bfreak said: "I wonder why Emily Blunt isn’t doing it."
Per Emily herself, don’t expect to see her sing live ever. She’s aware of her vocal limitations and isn’t secure enough to sing on any public stage any time soon if ever. On film is one thing; live with an audience of hundreds... no way. Musical theater is out of the question completely. I’m sure she was asked repeatedly to sing this at the Oscars and declined each time.
Imagine if Julie was doing it. Even if she was just speaking in rhythm. That would really be something. But I’m always happy to see the Divine Miss M make a song her own.
Mr. Shaiman, I'm sure, asked Midler to do it as a favor and she, of course, said yes. That's how this works. As to Miss Blunt singing at the Oscars - it's much easier to give a musical performance in the studio, alone, with multiple takes, editing and using all the technology available to have that performance be acceptable.
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bk said: "Mr. Shaiman, I'm sure, asked Midler to do it as a favor and she, of course, said yes. That's how this works. As to Miss Blunt singing at the Oscars - it's much easier to give a musical performance in the studio, alone, with multiple takes, editing and using all the technology available to have that performance be acceptable."
Thank you, bk.
Please save your remarks and repost them every time somebody says Catherine Zeta Jones should play Mame or Madame Rose or some other demanding vocal role.
Per Emily herself, don’t expect to see her sing live ever. She’s aware of her vocal limitations and isn’t secure enough to singon any public stage any time soon if ever. On film is one thing; live with an audience of hundreds... no way. Musical theater is out of the question completely. I’m sure she was asked repeatedly to sing this at the Oscars and declined each time."
And this, ladies and gents, is why if one is unable to do a singing role without the help of cameras/editing/etc. then maybe one just shouldn't do it at all, or the people in charge need to stop casting these people. This isn't a knock on Emily, I love her and always will, but the people in charge also need to stop ****ing around and realize that these films are still MUSICALS. It's like they're trying to stay away from/deny that it's a musical so the music and singing are sub par as heck. Once they accept that the world they're creating is one that involves music, singing, and dancing, then maybe the road to casting people who actually have the skills to do these roles will be used will be used. And like many here, this movie was SUPER meh for me as well. I legit wanted it to end halfway through.
JennH said: "And this, ladies and gents, is why if one is unable to do a singing rolewithout the help of cameras/editing/etc. then maybe one just shouldn't do it at all, or the people in charge need to stop casting these people. This isn't a knock on Emily, I love her and always will, but the people in charge also need to stop ****ing around and realize that these films are still MUSICALS. It's like they're trying to stay away from/deny that it's a musical so the music and singing are sub par as heck.Once they accept that the world they're creating is one that involves music, singing, and dancing, then maybe the road to casting people who actually have the skills to do these roles will be used will be used. And like many here, this movie was SUPER meh for me as well. I legit wanted it to end halfway through."
I don’t know, you’re applying stage standards to film. It’s a different medium and requires a separate skill set. Some actors can be brilliant on screen, yet they get lost on a live stage; does that mean they should stop acting entirely? Blunt has a perfectly pleasant singing voice that did exactly what it was asked to do: sound nice in the film. She wasn’t hired to perform this song live and shouldn’t be expected to. If anything, I appreciate that she’s willing to acknowledge her limitations. (I’ll clarify to say people cast in film musicals should have the basic ability to sing, as I think Blunt has and many in other films haven’t, like Emma Watson, Russell Crowe, etc.)
Though she did sing live on The Late Late Show with James Corden and, although it was a sketch played for laughs, sounded quite good during certain segments.
Niles Silvers said: "Wasn't it a thing that the actual performers in the film could not sing the songs at the Oscars?"
Huh? Where did you get this misinformation. Countless performers have sung songs they sung in their nominated films.
Madonna sang both Oscar winning songs: “Sooner or Later” from DICK TRACY and “You Must Love Me” from EVITA. Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5”. List is endless.