West Side Story

**Styxx** · 06-13-2006, 07:26 AM

I'm into this score BIG TIME!

Cool....

**C J Pro** · 06-13-2006, 08:27 AM

Wow, with all of the random topics in this forum and in the chat, I could make an hour long documentary called "When composers are bored"

**Styxx** · 06-13-2006, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by C J Pro

Wow, with all of the random topics in this forum and in the chat, I could make an hour long documentary called "When composers are bored"

I'm trying to entice a conversation on the score. OK, how about; how many of you performed or conducted West Side Story? Or, What's the big deal about West Side Story? Or, When will they do a sequel to West Side Story using today’s street gangs "East Side Story". OK, it was out of boredom that I open this score and started playing a bit of it on piano (which was a total joke), and prompted me to post this thread.
By the way ... when can we expect your documentary?

**C J Pro** · 06-13-2006, 08:59 AM

The documentary will be released June 31, 2006.

I have heard of this musical, but I have not seen it nor heard any music from it that I know of. Most I know about it is that it is a modern day version of Romeo and Juliet and that it was mentioned in the script for the 1980s Little Shop of Horrors.

**PaulR** · 06-13-2006, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Styxx

I'm trying to entice a conversation on the score. OK, how about; how many of you performed or conducted West Side Story?

I used to play America when I was in a rock band. Does this count?

**Hermitage59** · 06-13-2006, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by PaulR

I used to play America when I was in a rock band. Does this count?

That was Neil Diamond, Spartacus.
Showing your age now!

**linwood** · 06-13-2006, 09:46 AM

....and I liked the D.Grusin West Side Story dvd. For the music/arrangements and all the film of the sessions. I like seeing how they mic stuff. What they choose/where they put it.

**Styxx** · 06-13-2006, 09:58 AM

linwood. Love the (your) web site!

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