I have a few movie musicals I cannot stop watching, but my top two are these:
Let's begin with a movie musical that totally captivated me, Funny Girl. Barbra's performance and her overall unique quality wows me every time. The first time I ever watched the musical I was so entranced and moved to tears by the end. Movies that have comedy and are completely heart wrenching are my favorites. I did a Funny Girl set for my recital in college, but did not do it justice because well Barbra is Barbra. I started with "People" (my number one favorite song ever), "The Music That Makes Me Dance" (unfortunately did not make it in to the film, but I would definitely recommend listening to it if you haven't), and ending with of course "My Man."
Judy Garland is the reason why I am here and I owe my taste in music to her. I bought her version of A Star is Born and watched it every day for a week. The music just completely blew me away. Especially with Judy's raw, powerful emotions that she puts in to every song lyric. When she sings "It's a New World" intro a cappella to James Mason then the strings come in has always taken my breath away. I become absolutely mesmerized at how she can be so tender and passionate. She truly is the world's greatest entertainer. Judy's and Barbra's A Star is Born soundtracks are my two favorites of all time and are totally worth listening to.
Who wouldn't want to watch movie musicals all day and be transported in to a world of song and dance?
I believe music and dance is an universal language. It is an outlet to feel and/or express our emotions when we cannot find something else to help us.
In the words of Judy, "forget your troubles c'mon get happy, chase all your cares away."
I have a few movie musicals I cannot stop watching, but my top two are these: Let's begin with a movie musical that totally captivated me, Funny Girl. Barbra's performance and her overall unique quality wows me every time. The first time I ever watched the musical I was so entranced and moved to tears by the end. Movies that have comedy and are completely heart wrenching are my favorites. I did a Funny Girl set for my recital in college, but did not do it justice because well Barbra is Barbra. I started with "People" (my number one favorite song ever), "The Music That Makes Me Dance" (unfortunately did not make it in to the film, but I would definitely recommend listening to it if you haven't), and ending with of course "My Man." Judy Garland is the reason why I am here and I owe my taste in music to her. I bought her version of A Star is Born and watched it every day for a week. The music just completely blew me away. Especially with Judy's raw, powerful emotions that she puts in to every song lyric. When she sings "It's a New World" intro a cappella to James Mason then the strings come in has always taken my breath away. I become absolutely mesmerized at how she can be so tender and passionate. She truly is the world's greatest entertainer. Judy's and Barbra's A Star is Born soundtracks are my two favorites of all time and are totally worth listening to. Who wouldn't want to watch movie musicals all day and be transported in to a world of song and dance? I believe music and dance is an universal language. It is an outlet to feel and/or express our emotions when we cannot find something else to help us. In the words of Judy, "forget your troubles c'mon get happy, chase all your cares away."