How Sondheim Writes A Musical 

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just wrote on this painting for my degree research, love how you used the painting as a means to tell the story of Sondheim's musical process

“Anything you do Let it come from you Then it will be new Give us more to see”

The reason I like Sondheim and find him unique is because despite dissonant sounds, it doesn't sound atonal. Unlike the modernist music that defined the classical genre in the 20th century, he utilises the best of 20th century classical motifs and techniques without atonality. His sound is also unique from a lot of 20th century musicals because of his distinct emphasis on music over lyrics - you can hear how his songs are different from a lot of other big names in theatre.

‪He is now into legend. Like Oscar before him, and Harold Prince. I’m so sad, I might never musicals ever again. Being in a Sondheim is like- being in a Disney film. If ever there was a true impresario- then Sondheim was one for all time. Not just of now, or then, but forever. ❤️‬ (1930-2021)

What an unexpected topic! Really excited to hear about this.

since his death last week, i've fallen down the wormhole of sondheim videos. i haven't seen any video essays on this musical so i was SO happy when i found this. i honestly teared up at this, you really were really able to capture the genius of sondheim and this musical. thank you for this, and i would love more sondheim videos from you in the future if you ever planned to do so :)

I'm not very familiar with Sondheim's musicals, but the whole point of taking an auditory step back from dissonant sounds really reminded me of how System of a Down construct songs

Fascinating, never knew Sondheim made this musical. Makes me appreciate him even more!

This might be one of your most artistic videos yet. Really cool! Even though I'm a music nerd, I had never seen or heard of a musical that was made this way.

This musical is my all time favorite. Each time I see or listen to it I notice something different. The layers and layers of musical motifs, lyrics, and harmonies are truly a treasure trove for deeper analysis

Great choice of song. You did an excellent job articulating the ways in which Sondheim was trying to match music to art, and there isn't a piece in the show that achieves those goals more perfectly than "Color and Light".

It's like poetry. It rhymes.

this was in my recommended after being posted 5 seconds ago, i don't remember subscribing but have a comment and a like for the algorithm!

I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this work from him. It sounds amazing, thank you for this!

Wow, respect +1 to Sondheim. Thanks for this insightful video, Elk! Loved the editing with the pointillist painting throughout.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I love Sondheim!

I love learning about new things. I love the Elk. Thank you for this interesting video!

This is brilliant!! How was this not recommended?

I love this painting. Never knew there was a musical about it. I'll look for it.

Makes a video about Stephen Sondheim. Mentions his D&D podcast in the outro and the description. Is Entertain The Elk a fan of Dimension 20? Stephen Sondheim is an important bard NPC in their magical New York campaign, The Unsleeping City.

Looooooove how this video was put together! More like this would be cool with me!

Incredible video man!! Phenomenal editing

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. This is my all time favorite musical!

Damn dude. Forgot about you for a while, but I'm glad I found you again. This was awesome! Would love to hear more about paintings.

Turning an artpiece into a musical by incorporating the art style into the sound, this must be checked out!

Loved this video, forgot about this play.

Love me some Sondheim. Never thought about how the pointillism is reflected in the music!

Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful composer. I would have never found him if I wasn’t trying to learn about writing musicals and your video coming up. I just love the music and the musical it’s self.

I love A bit of Sondheim, very unexpected but great video!

Enjoyed this, especially the pointing out of the colors in the shadows. Didn't know that. Have a good one. :)

My favourite musical, nice surprise to see you talk about it.

This was awesome. Thank you. I wish more people knew about sondheim and his great works. I also wish disney hadn't touched into the woods, as they seem to have missed the point.

Sunday might be my favorite musical. Thanks so much for this analysis!

Thank you for covering this topic. Sondheim is my all time favorite artist. He is not talked about enough!

Loved the video! Would love to see more content like this!

I love this musical, I really appreciate you touching on this subject. Thanks!

I had never knew of this before! Thank you for revealing it to me, Mate🙌🙌🙌

I like these types of videos that talk about musicals. I really like musicals so tahnks for making this

WONDERFUL SLICE OF SONDEIM'S CREATIVE PROCESS, LIKE THE SHOW ITSELF.

So that's what was going through Cameron's head during Ferris Bueller.

Underrated video

Thank you for covering wider topics.

Fantastic video! It reminded me of another piece of content about Sondheim that talked about Sweeney Todd specifically, and how he uses and distorts a very specific sequence in almost every piece within the musical to convey tone and emotion efficiently.

What do you call a well known elk? Famoose

great analysis!

hey! i love content about musical theater, so thank you for making this video!

I appreciate your content brother.

Terrific video!!!!!!!!!!! Love your stuff and this was a great topic

This is an awesome video bro.

Beautiful video

Yeah, that was cool. Something different and cool. Thanks

Yes yes more musical content

I appreciate this content! This good stuff!

Beautiful video!

Beautiful

Nice editing 👍

Someone needs to give this to Schafrillas to continue to appeal to his inner theater kid.

They wouldn’t exist without order. But they live through the chaos of life.

Interesting take!

Great Video 😍

Seurat invented the concept behind television.

RIP STEPHEN SONDHEIM

very insightful thank you

This vids intro set the mood

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I immediately believe everything Sondheim says, because he sounds like Carl Sagan.

They was different. I liked it

He goes.........then I go........and soon we're hummin' along hmmmmmmm and that's called writing a song...

damn!!! great video.

Nice video

nice

Ah, that explains why I like early Sondheim and absolutely hate his later stuff.

whats the deal with your music in the video?, is gorgeous, you used it in a very very creative way, i loved it!!!!!

Good

I'm not surprised I haven't heard of the musical, but it sounds fascinating, even if it is also somewhat off-putting

which Sondheim musical do you recommend for a newbie?

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Pointillism applied to music made me think of ‘Supertramp’.

Woah, published 45 seconds ago

Sondheim could have rewrote mame as vera...

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Man, 'Sweeney Todd' is such a superb work of imaginative power and sheer fun; it'll always be Sondheim's creation to me, not Tim Burton.

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Please do an indepth video on Hayao Miyazaki and out studio ghibli His movies are nothing short of magical and so pleasingly wholesome