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...Girl Next Door”) the movement of all seven players and their various intonations are in unison, yet they trip up the rhythm of the play by seeming to trip over each other in the small space. Still, stutters and stammers—both vocal and technical—are forgivable in the context of the play’s various moves to crack the fourth wall...
...without a joke at her expense. Meanwhile, we liked the way the creators expanded Artie’s character and showcased his abilities without damaging the character in the process. Kevin McHale is rumored to be one of the cast’s most talented dancers, and given his vocal aptitude and how funny he is the behind-the-scenes vids, it would’ve been tempting to give him a bigger chance to use his talents. FlyBy was worried this episode would include a dream sequence where Artie danced, as if the wheelchair-bound spent all day dreaming...
...gives a very effective performance as Aline. The role offers limited dramatic opportunities, but Medefind’s light yet textured soprano brings great charisma to the part, especially in the song “My Kindly Friends/Happy Young Heart.” Selowsky shines as Lady Sangazure, combining vocal agility with dramatic sensitivity. Her rich timbre and mature legato stand out particularly in her aria “My Child, I Join in These Congratulations” and her duet with Sir Marmaduke, “Welcome...
...album in the tradition of the television show that launched her career. As any follower of “Idol” will know, its judges and producers have always maintained a healthy distaste for melody or, indeed, music in general, preferring to applaud and highlight performances of vocal excess, culminating most often in “glory notes.” It is an aesthetic comprehensively rejected by the record-buying public, if the album sales of most “Idol” winners are any indication. The key to Underwood’s prior success was that...
...would be unwise to doubt the ability of someone with Carrie Underwood’s telegenic looks, extraordinary vocal gifts, and successful track record to, one day, become a global pop sensation. But if Underwood truly intends to crossover into the pop mainstream—or at least to an audience consisting of someone other than Randy Jackson—she will need to start by hiring a new set of songwriters. Taylor Swift might be a good start...