I’m obsessed with this bizarre song!!!

1. SR,

   I squeal, in delight, at the bizarre intervals in this piece and am reminded of a secluded desert with the relentless sun, no water, and no hope. I performed, on stage, in CANDIDE, back in 19 ought…cough, cough; and have had the good fortune to play the overture as a violinest at another time. This score remains obsessions an onsession of mine.

   Comment by Stephanie Spaulding — May 26, 2010 @ 9:18 pm

2. This is too weird. I’ve been obsessed with Candide all day. I saw the fabulous production at the 5th AVE Theatre last night and spent today listening to the 97, 94, and 56 versions. I can’t get enough.

   Thanks for deconstructing quiet.

   Cheers
   Brian

   Comment by Brian — May 27, 2010 @ 7:52 pm

3. The beginning sounds like an oboe and bass clarinet playing two octaves apart. Slightly out of tune octaves. “Some ugly-ass instrument,” indeed! haha

   Comment by Casey Cronan — May 28, 2010 @ 7:54 am

4. Just kidding about the oboe being ugly, but on another note, Barbara Cook is always a delight to hear. Thanks for the deconstruction.

   Comment by Casey Cronan — May 28, 2010 @ 8:02 am

5. That “weird melody” at the beginning is a 12-tone row, no?

   Your fan in Paris,
   William

   Comment by William Graff — May 31, 2010 @ 11:48 am

6. I think the “move toward you” refers to a game of chess they’re playing. (I love this song!)

   Comment by Ricky Graham — July 5, 2010 @ 9:28 am

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