Bechdel underlinesthe multiple meanings of the word "queer" by drawing it as it appears in the dictionary. Like Shakespeare when he does his thing, like deep stories, raw human needs., 109. Rock n roll will never die. Igor Stravinsky, Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it. , Music is moonlight in the gloomy night of life. , Talking about music is like dancing about architecture. , A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesnt. , I dont deserve a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. 31. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, FUN HOME is "a blazingly original heartbreaker and a nonstop treasure of invention" (Newsday). My freshmen English class, "Mythology and Archetypal Experience," confounded me. "I know that the night must end, and the sun will rise." -Simba, 'The Endless Night', 'The Lion King'. When I was a little boy, I told my dad, When I grow up, I want to be a musician. My dad said: You cant do both, Son. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. 1. But the point was that if Carrot had erupted into a song, people would have joined in., 107. "Actors and musicians-they're saints to me., 86. If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. West End, Off-West End, fringe shows, exclusive members discount at top celeb hang out, post-show Q&As and meet and greets. "Oh yes, the past can hurt. Velma Kelly: There's only one business in the world where that's no problem at all., Matron Mama Morton: Deary, you're talking to the wrong people., 27. You know the Prince song where the girl's phone rings but she tells him, 'whoever's calling couldn't be as cute as you?' Pop changes week to week, month to month. It's in your soul that the true distortion lies.. Fun Home is a musical theatre adaptation of Alison Bechdel 's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Angel, I hear you speak, I listen, stay by my side, guide me. Alice Cooper, To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. Igor Stravinsky, To get your playing more forceful, hit the drums harder. Truth? The suffusion of warmth as the hot water sluiced over me did that require such a leap of the imagination? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home traces the coming-of-age of lesbian author Alison Bechdel, from her youth, to her years at Oberlin College, and finally to the present, where Alison, now grown, is struggling to write her own graphic autobiography. Kahlil Gibran. Enough; no more: 'Tis not so sweet now as it was before. A guitarist or a drummer can get a cold and still play; I get a cold and sound like a wet mitten trying to sing you a love song. If theres a God in heaven, He would let me die instead.. Error rating book. Life cant be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years., 4. All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff., 14. 57 This is an example of Bechdel using certain words with multiple applicable meanings. Perhaps affectation can be so thoroughgoing, so authentic in its details, that it stops being pretense and becomes, for all practical purposes, real.. "God was like the best musician in the world, because he put together all the sounds of nature and gave people like Jimi Hendrix his fingers and John Lennon his brain.. Check your inbox for your latest news from us. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. It is as if this image is enticing her to admit that she is attracted to the woman, just as the serpent tricked Eve into eating fruit from the forbidden tree. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Unlike Gatsby he did this on a school teacher's salary., My research was stimulating but solitary, How Horrid" has a slightly facetious tone that strikes me as Wildean. Hell, you're too damn beautiful for my own good. "What if Icarus hadn't hurtled into the sea? Helps out with the yard work. But fifteen years ago, I had a brain operation and I didnt deserve that, either. The irony of this statement is that Bechdel is immortalizing her parents themselves as "characters" in the work of literature that is Fun Home. Tesori and her three sisters studied piano, flute or dance. If a man whistles at you, do not respond. Thats never happening and now you know., 70. Beethovens last quartets were written by a deaf man and should only be listened to by a deaf man., 19. Troy: [laughs] You're the second girl I've ever had up here." -Troy and Gabriella, 'High School Musical 3.' 14."I told you to hire Troy Bolton, not the entire East High student body!" Perhaps I identify too well with my father's illicit awe. Indignant, Wilde took him to court for libel and lost. "Music is life itself.". If he has to kill a thousand men, the Phantom of the Opera will kill and kill again!. In fact, I hope somebody does this to all my crap demos when Im dead, making them into hit songs. , Nothing separates the generations more than music. As Alison reflects on her past, she struggles to make sense of it, particularly her relationship with her father, Bruce, a closeted . Anybody home? Tesori admits to her own naivet back in her early 30s when she switched to composing after being mentored by prolific record producer and music supervisor Buryl Red and gigging relentlessly as a musical-theater conductor. This is an example of Bechdel using certain words with multipleapplicable meanings. And then there is the soul and the heart.. To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A trace of this seems caught in the photo, just as a trace of Roy has been caught on the light-sensitive paperIt's a curiously ineffectual attempt at censorship. In this passage, Bechdel not only uses the example of Wildeto hold society somewhat responsible for her father's shame, but also tocontextualizeBruce Bechdel's struggle. So, we have compiled some, if not all, of the favorites. We listen to rap lyrics, but few study the history., 106. "Tony: Somewhere we'll find a new way of living. The color of the world is changing day by day.. Everyone is siloed in their own world, Kron explains. This haunted face holds no horror for me now. Therefore, whileothers expect to see overt displays of emotion when confronted with the subject of her father's death, Bechdel develops her own ways of grieving, one of which has clearly been the process of writingFun Home. "The covert references to homosexuality eluded me. You piss off a bard, and forget about putting a curse on you, he might put a satire on you., 94. - Enjolras, 'Red And Black', 'Les Miserables'. It was all guesswork, Tesori says of creating Violet with librettist Brian Crawley. Id rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners are much more fun., 55. But in the tricky reverse narration that impels our entwined stories, he was there to catch me as I leapt.". When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. I'm just a man, not a hero. Music, in all of its variations and venues, is the world's oldest social network., 81. A tragic hero and an unrequited love story for the ages, this is truly one of the best musicals. "You have the courage of a lion, the passion of a panther, and the wisdom of a flamingo." -Fernando 4. Don't you know that a musician who writes a song for you is like a baker you're dating making you a cake?, 95. A modern number with its 2015 debut, this was the most expensive Broadway show in the world. Theres a hole in the world like a big black pit. The piano has been drinking, not me., 17. It has the kind of songs on Broadway that make you smile and go "we want more". 9. His first civics lesson? As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope., 7. Some best quotes, including classic 'High School Musical' quotes about being apart, are listed below. This guy is nuts., 104. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the music industry. Our soul loves good music and it also enjoys a list of funny quotes! They just fiddle around. But how could he admire Joyces lengthy, libidinal yes so fervently and end up saying no to his own life? Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, creative tips and more. A duck hears also. , To get your playing more forceful, hit the drums harder. , Music expresses that which cannot be put into words. , Jazz will endure just as long people hear it through their feet instead of their brains. , We consider that any man who can fiddle all through one of those Virginia Reels without losing his grip may be depended upon in any kind of musical emergency. , Sometimes we pee on each other before we go on stage. , Music was my refuge. Be mindful of it. At the very least, youre now armed with some random small talk at your next gig or party! ", 110. Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it., 11. However, the masculine shirt that Bruce Bechdel uses tounderlinehis latent masculinity helps young Alison to discover hers. Why, for that matter, leave the photo in the envelope at all? Joe Walsh (Rocky Mountain Way), Rock journalism is people who cant write interviewing people who cant talk in order to provide articles for people who cant read. Only become a musician if there is absolutely no other way you can make a living., 20. Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, creative tips and more. Its like trying to do something innovative in tap-dancing. The story concerns Bechdel's discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. At The Disco Quotes And Lyrics For Budding Rockers, 35+ Pitbull Quotes From The Rapper & Philanthropist. I long to live out this moment in real life., 65. If some musicians put half as much effort in to the business side as they do their outer look and appearances, they could be twice as far., 108. 80. Our list comprises of funny composer quotes and the best music quotes! 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