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Post by senyoritones on Sept 7, 2008 6:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Sept 7, 2008 8:29:35 GMT -5
I was wandering when would they Revive it. They're the country that most Revival's ever done of Elisabeth and Mozart! so it was only natural  And I must say, Toho has the most wonderfull Tanz Artwork I've seen. No other production ever made a poster as fine as the one on the site. |
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Post by Cia on Sept 7, 2008 8:38:59 GMT -5
And I must say, Toho has the most wonderfull Tanz Artwork I've seen. No other production ever made a poster as fine as the one on the site. True, though I've got the problem that Yamaguchi doesn't appeal to me at all and my mind keeps screaming "You're not Krolock, get out of that poster now!". And the bat looks like it has been flying very quickly and hasn't noticed a window, but I think they used that kind of bat already in Vienna. |
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Post by senyoritones on Sept 7, 2008 10:54:38 GMT -5
To be honest, I find this really exciting because the Japanese production of Tanz is my favorite. Remember how your dream cast can be just putting on your favorites from Budapest? For me, it would be putting on the performers from Japan. Yamaguchi is my favorite Krolock (after Steve). Yes, I admit that he doesn't move much. In fact he has one ridiculous hand pose throughout the entire show. But his voice does magic for the score and his "Unstillbare Gier" with interpretative dancing at the background is the most honest delivery of the song I've heard. While all the others explode with emotion, he whispers the song, making me feel that his admissions are too painful even for himself. He has an amazing overpowering presence. I also liked the way he "seduced" Alfred at the end of Act 1. It's the first time that aspect worked for me. Kenji of course as I've mentioned before is Alfred for me. Yes, Aris is perfect but I find Kenji more lovable. He is the most innocent and the purest of all Alfreds and the most subservient to the professor. If his delivery is less focused than the best of the Europeans, it just adds to the charm. After all, he's playing the most imperfect hero ever created. Another standout for me is Herbert. Fantastic dancing, beautiful voice and the fanboy/fangirl craziness that we all can secretly relate to There are points that I hope they improve in the restaging. I know it's too much to wish for but a higher set and costume budget would help a lot. Also, Carpe Noctem needs to be rechoreographed. It doesn't have the impact of the Euro versions. Most importantly, I hope they insert Starker als wir Sind into the show. Tanz just isn't the same without it. I think what I like most about this production is that the cast just seems to be having an amazing time on stage. They all just look like they're having fun and the mood is always light and happy. It feels more like watching (very talented) friends goof off and tell one heck of a story with beautiful music rather than "a night at the theatre." Of course these are all just very subjective opinions. My biggest wish is that they'd bring it to Osaka after this. As I've seen enough of Tokyo, it's hard for me to justify a trip there just for this show. Osaka would be a different story. I wish... |
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Post by Valancy on Sept 7, 2008 11:06:56 GMT -5
As popular as Yamaguchi is among fans of Japanese musicals, I must say his voice has never done anything to me, and I find his acting very boring. Especially as Von Krolock I find his voice entirely out of place, he is far too breathy. To each their own, of course. Otherwise I found the Japanese cast quite good, but they'd benefit from some changes in the staging. I don't know, I don't really end up listening to the Japanese recording very much. It's the same with other Japanese recordings of musicals, no matter how much I might acknowledge that certain people seem to be quite talented. I think there's something about the way Japanese actors sing that is just very unpleasant to my ears.
Cool that it's getting another turn there, in any case. And yes, the poster is nicely made.
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Sept 7, 2008 11:56:35 GMT -5
I agree with you Albert,
Yuichiro is an amazing Krolock and its also my 2nd favourite after Steve. specially because all others always tried to reincarnate Steve rather than making the role their own. Apart from Kevin Tarte who plays a Krolock that explains why Herbert is so flamboiant ;D
As long as they don't change Krolock's costume, I'm fine with that. The Japanese Krolock has the best costume out of all the productions to me. I don't know however if I'm that fond of the wings at the end of Gott ist tot...makes him look more like a crow than a bat...but still, its original.
I hate Carpe Noctem, so to me the simple presence of the song in the Musical annoys me. I would rather have it cut along with the last song...too Steinman-rocky to my taste...
As for Stärker, although its a pretty cool song, I still prefer the dance/ballet/whatever sequence. It doesn't add much to the show and it has the same rocky-feeling as Carpe and Tanz with the exception that its nice to the hear.
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Post by Valancy on Sept 7, 2008 12:53:52 GMT -5
While it's true that far too many Krolocks have tried to just follow Steve's footsteps, I disagree with your view that only Yamaguchi and Kevin Tarte have done something different. Having seen both Thomas Borchert and Egyházi Géza live several times, I find that both of them have very original interpretations and are not in any way trying to copy Barton. Also Nagy Sándor, the 2nd Krolock in Budapest, seems to have a highly original interpretation of the character, but I haven't seen him live so I can't say as much about him.
I think Stärker als wir sind adds a lot to the story, especially in terms of explaining Sarah's motivation - without it she seems like quite a twit, basically just going "ooh, pretty boots, wanna dance, will go!" while with the new song, it's clear she has her own reasons that go beyond the shoes. Also, the prayer scene contrasts her decision nicely. It's one of my favourite songs from the musical, and the dance sequence is still there with the song, so I see only reasons for including it and none against. Carpe Noctem is maybe not technically necessary to the story, but it adds an interesting light to Alfred's character by showing his dream (and Alfred is the most important protagonist of the story, even if Krolock is the character the audience is enchanted by, so Alfred's character matters), and I find it's thoroughly awesome both as a song and a scene.
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Sept 7, 2008 14:04:22 GMT -5
Well I know many people are fans of the hungarian Krolocks but those I can only judge by the CD wich is the only contact I've had with the actors singing the songs. As for Thomas, as I said, I still think he tries to much to incarnate Steve. I like him as Dracula, and as Leopold Mozart and I hope I'll enjoy him in Count of Monte Cristo. As Krolock he adds nothing to me...but that's just me As for Sträker, I like the song as I said, but still I would prefer it out. I would prefer Tanz with a less Rockier tone to it. That's why I would like Carpe Noctem and Tanz der Vampire (the song) cuted. I just feel that the show has rock enough without those way to long and boring songs. Again its just me. |
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Post by senyoritones on Sept 8, 2008 0:50:27 GMT -5
I always skip Carpe Noctem in the recordings but I must admit that seeing it in Budapest convinced me that the show cannot do without it. Those Hungarian dancers are really something else. As for Tanz, I've always found it to be a lot of fun. More so in the Japanese version where the shameless and all too liberal use of confetti really brings about a celebratory atmosphere. It also helps that the pricipals (Alfred and Sarah included) join in the dance and make completely adorable idiots of themselves. But that's just me...
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Mar 22, 2011 9:18:22 GMT -5
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