05-25-2013, 04:11 PM
Okay - first off, this story takes place more than 20 years after the French revolution (nice article here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/12/24/the-french-revolution-for-dummies-and-les-mis-rables-watchers.html">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 ... chers.html</a><!-- m --> ).
The music is fantastic, but is written to be enjoyed live and from several rows back, not from up someones nostril. It's basically 6 -7 recurring themes that play upon each other with different tempos, instruments and emphasis. Both Dee Dee and I found the "Master of the House" segment poorly performed compared to the live versions.
I can only say that the movie did not do the musical justice. The musical is an ensemble piece while the film made it a diva project.
Please - go to London and see the live show, you won't be disappointed.
The music is fantastic, but is written to be enjoyed live and from several rows back, not from up someones nostril. It's basically 6 -7 recurring themes that play upon each other with different tempos, instruments and emphasis. Both Dee Dee and I found the "Master of the House" segment poorly performed compared to the live versions.
I can only say that the movie did not do the musical justice. The musical is an ensemble piece while the film made it a diva project.
Please - go to London and see the live show, you won't be disappointed.
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