Not gonna lie this sort of makes me laugh because it reminds of Frank Rich comparing them and giving ALW bad reviews. I know now that Sondheim's dead there's going to be a bigger noise everytime his birthday comes around and ALW is like 😡🤬 fuck you Rich.
Sondheim talks about this moment in his book, and he laughs a little at the idea of them being rivals. In fact it was his idea for them to perform together. I expect they both have a critical but respectful view of eachother's work, but neither of them resents the other for their success.
I think any Broadway fan (regardless of what side you're on) can admit that this is the most bizarre fucking thing you'd ever think to see in your whole life.
@@civduh1802 Well, generally speaking--and I mean generally--people who are fans of Sondheim are NOT fans of Lloyd Webber, and vice versa. Those who like "Cats" tend not to be fans of "A Little Night Music," and vice versa. The person who likes both composers equally is a rarity if not an impossibility. So George Adelman's comment was an acknowledgement of this divide.
Stephen: *smiles at Andrew* Lets do this again! Andrew: *frightened* Your out of your mind.... Both: Well maybe, Next year... Aweosme. My two favorite composers on one piano. ^^
i love the fact that all broadway nerds always talk about webber vs. sondheim (i'm guilty of this myself) but they don't take themselves that seriously lol
Sondheim and Lloyd Webber, ladies and gentlemen: masters of the mash-up since long before any of us knew what a mash-up was! And who could have known these two songs, arguably the most iconic of each man's repertoire, would have mashed up so well together?
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They don't. Sondheim's musical supremacy clashes hard on Webber's cheap resources.
Katie Tucker POTO carries a certain breed of genius that has had a lasting impression on the theatre world, not to mention it being the longest-running broadway show, but that seems to be Webber's only real strong point. Though I personally will always have a soft spot for CATS, considering that was the first show I ever saw at age 5, he can't measure up to Sondheim. Tell me- have you ever looked at a piece of Sondheim's music and compared it to Webber's? If you can't read sheet music, then perhaps listen carefully to the scores of their greatest-known works- For Webber, POTO. For Sondheim, Sweeney Todd. You'll notice the difference between the two- particularly the complexity behind Sondheim's music. You need to take into account more than just the length in running or fame of a musical to say what's superior. I think one reason why POTO is so known is examined in the song, "Opening Doors" from Sondheim's, "Merrily We Roll Along". The song follows the 3 main characters and their attempts to break into the composing world. Their score is rejected, due to there not being "a tune you can hum." Sondheim doesn't have "hummable melodies" which he is often criticized for.
Honestly, to me this is a charming performance. Both composers are comfortable with each other on screen, and their flippant lyrics just make this all the more funny, and oddly touching. Now, I suppose I should say, just because people seem to have to stare some sort of opinion: I prefer Sondheim because of my very strong love for counterpoint and esoteric musings, but I respect Lloyd as much as the next theatre person for his beautiful melodies, and stunning theatricality.
Whats odd about this, while I agree, is that it should be the other way round. Sondheim considers himself a lyricist who writes music. Lloyd Weber is purely a composer...
But it’s funny because Sondheim’s music is much harder to play than Webber’s, and he’s just breezing through his part, while Webber can barely plunk out octaves
@@disgruntledcashier503 As long as it was *his* piano: ua-cam.com/video/bO8VZoRw214/v-deo.html It's now on display at the National Museum of American History.
This is the best thing I've seen in a while. This kinda feels like a middle finger to the Fandom Rivalry between the two composers and I love it for that.
This portion of the show always shocked me because I remember reading disparaging comments that Sondheim made about ALW in years past. I remember Sondheim saying that ALW was not even a musician and had refused to socialize with him at an awards show in NYC. Glad that they've come to some sort of truce with each other and can enjoy each other's accomplishments.
I mean, based on this performance, I don’t know if ALW is a musician. Sondheim can drill out Send In The Clowns no problem, but ALW can barely plunk out octaves to a song he wrote 30 years ago
Wow! My two favorites composer, together, on one piano! I'd never ask for more. They're Simply Fabulous. many thanks for sharing 🙂Have a lovely day. Stay healthy. 🧑🎄Merry Christmas everyone.
@Stilicho0874 : I always though Sondheim was rather touchy about the criticism of his music as being so clever it only appeals to a cult. But he still ripped into that line about "the over-written music of tonight" with commendable gusto. I think 1) they're both past caring, and 2) have enormous respect for Cameron. (I think 'Side By Side By Sondheim' was one of C.M.'s first hits.)
This is super awesome, the best composers in the world together on a piano, if I could only witness them in person playing the most phenomenal song I have ever heard " send in the clowns " I am in awe , my total respect
omigosh...this is great! love this! love this! love this! Sondheim singing--always wanted to hear him sing since I google-imaged him and something about "Sondheim Sings" appeared! he sings...with ALW!!! awesomeness!!! haha--love this... Yay Cameron Mackintosh!
haha really good :) i love this show, so why did he tape it? i didnt get that part.... what ever it was he's doing why couldnt he just spend 3 mins playing it? if he had the time to come on stage, just never understood that :) ?
James Harrison a live performance requires stage rehearsal and sound checking... blablabla. It takes time before the show itself. Obviously Webber didn't have the day for it.
Some years ago I HAD this videotape, but watched it so many times that's already broken. Is Mr. Producer on DVD? I'd love to have "my arms complete again". Thanks.
Actually, it was because he was doing something else. Hey Mr. Producer had at least two performances - if you listen to the CD recording, you can hear differences from the video. In Sondheim's speech on the CD, he says "I finally found somebody, but he has another gig tonight." I'm not sure what exactly the gig was - maybe the theater realtiy show that Lloyd Weber was a part of - but there was a direct conflict for one of the performances, hence the reason it was taped.
Ignore those previous ignorant comments by someone who resorts to ‘gutter language’! They are both supreme contributors who have given us so much over the years, and Sondheim far too clever for this person to begin to comprehend.
"Marvel had the most ambitious crossover."
Webber And Sondheim: *Hold Our Pianos*
Piano*, having more than one would've been over budget
Fun Fact: Webber and Sondheim share the same birthday which is today
@blkynBridge95
Interesting coincidences!
Though Webber is young enough to be Sondheim's son.
@@YouzTube99 exactly 18 years younger.
That’s crazy! I didn’t know that!
My birthday too! When I was born, Sondheim turned 70 years old
Not gonna lie this sort of makes me laugh because it reminds of Frank Rich comparing them and giving ALW bad reviews. I know now that Sondheim's dead there's going to be a bigger noise everytime his birthday comes around and ALW is like 😡🤬 fuck you Rich.
Sondheim talks about this moment in his book, and he laughs a little at the idea of them being rivals. In fact it was his idea for them to perform together.
I expect they both have a critical but respectful view of eachother's work, but neither of them resents the other for their success.
Which book? and I find it odd to think ALW could have a critical view of Sondheim's work, just because it doesn't seem like ALW's personality.
His book Finishing the Hat.
Ah, I don't remember that bit! I thought it may be in "Look, I Made A Hat!" since it sounded unfamiliar. I'll have to reread!
William Craig
ALW doesn't have the right to be critical of Sondheim's work. It should be just the other way around.
That has to be the first time I've ever seen Andrew Lloyd Webber looking relaxed and having fun in public. Good on him.
I think any Broadway fan (regardless of what side you're on) can admit that this is the most bizarre fucking thing you'd ever think to see in your whole life.
Most bizarre and yet possibly the best thing ever xD
+George Adelman Bizarre but sent straight from heaven!
What do you mean by what side?
But glorious!
@@civduh1802 Well, generally speaking--and I mean generally--people who are fans of Sondheim are NOT fans of Lloyd Webber, and vice versa. Those who like "Cats" tend not to be fans of "A Little Night Music," and vice versa. The person who likes both composers equally is a rarity if not an impossibility. So George Adelman's comment was an acknowledgement of this divide.
"God, he's rich." "Richer than me." HAHA.
Stephen: *smiles at Andrew* Lets do this again!
Andrew: *frightened* Your out of your mind....
Both: Well maybe, Next year...
Aweosme. My two favorite composers on one piano. ^^
i love the fact that all broadway nerds always talk about webber vs. sondheim (i'm guilty of this myself) but they don't take themselves that seriously lol
Sondheim and Lloyd Webber, ladies and gentlemen: masters of the mash-up since long before any of us knew what a mash-up was! And who could have known these two songs, arguably the most iconic of each man's repertoire, would have mashed up so well together?
They don't. Sondheim's musical supremacy clashes hard on Webber's cheap resources.
+Aníbal Samos four words: Phantom of the Opera
Aníbal Samos Well, the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.
Katie Tucker POTO carries a certain breed of genius that has had a lasting impression on the theatre world, not to mention it being the longest-running broadway show, but that seems to be Webber's only real strong point. Though I personally will always have a soft spot for CATS, considering that was the first show I ever saw at age 5, he can't measure up to Sondheim. Tell me- have you ever looked at a piece of Sondheim's music and compared it to Webber's? If you can't read sheet music, then perhaps listen carefully to the scores of their greatest-known works- For Webber, POTO. For Sondheim, Sweeney Todd. You'll notice the difference between the two- particularly the complexity behind Sondheim's music. You need to take into account more than just the length in running or fame of a musical to say what's superior.
I think one reason why POTO is so known is examined in the song, "Opening Doors" from Sondheim's, "Merrily We Roll Along". The song follows the 3 main characters and their attempts to break into the composing world. Their score is rejected, due to there not being "a tune you can hum." Sondheim doesn't have "hummable melodies" which he is often criticized for.
@Anibal Samos: Well, Send in the Clowns is not exactly Sondheim's most "musically supreme" song ever, don't you think?
These two are like creme brûlée and skittles. Both very enjoyable, but completely and utterly different.
Honestly, to me this is a charming performance. Both composers are comfortable with each other on screen, and their flippant lyrics just make this all the more funny, and oddly touching.
Now, I suppose I should say, just because people seem to have to stare some sort of opinion: I prefer Sondheim because of my very strong love for counterpoint and esoteric musings, but I respect Lloyd as much as the next theatre person for his beautiful melodies, and stunning theatricality.
Finally I´ve found the right place for me on UA-cam.
This is the coolest video on UA-cam.
Lord Whitenorth obviously stumbled into the wrong room.
Agreed.
Rest in peace Mr. Sondheim. You will be missed.
How am I just now discovering this?
This was the first video I thought about today. RIP Sondheim.
Its like seeing Satan and God play a song together
+Ryan Smith Which is which?
The world may never know
depends on which side of the theater world you fall
It's more like God and Jesus, but obviously Sondheim would always be God in that comparison
holy shit
Webber looks so uncomfortable and challenged by this in the beginning, while Sondheim is like "Bitch this is begginner's piano for me."
Whats odd about this, while I agree, is that it should be the other way round. Sondheim considers himself a lyricist who writes music. Lloyd Weber is purely a composer...
But it’s funny because Sondheim’s music is much harder to play than Webber’s, and he’s just breezing through his part, while Webber can barely plunk out octaves
@@disgruntledcashier503 FWIW, Irving Berlin could not read musical notation and could barely play the piano. Pretty successful composer though . . .
YouzTube99 Berlin was a pretty good piano player, he just couldn’t read music.
@@disgruntledcashier503 As long as it was *his* piano:
ua-cam.com/video/bO8VZoRw214/v-deo.html
It's now on display at the National Museum of American History.
2:52 I lost it at "TEA!!" :D
This is the best thing I've seen in a while. This kinda feels like a middle finger to the Fandom Rivalry between the two composers and I love it for that.
Two titans of musical theater. What a joy. Thank you.
Wow! This is great.
And who knew Cameron and romance were anagrams?!
Sondheim did. The master of rhyme. Still used a rhyming book from the 1930s!
I think this is now officially the strangest thing I have EVER seen on UA-cam. Wild.
I was so lucky to be in the front row of the stalls for this charity performance at The Lyceum Theatre in1998 😊
They are FABULOUS!!!! They should do a show together, just the two of them performing, LOL!!!
This portion of the show always shocked me because I remember reading disparaging comments that Sondheim made about ALW in years past. I remember Sondheim saying that ALW was not even a musician and had refused to socialize with him at an awards show in NYC. Glad that they've come to some sort of truce with each other and can enjoy each other's accomplishments.
I mean, based on this performance, I don’t know if ALW is a musician. Sondheim can drill out Send In The Clowns no problem, but ALW can barely plunk out octaves to a song he wrote 30 years ago
That's so wonderfully weird.
I can't believe the two best composers of all time (In my opinion) met each other!!!
Wow! My two favorites composer, together, on one piano! I'd never ask for more.
They're Simply Fabulous.
many thanks for sharing
🙂Have a lovely day. Stay healthy.
🧑🎄Merry Christmas everyone.
This just makes me grin from ear to ear!
"There's No Business Like Show Business " ..... as members of a World Stage, we all owe these 3 GREAT Theatrical Creators a Debt of Gratitude 💯❤💥
Happy birthday to these two legends!
Happy Birthday, you both!
Coincidentally, they had the same birthday (March 22), so it was fitting that they would play together at some point. Thank you, Steve. Rest in peace.
this makes me so happy.
@Stilicho0874 : I always though Sondheim was rather touchy about the criticism of his music as being so clever it only appeals to a cult. But he still ripped into that line about "the over-written music of tonight" with commendable gusto. I think 1) they're both past caring, and 2) have enormous respect for Cameron. (I think 'Side By Side By Sondheim' was one of C.M.'s first hits.)
This is super awesome, the best composers in the world together on a piano, if I could only witness them in person playing the most phenomenal song I have ever heard " send in the clowns " I am in awe , my total respect
I have no idea how I got here. I was watching youtube on my bed and then fell asleep. I woke up 8 hours later to this.
omigosh...this is great!
love this! love this! love this!
Sondheim singing--always wanted to hear him sing since I google-imaged him and something about "Sondheim Sings" appeared!
he sings...with ALW!!!
awesomeness!!!
haha--love this...
Yay Cameron Mackintosh!
I think this is really clever. Makes me laugh every time.
Two legends!
RIP. Thanks for the music.
This is THE best thing I’ve seen 😂😂😂
Andrew Lloyd Webber LEGEND!
OH MY GOD THIS IS SOOOO AMAZING
How have I only just seen this video?!
me too 10/1/19
I remember pictures of this man when he was young.
Never knew Webber had humour, actually!
shadeeeee
I cannot believe they have the same birthday
how wonderful.
Wow. Fabulous. A joy. Thank you for sharing
Could anyone write down the whole text they sing, please? I don't understand it by just listening :)
@Dalton Fitzgerald Thanks a million! I just need this and I see your comment
The perfect musical mash-up.
I love both of them and Cameron too
R.I.P. Stephen
happy birthday
I have no idea how I got here but I'm glad I did!
You gotta love Andrew Lloyd Webber!
haha really good :)
i love this show,
so why did he tape it?
i didnt get that part.... what ever it was he's doing why couldnt he just spend 3 mins playing it? if he had the time to come on stage, just never understood that :) ?
James Harrison a live performance requires stage rehearsal and sound checking... blablabla. It takes time before the show itself. Obviously Webber didn't have the day for it.
Amazing!! Memorable!
those songs don't sound that bad together
Some years ago I HAD this videotape, but watched it so many times that's already broken. Is Mr. Producer on DVD? I'd love to have "my arms complete again". Thanks.
Sondheim I love you.
Layton Jones b
love both of them 4 different reasons!😍
2 Musical Emperors!
hahahahaha this was very very nice!
OMFG My life is now complete
i understand that, but why come for just that part at the end?
couldnt he just have a couple of minutes if he could have about that much?
Finally RIP Steven Sondheim
Brilliant :)
yep that does work better,
i knew it was'nt because he was doing something else!!
Are they actually close friends? Because they are the most cool writers in the world
80??? holy cow!
Oh, look, it’s Sondheim and a fan!
Actually, it was because he was doing something else.
Hey Mr. Producer had at least two performances - if you listen to the CD recording, you can hear differences from the video. In Sondheim's speech on the CD, he says "I finally found somebody, but he has another gig tonight."
I'm not sure what exactly the gig was - maybe the theater realtiy show that Lloyd Weber was a part of - but there was a direct conflict for one of the performances, hence the reason it was taped.
I love
ALW had something else to do so they had to tape it...
Wonderful
great
oh yes--and thanks for posting!
This is hilarious 😂
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Fantastic.
Haha.
BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMFAO, this was awesome.
priceless!
XD Sheer awesomeness.
@Mithnoviel your not ! :-)
Andrew is inspired by Richard Rogers. Sondheim was inspired by Hammerstein. That's certainly says something ❤
Sixteen years now? And what is happening now?
They say, "Thank you Sir C." :)
Cameron who/?
ROTFLMAO!
😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️
Hilarious!
Ignore those previous ignorant comments by someone who resorts to ‘gutter language’! They are both supreme contributors who have given us so much over the years, and Sondheim far too clever for this person to begin to comprehend.
Lol the man in the photo kinda resembles James Corden
So funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Only need Jerry Herman...at the time.
ok
AND THE WINNER IS... SONDHEIM... 3:12 ...
The winner is always Sondheim...
Théo Hénusse No way, the winner is ALW when he sings, "Richer than me...." though Sondheim clearly wrote this...
Cameron who? Who are they talking about and why is there no reference in the written info of this video?
Cameron Mackintosh, a well-known musical theatre producer. This was a concert honoring him.