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Who should compose a musical

   Discussion: Who should compose a musical
Gordondon son of Ethelred · 18 years, 8 months ago
I thought we had this topic already but I can't find it.

I heard a song from Paul Simon's Capeman today and it made me think of this.

What contemporary songwriter would you like to see compose a musical?

Some people are obvious, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright. There are many that write in a more folk singer/songwriter tradition that I think would be great. Richard Shindell was the first to come to my mind. Some others are, Dar Williams, Christine Lavin, and Leonard Cohen.
Songbill Back · 18 years, 8 months ago
Billy Joel should. You know, a new one. He's got that melody gift, and if he worked with a good lyricist, I think it has the chance to be good.
Elton already has, of course.
Mamalissa! · 18 years, 8 months ago
Groovelily should definitely compose a musical ;-}
Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 18 years, 8 months ago
Good choice, they've composed two!
Mamalissa! Back · 18 years, 8 months ago
My point exactly.
Misch Back · 18 years, 6 months ago
There's reviews of their latest
Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 18 years, 6 months ago
I really liked Striking 12. I wasn't sure if I would. I mean a musical based on The Little Match Girl? It really works though. It had just the right balance of tongue in cheek and stepping out of the parts and real sentiment.
Samantha · 18 years, 8 months ago
A Play, by Rufus Wainwright.

I think he'd write a kick-ass play. Especially if it was like his earliest stuff [think April Fools and Matinee Idol]
Sarah Back · 18 years, 8 months ago
most definitely
Dan · 18 years, 8 months ago
How about a rock opera? A folk musical would not appeal to my great taste.
lawrence · 18 years, 8 months ago
Who should compose a musical

smartass answer number 1: They have. it's a rock opera called 'Tommy'.
smartass answer number 2: naturally.
Michael (foof) Maki Back · 18 years, 8 months ago
Ha.

Jerrilyh · 18 years, 6 months ago
Well not a songwriter, but Kevin Smith should write a rock opera based on his Askewniverse movies and have everyone from the movies come in and sing, even if they can't.
goovie is married! Back · 18 years, 6 months ago
no, kevin smith should write a degrassi rock opera.
Michael (foof) Maki · 18 years, 6 months ago
You know, it seems to me that he *has* attempted this, and it flopped in a major way, but I'll bet that I'd love a musical based around the music of Jim Steinman... I mean, it's all so theatrical to begin with...

trunger is counting... · 18 years, 6 months ago
it may sound strange and i may be hung up and strung like a cactus but i'd go with the boys of My Chemical Romance although it would be more of a movie musical type. i mean just think...an angsty musical...and i base this opinion solely on their exceptional music videos...

alright...let the castration begin...

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