One word Opera! From phantoms to fat ladies, it pretty much has it all!
One word: opera. From phantoms to fat ladies, it pretty much has it all!
But what makes it so nauseating, so beautiful, so awful, and yet so grand?
Is it the pomp and pageantry?
Is it the fabulous, larger-than-life costumes?
Is it the fact you don’t understand a word they’re saying?
No, it’s the raw power of the fat woman’s voice shattering the champagne glass in your hand. Throw her a rose. That’s opera.
Whether you love it or hate it, and most people do, you need to know more. Come on, aren’t the least bit curious?
Traditional opera singers don’t sound a thing like pop divas.
Ooooooooooooo…
To the trained ear, there will be a slight variance.
Ooooooooooooo…
It’s called vibrato, and when it’s done to an outrageous extreme it’s called tremolo.
OoOoOoOoOoOo…
And like mineral water, it’s an acquired taste.
But we must give credit where credit is due. Don’t assume just because an opera singer doesn’t sound good to you that they’re not good singers. You try holding that same note that long, that loud and see if you don’t pass out.
Now seasoned opera buffs will tell you it’s the most natural, free, open tone your voice can make, but the rest of us will just cover our ears and run.
There really isn’t any fence sitting when it comes to opera, you’re either a lover or a hater.
But we must give credit where credit is due. Don’t assume just because… they’re fat… oooo…
Transcribed by: Caitlin Y.
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The Perspicacious Loris
The Music of the Night! That song is part of the reason why I'd rather go blind than deaf. I mean, how ...The Perspicacious Loris
I think that you guys need a comment rating button.PhantomofConey
Butterfly, it wasn't the chandelier, it was a counterweight. It was still enough to kill a lady, though. Also, Phantom ...Jair
I'll answer those. 1 and 2. they were making a joke. 3. That, he was wrong about. 4. this is like a 2 ...cdoug04
Wow, so many uninformed comments... 1. Phantom of the Opera is not opera, it's musical theatre. 2. You don't ...Butterfly
Did you know that the Phantom of the Opera was originally French? It's true! When La Opera Garnier was built, ...Teagan [22]
I love opera! Really, if you don't like opera either a) you've never been or b) you aren't a theater ...AredhelCarnesir
Nothing is over until the fat lady sings.Grace
Opera is the only art form where a guy gets stabbed and instead of dying, he sings.Allan
Even though opera might be the most "natural" and "free" sounding music, I'd like to point out that you can ...AT
I grew up thinking I didn't like opera because anytime someone talked about it, they didn't like it. Then I ...Deelighted
I'm not fat. Does that mean I can't sing opera? Loved the phantom, esp. Gerard.Meandering
I like the Phantom, but not the fat lady.