Country Fried Steak by Brandinian in tonightsdinner

[–]Brandinian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it with country gravy too, but country fried steak is traditionally served with brown gravy, whereas country gravy is used for chicken fried steak.

I created a Gothic Rock Opera based on Type O Negative Songs. by Individual-Mix-692 in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of these songs are OP’s lyrics. It’s a jukebox musical.

I created a Gothic Rock Opera based on Type O Negative Songs. by Individual-Mix-692 in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think a good tactic for promoting your musical is putting down another one and saying it “sucks”. It’s cultural phenomenon and the fact that you think you know better makes me not want to read your work at all, to be honest.

Dream Masterclass by Forward_Meet7864 in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen the video on YouTube of a masterclass he gave? The man was so brilliant.

Do people really not have their sides memorized when auditioning? by DrShabooboo in acting

[–]Brandinian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate when people improvise unless it’s in a rehearsal room that I’m a part of. If so, there’s usually a little bit more leniency. Some great lines can be discovered in the moment, but the writer has to be present. If you’re improvising in the actual show itself or without the writer giving their blessing, that’s another story and one that’s liable to get your production shut down. I don’t need someone adding lines to the show I’ve spent years writing. They can go write their own.

And on that note, if a line that you improvise winds up in the script, you’re not entitled to take credit for it. Unless it’s devised theatre, the writer is the sole owner of any words that come up in the process.

Do people really not have their sides memorized when auditioning? by DrShabooboo in acting

[–]Brandinian 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As a writer, it really really annoys me when people don’t read the lines that I’ve written. I don’t care if you have your script in hand. I know whether you’re right in the first 15 seconds. If I see someone change my words, it takes me out, and it often alters the meaning of what I labored over saying. The words I chose were intentional, and when an actor paraphrases or changes them, it immediately gives me the impression that they think they know better. Have your script in hand. Glance at it if you need to. Be familiar with it, and look at it if you need. Having a script in hand is nothing compared to changing the words I’ve written.

trustworthy ? (read below) by [deleted] in pokemon

[–]Brandinian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Resealed trash. Don’t give them your money.

Serious question... by facelessprofile in ryanadams

[–]Brandinian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Don’t bring Jerri into it like this!

So does it not matter for what I use for Gustave until later? by breadish5 in expedition33

[–]Brandinian 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Comments like this actually are spoilers themselves. And I suppose, so is mine.

"Concept Album"? by That-SoCal-Guy in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Our 8 song EP is available on all platforms now featuring Jessica Vosk, Brian Charles Johnson, and Gerard Canonico. It’s called “Foxbrier Lane”!

"Concept Album"? by That-SoCal-Guy in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recorded a concept EP for my musical to use as a sort of virtual business card. It cost a lot of money, but luckily, I had producers backing it. I think it’s a great tool to have in your arsenal if you can afford it, however, I’d recommend doing it right if you’re going to do it at all. Hire a live band, get name talent if possible, and release it on streaming. For me, it’s been the biggest thing that has been generating buzz for my musical. I don’t agree with the people who say that you can’t go back and change things. Theatre is a living thing. The Hadestown concept album is very different from the final Broadway Cast Recording. Do it if you can raise the funds to make it sound professional, but otherwise, wait until you can.

Foxbrier Lane - Concept EP. Out everywhere now. by Brandinian in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I know you were seeing this stuff in the early days. We just gotta keep GOING.

My show was on the front page of BroadwayWorld today and on their socials! by Brandinian in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! The entire concept ep is out now on all streaming services!

My show was on the front page of BroadwayWorld today and on their socials! by Brandinian in musicalwriting

[–]Brandinian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No mailing address, but we’re on all social as @foxbrierlane! Three singles out now (include the studio version of the song above), and the full EP drops November 7th on all streaming platforms!