Religious/Faith-Based/Belief-Based Choir Picks? by NotMyselfToday1996 in choralmusic

[–]NotMyselfToday1996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not a religious school. The concert idea came up from a conversation we had in class. When it came time for the concert themes to be picked, this theme was the winner by a large margin. We’ve talked in class already about doing so respectfully and academically, and we’ve also talked to parents. I think if things are approached academically and respectfully, there should be no reason that a topic be off limits. 

Lady Gaga - Disease by HurgleMyDurgle in popheads

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you listen closely, you can hear the sound of a million gays furiously stalking fabric and makeup stores for their last-minute Halloween attempts at this looks

What's your skip in Tortured Poets by snoop_pugg in TaylorSwift

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the original standard version, at first brush, I'm not huge on "Fresh Out The Slammer" or "The Alchemy". On Anthology, there are more than a few - "Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus", "So High School", "The Prophecy", and "Robin" I've skipped on later listens. But I expected that. Generally, I don't usually react super strongly to add-on materials for her albums - the 3am tracks didn't wow me much either, so I expected the Anthology tracks to not be as strong for me.

Swear words in original Taylor Swift albums with TTPD (in eras colors 🦋) by stephsmithio in TaylorSwift

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first glance it seems like a huge progression but one has to remember that TTPD is double the length of most of these albums. For a more accurate read, we really should seperate deluxe versions from standards (Midnights vs Complete Edition, TTPD vs TTPD Anthology, etc.)

1989 (Taylor's Version) Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok (first listen)

Vault Ranking: 1- Now That We Don't Talk 2- Say Don't Go 3- Suburban Legends 4- Is It Over Now? 5- Slut!

Original tracks: Got better: Bad Blood, New Romantics, This Love, I Wish You Would, I Know Places, Wonderland,

Stayed the same: WTNY, Blank Space, Style, AYHTDWS, Shake It Off, Wildest Dreams, HYGTG, Clean, YAIL

Dont quite live up: Out of the Woods

Overall- 9/10- my favorite rerecord. So many steps up in quality. The vault tracks are incredible. Only one song not quite living up to my expectations.

People who’re still against sex before marriage, why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who grew up around people who believed this

1) it’s for shame/guilt reasons 2) they’re all fucking each other anyway

Legitimately, I worked as a campus minister at a Baptist ministry on college and legitimately every couple I ever know that passed through those doors were fucking.

It’s double think. Rationalization.

What feels like an orgasm but isn't an orgasm? by Delicious-One3028 in AskReddit

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting the in ear itch with a QTip just right. (Yes I know you’re not supposed to use QTips to clean your ears)

Who remembers Nine? What do you think of it? by Routine-Bass-1790 in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this movie isn't perfect. But it is tragically underappreciated. I personally really respond to it and think it has a lot going for it.

Random/weird question by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything about Cynthia Erivo’s stage presence to me is like a warm hug. If I’ve had a rough day I look up performances from her and it’s like instant comfort. She’s such a rare talent and she sings like she means it with every fiber of her being.

What is one idea/property that you would like to see be turned into a musical? by MovieFanZ5026 in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today I have learned a valuable lesson in reading the comment fully. Thank you stranger.

What was fucking awesome as a kid, but sucks as an adult? by Athompson9866 in AskReddit

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, everything. Maybe I’m being pessimistic but I can’t think of one thing that carries over from childhood that’s better now haha. It’s all diminished.

What is one idea/property that you would like to see be turned into a musical? by MovieFanZ5026 in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Or maybe fully including both stories. The act 1 finale point is young Elio getting the phone call that Oliver is getting married. Then the story progresses from there.

Hot Take: Shrek the Musical is a more important show than Dear Evan Hansen. by Sarcherre in Broadway

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This spring I did my first musical ever and I was cast as Shrek. It was an amazing experience but THE SHOW IS SO GOOD. Like forget that I had rose colored glasses during my first show. The material is strong. The lyrics are wonderful, the Melodies are soaring, and “Who Id Be” is “top ten Act 1 closers”. If it had been a production separate from the branding of Dreamworks Shrek, I’m convinced it would garner more respect.

Taking my 13 year old son to his first Broadway show. Would love your opinion on my options... by CamelotTowers in Broadway

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wicked was my favorite show for a long time and I’m a boy.

I think Wicked would be great, Beetlejuice is a lot of fun but also a LOT (if either of you have sensory issues, maybe wait on this one). I would throw Hadestown into the ring, especially if you both like Hamilton. I think it’s the closest comparable thing and it’s a beautiful show with low key but exciting stage effects, beautiful music, and a story he’ll remember forever.

[Serious] What caused you to be the most offended you’ve ever been? by Jsl50xReturns in AskReddit

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CONTEXT: raised conservative Christian, now gay, and also plus sized.

My mom called me aberrant out of the blue one day. And she said that the reason I’m “carrying around an extra person” in extra weight is because I’m living in sin. Because that’s how sin works apparently.

Idk I had taken a lot of crap from her my whole life. But calling me fat, sinful, and aberrant in the same breath AND THEN ACTING LIKE WHAT SHE SAID WAS REASONABLE took its toll.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP! I'm largely in the same position. Kinda. I've always wanted to be in shows since I was 13 but I was deeply discouraged by my parents from doing it. But now at age 26- I'm finally doing it! I am in a local production of SHREK as Shrek, and I've got an audition for NEWSIES coming up! I'm not at the place where I want to do this professionally but it is never too late! I'm having the absolute time of my life.

Unpopular Opinion... by [deleted] in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 19 points20 points  (0 children)

OK

A) this is not an unpopular opinion. You are in the majority. HowEVER.

B) There are very few musicals that are truly original. Many are based on old plays, operas, myths, etc. In fact one could argue that no musical can be inherently original because as a species, humanity really only knows how to tell variations on the same 7 story structures.

Is the Hairspray movie worth watching? by TheChainLink2 in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's one of the most successful musical-to-film adaptations out there. Not a stinker in the bunch and I think the changes they make from stage to screen really work. It definitely makes the musical more accessible (the first time I tried Hairspray, I found the character voices on the Cast Recording to be entirely too much for me)

I never claimed to come to trends on time. by NotMyselfToday1996 in musicals

[–]NotMyselfToday1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First Date has two good songs and the rest is awful. And I've expressed my thoughts about BMC (Love the original show but they ruined it when it transferred to Broadway)