"He sounds a bit like Jordan Fisher." Ok, that is hilarious cause Reeve left and now Orpheus IS being played by Jordan, but in the cast recording it is Reeve
So, it's important to know that in the original, what Orpheus conjures up is a red flower. The paper flower he gave her turns into a real red flower. The animatic is lovely, and using the wedding band is very creative, but for a first time listen you should know this!
@@leonglitch*spoiler warning* the flower symbolizes orpheus’s power over nature and that he actually CAN bring spring back, its also left behind for him to find when eurydice goes to the underworld.
That sounds good. I struggle trying to put Hadestown into any specific music genre. But then again, musicals draw on many different genres. I see some of the songs as New Orleans Jazz, some as folk, there's a bit of Woody Guthrie in there.
The production implied a Depression-era setting. In the 1930s, the United States fell into an economic depression. The stock market crashed, and there were stories of rich men losing their fortunes and throwing themselves off buildings in despair. Unemployment was high. People starved. There were mass migrations as desperate people left their homes, searching for work.
Technically the setting is summed up by Hermes as “don’t ask where, brother don’t ask when” in the first song, but in terms of the the vibes and music, this musical is based on 1920s - 1930s New Orleans if I recall correctly.
One thing the animatic misses that I feel should be mentioned is that when Orpheus ‘sings the song’ for the first time, at the end (after the chorus and all) he pulls out a bright red flower. Seemingly from nowhere. It’s where the flower in the hand on the cover comes from. And on stage, compared to the relative neutrals of the set pieces and the clothes; it really stands out.
Really cute fact: Reeve Carney (who plays Orpheus in the Original Cast) and Eva Noblezada (who plays Eurydice in the Original Cast) are dating in real life 😍
So the first song says don’t ask why brother don’t ask when specifically because it’s a modern adaptation of an old song. The story is ancient but details like technology, societal vibes, etc aren’t. So it’s very much the 1930’s even though “It’s an old song. A tale of love from long ago.”
The era is intentionally ambiguous, so dont worry about it! It mainly takes inspiration from like the 1930 (depression era), but also heavily from the industrialization of the US. Later songs also take inspiration from American big churches. Right now in the story, Persephone is down in Hadestown which is why its cold in the living world. She is already married to Hades and has been for a long time. Also, the two people kissing in the animatic are Persephone and Hades when they were younger. As is, the seasons are out of whack for some reason. In the beginnings they worked as they shouldve with Persephone staying half the year in Hadestown and half the year on earth, but for some reason things arent working as they should.
The setting is a kind of early 1900s, around the time when electricity and the automobile were starting to become more relevant in America (also at this moment the person who plays Orpheus on broadway is Jordan fisher so it’s funny you mention him)
The story takes place at a mystery time and place, but follows very similar background theming of New Orleans during 1910s-30s, with a lot of stuff they talk about later on that I will let you find out as you listen
It's very common for musicals (or theatre in general) to take myths etc. and put them into a different setting, for example a more modern era. It's something that you just have to roll with. (Don't let it distract you) It's the same story, retold in a different way ;)
Copied from the songwriter “As far as setting goes, Hadestown in meant to exist in mythic space, not tethered to any particular time or place, but it does take a lot of inspiration from the Great Depression era and the city of New Orleans.”
Something that might help your brain with the setting of the musical- it's not so literal as epic and it's not set in a specific time, though the musical flare and set dressing imply post depression America. Think of it as poetry rather than prose.
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"He sounds a bit like Jordan Fisher." Ok, that is hilarious cause Reeve left and now Orpheus IS being played by Jordan, but in the cast recording it is Reeve
Does this count as prophet Casper?
this definitely counts as prophet casper
He can see AND hear the future
Actually, Jordan left in September
@@mikayla_Hope He's still in it until January 12th I believe
So, it's important to know that in the original, what Orpheus conjures up is a red flower. The paper flower he gave her turns into a real red flower. The animatic is lovely, and using the wedding band is very creative, but for a first time listen you should know this!
Wait I've listened to all of hadestown but only recently. Why should he know this?
@leonglitch It comes back later in at least one important song, and is a recurring theme. I don't want to give details to avoid spoilers :)
@Astlay I've already listened to all of hadestown but I haven't watched it. Can you put a spoiler warning and tell me underneath.
@@leonglitch*spoiler warning* the flower symbolizes orpheus’s power over nature and that he actually CAN bring spring back, its also left behind for him to find when eurydice goes to the underworld.
Hadestown has been called a “folk opera” - the writer, Anais Mitchell, is a singer/songwriter. Hadestown was her first attempt at writing a musical.
That sounds good. I struggle trying to put Hadestown into any specific music genre. But then again, musicals draw on many different genres. I see some of the songs as New Orleans Jazz, some as folk, there's a bit of Woody Guthrie in there.
The production implied a Depression-era setting. In the 1930s, the United States fell into an economic depression. The stock market crashed, and there were stories of rich men losing their fortunes and throwing themselves off buildings in despair. Unemployment was high. People starved. There were mass migrations as desperate people left their homes, searching for work.
Technically the setting is summed up by Hermes as “don’t ask where, brother don’t ask when” in the first song, but in terms of the the vibes and music, this musical is based on 1920s - 1930s New Orleans if I recall correctly.
"Whatever musical you're writing is fucking shit" CASPER 😭😭
One thing the animatic misses that I feel should be mentioned is that when Orpheus ‘sings the song’ for the first time, at the end (after the chorus and all) he pulls out a bright red flower. Seemingly from nowhere. It’s where the flower in the hand on the cover comes from. And on stage, compared to the relative neutrals of the set pieces and the clothes; it really stands out.
Argh! I never thought of the "wingman" concept. Now it'll always pop into my head at this song, i already know :D
It's so funny you mention Jordan Fisher, because Reeve Carney originated the role of Orpheus on Broadway, but Jordan Fisher is playing him now.
The kissing couple is Hades and Persephone
"He sounds a bit like Jordan Fisher"
the irony of Jordan Fisher playing Orpheus right now on broadway is so funny to me
Yeah apparently Jordan's agent heard the same thing and was like "Wait I can FO SOMETHING about that!!"
Really cute fact: Reeve Carney (who plays Orpheus in the Original Cast) and Eva Noblezada (who plays Eurydice in the Original Cast) are dating in real life 😍
Imagine `Wedding Song` playing in their real life wedding if they ever get there
Reeve's last stage made me cry when Eva and some of the OG cast came back to see him off. "You get to take her home!"
@@KendraShadow YES!! I’ve seen it too!! That last stage was everything!!
Eva’s was really emotional as well!! 🥹♥️
So the first song says don’t ask why brother don’t ask when specifically because it’s a modern adaptation of an old song. The story is ancient but details like technology, societal vibes, etc aren’t. So it’s very much the 1930’s even though “It’s an old song. A tale of love from long ago.”
I love the animatic of wedding song because the low detail scenes are just so funny
Hermes being Orpheus’ wingman is so true (not counting the ACTUAL wings on his shoes) and you should remember this going into the rest of the musical
The era is intentionally ambiguous, so dont worry about it! It mainly takes inspiration from like the 1930 (depression era), but also heavily from the industrialization of the US. Later songs also take inspiration from American big churches.
Right now in the story, Persephone is down in Hadestown which is why its cold in the living world. She is already married to Hades and has been for a long time. Also, the two people kissing in the animatic are Persephone and Hades when they were younger.
As is, the seasons are out of whack for some reason. In the beginnings they worked as they shouldve with Persephone staying half the year in Hadestown and half the year on earth, but for some reason things arent working as they should.
The people kissing in the memory is actually Hades and Persephone!
The kiss in the come home with me song is Hades and Persephone!
The setting is a kind of early 1900s, around the time when electricity and the automobile were starting to become more relevant in America (also at this moment the person who plays Orpheus on broadway is Jordan fisher so it’s funny you mention him)
The story takes place at a mystery time and place, but follows very similar background theming of New Orleans during 1910s-30s, with a lot of stuff they talk about later on that I will let you find out as you listen
Casper's reaction to the full cast rendition of Orpheus' 'lalala's ❤
Oddly enough right now Jordan Fisher is the current Orpheus on broadway
We're actually doing Hadestown at my school!
My friends going to be Orpheus :]]
3:42 funny that you say that, anais mitchel, the song writer and composer, is first and foremost an indie folk song writer and musician
Jordan Fisher is one of my favorite actors.*Cough*, his interpretation of Orpheus may be on TH-cam somewhere, *Cough*
I definitely can't get enough of his Orpheus! Jordan and Isa sound incredible together.
It's very common for musicals (or theatre in general) to take myths etc. and put them into a different setting, for example a more modern era. It's something that you just have to roll with. (Don't let it distract you)
It's the same story, retold in a different way ;)
Copied from the songwriter
“As far as setting goes, Hadestown in meant to exist in mythic space, not tethered to any particular time or place, but it does take a lot of inspiration from the Great Depression era and the city of New Orleans.”
Jordan Fisher did actually play Orpheus at some point. This is just the original don’t remember his name though.😅
Funny that you said he sounds like Jordan Fisher because Jordan Fisher is actually playing Orpheus on broadway rn
So demure. So modest. So mindful.
Omg you should react to falsettos!!!
Ooh, Casper, at 7:27 , you haven't met these characters yet!
The snare sounds like they took the beads off/ away.
I am not a musician, let alone drummer, but could the percussion instrument you're struggling to identify maybe be a cajón?
i love these songs so mch
The editing is gold 😂😂😂
Something that might help your brain with the setting of the musical- it's not so literal as epic and it's not set in a specific time, though the musical flare and set dressing imply post depression America. Think of it as poetry rather than prose.
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