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So that's where that song comes from - Carousel
When you walk through a storm
Hold your chin up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark.
Walk on, through the wind,
Walk on, through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.
I watched Carousel last night, but apart from some really good musical numbers (including the above), I was seriously underwhelmed by the movie.
The basic lessons of the film appear to be:
1. If you are hit by someone who truly loves you, then it won't hurt.
2. No matter how crummy and useless your man is, you should stand by him until the end of your days (don't even think of remarrying once he's dead).
3. Older women have no right to love younger men. (although she was wasn't the most likable of characters - but then the 'older/uglier rival' is usually portrayed negatively)
4. A young girl's life time problems of being bullied by those who are better off can instantly be solved by a few well meaning platitudes.
5. If you both lose your jobs as a result of getting married - well, it's still 'true love' and shows how much you care.
6. You don't need to move your fingers to play a concertina - which is a handy thing as concertinas produce the sound of a full orchestra with violins, but no actual concertina sound...
The only sensible character in the entire movie was the girl who sill married her herring fisherman even after he got seriously pissed off and rejected her when he found another man carrying her through the woods. (actually, I guess I'd better count the fisherman as sensible too)
My favourite character was Cousin Netty - wonderful singing voice and not so badly stereotyped as all the other characters.
Hold your chin up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark.
Walk on, through the wind,
Walk on, through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.
I watched Carousel last night, but apart from some really good musical numbers (including the above), I was seriously underwhelmed by the movie.
The basic lessons of the film appear to be:
1. If you are hit by someone who truly loves you, then it won't hurt.
2. No matter how crummy and useless your man is, you should stand by him until the end of your days (don't even think of remarrying once he's dead).
3. Older women have no right to love younger men. (although she was wasn't the most likable of characters - but then the 'older/uglier rival' is usually portrayed negatively)
4. A young girl's life time problems of being bullied by those who are better off can instantly be solved by a few well meaning platitudes.
5. If you both lose your jobs as a result of getting married - well, it's still 'true love' and shows how much you care.
6. You don't need to move your fingers to play a concertina - which is a handy thing as concertinas produce the sound of a full orchestra with violins, but no actual concertina sound...
The only sensible character in the entire movie was the girl who sill married her herring fisherman even after he got seriously pissed off and rejected her when he found another man carrying her through the woods. (actually, I guess I'd better count the fisherman as sensible too)
My favourite character was Cousin Netty - wonderful singing voice and not so badly stereotyped as all the other characters.
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That said, I still like Kiss Me Kate for all its pro-wife beating sections. Can't help it. I just love the music.
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I love musicals. A really good one can make you feel so happy at the end of it but I do agree there are some very poor ones (sorry Calamity Jane doesn't do it for me). I agree with previous posters: Singing in the Rain, and Camelot are great as are Oliver!, Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Paint Your Wagon and Oh! What a Lovely War but my favourites by far are My Fair Lady, Victor/Victoria, West Side Story and, top of the bill, Cabaret.
For those who hate musicals, remember Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Picture Show are musicals as well! I feel happier already just thinking about them all.
If for no other reason than that godawful song ...
I like musicals overall. 1776 is my favorite, though I suspect that's a Yank thing. lol And I'll mention the King and I in honor of the late Deborah Kerr who recently joined the choir invisible.