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greenphoenix
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Topic: Song for male "non singer" Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:03am |
Hello everyone. I just discovered this cool forum. I am an actor who does not normally do musicals. However, I am in need of a song for a revue-type show. A sweet song that I'll sing to a female.
To give an idea of my type, I am in my thirties. I have done "Grow for Me" from Little Shop, "King Herod" from Jesus Christ Superstar, "Joe" from Working-- songs that aren't too complex musically, and that can be acted. Any ideas??? Thanks! |
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tristanrobin
Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 1/21/09 at 10:34am |
I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face? (minor lyric change required LOL)
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MartyW
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Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:07pm |
The songs you mentioned as well as the suggestion by tristan are all good, but I was wondering, Is it that you "don't" sing becuase of a lack of desire/opportunity or is that you dont sing, because you can't.. Both do fine in theater, but if its the latter, I wonder if a "revue" is right for you? |
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greenphoenix
Star Joined: 1/21/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:18pm |
but I was wondering, Is it that you "don't" sing becuase of a
lack of desire/opportunity or is that you dont sing, because you
can't.. Both do fine in theater, but if its the latter, I wonder if a
"revue" is right for you?
----------------------------------- I can carry a tune, but my experience has primarily been in non-musical shows. I am usually cast in character-type roles for musicals. I'm coming up with something fairly quickly for a gig, so hoped to find something in that comedic vein. I will look into the song mentioned, but always appreciate suggestions. Thank you! |
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KEB54
Celebrity Joined: 7/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 227 |
Posted: 1/21/09 at 2:08pm |
A few months ago I was in "Tomfoolery". That is a revue where comedy is more important than notes .... and the notes are easy.
BTW - it was a big hit. In fact you might want to look at it for an audition piece. How about "Poisoning Pigeons " by Tom Lehrer? It's a nice romantic song sung to a lady.
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kaelidancer
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Posted: 1/21/09 at 3:57pm |
"On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady is a wonderful sweet, simple ballad with a spring in its step. Should be in your range if you've sung Seymour and Herod :)
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greenphoenix
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Posted: 1/21/09 at 4:55pm |
Appreciate the suggestions so far- thank heaven for You Tube so I can listen to these. Still working on it.
I'll try to "give back" and answer questions on the forum as well... |
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SpenceKenzer
Star Joined: 1/23/09 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Posted: 3/02/09 at 2:13pm |
The song "Edelweiss" from The Sound of Music (music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II) is a great, simple song.
If you want something more lively and boisterous, perhaps try "It Takes A Woman" from Hello, Dolly! (music & lyrics by Jerry Herman). It's a song sung by a pompous male chauvinist. |
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Kathy S
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Posted: 3/03/09 at 12:43am |
The song, How To Handle a Woman from Camelot has always reminded me of I've Grown Accostumed to Her Face from My Fair Lady. In the film version, Richard Harris sort of "speaks" the song quite a bit instead of straight singing.
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greenphoenix
Star Joined: 1/21/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Posted: 3/03/09 at 1:00am |
Thanks again for these additional ideas. This is an ongoing show, so I am going to be changing my number sometimes. I ended up choosing "Try to Remember" from The Fantasticks. I also have been working on "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Guys and Dolls) and have run through "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful" from Cinderella a few times, but the high note is a little hard.
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