Musical is not good? You may have seen fake musicals-the friendliest guide to musicals.

Ever since I fell into the trap of musical, I have spared no effort to go everywhere in Amway (it is impossible to eat soil alone! ), but I find that there are too many misunderstandings about musicals: some people think that musicals = operas = Chun Xue, and elegant art cannot be appreciated; Some people have a psychological shadow because they used the wrong way to open it for the first time, and passed by this beautiful art (da) technique (keng); All kinds of misunderstandings really make me want to scream: "You are watching a fake musical!" Sadly, I decided to go to Amway first, give a popular science rumor, talk about what a musical is and the correct way to open it.

I think musicals are elegant and artistic, and 80% people confuse musicals with operas. Draw a definition first: musical ≠ opera = elegant art To put it bluntly, opera is indeed elegant art, but musical is not opera! (Knock on the blackboard! ! ! )

Opera originated in Italy in the17th century. It is a kind of drama that mainly or completely uses singing and music to explain and express the plot. With the changes of the times, musicals have been derived from them, which were originally considered as modern operas. However, with their respective development, opera has gradually become the mainstream, while musicals have gradually drifted away, with richer forms of expression, and now it has become an independent, extensive and more accessible art form. Empty talk is a bit abstract, let's look at a comparison table ↓

The word "casually" in the table is really not casually written, but a musical is so capricious! The "richer expression" mentioned above is manifested in its eclectic music and singing style. Music styles can be classical but more popular, or jazz, rock and roll, etc. Singing also depends on the musical style, which is very inclusive. Therefore, if you watch a drama on the spot, the most intuitive way to tell is to see if the actors wear wheat or not!

It is an opera without wheat, because Bel Canto is very penetrating and doesn't need wheat at all.

It's a musical in wheat. After all, except for high-energy bel canto, other singing methods can't hear the audience in the back row without wheat.

There are also obvious differences in lines between the two. Opera lines are divided into recitations and arias. Recitation is used to describe dialogue, while aria is used to express emotion. When translated into adult language, opera lines are all sung, whether it is dialogue or monologue. Musical lines are a mixture of spoken dialogue and songs, among which songs are a part of promoting the plot and are often used to express the feelings of characters. In addition, the singers in the opera only sing, and a few dances are performed by specialized dancers, while the actors in the musical are triathlons, so they have to perform, sing and dance by themselves. In terms of art classification, drama tells stories and themes for singing, which is music art; Musical is a kind of dramatic art, which is sung for telling stories and themes.

To put it bluntly, a musical is a drama in which actors sing and dance when they disagree. Song and dance are very beautiful ~ are you unfamiliar with this form of expression? Have you forgotten Daming Lake? Oh, no, the white lady by the broken bridge? Yes, moving the new White Snake to the theater is a musical. Many movies with golden songs, including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, which I often watched when I was a child, were adapted from musical versions into movies. I think people have been influenced by musicals since they were illiterate. Do you still think this is cold art?

When it comes to musicals, most people think of Broadway, which is not unreasonable in itself. After all, Broadway is really half of the British and American musicals (it's really half of the country, not Wang Feng's). Broadway is a transliteration of Broadway in Manhattan, new york (rice circle is generally called "wide street"), because there are various theaters all over this road, and hundreds of plays are staged at the same time every day, which has become an important stronghold for the development and export of American drama culture. Blue Goose This is only half of the country. Another stronghold of music fans' pilgrimage is West End of London.

West End of London is a cultural concept, which is not limited to the geographical location of West End of London. It mainly refers to the theater-intensive area from Aldevich in the east to Regent Street in the west via shaftesbury Avenue. The history of the Western Theater is much longer than Broadway, and its plays range from traditional rigorous Shakespeare plays to various avant-garde plays, and it is also the cradle of countless classic musicals. Due to the long-term strong cultural export of the United States, Broadway has always overshadowed the West Side, but many classic musicals (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, etc. ) produced in the West Theater and exported to Broadway. If you have the opportunity to travel to London, you must go to West End of London to see a play, which is definitely a rare value-added experience.

Blue Goose (I really like to say Blue Goose), even Broadway+West Side, still can't represent musicals, because they are only representatives of British and American musicals, and there is another important branch of musicals, namely German-Austrian musicals. German-Austrian musicals centered on Berlin and Vienna are created by German music troupes in Germany and Austria and sung in German. Although the German-Austrian department may be stranger than the Western District, it is as important as the British-American department in the music industry and is an indispensable treasure. German and Austrian classics include Elizabeth (nicknamed a grain of sand) and Mozart (abbreviated as Deza) in Germany. In addition, there are many excellent works in French musicals (Romeo and Juliet, French Mozart, etc. ) There is a very good German-Austrian musical and a classic French musical in Mile Mile. Interested friends can go and have a look.

Musical, as an art form originating in Europe and America, has a relatively weak development in Asia, but Japan has a place in the music industry with its best song and dance troupe in Asia-Treasure Song and Dance Troupe. Treasure Song and Dance Troupe not only adapted a large number of European and American musicals (Elizabeth, Romeo and Juliet, etc. ), he also produced plays based on Japanese national stories and trained a large number of outstanding musical actors. Maybe you haven't seen the performance of Treasure Song and Dance Troupe, but when it comes to Armani, Queen of Yuuki, everyone knows! The Queen debuted after graduating from Baozhong Music School and worked in Baozhong Troupe.

At present, domestic musicals are still in the development stage, but there are also excellent adaptations-I, Don Quixote, The Sound of Music and so on. Personally, the success of the adaptation is largely attributed to He Cheng Da (yes, He Cheng, the talented woman in Reader). These two plays have been staged in the north, Guangzhou and Shenzhen this year. Friends who have been in the pit can consider taking a look. The drama itself is very classic, and He Cheng's translation is also faithful and elegant.

As mentioned above, musical is a comprehensive performance form of music, dance, performance and even acrobatic stunts. Its rich composition has created a high degree of appreciation, and its music melody, stage scenery, director and plot arrangement are all very attractive. As far as musical styles are concerned, there are not only common popular musicals (Mamma Mia), but also operetta (Phantom of the Opera), rock music (French Mozart, rock campus), jazz (Chicago) and so on. Most of the songs in pop music dramas are catchy and very pleasant to listen to. After listening to them several times, they will be brainwashed, and they may even have been heard a long time ago without knowing it (Cats in memory, Argentines in Ai Weita, don't cry for me. As far as themes are concerned, there are historical dramas (Les Miserables), love dramas (Miss Saigon), modern life dramas (Q Avenue, Yoshiya rental), comedies (My Fair Lady), children's dramas (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast) and so on. No matter what era or style you like, there is always a play for you. Who asked the musical to choose the theme? Beautiful scenery is also a highlight of musicals. Good scenery can not only give the audience beautiful enjoyment, but also help to shape the story scene more stereoscopically. The scene of the Phantom of the Underground Lake is breathtaking. The candle rising in Ran Ran and the foggy pool surface pushed the gloomy aesthetics of Gothic in the play to the extreme, and it won a full house applause as soon as it appeared at the premiere. The environmental atmosphere created by the set also laid the groundwork for the tyrannical and inferior character of Phantom of the Opera under discrimination and bullying. Speaking of phantom of the opera, turn on chat mode

Generally speaking, musical is the perfect combination of the above elements, and it can get audio-visual impact and enjoyment in one performance. Buying a ticket is equivalent to watching several performances, which is simply too valuable! Hey, didn't we agree to shelve Amway first? !

Although the musical is good, the way to open it is also exquisite. The wrong way to open it will not only make you unable to enjoy the musical, but also make you feel that you are wasting your ticket money and eating dirt for nothing. So let me talk about what I think is the right way to open it.

Although it is not elegant art, it is still not recommended for friends who are first exposed to musicals to watch it indiscriminately. After all, the focus of this art form is different from that of movies and plays. If you look at it with inappropriate psychological expectations, you are likely to be disappointed.

Just now, I said that musicals sing to tell stories, so songs and dances account for a large proportion, which inevitably leads to relatively little narrative time, so the lack of plot is the characteristic of most musicals. Especially in the era when the movie plot is getting more and more brain-burning, the plot of musical is really much simpler. In the words of a friend of mine, "the plot that was finished in ten minutes in the American drama was sung here all night." Ha ha ha ha, I laughed first ~ So if you watch a musical with the mentality of watching the plot, disappointment is inevitable. Personally, the highlight of musical lies in the perfect integration of music, dance and plot, which complement each other and convey the feelings of the characters to the audience in a more emotional and rich form. Therefore, it is essential to be able to enjoy singing and dancing wholeheartedly and truly appreciate musicals.

If you want to devote yourself wholeheartedly, the premise is: familiarity. You need to be familiar with the musical style of the play to ensure that you won't see a play with a style you don't like; It's better to be familiar with the song aria in the play, rather than going to the scene to wait for surprises. This is very different from the movie, because the main point of the movie is the plot, so everyone will try to avoid being spoiled before going to the movie, so as not to spoil the interest; But the plot of musical is not the biggest attraction, it is not as important as music at all, and sometimes it even ranks behind the beauty of dance; And many stories are familiar, so you really don't have to worry about being spoiled by the music inside. So in my opinion, apart from the plot, the musical is like a theme concert. Will you go to a concert where a singer you don't know sings a song you haven't heard before? Maybe, but there is no doubt that if you like a singer or a song, you will take the initiative to go to Ta's concert. Familiar with music, the scene can be better appreciated. What's more, most classic musicals are not in Chinese, so going to the scene without any preparation is also a considerable test for listening!

Looking back on my first musicals, this is a painful lesson. I met my fair lady for the first time. Looking back now, this is a very lovely comedy, telling the story of a flower girl from humble origins who was transformed into a lady by an idle middle-class linguistics professor. There are many classic aria in it, and the characters are also relaxed and playful, which should be beautiful. Unfortunately, I was unprepared at that time. I didn't even see the film version of Hepburn's performance, so I entered the theater without knowing anything. The whole scene is entangled in "why does the old man want to transform the flower girl?" "Why did this song sing again just now?" I put my attention in the wrong place and didn't appreciate the play at all.

But, somehow, God taught me not to (ji) let go (xu) give up (bi), so I had a persistent second drama experience-Phantom of the Opera. Because I have seen Leslie Cheung's "A Midnight Song" and "Phantom of the Opera" adapted from the same story before, I probably know the musical style in the play, and I feel that the problem is not big, so I walked into the theater with confidence. Blue Goose found that this drama belongs to operetta (that is, most lines are expressed in arias), and it needs to listen carefully to the lyrics to keep up with the development of the plot. But I didn't listen to the music in advance, and the lyrics could only be translated by listening to the scene and watching the two sides of the stage. This made me face the amazing stage scenery and choreography, but I had to seize the gap to peek at the lines, so I couldn't enjoy the music and the actors' performances well. I'm bored while watching. So when I got home, I put the music in the play for several days, brushed the 25th anniversary edition several times, and then went into the theater for the third time to brush Phantom of the Opera. This time, my eyes are finally enough, immersed in the music world created by the Phantom of the Opera. I'm so satisfied that I can't sleep at home and cover my face.

Personally, I think the safest way to judge whether a play is suitable for watching is to watch the movie version first. If you think the movie version is good and like arias, then go to the musical version, and you won't step on thunder.

If you insist on seeing this place, I think it is necessary to know about the classic plays. Although it is not an Amway post, it is not a good way to open it if you choose an unfriendly drama from the beginning. Besides, it's not an introductory guide ... let's start with the most classic. At present, there are four recognized classics, which are also the first choice of many people:

Four major musicals

Each of the above Chinese drama titles has a link to Baidu Encyclopedia, and the English drama titles have an official video link from Mile Mile. Welcome to click to see (ru) and (keng) hee hee.

Among them, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Claude Michelsch? Both of them are giants in the circle. In addition to these films, they also produced a large number of well-received and blockbuster musicals, which are the gods in the hearts of fans. Laymen just need to remember these two names and go out to bluff.

Ok, let's get down to business. Personally, I think phantom of the opera is the most suitable for getting started. The reason (by no means because this is the pure yuan queen in my heart! ) is as follows: 1. This is a sad love story (who doesn't like watching love stories? What's more, the plot content is highly coincident with the author's own love story. 2. The beauty of the dance is unparalleled, the scene in the middle of the underground lake is amazing, the costume of the masquerade ball is beautiful, and the scene effect of dropping the crystal lamp is very shocking. I want to see this drama without plot. 3. The music is perfect, the lyrics are perfect, and more than 20 songs in the audience are beautiful without dead ends. It is just right to create an atmosphere to express feelings and promote the development of the plot. Personally, if you don't like musicals after watching this kind of drama, you can really give up and stand up ~

Most domestic cinemas are more convenient to choose seats, which can be seen from the price. The one in the middle of the front is the best. Seats too far in front may need to look up at the stage, and the angle of view is not very good, and it will be a little tired to look down; The back row of the first floor and the front row of the second floor at the same price can choose the front row of the second floor, and the height can widen the viewing angle. In addition to what I said just now, there is another thing to pay attention to when watching plays in foreign theaters: some seats are in the front but the prices are very low. Don't rush to be cheap at this time, because many cinemas have support columns, and these positions may be blocked by the support columns, which will affect the line of sight, so it is very cheap. Generally, the ticket purchasing interface will prompt whether the ticket is completely blocked or partially blocked (restricted viewing). If the budget is limited, friends who want to sit in the front can take a risk in buy buy, because it is said that some seats will only be blocked for a little time during the whole performance, but honest nuts will also regard it as a low-cost blocked seat, which is very cost-effective. So the key is to pay attention to the label and weigh it carefully.

Finally, talk about the etiquette of watching a play. In fact, etiquette is basically the same as watching movies, but there is one special thing, that is, the attitude of taking pictures. It is said that the cinema is forbidden to sneak shots, and there will be inspections when entering the cinema. However, musicals are not movies after all, and not everyone in the world has the opportunity to go to the scene to see their favorite dramas. And there are still many dramas without official videos. Therefore, in rice circles, sneak shots are very common and even appreciated by fans. Many favorite dramas or cass don't come to perform locally, and they can only get a glimpse of their style through candid videos. When watching the drama, there will be a bunch of barrage kneeling to thank photographers and uploaders, which is also a major feature in the circle! The videos secretly shot in the circle are generally uploaded and enjoyed by * * *, and very rare ones can be exchanged for other precious resources, which is different from other forms such as movies and dramas. However, even if the circle acquiesces in candid camera shooting, it is necessary to speak the Basic Law, which cannot affect other audiences, let alone actors. Before, Uncle MC (Michael Patrick, Phantom of the Opera No.1) complained that once when he was singing on the stage, someone's cell phone rang in the first row of the stage (rare in the 1990s), and that person also connected his cell phone and held it up on the stage to give a live performance to the people on the phone, which scared Uncle MC to almost forget his words.

After writing so much, I feel that people who are not seen by Amway must really love me and I love you. Thank you for watching. What else?