New Discoveries!

So as this was  my first week of school after spring break, I didn't really have a heavy homework load, so I basically split my time between practicing and hunting for musicals that have thus far been elusive to me.

Treasure #1: The Civil War Musical, music by Frank Wildhorn (HAHA told you I'd mention him again at some point).

By the vow we have taken
Now we awaken
Our flag flying high
We will live or we'll die 
By the sword 

Tenor EXPLOSION. What I love the most about this musical is that there are so many perspectives involved. The songs are sung by union soldiers, confederate soldiers, slaves, wives of soldiers, even Abraham Lincoln. Truly incredible. There's even a really depressing song that is based off of a real letter written by a soldier to his wife during the war. Sad, but also very beautiful. I loved all of the music so much that I got it immediately.

Treasure #2: A Tale of Two Cities the musical, music by Jill Santoriello.

It is a far, far better thing that I do 

Based off of the book by Charles Dickens. What I've heard so far from this musical is phenomenal. Much love. I don't know who the woman is that sings around the 50 second mark, but she is now on the limited list of women singers that I enjoy listening too. Congratulations mystery woman. I'll figure out who you are. And then the guy that sings after her, my friends, is the talented and attractive James Barbour. Sigh. Moving on.

Treasure-ish #3 Love Never Dies, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber (was his b-day yesterday, should have watched Jesus Christ Superstar or something).

Of course, as you say, you've beaten me before

But that was a long time ago Vicomte

And we were playing a different game

This one isn't really new to me, but it's new on dvd. They recorded the Australian cast which is wonderful, I just don't really care for the actress who plays Christine, which obviously is a big part for this. So for people who don't know, Love Never Dies is  the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera in which (hand at the level of your eyes, here be spoilers) we discover that Christine actually chooses the Phantom! AT LAST. I was really excited for the above song because at the end of it when the Phantom grabs Raoul by the throat, I really thought he was going to beat the crap out of him. That didn't happen, but Raoul probably at least wet himself. I'm team Erik here obviously. Yes, Erik. The Phantom does have a name. Side note, everyone should read the original book by Gaston Leroux, it's terrifying/AWESOME.

Treasure #4: Jane Eyre the musical, music by Paul Gordon. 

Damn the passion, damn the skies
Damn the light that's in her eyes
I know too well where it has led before
She saves me but I can't be saved
Frees me but I'm still enslaved
Now I battle what I most adore

Oh hey James Barbour AGAIN. Geez, this makes it seem like I'm becoming slightly obsessed with him. Which is probably true. But that's okay because he's the reason why I found this in the first place. Because I follow talent.

Alright, that's enough for now.

Here Be Dragons

HAHA JK JAMES BARBOUR PICTURE

"Please sir, I want some more"