to dream, and to be free. a common theme throughout the arts scene i'd say.
will a puppet with a dream save the world? will you trust in the graven images which you have made yourself? is there no thirst for the truth, a sure rock in this shifting world?
Freedom. only He can give it. Only you can choose it.
I chose it, and i'd say it's not easy having freedom. i glory rather in his ruling over me with Love.
where there is lawlessness, people say where is Justice?
where there is law, people say where is the Love?
we are all a confused lot. indeed to us belongeth confusion of faces.
some quotes in the booklet accompanying the musical:
"The grass is greener on the other side, but celery grows on the other side. Looks great but tastes terrible."
"My dream?... Let me sleep on that.."
If i'm to come up with a quote on dreams, it'd be:
"Dream BIG, for we have a GOD who is BIGGER than all our DREAMS :D"
Eph 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Peter was acting as multiple roles, but he ended the show as a puppet.
with ashlee
with jolleen
with amy
with robin
all of us
--- detailed analysis starts here (i was picking the musical to bits) ---
the music was not very good but the story and the themes behind it were thought provoking. the music and lyrics were all composed by a student involved in the club. the rhythm and key were changing so quickly that the audience could not make sense of the music at all. at times i was wondering whether it was the singers singing out of tune or the music is supposed to sound disjointed. the composer should have used variations on a same theme (which can be as hard to catch as he wants) and keep repeating it throughout the show, or else just use rhythms and tunes that are more consistent. there were places where i find that the music does not fit the lyrics/atmosphere well and does not express the meaning to the fullest potential too.
singers wise, there were bad ones (unfortunate that the solo singer in the opening scene dashed the hopes of all who came to the show) and there were really good ones too. i think it is quite hard to find singers whose voice itself has that musical quality in it. perhaps they were nervous and not that warmed up yet so the sound was not coming out right in the first half of the show.
i was rather disappointed during the intermission, but the second half made up for it. i was impressed by how they ended with the beginning, leaving you to imagine the possible alternative scenarios, choosing alternative paths. there is also the subtle hint of the choice to reject the puppet-life and the associated tragedy, but to choose to follow their dreams. inspiring.
for me, the song was long gone from my soul. the parchness, the darkness, it overwhelms me. the constant firing and the dreary weariness. the forgotten rest. then finally i was reminded, i was turned and the song returned to my heart. the health of my countenance, the living spring of life. not gushing forth as before, but still delightfully refreshing. every time i can sing, i truly thank God for the music.
there are so many things happening in my life that i can't catch up with myself.
i like how sunlight turns the leaves translucent. the glowing reds and greens. then it bounces off the blades of grass, a stippling of golden wonder. i never fail to be inspired by God's creation :) i had the best nap in ages on the grass listening to the birds and wind.