Seth Rudetsky - Deconstructs "It's Today" from Mame

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11 жыл бұрын

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@randallkirby6182 8 жыл бұрын

Seth, my name is Randall (Randy) Kirby. I was in the original Broadway production. I played Jr. Babcock. I really enjoyed your break down. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of "Mame" in New York City on May 26, 2016. It's going to so much fun seeing all those wonderful talented people again. I'm so stoked!

@SethTV 7 жыл бұрын

I love it!!!

@stepawayful 6 жыл бұрын

Randall was this a party or were there performances at the event? Would love to know more about it. [I was in a small production of Mame in 73-ish featuring Jason Alexander (Greenspan at the time) as Young Patrick.]

@tristanbray2184 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, what was the reason you left after a month or two?

@randallkirby6182 3 жыл бұрын

@@tristanbray2184 Before I signed to do "Mame" my agent came to me with an offer to co-star on a spinoff of the "Man From U.N.C.L.E with Stefanie Powers & Noel Harrison if the pilot sold. The producers agreed to let me go if that happened. So... :)

@tristanbray2184 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard of that, actually. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpekhtmLscm-Y30.html (at 2:33)

@ctrone 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching me how to really LISTEN!

@andreatuckman1084 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy and I don’t care who knows. He fills me with joy.

@LynnSanders 4 жыл бұрын

Seth, I want to add to all the accolades that you've received here. I listen to you often on Sirius Radio, and this is my first chance to discover you on KZfaq, deconstructing one of my favorite tunes, "It's Today." This was the very first professional musical that I saw in my youth, and the song is absolutely inspiring. Your enthusiasm in sharing the different parts of the song was utterly DELIGHTFUL! I not only learned a lot, but I had such fun watching you. Keep up the terrific work. I've just subscribed to your channel. HEY!

@TotzkeMike 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely delightful, fascinating, educational.

@Sotzume 8 жыл бұрын

Love your vids, Seth...I think the brief girl trio harmony is a nod to the girl groups of the 20's and 30's like The Boswell Sisters, since the show opens up in the late 1920's.

@saviek78 9 жыл бұрын

I love you! Thanks for breaking s down my favorite shows! I listen to 'It's Today' everyday to start my day. They call me the song and dance man at the office, because I sing everyday. I'm inspired so much by your videos. Thank you. Maybe "Into the Woods" next time! I love Stephen Sondheim!

@jerrysaslow7070 8 жыл бұрын

Just finding this now, Seth. Intoxicating. Thank you. I'm struck by your comment about the "flutey xylophone" orchestration. It's evocative of what Gershwin uses in Rhapsody In Blue to connote the crowds and hustle of NYC.

@bobcobb6952 6 жыл бұрын

You are so educational. I realize the fundamentals of why I always cherished these upbeat classic Broadway songs. Your keen insight has opened windows of my minds. I'm listening to Jerry Herman every day going to work, you can't help but be in the best mood coming in the front door. Thank you Seth. I also discovered you on XM Radio. Bravo my man.

@holdyourhats 6 жыл бұрын

Seth's enthusiasm is infectious!!! Thank You!!

@JoeLupariello 10 жыл бұрын

I love this song and I love the way Seth deconstructs it. I think the Boop-Boop-A-Doop girls who sing "Life can also be lived on a weekday..." are supposed to capture the style and harmony of the jingle singers you would hear on the radio in the late twenties- early thirties.

@guilfordcigarman 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought the Boop Boop a Boop girls added a 1920's feeling. I really like it here and when they sing that way in the terribly modern operetta "The Man in the Moon is a Lady" I first discovered your work with your piece on "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" and was instantly hooked!

@iPyromantic 4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY.

@mezo27 11 жыл бұрын

Another great video! You do such a wonderful job of describing stuff so we can listen more closely. Keep posting!

@frederickcombs8661 5 жыл бұрын

the chorus vobratto, unique in Herman shows, actually makes you sense irridescence and crystal sparkling in this glamorous number.

@ProfessorStuDDS 10 жыл бұрын

This is so much fun to watch! I was in a production of Mame recently and this really helped me appreciate the song so much more, gah it's so cool to hear all these little intricacies that Seth finds!

@davidcacopardo8218 11 жыл бұрын

Seth, you are the reason I renewed Sirius, just to listen to your quirky, but amazing banter (and the music, of course!). But this brought me to a whole new level of your talent! You bring your special magic to life here. And I've never seen anyone describe music in such a way that brings every nuance to these ears! Bravo! I'll be watching more of these, that's for sure! Thank you!!!

@ecc810 10 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I can't believe this is the first time I'm seeing these!!!!!!!

@markspeer6975 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievably enjoyable and informative! I love the score and this made me appreciate it all the more. Thank you.

@tidalcreeku2b 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo Seth! My name's Randy. I love your video. You pointed out several things that I've heard since I saw the show with Angela Lansbury, in 1979 and 1986, and listened to the OBCR over and over again - but never thought about until now! That the 'robot' sound you describe always struck me as a vocal expression of the roaring 20's. The 'liquid' knew distinguishes the word 'knew' from 'new'. I love what you've done here and can't wait to see more videos. Thanks!

@Mags94 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I've stumbled across your channel while searching for Mame and I am well and truly hooked. Wonderful review, so upbeat and joyous to watch, I can't wait to see more.

@sesresu 7 жыл бұрын

OMG - you are fantastic - LOVE IT - from start to finish.

@chrisnorman9980 6 жыл бұрын

I played Mr. Upson (and was stored in the chorus until needed) in our high school production of Mame. As I recall, the lyrics of It's Today ended in "Hey!".

@HippoARToMusBooks 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Total fan!

@surejack5 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when you mouth the words.

@lovesingread 11 жыл бұрын

Dear heavens, Seth, you're just my favorite person ever.

@jmdocs Жыл бұрын

Story: was recently on a long drive with some work colleagues, trying to pick out what music to listen to (thank you, BlueTooth audio) and it came up that I love Broadway musicals. Someone (half my age) asked "what's the greatest show tune of all time?" I immediately thought of "It's Today," and played it for everyone. It was generally agreed that this was the show-tuniest show tune that ever show tuned a show tune. Then I played your analysis, which people loved. In a nutshell, I learned that this number (and its glorious cast album, thank you Goddard Lieberson) is so overwhelming that people miss the bits and pieces that make it up. So - thank you for making a boring drive entertaining and enlightening. (And then we listened to the whole Mame album, albeit skipping the skip songs.)

@jonalviar8984 4 жыл бұрын

I love this song and Ascot Gavote for my morning alarm every morning. I would love to sing this when I have a party.

@alexkije 3 жыл бұрын

Dang! I like Seth's taking apart a song. He has the spirit of Lenny, but more animated. :)

@geoheymont 11 жыл бұрын

Seth: The reason there is no "Yea" after Mame's second version of the song is that she and Patrick were riding offstage on a wagon in order to make a costume change for the next scene. By the time the song ended, they were already in the wings.

@jeffersonbeeker9813 Жыл бұрын

And the music went right into the scene change music without a break.

@darrylstrohl 10 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!

@sequinrosette 7 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@PeaceBang Жыл бұрын

RIP to the great great Miss Lansbury

@Stateoftention 11 жыл бұрын

still got it!

@sailingsam3815 Жыл бұрын

R.i.p. Angela Lansbury, great dame of Broadway!

@normasaldivar8645 3 жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with you!

@ThomasKing123 10 жыл бұрын

I love listening to these, but I will argue with you on the "tum-bow" -- you can actually hear the -=ble right after that at 14:02

@SharktopusMilk 3 жыл бұрын

I have to watch this deconstruction every time I feel like hearing OBC Mame. Can't hear It's Today's reprise/tag without crying every.single.time. Leave it to Seth to explain exactly why.

@thomaskoester7682 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a young man in Chicago Angela toured with the show and it was wonderful.

@twin3290 10 жыл бұрын

You should deconstruct Into the Woods!!! That is my favorite show!

@zazuzazz5419 4 жыл бұрын

The Flapper girls add airy texture, champagne bubbles.

@spiritbrother 11 жыл бұрын

Seth, the "Life can also be lived on a weekday"... part actually worked in the show. I've seen several versions, including the one with Angela. You have to see it staged, the actresses made it work. Honest. It was fun!

@LeftysLefty 3 жыл бұрын

This Seth dude is fun! Luv the lip-synching and Angela's voice coming out! Gotta disagree with the "Life can also be lived .." criticism tho - that style is something i totally associate with the late 20s- early 30s - i dont know exactly why but i do - maybe a Betty Boop cartoon or something? - but its very much of that time and i've always enjoyed that part as telling us that it is that time period. This was so much fun, earned a "Subscribe" from me. Oh no! Elaine Stritch! (but first I wanna take a ride in a rumble seat!)

@TheQuinnyC 5 жыл бұрын

you are a god among men!

@richardlloyd396 8 жыл бұрын

Ha! I love you!

@fredathomson-stolz4081 11 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you on the "Life can also be lived on a weekday" part... It's supposed to be sassy! I did this show and it was all gossipy and fun (think Pajama Game with all of the workers in the Can't Waste Time portion of the opening number - the pajama game), but listening to the soundtrack it's like "what...are you doing."

@fanorama1 10 жыл бұрын

man, you're smart!

@sharonradde3972 8 ай бұрын

Bootleg video??? Of the whole show?? I’d love to see that. I’ve seen sections but never the whole thing 😁

@bakaboy2000 4 жыл бұрын

I love at 5:14, he pulls out all the stops!

@StageDirector01 9 жыл бұрын

Another example of Pippin's use of strings is in "I Am What I Am" from La Cage.

@GeoStrum3 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds very 1920s and appropriate in setting the times of the show. Lots of 20s reference in the orchestra and the female trio.

@MrTifRice 10 жыл бұрын

God How I Wish I Could Marry This Man !

@johnpickford4222 Жыл бұрын

Tif Rice: He’s already married BUT if he’s a Mormon, you might have a chance.

@johnpickford4222 9 ай бұрын

Angela Lansbury was born in 1925 and the show opened in 1966 meaning she was 41, NOT 44 as Seth said. Now, please deconstruct the soundtrack version of “It’s Today” with Lucille Ball although she practically destroys, I mean deconstructs it by “singing” it.

@tracer740 4 жыл бұрын

Seth- @14:02 I heard tum BLE. Did you earlier indicate that she sang it as 'tum bow'? or am I mistaken of your interpretive opinion? BTW, your presentations are not just enjoya[bow], ... they're phenomenal! Kudos!

@charlesbower8387 4 жыл бұрын

She did sing it as tumble. You can clearly hear the "ell".

@spiritbrother 11 жыл бұрын

I always thought they were saying "Yeah!" not "Hey". Ask Angela. Maybe she remembers

@1037pm 11 жыл бұрын

Hasn't seth deconstructed this before??

@IanForsythWestCoast 6 ай бұрын

Thank (insert desired deity here) for Mr SRudetsky.... the number one stealth talent on Broadway....so musical, so knowledgeable, so FUNNY! If he had been a vaudevillian, his top billing would read, The Amazing Seth Rudetsky...Live On Stage, all talking, all singing, all dancing...with gestures. Note.... the robotic section you deconstructed reminds me of the lead women’s number Sing For Your Supper in Boys From Syracuse. Check it out, or is it just me? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndR1mqmizaqcXWQ.htmlsi=BgJB9XzDH6USNnUk starting about 2:40

@jgregveneklasen2657 5 жыл бұрын

I believe this song was a reworking of "(There is No Tune Like a) Show Tune" from Herman's first revue "Parade" that opened in 1959 (nothing to do with the dark 1998 show by Jason Robert Brown).

@johnpickford4222 9 ай бұрын

@jgregveneklasen2657: YOU ARE CORRECT and the show (PARADE) was recorded on the Decca label. Seth owes you one.

@Rachelsingssongsxxxx 11 жыл бұрын

seth I loooooooooooove u and Angela but have u seen her in bed nobs and broomsticks its amazing she has fabulous songs in it and its sooooo fun xxxxxx :)

@sephyr2006 10 жыл бұрын

*points finger* AnyWHOOO lol!!

@farmboynow 6 жыл бұрын

she was 39 at the time.. not 44

@SethTV 4 жыл бұрын

She was 41! Date of birth: October 16, 1925

@johnpickford4222 4 жыл бұрын

But Seth, How could you make a mistake about Dame Angela’s age? Adding years to her age and maiming potential work offers. You must have been confused with the leading lady from the film. Now, and and deconstruct that version. “I still have it.” Not when you make a mistake like that one. Mrs. Lovett’s going to make a pie out of you!! But truly I enjoy all of these; they are great. But be kind when you come to Miss Merman and GYPSY. I’ll miss you doing THE KING and I because it’s cast album was on Decca and the sound is tinny. But Gertrude Lawrence’s memory and honor will be intact for those that love and appreciate her. Please do BELLS ARE RINGING (“The Party’s Over”/Judy Holiday), LIL’ ABNER (“Namely You”/Edith or Edie Adams) and HOUSE of FLOWERS (“A Sleeping Bee”/Diahann Carroll). And yes Richard Rodgers wanted her for one of the two female leads in FLOWER DRUM SONG but couldn’t make her Asian enough with makeup! Brava!

@bigmouth33 2 жыл бұрын

I wish he talked a little faster.

@Skidonti 10 жыл бұрын

I remember the orgasmatron.

@TraceTaylor 9 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful - but I have to beg to differ with you on It's Today- Angela Lansbury is not singing thé same note but a semi- tone away up from thé G is it. Anyway - you are obviously a Musician so I wondered why you thought it was thé same note! Otherwise you are fun & fabulous yourself. Thank for your breakdown ´s!

@ds2465 6 жыл бұрын

Lmao I always hated the trio of the three women. They sound like members of the lollypop guild.

@JConnellyCats 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just guessing, but I always thought that trio was supposed to recall The Boswell Sisters, the Andrews Sisters, the McGuire Sisters and the Supremes of their day.

@GeoStrum3 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree there is nothing robotic about this!

@GregDeMichillie 6 жыл бұрын

I don't get why such a big deal is made about singing "today" as "too-day". Singing it like we say it, as "tuh-day", particularly on a high B-flat for an extended period of time would be a really ugly sound. It sounds like a pretty standard vowel modification to my ears.