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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2003-03-03 23:21
Sent out today from Local 802 in NYC:
"(PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY)
The contract negotiations between Local 802 and the League of American Theatres and Producers covering Broadway orchestras and musical creative teams are continuing even after the expiration of the contract this past Sunday.
Both sides, however are still far apart.
The Musicians have set a strike deadline for this Thursday at midnight if there is no settlement.
Over the next few days, we are asking everyone to call the League of American Theatres and Producers at (212) 764-1122 and tell them to keep the music of Broadway LIVE. Tell them you won’t be back to Broadway if they kill the music."
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-03-04 03:44
New York, Sept 12, 2004 (Rooters): Opening night of the new musical "Cat Got Your Tongue" was marred when the show's Mitzi, portrayed by Noelle Schwartz, muffed what would otherwise have been a show-stopping performance. Unfortunately, Miss Schwartz actually attempted to insert a small degree of human expression into "I Couldn't Care Less," the song that elicited standing ovations and rave reviews in Hartford. The technician operating the synthesis and transcription accompaniment playback equipment was unable to adjust the "orchestra" tempo to follow her singing voice. The entire production ground to a halt as the audience moaned and jeered.
Producer Larry Ghroatken said: "What on Earth was Miss Schwartz thinking about? Expression? In a New Broadway show? What was on her mind, anyway? We may have to replace her with a character who can be properly wooden, so the premixed soundtrack and synthesis equipment can provide its scientifically emotion-leading style for a precise follower. That's what the New Broadway is about, y'know. We can't have singers trying to sing, or anything like that. Just mouth the words on key with the proper tempo, that's the way to do it. Human expression? Emotion? Come on, those are dead issues."
Asked to comment, Miss Schwartz said, "This is really disgusting. 'I Love New York'? You've got to be kidding. I'm leaving this toilet and heading for Nashville. At least in Country Music, they sing with feeling and still use live instrumentalists. Maybe I can even learn how to yodel."
Meanwhile, in Carnegie Hall, a packed house applauded Claudio Addabo's direction of Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto. Several comments were heard regarding his stunningly athletic arm-waving and the precision artistic swishing of his baton. Two Synthesis Technicians performed the music in memorable style. Clyde Klodd, Piano Synthesis Tech, offered an exciting rendition, which sounded as if it had been based on a performance once given by Cecile Licad. The Orchestra was provided rather delightfully by Giuseppe Forteblasto, Orchestra Synthesis Technician. His use of attack/decay/release digitizations of every instrument in the Boston Symphony Orchestra produced a very harmonious blend. According to unidentified sources, Forteblasto is being considered to head the Musical Synthesis Group at the Metropolitan Opera Company next season. Some think his work would go expecially well with next year's production of "Aida," in which, for the first time, the Met will be using prosthetic elephants
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2003-03-04 12:41
Hi JMcAulay:
Thank you...thank you.
This wonderful piece is going to our negotiating committe. It will bring smiles to their tired faces, and may even help further our cause. You are unique in your "right on" humor.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-03-04 16:30
Our own JMcAulay has once again cut right to the heart of the issue, with style and originality.
John J Moses: Print out 1000 copies (with JMcAulay's permission) and send to every Broadway producer/owner/investor, and leave copies at the door of each theater for patrons to read.
Perhaps the League of American Theatres and Producers need to read how ridiculous their hard-line position is.
Good luck!! ...GBK
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2003-03-04 19:13
Thanks, GBK will do!
"John J Moses: Print out 1000 copies (with JMcAulay's permission) and send to every Broadway producer/owner/investor, and leave copies at the door of each theater for patrons to read."
JJM
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Clark W. Fobes Artist
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