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So, Intrawebz, I shall let you in on a little secret.
I freaking LOVE Phantom of the Opera. Like, LOVE it! I actually used to listen to it on my ageless walkman before I would go to sleep. (yeah, that's right. Original London Cast, on Cassette!) I'm so hipster.
Anyways, I was perusing my favourite of favourites, Youtube, when I found that somebody had uploaded pretty much the entire OLC performance. I. Am. So. Excited!
I'm pretty sure that I have given DGF a new view into my awesomeness, as I have spent most of the time reciting it almost word for word, despite not having listened to it for close to a year. Phantom is by FAR the best musical out there. It has EVERYTHING in it. That, and the main Antagonist is actually very easy to relate to.
Gah, I could go on and on about how much I love it, or how awesome it is, or...well, you get the idea.
In following with the musical aspect of the blog, I should advise you to listen to a wonderful artist by the name of Adele. DGF went out and bought her album, and we really really love it. Also, At the WWF Earth Hour Pledge party on friday night (hosted by our own lovely and amazing Savannah), we got a wicked chance to see a local band play, by the name of Audio/Rocketry. Now, I had never really listened to their music before, and wasn't entirely sure if I would enjoy it. Needless to say, however, that they rocked my socks off, both impressing me with their amazing talent and musical sense, and also with their sense of humour.
If you ever get a chance to see any of the above, take it. It's definitely worth it. Phantom is a classic that I believe everyone should see at least once (Live, never a film adaptation of it), and Adele is an amazing singer with pipes the size of an organ. She can belt out a tune and you'll feel it reverberate in your bones, she's that good. I am especially enjoying the first song on her album, titled Rolling in the Deep. Get it from iTunes, you'll be glad that you did.
Audio/Rocketry is a little bit easier to see if you're in the area, considering at the moment they're a little bit more of a local band. It's very Acoustic heavy, with the 3-piece band relying mostly on an acoustic guitar/mandolin/bass guitar trio that really manages to highlight the benefits of each instrument, with an amazing mix and range of melodies and harmonies. They have one CD out that I know of, and it's definitely worth picking up if you see it.
That is all for the moment, and my brief introduction of reviewing music. I know this has mostly been a rant about the newest music I've found/rediscovered, but I felt it needed to be said!
Don't forget, Phantom of the Opera.
See it.
You can thank me afterwards.
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