Song for male "non singer"
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Topic: Song for male "non singer"
Posted By: greenphoenix
Subject: Song for male "non singer"
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:03am
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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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Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 10:34am
| I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face? (minor lyric change required LOL) |
Posted By: MartyW
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:07pm
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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? ------------- Marty W "Till next we trod the boards.." |
Posted By: greenphoenix
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:18pm
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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!  |
Posted By: KEB54
Date 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.
 ------------- KEB |
Posted By: kaelidancer
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 3:57pm
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"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 :)
------------- Kaeli Gardner Johnson City Community Theatre http://www.jcct.us - www.jcct.us http://www.gardnerarts.com - www.gardnerarts.com |
Posted By: greenphoenix
Date Posted: 1/21/09 at 4:55pm
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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... |
Posted By: SpenceKenzer
Date Posted: 3/02/09 at 2:13pm
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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. ------------- --------------------<*> Saludos, my dahlinks, and you know who you are ... ! |
Posted By: Kathy S
Date 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. |
Posted By: greenphoenix
Date 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. |