Is it odd that I cry during musicals?
I've always had a fascination of musicals. There is something about telling a story through music that brings tears to my eyes. Most of the time it is the note being hit that causes me to shed a tear. That high, chilling note, that a small percentage of people can hit, accompanied by the amazing music; it is an ear-intoxicating concoction of harmony at its greatest.
Sometimes, though, the song itself is so touching, so meaningful, and the words are amazingly well written. At this very moment, I am watching (recorded on the dvr last night. It was on at 2am, I was tired) Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert, and the song "ABC Cafe" and "Do you hear the people sing?" is playing. Those two songs, I cannot listen to without crying. Not a little tear either, full blown "omg it's Bieber!!" tears. For the life of me, I can't figure out why.
Quick note on the 25th Anniversary of Les Mis: Nick Jonas is a good singer, but not on the stage. His voice sounds out of place compared to his fellow singers. Also the look on his face, he seems constipated. Just saying.... He is good, but not that good.
I've only seen a hand full of musicals live, but I've seen a lot of the live recorded versions. Wicked I have seen three times live, and every time I cry. If you want to hear the best note ever sung, pick up the original cast recording, and listen to Defying Gravity. If you don't get chills or tear up while listening to it, then I'm sorry for wasting your time, and money.
