"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I love Candle on the Water! I have all of those recordings, but I can't say I know all the songs off the top of my head or anything. I do think it's a little odd they tossed in a couple of songs from films rather than stage musicals.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
I don't know any of the songs. Except "Candle on the Water"
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
(Why not make it an even dozen, and add GOOSE NEVER BE A PEACOCK and NO GARLIC TONIGHT - songs that live forever!)
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1) Those ten showtunes are not supposed to be considered in the "top." They are testers. If you know those songs, then it means you probably have a large enough musical repertoire to be a candidate. This is why songs from well-known composers & shows are not listed.
2) And the article states that they are including songs from film and television, not just stage.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I LOVE Cats Don't Dance! I tried to buy it for myself last year, but ended up having to give it to my sister for Christmas. Long, confusing story.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent
Ok, I know Big and Loud and I know We Are Descended because I love love LOVE the score of Dessa Rose but I don't remember Candle in the Water from Pete's Dragon.
Butters, go buy World of Warcraft, install it on your computer, and join the online sensation before we all murder you.
--Cartman: South Park
ATTENTION FANS: I will be played by James Barbour in the upcoming musical, "BroadwayWorld: The Musical."
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle