How Stephen Sondheim’s Prologue from Into the Woods Balances Cynicism With Innocence
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This is my favorite musical of all time, and a lot of it is because it is overwritten and my ADHD brain loves it. No matter how many times I watch it, I never get bored and Inlove unveiling its different layers of meaning and feeing the emotions it brings up.
It's wonderful to hear how deeply you connect with Into The Woods! The richness of its storytelling certainly seems tailor-made for the curious mind, like yours, always hungry for more. The layers of meaning woven into its narrative offer endless exploration, and it's fantastic that it keeps you engaged even after multiple viewings. It's a testament to the enduring power of musical theater to captivate and provoke emotions. Here's to many more journeys into the woods, uncovering new treasures each time!
I would totally be interested in "something like that"
I will look into it then.
4:53
*3 Principles to Build a Strong Opening*
Explanations:
1.) 4:57 - Worldbuilding (5:15)
2.) 5:01 - Themes (9:04)
3.) 5:06 - Conflict (12:10)
Please don’t hesitate to write more of an analysis of Into The Woods if you want to! I’d certainly enjoy it. Though I may not be your entire fan base, I’d wager that quite a lot of us feel a long analysis of the dramatic engineering of the show and songs would be less subjugation than education (and entertainment, too!) Just *don't* overexert yourself, for our sakes. Do it if you want to, of course…
I certainly will consider it. I have my full score that should be used.
@@julianrmunds Forgive me, it seems that my message was riddled with mistakes (due to it being typed up on my phone). I mean to clarify to *not* overexert yourself! Finishing videos because others want you to instead of because you want to is not good for you at all. It is much better for you to take your time with it, than risk spiraling into burnout, please!
I would also be very interested in "something like that"
Ok I'll get to working on it.
"Something like that", looking forward to it.
Another vote for the something like that. Great. Thanks!
I am a music teacher and I suggest that “Rock Island,” the opening number of The Music Man, is an early example of rap. I’m curious what you think.
Funny you should mention this. I am just finishing up my next video that will actually cover this song.
very nice video i love sondheim, keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot! I admire the work of Sondheim greatly too.
Would you do a video about Sondheim’s contribution to the movie Dick Tracy? “What can you Lose?”
is one of my very favorite songs; it expresses my mind over a long period.
Indeed this is a topic I've considered and will certainly feature on my channel at some point.
Could you maybe use some kind of background music with your analyses? Without it the video seems a bit bland at times, even though its content ist nice
Certainly, something to consider in the future.
"Overwritten period?" How presumptious and judgmental. In my humble opinion, this "period" of Sondheim's work was his best. As he has stated himself (and I'm paraphrasing), he doesn't write complex structures just for the sake of it. I guess you would like Sondheim's scores to be more "hummable" as is stated in the song with the booking agent in "Merrily We Roll Along." I take personal offense at this aggregious statement of yours.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on my previous comment. I appreciate your passion for Stephen Sondheim's work, and I can see how much his music means to you.
To clarify, my reference to the "overwritten dramatic structure" was not meant as a criticism of Sondheim's talent or the quality of his work. Rather, it was an observation on the complexity found in shows like "Into the Woods" and "Sunday in the Park with George." I find these pieces rich and intricate, with many layers to explore.
Regarding melody and simplicity, I understand that Sondheim's work often defies conventional structures and expectations. It's part of what makes his music so unique and profound. My comments were not about wanting his compositions simplified or made more "hummable," but rather about the challenge of navigating their depth and intricacy.
I respect your perspective and your defense of Sondheim's artistry. Your input helps me see his work from a different angle, and I hope we can continue to discuss and appreciate his music together.
Thank you again for your feedback. I'm looking forward to learning more from this conversation.