THE FINAL DART HIT TWO BALLOONS.AND I THOUGHT, WHAT COULD I HAVE DONE TO DESERVE YOU?WHAT WAS HEAVEN’S GAME?TO PREDICT I’D HAVE A DAUGHTER WITH SUPERHUMAN AWESOME AIM!JEWELSWHAT COULD THAT LIKELY SIGNIFY?MOMALL I KNOW IS THAT IS HOW YOU GOT YOUR UNICORN,AND YOU HOISTED IT UP HIGH.ALWAYS FULL OF AMAZING STORIES,THAT’S MY GIRL, THAT’S MY GIRL.ALWAYS OPENING ME UP TO YOUR WONDERFUL, CRAZY WORLD, YOUR FANTASTIC WORLD.IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW LUCKY I AM TO BE WITH YOU FOR ALL THESE YEARS OF MY LIFE SO FAR. HOW COULD WE HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR? [Dialogue] DADYOU HAVE A THING FOR PUZZLESAND YOU ALWAYS LOVE TO SOLVE THEMAND I FIND IT HARD TO PULL YOU AWAY!MOMYOU LINE UP YOUR PLUSH ANIMALSFROM SHORTEST TO THE TALLESTAND IT’S ALWAYS IN THAT SUPER-NEAT ARRAYRAPHI/BRYNEAND NOT EV’RY KIDHAS A COLLECTION OF TINY BROCHURESFAMILYNOT LIKE YOURSMOMAND NOT EV’RY KIDHAS AN AFFINITY WITH WATERJEWELSINFINITY WITH WATER?MOMNo, silly, an AF-finity. It means you really like it. [Dialogue] FOUR YEARS OLD, AND BY THE OCEANAND LOOKING THROUGH THE SHELLSCOLLECTING EV’RY ONE THAT LOOKED LIKE CAT’S PAWS AT DAWNWE WERE STARVING, WE WERE TIREDBUT WE SAID YOU WERE DETERMINEDTO FIND EV’RY CAT’S PAW SHELL IN SIGHT,AND THEN SUDDENLY, YOU WERE GONE.MOMWe were scared to death you had gone into the water.DADAND THENEV’RYONE WAS LOOKING FOR YOUWE WERE ALL CONCERNEDTHEN SOMEONE HAD FOUND YOUAND TO THE HOTEL YOU WERE RETURNEDMOMWE WERE SO SHOCKED, WE WERE SO STUNNED‘CAUSE WE KNEW WE HAD TO WATCH YOU AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLESO YOU WOULDN’T HAVE RUNDADESPECIALLY WITH PLACES WITH WATERJEWELSMY AFFINITY WITH WATERSorry I’m so weird.MOMYou aren’t weird, Jewels. You are unique.DADOne of a kind! Nobody is like our Jewels!ALWAYS FULL OF AMAZING STORIESTHAT’S MY GIRL.MOM/DADTHAT’S OUR GIRL!RAPHI/BRYNEALWAYS OPENING US UP TO YOUR WONDERFUL, CRAZY WORLD, YOUR OUTSTANDING WORLD.FAMILYIF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO HAVE YOU HERE FOR ALL THESE YEARS OF OUR LIVES SO FAR. MOMHOW COULD WE HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR?MOM/DADHOW COULD WE HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR?MOMWITH YOU AS AMAZING AS YOU ARE…TO ME.
Superhero (The Alien Logs of Super Jewels) Josh Freilich 2019-10-20 | Performed by Reese Bruning and the Original French Woods CastMusic and Lyrics by Josh FreilichAdditional Lyrics by BK Bradshaw and Jaqi BradshawBook by BK BradshawDirected by Anne McAlexander and Veronica SternChoreographed by Danny FeldmanMusical Direction by Josh Freilich and Brittany ParryOrchestrations and Arrangements by Josh FreilichJEWELSTRAPPED IN A CAGEKINDERPRISON AT 5 YEARS OLDTHROWIN’ A FITHELTER-SKELTER AND UNCONTROLLEDLIVING A LIFE ON THE SPECTRUMMADE ME FEELCAPTURED IN A CRATETHE KIDS AT SCHOOL CAN ALIENATE MENONE OF THE TEACHERS CAN TOLERATE MEJUST LOOKIN’ FOR THEM TO APPRECIATE MEINSTEAD OF CLOSING THE GATEBUT EVER SINCE I’VE BEEN AT CAMP INSPIRE, I FEEL SO STRONGI FEEL SO JAZZED, I FEEL EXCITED, MORE LIKE SINGING A SONG!I FEEL LIKE SOMEHOW IN THIS SUMMER, I KNOW THAT I BELONG!!‘CAUSE EVERY STEP I TAKE I FLY, I GLIDEWITH WINGS ON MY HEELSAND I WONDER SOMETIMESIS THIS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ASUPERHERO?A SUPERHERO?A SUPERHERO?WHO CAN SOAR FOR MILESABOVE ALL THE RESTAND WHO CAN SAVE THE WORLDJUST BY DOING THEIR BESTJUST LIKE A SUPERHEROA SUPERHERO‘CAUSE THIS IS THE LIFE I KNOWWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHHWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHHHEY GUYS, YOU’RE RIGHTTHAT WAS TOTALLY COOLWAIT TILL I TELL ALL MY CLASSMATES AT SCHOOLTHIS JUST IN-- I THINK ZIPLINING RULESIT FEELS LIKE FLYING IN A REAL-LIFE WAYYEAH, THAT’S WHAT I SAYYOU DON’T NEED TO BE POPULARYOU DON’T NEED HERO’S WINGSYOU JUST NEED TO BE YOU‘CAUSE YOU DO GREAT THINGS‘CAUSE WE’VE ALL GOT SUPERPOWERSSO LET ME HEAR EV’RYONE SING!!ALL KIDS:OH, EVERY STEP WE TAKE WE’LL FLY, WE’LL GLIDEWITH WINGS ON OUR HEELSAND WE’LL GO ON KNOWINGTHIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ASUPERHERO!A SUPERHERO!A SUPERHERO!WE WILL SOAR FOR MILESABOVE ALL THE RESTAND WE WILL CHANGE THE WORLDJUST BY DOING OUR BESTAND WE’LL BE SUPERHEROES!SUPERHEROES!AND THIS IS THE LIFE WE KNOWWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHHWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHHJEWELSSTARDUST SHINES AS BRIGHT AS THE SKYAND THAT’S WHAT MAKES ME OPEN MY EYESEVERYONE IS SPECIAL FOR WHO THEY AREAND THAT’S WHAT MAKES THEM SHOOTING STARSALLSTARDUST SHINES AS BRIGHT AS THE SKYAND THAT’S WHAT MAKES ME OPEN MY EYESEVERYONE IS SPECIAL FOR WHO THEY AREAND THAT’S WHAT MAKES US SHOOTING STARS‘CAUSE EVERY STEP WE TAKE WE FLY, WE GLIDEWITH WINGS ON OUR HEELSAND WE THINK TO OURSELVESTHIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ASUPERHERO!A SUPERHERO!A SUPERHERO!WE CAN SOAR FOR MILESABOVE ALL THE RESTAND WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLDJUST BY DOING OUR BESTCAUSE WE ARE SUPERHEROES!SUPERHEROES!THERE’S NO BETTER LIFE WE KNOWWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHHWHOA-OHWHOA-OHWHOA-OH-OHHHHH(REPEAT 4x)JEWELSEVERYONE’S A SUPERHERO.
Love Is The Answer Josh Freilich 2019-07-04 | Music and Lyrics by Josh FreilichWritten for the Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance in 2016This performance was at the French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts, July 4th 2017.Performed by the French Woods Symphony Orchestra and the French Woods All-StarsBrian Worsdale, Artistic DirectorGuest Conductor, Orchestral Arranger: Josh FreilichVocal Soloists: Paloma Aisenberg, Juliet Perel, Daniel RosalesLYRICS: There’s so much more than just you and meTogether we are a familyThere’s no limit to what we can beThe future’s ours to make rightWe need to learn to respect now‘Cause that’s the way we connect nowNo matter which dialect nowLet’s lift our voices and shine a light You know, you know, you knowWe got to shout it outYou know, you know, you knowThis is the best timeYou know, you know, you knowWe can’t have any doubtWe got to let ‘em knowCHORUS:Love is the answerLove is our only reason for livingLove is the answerWe’ve only just begunLove is the answerLove is for taking and for givingThis is our only lifeAnd we must live as one.The situation is crystal clearWe cannot let the hope disappearOur hearts are open, we just need to hearThe message starting to riseWe need to love our fellow manGet the word out any way we canNo war on Earth’s any stronger thanThe music that we harmonize toYou know, you know, you knowWe got to shout it outYou know, you know, you knowThis is the best timeYou know, you know, you knowWe can’t have any doubtWe got to let ‘em knowCHORUS:Love is the answerLove is our only reason for livingLove is the answerWe’ve only just begunLove is the answerLove is for taking and for givingThis is our only lifeAnd we must live as one.BRIDGEIt takes one heart at a timeAnd it all starts with mineIf we stand togetherWe can make the whole world shine!CHORUS: (key change!)Love is the answerLove is our only reason for livingLove is the answerWe’ve only just begunLove is the answerLove is for taking and for givingThis is our only lifeAnd we must live as one.Love is the answerLove is our only reason for livingLove is the answerWe’ve only just begunLove is the answerLove is for taking and for givingThis is our only lifeAnd we must live as one.We must live as one.We must live as one.Love is the answer!
Sissy S. Pitchfork! (Original Short Form Musical) Josh Freilich 2019-06-06 | NYSPpresentsSISSY S. PITCHFORKBook and Lyrics by Kate ChadwickMusic by Josh FreilichCAST:Maxine: Milan MaganaChloe: Zoie TannousKrystal: Kristen PowellEva: Anya JohnstonLanie: Lizzie MenziesAlyssa: Alexis DeJoyHelena: Elena KutayHenry: Harry ChoEddie: Ernie FigueroaDirected by Myrona DeLaneyMusical Direction by Leslie WickhamCreated for and commissioned by The New York Satellite Program in Musical Theatre at the University of California-IrvinePerformed at the Playroom TheatreApril 23rd, 2019
Happy 90th Birthday, Mickey Mouse! Josh Freilich 2018-11-18 | A medley of Mickey Mouse’s greatest hits, in honor of his 90th Birthday. They are “Steamboat Bill,” “Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo!”, and both the “Mickey Mouse Club March” and “Alma Mater.”#HappyBirthdayMickeyMouse
Typical Kids (Super Jewels, live) Josh Freilich 2018-07-14 | Recorded at Musical Theatre Factory, May 23rd 2018Music/Lyrics/Libretto: Josh FreilichLibretto/Original Novel/Lyrics: BK BradshawMusical Director: Josh FreilichCAST:Lindsay Spangenthal (Jewels)Emily Reeves (Hannah Banana Akers)Sandy Gooen (Arachno Warrior)Schoolkids:Hallie BrevettiAmy WeintraubAliens: Sarah MullinsCarlie Zucker
Jolly Holiday (live at Disneyland) Josh Freilich 2018-04-28 | Me playing Jolly Holiday on the Main Street Ragtime Piano at Disneyland Park!!
The Real New York (original song) Josh Freilich 2017-12-01 | from "EXCUSE ME!"A production of NYSP Presents, from the UC Irvine's New York Satellite ProgramDirected by Myrona DeLaneyBook and Lyrics by Kate ChadwickMusic by Josh FreilichThe stage is divided into two clumps á la Bob Fosse. On one side are The Tourists; on the other side, are The New Yorkers. The Tourists bounce with unmitigated pep; The New Yorkers watch them with visible disdain. The TouristsOh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God.Verse:I NEED A BAGEL AND SOME SCHMEAR. I NEED A T-SHIRT CAUSE WE’RE HERE!AND WHERE’S THE MET, AND WHERE’S TIMES SQUARE?WHERE’S BLOOMINGDALE’S? IT’S HERE? NO! THERE!DariusOH, PLUS, I’LL SEE TEN THOUSAND SHOWS.LIKE CATS AND PHANTOM! THEY DON’T CLOSE!The TouristsSUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! CHEEEEEESE! The Tourists freeze in a selfie picture pose. In that moment, The New Yorkers do a take to the audience and collectively roll their eyes. The New Yorkers Shit. The clump of Tourists moves; The New Yorkers avoid them. The TouristsChorus:I’M REALLY HERE! I’M IN NEW YORK. I FLEW IN YESTERDAY! AND WHILE I’M HERE, I’LL SEE IT ALL. THE REAL NEW YORK! LIKE, REAL NEW YORK! IT’S REAL NEW YORK! One New Yorker steps out of the crowd. CaitlinJust… no. The Tourists pause for a minute and consider.The TouristsHOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! The TouristsTHEN TIFFANY’S WITH BREAKFAST FOOD! (No.)I NEED A LOCAL TO BE RUDE! (Hey!)THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE! THE EMPIRE STATE!AND CENTRAL PARK, ‘CAUSE I CAN’T WAIT! (Ugh.)DariusI’LL WAVE AND BE LIKE, “TAXI, PLEASE!”AND TWENTY CABS WILL SIMPLY FREEZE.(The following overlaps)The TouristsPIZZA! CHEESY! PIZZA! CHEESY!PIZZA! CHEESY! PIZZA! CHEESY! CHEEEEEESE!! Locals:TOURISTS! TOURISTS! TOURISTS! TOURISTS!TOURISTS! TOURISTS! TOURISTS! TOURISTS!AHHHHHHHHH!There's another embarrassing selfie pose freeze. The New Yorkers dissipate. The New YorkersTHESE PEOPLE FLOCK FROM ‘ROUND THE GLOBE. THEY STAND RIGHT IN MY WAY! THEY WANT SUCH AUTHENTICITY. THE REAL NEW YORK! The TouristsLIKE, REAL NEW YORK!The New YorkersTHAT’S NOT NEW YORK! Kristen (a New Yorker) steps forward.KristenIf you would just ask us what’s good!CaitlinSeriously, I know the best place for a slice that’s not a tourist trap. ChristineUm. No. I know a better one. It’s deep in Crown Heights, near my cousin’s ex-wife’s mechanic... RosemaryOh, yeah? What’s it called? I bet I got you beat. The TouristsHOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY!The clumps dissemble into chaos. The New YorkersWHY DO THEY COME HERE WITH CAMERAS AND LUGGAGE?WHY DO THEY GO TO APPLEBEE’S?SOMEONE PLEASE SAVE US FROM CAMERAS AND LUGGAGE!SOMEONE SHUT DOWN ALL THE APPLEBEE’S!NO MORE APPLEBEE’S!PLEASE!After a build to a climax, a tourist looks at one of The New Yorkers, and taps them on the arm. Everyone stops to see this interaction. DariusExcuse me? ChristineYes? All The New Yorkers lean in with anticipation. DariusDo you know where I can get a picture with someone dressed as Elmo?ChristineDammit! No!The New YorkersAHHHHHHHH!!!!(The following sections overlap)Tourists:I NEED A BAGEL AND SOME SCHMEAR. I NEED A T-SHIRT CAUSE WE’RE HERE!AND WHERE’S THE MET, AND WHERE’S TIMES SQUARE?WHERE’S BLOOMINGDALE’S? IT’S HERE? NO! THERE!OH, PLUS, I’LL SEE TEN THOUSAND SHOWS.LIKE CATS AND PHANTOM! THEY DON’T CLOSE!SUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! SUBWAY PHOTOS! CHEEEEEESE! The New Yorkers:WHY DO THEY COME HERE WITH CAMERAS AND LUGGAGE?WHY DO THEY GO TO APPLEBEE’S?SOMEONE PLEASE SAVE US FROM CAMERAS AND LUGGAGE!SOMEONE SHUT DOWN ALL THE APPLEBEE’S!NO MORE APPLEBEE’S!PLEASE!Chorus:I’M REALLY HERE! (THESE PEOPLE FLOCK)I’M IN NEW YORK (FROM ROUND THE GLOBE)I FLEW IN YESTERDAY! (THEY STAND RIGHT IN MY WAY.)TOURISTS:AND WHILE I’M HERE, I’LL SEE IT ALL. LOCALS:THEY STAND THERE LIKE A FRICKIN' WALL.Both: THE REAL NEW YORK! LIKE, REAL NEW YORK!THAT’S NOT NEW YORK! EnsembleNEW YORK!The New Yorkers storm off. The Tourists bounce away, oblivious.
Me And Mister Softee (ORIGINAL, performed by Melissa Musial) Josh Freilich 2017-10-19 | from "EXCUSE ME!"A production of NYSP Presents, from the UC Irvine's New York Satellite ProgramBook and Lyrics by Kate ChadwickMusic by Josh FreilichPerformed by Melissa MusialPeople cross in chaos until we see Melissa, a young nurse in scrubs and orthotic shoes, sitting on a park bench in Central Park, sipping a milkshake from a Mr. Softee cup. The others dissipate. MelissaFOURTEEN HOUR SHIFTS ARE ROUGH. FOURTEEN HOUR SHIFTS? I SEE SOME STUFF! IT’S HARD ON MY BACK, ON MY VARICOSE VEINS. IT’S HARD WITH THE SPIT, WITH THE STITCHES AND SPRAINS. AND MY ANKLES...KILL. She circles her ankles in pain, sighing in relief. Ahhhhhh… Shit. SO AFTER MY SHIFT, I COME HERE, AND I SIT… AND I GET…JUST FOR ME!MR. SOFTEE. THE CHOCOLATE’S NOT TOO DARK, YOU KNOW? THE ICE CREAM TASTES LIKE SILK. SOME DAYS, I ASK FOR COOKIE CHUNKSLIKE OREOS AND MILK. ‘CAUSE AFTER ALL THE WEEPING AND THE BAND-AIDS AND THE SHOTS...LIKE AFTER DUMB INSURANCE CALLS, AND BLOODY, OOZING SPOTS, MY HEAD FEELS SO DAMN FUZZY, AND MY LEGS FEEL LIKE THEY’RE STONE. I NEED SOME TIME ALONE! SO I COME SIT... ME…AND MR. SOFTEE. WHEN HALF THE SHAKE IS DOWN THE CHUTE, MY NERVOUS SYSTEM’S CALM. THEY COULD PRESCRIBE THIS, AND I’D HEAL. A DAIRY, FATTY BALM. ‘CAUSE SOMETIMES FATHERS CAN’T BE SAVED, AND SOMETIMES MOTHERS CRY.THERE’S TIMES WHEN THERE’S NO ANSWERS, RIGHT? AND NO ONE TELLS US WHY. I WANT TO MAKE THEM FEEL OKAY! I WANT TO SEE THEM SMILE... NO TEARS FOR JUST A WHILE! BUT WHEN I CAN’T... ME…AND MR. SOFTEE. MY MOM SAYS I SHOULD WORRY LESS; IT’S JUST A JOB. I KNOW! BUT MAYBE I’M NOT RIGHT FOR IT! I WANT TO HELP! I WANT TO HELP!I WANT TO RUN AWAY AND GO!WHEN EVERY CHOCOLATE DROP IS GONE, IT’S TIME TO CATCH MY TRAIN. I FEEL A LITTLE QUEASY, YES. BUT I DON’T FEEL SO DRAINED. THERE WAS THAT KID WHO KISSED MY CHEEK, THAT MAN WHO SHOOK MY HAND.I FOUND THAT ONE INFECTION; ‘CAUSE OF ME THAT GIRL CAN STAND! A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP, A FULL DAY OFF, I’LL WANT TO GO RIGHT BACK.I’LL PICK UP ANY SLACK.I WILL BE STRONG! I CAN BE STRONG! AND IF I’M WRONG?Well...IT’LL BE ME…AND MR. SOFTEE. She stands up and throws her empty cup in a trash can. She takes a deep breath. MR. SOFTEE! She leaves, headed for the train.
The Evolution Of EPCOT Josh Freilich 2017-10-01 | In honor of Epcot’s 35th anniversary today, here’s a little piano mashup tribute to the enduring legacy of the music of EPCOT Center, always my favorite part of going to Walt Disney World in general. And possibly some of my favorite music I’ll ever hear in the theme parks comes from Epcot. I’m sure you’ll recognize a couple tunes that I incorporated and mashed up into the medley. Hope you enjoy, and Happy Anniversary to Epcot!!!
Mississippi Dragons (original 15-minute musical) Josh Freilich 2016-04-26 | "MISSISSIPPI DRAGONS" (formerly known as By the Breath of Southern Fire!)Book and Lyrics by Kate ChadwickMusic by Josh FreilichProducer/Director: Brian BlytheMusical Director: Kristen Lee RosenfeldAssistant Director: Emma Lou DeLaneyCAST (in order of speaking):ORCHID: Wynsum KearnsRICK: Nick BourgaultJENNA: Mata BarrTRACY: Cara WodkaTROY: Sean StoverHUNTER: Ethan Thomas BellPerformed as part of the 4@15 Festival:Four New 15-Minute Musicalsfeaturing actors from University of California Irvine'sNew York Satellite ProgramDr. Myrona DeLaney, DirectorFilmed April 17th, 2016 live at the Royal Family Arts Centre in New York, NY by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Come On Down to 54 Below January 8th at 11:30! Josh Freilich 2013-12-31 | Wednesday, January 8th at 11:30 PM in 54 Below! Music Is My Friend: The Josh Freilich Songbook. Music by Josh Freilich, lyrics by various collaborators. Featuring the talents of: Hallie BrevettiBrian GolubMichael LindenMichael KushnerAmanda SavanSammi Leigh KramerNatasha EdwardsLauren ChapmanElisabeth CernadasBrandon BeynonAlissa StahlerMary Kate MorrisseyAlso featuring a four-piece band (names TBA)!!! And a huge thank you to Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Sammi Leigh Kramer for making this possibleCover charge is $20 with a 2 alcoholic drink minimum or a $20 food/beverage minimum. Tickets on the day of performance after 2:00pm are only available by calling 646.476.3551. Come on down! It'll be a blast!!!
Music is My Friend Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by William Finn.(c) 2013 Gi-Waa Music and Ipsy Pipsy Music, Inc.Performed by Josh Freilich and the Cast.Filmed October 28th live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Nowhere to Go But Up Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sean Patterson.(c) 2010 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Alissa Stahler and the cast.Filmed October 28th, 2013, live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Pageant Queen Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sam Salmond.(c) 2009 (revised 2013) Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Sammi Kramer, Natasha Edwards, Kimberly Hirst, and Lauren Chapman.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Doo Doo David Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | From the musical "Color War: The Summer Camp-y Musical." Music and lyrics by Josh Freilich and Bryan Plofsky.(c) 2013 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Michael Linden, with backup vocals by Brandon Beynon, Michael Kushner, and Josh Freilich.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
No, You! Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | From the musical "The Star Child." Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sarah Underwood.(c) 2011 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Sammi Kramer and Brandon Beynon.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
If I Were a Moose Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Ty DeFoe.(c) 2012 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Mary Kate Morrissey.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Legendary Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | From the musical "Color War: The Summer Camp-y Musical" Music and Lyrics by Josh Freilich and Bryan Plofsky(c) 2013 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Brian Golub.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Dziekuje Babi Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Jonathan Keebler.(c) 2012 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Brandon Beynon.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Work Whatever You Got Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | From the musical "Carlotta." Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Anita Reyes.(c) 2011 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Amanda Savan, Natasha Edwards, and Elisabeth Cernadas.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Better Left Closed Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Jake Brandman.(c) 2010 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Sammi Kramer.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
A Girl Who Isnt Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Seth Christenfeld.(c) 2013 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Michael Kushner.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Drive Drive Drive Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Laura Kleinbaum.(c) 2012 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Amanda Savan.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Stand Up Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | From the musical "The Star Child". Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sarah Underwood.(c) 2011 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Elisabeth Cernadas and Lauren Chapman.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Truly Thankful Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sean Patterson.(c) 2009 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Natasha Edwards.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
This Jar For You Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik.(c) 2010 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Performed by Mary Kate Morrissey, Alissa Stahler, Kimberly Hirst, and the Cast.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
The Gay Marching Band of Blandsville, IL Josh Freilich 2013-11-06 | Music by Josh Freilich.Lyrics by Sam Salmond.(c) 2010 Gi-Waa Music, Inc.Dedicated to Tyler, Billy, Seth, Asher, Justin, and Raymond.Performed by Brian Golub.Filmed live at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center by Micah Nordvedt (xerkmedia.com)
Monster in the Mirror (Wubba Wubba Wubba) (Sesame Street cover) Josh Freilich 2013-10-31 | Happy Halloween everybody!Here's a little something from Sesame Street to brighten up today! Enjoy! And also, please stay tuned to this channel for a special announcement regarding my recent concert of original music!DISCLAIMER: The audio in this video is VERY distorted and I am quite aware of that.
If I Cant Love Her Josh Freilich 2013-04-18 | Sorry I'm so late: I missed this past Tuesday because I was so busy with the show I'm doing which is BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. I'm doing it this and next weekend at a high school in Queens! And it's one of my favorite shows of ALL TIME. But you knew that, you've probably seen the "Home," "Belle," and "Transformation" videos. Speaking of which, news flash: NOW I know the music for the broadway version of the transformation, so expect that in a later video. Anyway, I chose this song because I'm sure a lot of you have requested this, and also because it's my favorite "new" song that they added for the broadway version (because of that it may be my absolute favorite song in the show), and I don't think I ever put this on my channel. So here it is! ENJOY!
Whats The Name Of That Song? (Sesame Street cover) Josh Freilich 2013-04-02 | Why am I even asking you?But in all seriousness, that is one of my absolute favorite songs from SESAME STREET, even though we still never figured out its name. You'd think after 45 years or so, we would have known what it was, but no, the song's title STILL remains a mystery... So alas, we shall never know the name of that song (nor shall we ever care).Anyway I hope you had a wonderful APRIL FOOL'S day, and a new special announcement: I will now be releasing piano covers every other Tuesday! Every OTHER Tuesday! How awesome is that? Anyway, enjoy this one! Have a good day!EDIT: The "Darude-Sandstorm" joke just isn't funny anymore. Rather than take the whole video down, I just thought I'd slap the cover ID on the title, and then you'd just stop doing that.
The Spanish Panic Josh Freilich 2013-03-08 | Hello again! I am doing a production of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at my high school which opens next week (shameless plug), and I thought I might want to play a little piece of dance music from the show I find quite charming (and infectious), called THE SPANISH PANIC! I have had a wonderful amount of fun doing this show, because it's a wonderful spoof of the fairytale genre that I'm sure everyone will love. And it was written by Richard Rodgers' daughter Mary Rodgers (with lyricist Marshall Barer) in the late 50s, before the big green ogre named Shrek! Hope you like it! Comments are welcome! And don't be afraid to Spanish Panic away!
Medley from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Josh Freilich 2012-12-22 | Because today (or yesterday, rather) is a very special day: THE 75th ANNIVERSARY of the very first full length animated feature: Walt Disney's SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS! It premiered at the now defunct (but gloriously recreated at Disney California Adventure) Carthay Circle Theatre in Hollywood on December 21st, 1937. As a side note (and on a personal one), exactly three months after I was born, Disney was celebrating Snow White's 50th, so that film is considered very very special to me in so many ways. A couple of clams here and there, but I hope you enjoy it, and Happy Anniversary, Snow White!Songs:I'm WishingHeigh-HoWhistle While You WorkOne SongSomeday My Prince Will ComeNOTE: I realize that this is my 75th video on my channel, so leave it to good old "Fortuosity!"
Suppertime (LSOH) Josh Freilich 2012-10-31 | Because I knew you were all expecting some pre-Halloween post-Sandy entertainment! (Or if you've just got lights and you're just watching this, post-aftermath, but that's another story...) This is a song from one of my favorite Musical Theatre villains, AUDREY II! And if you listen closely near the end, this may be the first time you hear me sing! (Except of course if you heard me sing with the phantastic PhantomGal2 of course...) Have a kooky spooky Halloween this year, and also a safe one! Enjoy!
Merrily On Our Way (Disney cover/Mr. Toads Wild Ride) Josh Freilich 2012-10-17 | ...to nowhere in particular! First video post in a long time, and as you can tell from the couple of clams I hit in this one, I am a little out of practice! Anyway, this version of the song from the 1949 Walt Disney film THE ADVENTURES OF ICHABOD AND MR. TOAD was based off the version of the song heard on the Walt Disney World What's On TV television channel from 2005 until 2015, and the original arrangement was by Orlando's own Michael Hurley. And this is dedicated to all the people who missed the dual-tracked version of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride which was at Walt Disney World from 1971 to 1998. Comments are appreciated! Enjoy and subscribe!
Part Of Your World Josh Freilich 2012-01-17 | Took me long enough, didn't it? As requested from princepeterwolf (and I'm pretty sure a lot of others), this is one of the most iconic songs ever heard in an animated film, because it exemplifies the world of "musical theatre" influencing the creation of the movie, and that wouldn't have happened without the help and determination of Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. By the way, this is the key heard in the 1989 film, so if you want to hear it in the key as heard onstage (which happens to be in my favorite key, G) that's coming soon! I miss playing for you all, and I'm so glad to be back! Don't forget to comment and subscribe!
A YEAR WITHOUT VIDS Josh Freilich 2012-01-13 | But now I'm back!! In case anyone asks, the background music is backing tracks I orchestrated for various cabaret/revue shows. They are of "Don't Waste the Moon" from CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, and "It's Now or Never" from ALL SHOOK UP. And also, please stay tuned for more info of my channel for all original songs I have written!
One Day More! Josh Freilich 2010-12-10 | At long last, the final installment (at least for now) of my Les Mis batch of videos. This happens to be my favorite song in the entire show, because I love the energy and drama leading up to it, and I love the use of multi-part vocal counterpoint. Anyone who wants to sing anyone's part, whether it be Valjean, Cosette, Marius, Eponine, Enjolras, Javert, the Thenardiers, or the ensemble of rebels, just respond to this video at will singing to this track. And anybody who does a good job of editing with Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere is welcome to merge, split-screen, or electronically superimpose everybody together on it. Hope everybody enjoys. Look for my holiday batch of vids coming soon!
I Dreamed a Dream Josh Freilich 2010-11-15 | Now because y'all are so awesome, here's a triple batch of songs from Les Miserables!
My Friend, the Dictionary Josh Freilich 2010-11-15 | For all the people who requested another SPELLING BEE song... Here ya go!!! Enjoy!
Sunday Josh Freilich 2010-11-15 | "White... a blank page or canvas. The challenge: Bring order to the whole through design, composition, balance, light, and harmony." Because a lot of you wanted something from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE... and here it is! This is one of the songs that I hear that I really cannot help but cry every time I hear this song. This is an absolute perfect song from Stephen Sondheim, and when he captures these elements in his music and lyrics in this way, it strikes me with awe. SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1985, and ran the Booth Theatre for a year starting in 1984. Another Pulitzer Prize winner is currently playing the Booth, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's "next to normal", but will soon be leaving town in January. SUNDAY IN THE PARK ran for 604 perfs, while "next to normal", at the time of closing, will have eventually played 733 performances. Don't worry -- a video from that will be coming very soon. Enjoy being transported to the Isle of La Grande Jatte. Comments are welcome.
The Flesh Failures/Let the Sunshine In Josh Freilich 2010-11-15 | By special request from ItsJustJocelyn, here's the thrilling finale from the musical HAIR. This song needs no introduction, so we'll just dive right into it! Rock it out!
Medley from Disneys Peter Pan Josh Freilich 2010-11-15 | I'm sorry for the lateness, I have been extremely busy with my second year at college, and writing my thesis musical. In case you're wondering what it's going to sound like, a new channel with my original songs will be coming to Youtube in the future. Stay tuned to this channel for more details.Here is, by special request from MusicFeedsYourSoul, two songs from the 1953 Disney animated feature, Peter Pan. They are the opening credit song, "The Second Star To The Right," and "You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!". This arrangement is based on what is heard in the original film, but arranged for piano. The incidental score is by Oliver Wallace, with orchestrations by Edward H. Plumb, and the vocals were originally performed by the Jud Conlon Chorus with the Mellomen. Both songs were written by Sammy Cahn and Sammy Fain. I like to think of this as one of my favorite arrangements of the classic Disney films ever, and ever since I heard this when I was 3 years old, I have always wanted to share my love for this music with the world. I always thought that there could be a concert tour with all Disney music (mostly from the theme park attractions as well as a couple of movies) performed by a local orchestra and choir (also a rock combo, depending on the style of songs), with video clips and a dramatic concert lighting show backing them up. What does everyone think of this idea?Anyway, I'm glad to be back. Comments are greatly appreciated, but hateful and hurtful comments will be blocked.
