JUD: The floor creaks, The door squeaks, There's a fieldmouse a-nibblin' on a broom. And I set by myself Like a cobweb on a shelf, By myself in a lonely room. But when there's a moon in my winder And it slants down a beam 'cros my bed Then the shadder of a tree starts a-dancin' on the wall And a dream starts a-dancin' in my head. And all the things that I wish fer Turn out like I want them to be, And I'm better than that Smart Aleck cowhand Who thinks he is better'n me! And the girl I want Ain't afraid of my arms And her own soft arms keep me warm. And her long, yeller hair Falls across my face Jist like the rain in a storm! The floor creaks, The door squeaks, And the mouse starts a-nibblin' on the broom. And the sun flicks my eyes- It was all a pack o' lies! I'm awake in a lonely room... I ain't gonna dream about her arms no more! I ain't gonna leave her alone! Goin' outside Git myself a bride Git me a womern to call m My own.
This number...holy shit, it’s chilling. The audible terrified panic and fear in his voice tells you miles. Judd isn’t a villain here, he’s just a misunderstood young guy who is an outcast amongst the others living out there (as shown by the considerably more normal and less baritone-ish voice of Patrick Vaill). This number is one desperate last cry for help, which goes out too far, too late. He’s been driven to this suicidal state due to him reaching his breaking point by Curly’s taunts about his death during the “Pore Jud is Daid” number, but no one cares and it’s too late to get him help....
I think Curly is a pretty terrible guy too. Basically told Judd to hang himself. Then killed him and just flaunted the conviction. All the main characters like to think they're good people but I think they're very flawed hypocrites. Great writing from Hammerstein.
@@mrangsta this!!! this is the reason I adore the 2019 revival of oklahoma! originally, and usually oklahoma! potrayed characters on two very clear sides: the good guys and the bad guys. But this production is not the sunny oklahoma! most people are used to. It makes you question the morality of the characters and redefines the line between good and bad. And they did all of that without changing a single word in the book! The only differences are the arrangement, the staging and how the characters are played. I mostly pity Judd when I watched this production. The line "and her long, yellow hair falls across my face" broke my heart. That was when I realized Judd didn't actually love Laurey. Not a single Laurey actress in the 2019 ok! revival had yellow hair. Judd was just in love with an ideal because he was so lonely.
@@mrangsta I agree. It’s actually a lot closer in feel to the play that Oklahoma! Was based on (Where the Green Lilacs Grow), which was by no means a Sunny show. At all. I think Hammerstein would’ve loved this production actually.
My son just played Jud in his school's 2 week run. They couldn't get the rights to record at the show but it was amazing! People would come up to him after the show and give him the best compliments. Super proud parent moments.
I just saw Oklahoma! at the Young Vic I’m London last night, it was one of the most captivating productions I’ve been to - with special props to Mr. Vaill who was unforgettable in both this song and Pore Jud is Daid.
I saw one production of “Oklahoma!” where Jud is implied to be a serial killer of women and that this song is not about him wanting to marry Laurey. It’s about wanting to kill her. The actor did such a good job that it was chilling.
Eli Schneider I think there is. I’d recommend looking a bit into the plot of Oklahoma and the context of this song it helps a lot! I loved it too! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@fionahamilton3018 Yes, he did. If you see the end credits, you'll find him credited with the performance. Too bad there's no Spotify or any such link.
Let me start off by saying that I normally can't stand Oklahoma. I find it to be an absolutely boring show to sit through, mostly because the main plot is about two grown ass adults who act like teenagers because they're too damn stubborn/stupid to realize/admit that they're crazy about each other. The leading man is an absolute prick who tries to convince another man to commit suicide while constantly claiming some kind of ownership over the leading lady. The leading lady has all the character and depth of a piece of sand paper. They are completely outclassed by the Ado Annie, Will Parker, and Ali Hakim subplot, which is much more entertaining and charming. Nearly every song has the same bouncy tempo and melodies, with only a couple of exceptions and Lonely Room is the best song in the show, no contest. I honestly applaud the hell out of the revival for not only reinventing the orchestrations to have an honest to god country sound, but for reinventing this dinosaur of a show in general. All that said, this is one of the most terrifying versions of this song, hands down. Replacing the opening woodwinds with a single banjo was honestly a genius move, and it's ominous as HELL. The wriggling fiddles just make it even better. And, of course, the little screech from the strings at the climax of each chorus is the icing on the cake. Brilliant.
Zander Feist I think the point here is that he isn’t just some intimidating enemy, he’s just a misunderstood young guy (Patrick Vaill I believe in an interview expressed surprise when he was cast as Jud) whom everybody ignores and no one gets him help. It’s a desperate last cry for help, and you can hear the audible panic and fear in his voice here. I think the less baritone ish, more “normal” sounding voice actually works here...though from what I heard, in this production, the number was particularly intense live.
I don't know what it is but for some reason he just doesn't finish the words when he does a long note like in a storm sounds more like in a store. Not trying to bash though, hes an amazing singer
I think you're missing my point. This doesn't sound like a character- it sounds like a high school audition tape. The accent and oddities of the character are written into the lyrics, such as calling the window a "winder," or saying "I set" by myself. Without the accent it falls flat, which is odd given how much help the libretto provides the actors. Take "My Fair Lady." Imagine singing "The Street Where you Live,: and singing "rather," instead of "rother," as it is intended to be sung by the rhyming couplets, to rhyme with "bother." Thing how flattening that changes the character of Freddie. By including that "rother," it places him squarely in the milquetoast upper crust. The same is true of Jud. By filling Jud's song with mispronunciations it contrasts the crudeness of his speech with the surprisingly articulate poignant imagery of this scene. The song shows that while still extremely disturbed, (and potentially intellectually impaired) Jud has a vulnerability that Curly doesn't see, making the callous "Poor Jud is Daid" an even crueler song in contrast, as the more articulate and confident Curly takes advantage of Jud's slow processing, negative self image and disconnect from reality to encourage his suicide. The language of the characters tells us a lot about these two men, and who they are in this show, which is especially important given the prevalent themes of earthy "Farmer" vs glamorous "Cowhand." Jud's accent is vital to his character and the story- he represents everything that Curly, as the sex symbol of the West as we perceive it, is pitched against. Stumbling where Curly is sure, given to violence where Curly uses his words, but more single-minded in his obsession with Laurie. Flattening the voice this way impairs all of that, making the character feel modern, out of place, and artificial - more at home in a chorus recital where the purpose is to show the ability to sing, rather than depict a relatable or believable character.
Oh Charlie Kaufman, what hath you wrought this time
JUD:
The floor creaks,
The door squeaks,
There's a fieldmouse a-nibblin' on a broom.
And I set by myself
Like a cobweb on a shelf,
By myself in a lonely room.
But when there's a moon in my winder
And it slants down a beam 'cros my bed
Then the shadder of a tree starts a-dancin' on the wall
And a dream starts a-dancin' in my head.
And all the things that I wish fer
Turn out like I want them to be,
And I'm better than that Smart Aleck cowhand
Who thinks he is better'n me!
And the girl I want
Ain't afraid of my arms
And her own soft arms keep me warm.
And her long, yeller hair
Falls across my face
Jist like the rain in a storm!
The floor creaks,
The door squeaks,
And the mouse starts a-nibblin' on the broom.
And the sun flicks my eyes-
It was all a pack o' lies!
I'm awake in a lonely room...
I ain't gonna dream about her arms no more!
I ain't gonna leave her alone!
Goin' outside
Git myself a bride
Git me a womern to call m
My own.
This number...holy shit, it’s chilling. The audible terrified panic and fear in his voice tells you miles. Judd isn’t a villain here, he’s just a misunderstood young guy who is an outcast amongst the others living out there (as shown by the considerably more normal and less baritone-ish voice of Patrick Vaill). This number is one desperate last cry for help, which goes out too far, too late. He’s been driven to this suicidal state due to him reaching his breaking point by Curly’s taunts about his death during the “Pore Jud is Daid” number, but no one cares and it’s too late to get him help....
I think Curly is a pretty terrible guy too. Basically told Judd to hang himself. Then killed him and just flaunted the conviction.
All the main characters like to think they're good people but I think they're very flawed hypocrites.
Great writing from Hammerstein.
@@mrangsta this!!! this is the reason I adore the 2019 revival of oklahoma! originally, and usually oklahoma! potrayed characters on two very clear sides: the good guys and the bad guys. But this production is not the sunny oklahoma! most people are used to. It makes you question the morality of the characters and redefines the line between good and bad. And they did all of that without changing a single word in the book! The only differences are the arrangement, the staging and how the characters are played. I mostly pity Judd when I watched this production. The line "and her long, yellow hair falls across my face" broke my heart. That was when I realized Judd didn't actually love Laurey. Not a single Laurey actress in the 2019 ok! revival had yellow hair. Judd was just in love with an ideal because he was so lonely.
@@mrangsta I agree. It’s actually a lot closer in feel to the play that Oklahoma! Was based on (Where the Green Lilacs Grow), which was by no means a Sunny show. At all. I think Hammerstein would’ve loved this production actually.
I remember as a kid watching Oklahoma and feeling really uneasy
Nobody is a good guy in it, yet its as cutesy and bright as it can be
@@mrangsta Well Will is a relatively nice guy and Aunt Eller is nice too.
My son just played Jud in his school's 2 week run. They couldn't get the rights to record at the show but it was amazing! People would come up to him after the show and give him the best compliments. Super proud parent moments.
The way this number is orchestrated is dark perfection!
the intense violins are amazing
I just saw Oklahoma! at the Young Vic I’m London last night, it was one of the most captivating productions I’ve been to - with special props to Mr. Vaill who was unforgettable in both this song and Pore Jud is Daid.
I'd die for Patrick Vaill
Patrick did a wonderful performance!
2:25 WOW THAT TRANSITION
Charlie Kaufman, ya did it again
I saw one production of “Oklahoma!” where Jud is implied to be a serial killer of women and that this song is not about him wanting to marry Laurey. It’s about wanting to kill her. The actor did such a good job that it was chilling.
Who’s here after I’m thinking of ending things?
Eli Schneider I think there is. I’d recommend looking a bit into the plot of Oklahoma and the context of this song it helps a lot! I loved it too! Glad you enjoyed it!
The fact that the film ended on this song is so haunting and devestating
I am! I wonder if Jess did the actual performance
Fiona Hamilton I think he did! I was shocked that he could sing! He did a good job.
@@fionahamilton3018 Yes, he did. If you see the end credits, you'll find him credited with the performance. Too bad there's no Spotify or any such link.
this is so scary. just an incredible rendition
Why is this giving me radiohead “Everything In Its Right Place” vibes?
My favorite version is by Shuler Hensley, but this song in general is just SO good. So dark and chilling.
Life can be hard... on a farm.
Charlie Kaufman is fucking genius
I just randomly had this idea and now I want to play a female lesbian version of Jud so bad 🤭
bro for REAL
Let me start off by saying that I normally can't stand Oklahoma. I find it to be an absolutely boring show to sit through, mostly because the main plot is about two grown ass adults who act like teenagers because they're too damn stubborn/stupid to realize/admit that they're crazy about each other. The leading man is an absolute prick who tries to convince another man to commit suicide while constantly claiming some kind of ownership over the leading lady. The leading lady has all the character and depth of a piece of sand paper. They are completely outclassed by the Ado Annie, Will Parker, and Ali Hakim subplot, which is much more entertaining and charming. Nearly every song has the same bouncy tempo and melodies, with only a couple of exceptions and Lonely Room is the best song in the show, no contest. I honestly applaud the hell out of the revival for not only reinventing the orchestrations to have an honest to god country sound, but for reinventing this dinosaur of a show in general.
All that said, this is one of the most terrifying versions of this song, hands down. Replacing the opening woodwinds with a single banjo was honestly a genius move, and it's ominous as HELL. The wriggling fiddles just make it even better. And, of course, the little screech from the strings at the climax of each chorus is the icing on the cake. Brilliant.
I kinda liked Jesse Plemons version more tbh
this song should really explode, but its sad and people dont like that 🙇♂️
Hmm I prefer a more baritone Jud Fry
Me too. A big burly baritone
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking this. He did a good job but it’s missing the bass in his voice
@@CamBam55beetch ikr
Zander Feist I think the point here is that he isn’t just some intimidating enemy, he’s just a misunderstood young guy (Patrick Vaill I believe in an interview expressed surprise when he was cast as Jud) whom everybody ignores and no one gets him help. It’s a desperate last cry for help, and you can hear the audible panic and fear in his voice here. I think the less baritone ish, more “normal” sounding voice actually works here...though from what I heard, in this production, the number was particularly intense live.
@@flanplan5903 I guess that's one way to put it
Thanks Shazam
this is jud frys coming out son- okay sorry ill leave /nsrs
I tried so hard to understand that movie but i can'tttttt 🙄🙄
it's pretty simple ngl
I don't know what it is but for some reason he just doesn't finish the words when he does a long note like in a storm sounds more like in a store. Not trying to bash though, hes an amazing singer
Having a tenor perform this just doesn't do it for me.
Yup same
This is the incel theme song
*janitor
Obviously you don't get the show, and interpretation like yours is exactly what Daniel Fish's production is arguing against.
@@eduardoqquina1261 how will they ever recover
Jesse’s was better. Still great tho
Without the accent, and without a deeper register, this just sounds like weak modern singing, rather than a character.
I feel like it is a little bit supposed to???? It's a cry for help in this staging.
I think you're missing my point. This doesn't sound like a character- it sounds like a high school audition tape. The accent and oddities of the character are written into the lyrics, such as calling the window a "winder," or saying "I set" by myself. Without the accent it falls flat, which is odd given how much help the libretto provides the actors.
Take "My Fair Lady." Imagine singing "The Street Where you Live,: and singing "rather," instead of "rother," as it is intended to be sung by the rhyming couplets, to rhyme with "bother." Thing how flattening that changes the character of Freddie. By including that "rother," it places him squarely in the milquetoast upper crust.
The same is true of Jud. By filling Jud's song with mispronunciations it contrasts the crudeness of his speech with the surprisingly articulate poignant imagery of this scene. The song shows that while still extremely disturbed, (and potentially intellectually impaired) Jud has a vulnerability that Curly doesn't see, making the callous "Poor Jud is Daid" an even crueler song in contrast, as the more articulate and confident Curly takes advantage of Jud's slow processing, negative self image and disconnect from reality to encourage his suicide.
The language of the characters tells us a lot about these two men, and who they are in this show, which is especially important given the prevalent themes of earthy "Farmer" vs glamorous "Cowhand." Jud's accent is vital to his character and the story- he represents everything that Curly, as the sex symbol of the West as we perceive it, is pitched against. Stumbling where Curly is sure, given to violence where Curly uses his words, but more single-minded in his obsession with Laurie. Flattening the voice this way impairs all of that, making the character feel modern, out of place, and artificial - more at home in a chorus recital where the purpose is to show the ability to sing, rather than depict a relatable or believable character.