Assignment #3: Singing Time

Listening to this soundtrack makes me really happy that I'm in musical. I love this show already and all the songs bring something unique to the table. I listen closely for the harmonies in the ensemble because we will be working hard on nailing the notes and recognizing individual parts. There is great variety with the soundtrack. Not one song is boring or dull. The slow songs are beautiful and well-written for the characters and moments. 

It's truly difficult for me to pick a single favourite, but I narrowed it down to 'Time Stops' because of the amazing harmonies. They're effortless and perfectly matched. I love how it starts slow with Edward, switches to Sandra and finally tops it off with their duet. It's the icing on the cake. I see this song with Edward and Sandra on opposite sides of the stage. He is entranced as everything freezes while he sings to her, although she does not know it. When Sandra comes in and sees him staring she should look back but there should be something blocking their path to eachother, as he will not meet her until much later. It fits into the play because it's a defining moment is Edward's life. This song shows us when he falls in love with his future wife, a woman who shapes his path until the day he dies.

My least favourite song is 'Red, White And True.' I just don't really like all the instrumentals but I know they are meant for dancing and the Patterson/Red Fang gist. I don't find the song very catchy with all the girls singing. It would be quite engaging with dancers and decorations corresponding to the song. Sandra Bloom sings this song along with an ensemble of girls who sing most of it. This song is one of Edward's storytales. It's about how he survived poison from the evil "General Red Fang." 'Red, White And True' is essential in bringing pictures from Edward's mind to life.