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Scooping is Bad Singing?
To hear the difference more clearly listen to Hughes sing the "Quante miserie conobbi aiutai" phrase at 3:18. I didn't want to throw her under the bus but she doesn't actually sing a phrase there, it is just note, note, note. I applaud her for taking the time to explain the context of the aria and for delivering it with solid dramatic intention. She has quite a good voice. She's out there spreading the gospel! If you're curious, listen to Pavarotti or Correli sing Nessun Dorma with your new ears. I think you'll be shocked! I might knock Pav for drama and excitement but good god the man could spin a legato line! In nessun dorma you can hear him singing through the "L's" like a champion. For the record, Bocelli also sings a pretty good legato. You must know how much it hurts my heart to admit that. Paul Potts does not.— January 11, 2011 1:45 p.m.
Broadway's Top Show
I agree about Lion King. I was tempted to take a shot at it in the post but decided not to. I was bored to tears while watching it. I had just seen South Pacific in L.A. and was blown away. The direction was fantastic. Emile and Nellie actually fell in love instead of just singing about it and Cable acted with the authority of a Marine Corps officer who'd just come from combat in Guadalcanal ala the Mitchner book. For once they played it as a show with literal life and death choices to be made. Then I saw the Lion King and just wanted to puke.— January 11, 2011 1:13 p.m.