How Sondheim Writes A Musical
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- An examination of Stephen Sondheim's writing process through the lens of his musical Sunday in the Park With George.
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just wrote on this painting for my degree research, love how you used the painting as a means to tell the story of Sondheim's musical process
Oh wow that's awesome. It's a beautiful painting to dissect so I'm sure you enjoyed that.
It's so interesting
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The reason I like Sondheim and find him unique is because despite dissonant sounds, it doesn't sound atonal. Unlike the modernist music that defined the classical genre in the 20th century, he utilises the best of 20th century classical motifs and techniques without atonality. His sound is also unique from a lot of 20th century musicals because of his distinct emphasis on music over lyrics - you can hear how his songs are different from a lot of other big names in theatre.
This is great insight. Thank you!
Sondheim was a PRECISE and exacting lyricist. I'm not sure what you mean by "his distinct emphasis on music over lyrics", but I can assure you that this was in no way his emphasis. You only need to look at his two massive volumes on lyric writing ("Finishing The Hat" and "Look, I Made A Hat") to know this.
Thank you for your insight. It’s spot on.
He is now into legend. Like Oscar before him, and Harold Prince. I’m so sad, I might never musicals ever again. Being in a Sondheim is like- being in a Disney film. If ever there was a true impresario- then Sondheim was one for all time. Not just of now, or then, but forever. ❤️ (1930-2021)
since his death last week, i've fallen down the wormhole of sondheim videos. i haven't seen any video essays on this musical so i was SO happy when i found this. i honestly teared up at this, you really were really able to capture the genius of sondheim and this musical. thank you for this, and i would love more sondheim videos from you in the future if you ever planned to do so :)
What an unexpected topic! Really excited to hear about this.
Glad you appreciate something a little different. Let me know what you think after watching it.
@@EntertainTheElk I was surprised to see a video about Sondheim, but based on this quality, PLEASE go "off brand" for the channel any time you want! You're clearly capable to speak on any topic in art and entertainment. The editing on this blew me away.
I'm not very familiar with Sondheim's musicals, but the whole point of taking an auditory step back from dissonant sounds really reminded me of how System of a Down construct songs
Oh wow that's interesting. I didn't know that about SoaD.
Fascinating, never knew Sondheim made this musical. Makes me appreciate him even more!
this was in my recommended after being posted 5 seconds ago, i don't remember subscribing but have a comment and a like for the algorithm!
Thank you for your kind offering to the gods.
It's like poetry. It rhymes.
This might be one of your most artistic videos yet. Really cool! Even though I'm a music nerd, I had never seen or heard of a musical that was made this way.
This is brilliant!! How was this not recommended?
I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this work from him. It sounds amazing, thank you for this!
Glad you liked it!
This musical is my all time favorite. Each time I see or listen to it I notice something different. The layers and layers of musical motifs, lyrics, and harmonies are truly a treasure trove for deeper analysis
Hope I did it justice.
Best musical
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. This is my all time favorite musical!
Oh wow thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Looooooove how this video was put together! More like this would be cool with me!
Thanks Sam!
Loved the video! Would love to see more content like this!
Thanks! I'd love to make more content like this, but it doesn't always perform as well on CZcams. But I'll keep making them because it's what I enjoy.
Wow, respect +1 to Sondheim. Thanks for this insightful video, Elk! Loved the editing with the pointillist painting throughout.
Thanks buddy! So glad you enjoy topics that are a little different but still entertaining. :)
I love learning about new things. I love the Elk. Thank you for this interesting video!
Thank you for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed it.
Incredible video man!! Phenomenal editing
Thank you so much. It was tough but a lot of fun to cut together.
Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful composer. I would have never found him if I wasn’t trying to learn about writing musicals and your video coming up. I just love the music and the musical it’s self.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I love Sondheim!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. :)
Enjoyed this, especially the pointing out of the colors in the shadows. Didn't know that. Have a good one. :)
Glad you liked it. You have a good one too!
My favourite musical, nice surprise to see you talk about it.
Hope I did it justice!
I love this painting. Never knew there was a musical about it. I'll look for it.
Yeah it's on CZcams.
great analysis!
Damn dude. Forgot about you for a while, but I'm glad I found you again. This was awesome! Would love to hear more about paintings.
Glad you liked it! Now click the bell so you don't forget about me again. :)
I love this musical, I really appreciate you touching on this subject. Thanks!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful video!
Makes a video about Stephen Sondheim. Mentions his D&D podcast in the outro and the description. Is Entertain The Elk a fan of Dimension 20? Stephen Sondheim is an important bard NPC in their magical New York campaign, The Unsleeping City.
No I haven't heard of it. You recommend? What's it about... besides DnD obviously.
@@EntertainTheElk Dimension 20 is an absolute delight! The DM is incredible and the players are the funniest. They have different themes each season. There's a fantasy hight school season and The Unsleeping City is basically what if NYC but secretly fantasy. And the miniature work is simply amazing.
Thank you for covering this topic. Sondheim is my all time favorite artist. He is not talked about enough!
Terrific video!!!!!!!!!!! Love your stuff and this was a great topic
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
This was awesome. Thank you. I wish more people knew about sondheim and his great works. I also wish disney hadn't touched into the woods, as they seem to have missed the point.
I love A bit of Sondheim, very unexpected but great video!
Glad you enjoyed something a little unexpected.
I had never knew of this before! Thank you for revealing it to me, Mate🙌🙌🙌
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it.
Turning an artpiece into a musical by incorporating the art style into the sound, this must be checked out!
There is a PBS video of the filming of the stage play. Most is on CZcams
I like these types of videos that talk about musicals. I really like musicals so tahnks for making this
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful video
Loved this video, forgot about this play.
Thanks!
Love me some Sondheim. Never thought about how the pointillism is reflected in the music!
Yay. Glad you enjoyed the film.
WONDERFUL SLICE OF SONDEIM'S CREATIVE PROCESS, LIKE THE SHOW ITSELF.
hey! i love content about musical theater, so thank you for making this video!
I aim to please. Glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate this content! This good stuff!
Glad you enjoy it!
Beautiful
Great choice of song. You did an excellent job articulating the ways in which Sondheim was trying to match music to art, and there isn't a piece in the show that achieves those goals more perfectly than "Color and Light".
Thank you so much. Glad it resonated with you.
Great Video 😍
Thank you for covering wider topics.
Thank you for watching and supporting unique topics!
I appreciate your content brother.
I appreciate your kind words, friend. :)
Underrated video
This is an awesome video bro.
Thanks so much!
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This is very much my kind of humor.
very insightful thank you
So that's what was going through Cameron's head during Ferris Bueller.
Hahaha. Yes! I had a subtle reference to that in my video when I keep cutting in closer on the girl's face.
Fantastic video! It reminded me of another piece of content about Sondheim that talked about Sweeney Todd specifically, and how he uses and distorts a very specific sequence in almost every piece within the musical to convey tone and emotion efficiently.
Oh that's awesome. Link?
@@EntertainTheElk Here you go: czcams.com/video/a4K-9Ekzc2A/video.html
Yes yes more musical content
You got it!
Nice editing 👍
Thank you! It was a lot of fun cutting together.
Please do an indepth video on Hayao Miyazaki and out studio ghibli
His movies are nothing short of magical and so pleasingly wholesome
That's a great idea. I only recently started watched his films and they're beautiful.
damn!!! great video.
Thank you so much!! :)
Interesting take!
Thanks!
This vids intro set the mood
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They was different. I liked it
Yeah, that was cool. Something different and cool. Thanks
Thanks for trying something a little different.
@@EntertainTheElk Oh I already clicked that bell. Imma subscriber. Happy you're trying different stuff, but I'll watch it anyhow. Normal movies and TV stuff, or happy for the artworld dive too. It's your take that your subscribers are here for. 👍
Nice video
Thank you!
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nice
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RIP STEPHEN SONDHEIM
They wouldn’t exist without order. But they live through the chaos of life.
Someone needs to give this to Schafrillas to continue to appeal to his inner theater kid.
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Yessss! Bless you.
Good
Thanks
He goes.........then I go........and soon we're hummin' along hmmmmmmm and that's called writing a song...
I immediately believe everything Sondheim says, because he sounds like Carl Sagan.
He does have a lovely voice.
whats the deal with your music in the video?, is gorgeous, you used it in a very very creative way, i loved it!!!!!
which Sondheim musical do you recommend for a newbie?
Ooh great question. Sweeney Todd is my personal favorite. Into the Woods is also great.
I'm not surprised I haven't heard of the musical, but it sounds fascinating, even if it is also somewhat off-putting
Yeah it's great. Pretty sure you can stream it on CZcams.
Thanks! I'll check it out
Ah, that explains why I like early Sondheim and absolutely hate his later stuff.
What's your favorite Sondheim?
@@EntertainTheElk I'll admit I haven't actually seen most of them, really just things with a film adaptation, but I'm a big fan of the music Sweeney Todd, but find Into the Woods unlistenable. Obviously, other people enjoy it, but the dissonance and repetition just irritate me.
Sondheim could have rewrote mame as vera...
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4th.
Well done.
Woah, published 45 seconds ago
Hot off the presses! Hope you enjoyed it.
Pointillism applied to music made me think of ‘Supertramp’.
Ooh explain!
@@EntertainTheElk Most of their music has a distinctive staccato keyboard playing style, the most obvious example probably being ‘Dreamer’.
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Man, 'Sweeney Todd' is such a superb work of imaginative power and sheer fun; it'll always be Sondheim's creation to me, not Tim Burton.
One of the few musicals I own on vinyl. So good.
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Sunday might be my favorite musical. Thanks so much for this analysis!