Word: accompanimental
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Members of the orchestra are similarly selfless. While the musical accompaniment is crucial and certainly adequate in this production, it is not a memorable aspect of the performance. Indeed, some members of the orchestra were seen yawning in between cymbal claps or horn toots.
"This is the sort of thing which is making thisuniversity into a branch of the Democratic Party,"he said, to the accompaniment of laughter andgrimaces by his colleagues.
The consistent musical accompaniment, under the direction of Randall Eng, gave the production a professional aura. Pianist David Stu, drummer Rob Zwiebach and harpist Irene Lusztig should be commended for sustaining the enthusiastic spirit of the play.
"Keep the Dream Alive," featuring rolling piano accompaniment, outdid itself. Its lyrics--openly sentimental and recalling Guthrie's days at Woodstock--clashed uncomfortably with his otherwise witty, undercutting remarks.
In the first released single, Digging in the Dirt, with its power guitar riffs, Gabriel explores his "dark" side, as he menacingly barks orders to a lover in the chorus. Moments after his anger subsides, he exposes his vulnerability, pleading, "Stay with me, I need support." Perhaps nowhere else does...