Seth! When I lived in nyc one of the many odd jobs I had was selling T-shirts at the Broadway shows. I worked at the Winter Garden Theatre selling tchotchke for Cats when Liz Callaway was Grizabella...this was 97 I think?? She mixed the entire song "Memory" btw. It was flawless even on matinees. I would watch the show a lot, but sometimes just hang out in the lobby; you could still hear the entire show and by then I knew it backwards and forwards. One particular show I was out in the lobby and at the mid point in the song "Memory" where Grizabella falls to the stage, the audience applauded. They never did that, but they were so thrilled with her I guess they couldn't help it?! Did they think it was over, what was happening? I ran inside to see. I got there just as Sillabub was doing her airy breathy little part, and really who cared bc the audience was still applauding...Liz must have been really feeling it bc she stood up to finish the song and deliver the big "Touch Me!" moment and gave that audience FULL BELT! It was magnificent. And LOUD! And they ate it up! And I felt like I experienced something a gay musical theatre boy only gets to see once in his lifetime!
A broadway landmark. Callaway is a legend -- she STOLE Broadway in the spot light with this song. She had amazing control. The rest of the show is a masterpiece. 13 years later, still listening to the great Seth Rudetsky.
Seth, I particularly love the accompaniment at the end of the piece with the stings providing the climax playing triplets underneath the horns, bass, and drums pushing the downbeats. The strings at the beginning of the second verse are exquisite, following the trombones and horns in the bridge.
I love this deconstruction. I'm obsessed with this recording- and Jonathan Tunick's orchestration is so brilliant. I love to listen over and over again the strings as the climb to the finish after "As I am part of what's to be..." starting at 9:31- it's so exciting!
Great deconstruction! I finally understand Mix voice more clearly with the immediate contrast with head & belt examples! awesome! p.s. Thanks for deconstructing the French Horns!!! :)
Seth- I'm an MD for school musicals and have been deconstructing tunes with my daughter for years. I love every one of these that you've done. You pack in all the right info. Thanks for not missing the bass lick!
Have you ever considered uploading the song that you're deconstructing as a video? With just like a picture to accompany it? I can't find some of the songs you've deconstructed in the past which is a bummer... like White Boys from Hair
Seth! When I lived in nyc one of the many odd jobs I had was selling T-shirts at the Broadway shows. I worked at the Winter Garden Theatre selling tchotchke for Cats when Liz Callaway was Grizabella...this was 97 I think?? She mixed the entire song "Memory" btw. It was flawless even on matinees. I would watch the show a lot, but sometimes just hang out in the lobby; you could still hear the entire show and by then I knew it backwards and forwards. One particular show I was out in the lobby and at the mid point in the song "Memory" where Grizabella falls to the stage, the audience applauded. They never did that, but they were so thrilled with her I guess they couldn't help it?! Did they think it was over, what was happening? I ran inside to see. I got there just as Sillabub was doing her airy breathy little part, and really who cared bc the audience was still applauding...Liz must have been really feeling it bc she stood up to finish the song and deliver the big "Touch Me!" moment and gave that audience FULL BELT! It was magnificent. And LOUD! And they ate it up! And I felt like I experienced something a gay musical theatre boy only gets to see once in his lifetime!
I wish Liz Callaway sang every role on Broadway period. She's so good, and a testament to solid vocal training grounded in classical technique.
Such a clean, natural voice. She doesn't embellish, she doesn't oversing; she just lets it flow from her. That's *real* talent.
Liz Callaway= One of the purest voices in show business!
A broadway landmark. Callaway is a legend -- she STOLE Broadway in the spot light with this song. She had amazing control. The rest of the show is a masterpiece. 13 years later, still listening to the great Seth Rudetsky.
Seth, I particularly love the accompaniment at the end of the piece with the stings providing the climax playing triplets underneath the horns, bass, and drums pushing the downbeats. The strings at the beginning of the second verse are exquisite, following the trombones and horns in the bridge.
I love this deconstruction. I'm obsessed with this recording- and Jonathan Tunick's orchestration is so brilliant. I love to listen over and over again the strings as the climb to the finish after "As I am part of what's to be..." starting at 9:31- it's so exciting!
I've always been such a fan of Liz's but this song is new to me. I love it when you (or anyone)introduces me to a great song. THANKS!
I would quite happily listen to Liz Callaway sing the phone book.
You get a real 'whole' feeling with this song . it's triumphant and i loved watching your breakdown, thank you
Oh my goodness. I could watch you all day Seth. Oh....and listen to Liz too x
your voice is amazing Seth, i love it!
Thank you--Liz Callaway is one of the best, most distictive singers around.
I could sit and just listen to Seth Rudetsky sing.
This was part of my repertoire in college and was always one of my favs ❤️ thank you for this
Great deconstruction! I finally understand Mix voice more clearly with the immediate contrast with head & belt examples! awesome!
p.s. Thanks for deconstructing the French Horns!!! :)
Seth- I'm an MD for school musicals and have been deconstructing tunes with my daughter for years. I love every one of these that you've done. You pack in all the right info. Thanks for not missing the bass lick!
I love Seth, and Liz! And that Seth came to Boston where I'm from. I'm in Chicago now, Seth you should come there!
thank you Seth, you just teach us all so much!
I am so happy you deconstructed this one of my favorites!!
Thanks for the Mother's Day gift, Seth! Great song, great sentiment, great singer, great deconstruction!
Great deconstruction--thank you, Seth--I loved it!
I'm so glad more mix and head voice is surfacing! It's not all about the belters, although you wouldn't know it now a days.
Woah I love this video :)) Great work
so awesome!
God I want to go see you so badly at SpeakEasy Stage but I have finals next week! =( hoping you come back over again sometime soon!
I LOVE YOU SETH SO SO SO MUCH!! You are so inspiring!
When are you coming to Israel for a masterclass? xx
(and Liz IS amazing of course!!)
Brava Liz Callaway! (on a gloating note, I'm seeing her this Thursday at the Kennedy Center-- Sondheim + Callaway = bliss!)
Liz Callaway is SO under appreciated! It's sad.
You really need to record this yourself because you rock!
Seth, I wish you had been around when I was in school taking every music class I could find. I look forward to each new post.
does anyone have an mp3 of this song?
Have you ever considered uploading the song that you're deconstructing as a video? With just like a picture to accompany it? I can't find some of the songs you've deconstructed in the past which is a bummer... like White Boys from Hair
Gosh, so long ago, and the screen looks like it's filmed through vaseline.... He look primordial, himself...
Dear Seth, please be my boyfriend. I think I would laugh all the time. I love these videos.
Seth - apropos of absolutely nothing at all........
Have you watched "Dragana Jugovic the Drunk Carmen" ??? I have a feeling you would enjoy if not.