SoulGirl Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 hey you guys! my brother is auditioning on monday for a musical and they asked him to prepare an 'upbeat rock song' for the audition. i said i would come to you smart, kind folks for some suggestions! it would be helpful for him to know the song already since he has to prepare it in the next few days but any suggestions would be welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Cool...what is the musical about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 i'm afraid to jinx it by talking about it too much!! (seem to be having a very superstitious day!) it's a musical version of 'the full monty' that will be touring ireland. it would be sixteen weeks of work for him but he's not sure if he can combine it with college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What type of music is your brother into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 how about...ROCK THIS TOWN The Stray Cats it's a real jumpin tune... good point Jane....That would help narrow it down, coz there's just such a variety of upbeat music to choose from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Simon and Garfunkel's "59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" is an upbeat song that is also simple to sing in nearly any key and easy to learn, while being very well liked by receptive listeners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 how about something from the Stones... Jumping Jack Flash Satisfaction Start Me Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'm Down - The Beatles Shout - Isley Brothers I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick Most anything by CCR Crocodile Rock - Elton John Elvis Costello - Veronica I Got Life or Hair - from "Hair" Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen It's The End Of The World...-R.E.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 ^ I think "it's the End of the world" is a bit hard to sing. Better would be "Stand" or " Shiny Happy People", IMO. Or how about some Glamour Rock "Fox on the run" or "Co Co" by Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 The Kinks ~ You Really Got Me Queen ~ You're My Best Friend Steve Miller ~ Living in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 ^ I think "it's the End of the world" is a bit hard to sing. True, but nailing it might endear you to those picking actors for something as verbose as a typical stage musical. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 True, but nailing it might endear you to those picking actors for something as verbose as a typical stage musical. Also true... I guess it depends on whether he likes and/or can sing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 he can more or less sing anything, sickening as that is to me as his competitive older sister! my boy suggested crocodile rock too, das! i was thinking elton john would be good! it needs to sound good with just piano accompaniment. i suggested 'take your mama' by scissor sisters too but unfortunately the audition is coming at the end of a hard week of partying so his falsetto is a little weaker than usual. some excellent suggestions people, keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 "Feeling Alright" by Joe Cocker would be good with just a piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Since the musical features R&B (soul) I'd suggest something in that vein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkMets9 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 All Right Now - Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 "Great Balls Of Fire" - Jerry Lee Lewis "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" - Jerry Lee Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 excellent ideas! that's a very good tip joe, thank you. i will pass on all these suggestions to my brother and let you know what he decides!! you all rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 "Keep A Knockin'" - Little Richard "Good Golly Miss Molly" - Little Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Here are some links for reviews of "The Full Monty" on Broadway which had a run of a few years here in the U.S. The Broadway Musical Home - Full Monty Talkin' Broadway Regional News and Reviews - The Full Monty BBC News - The Full Monty wows Broadway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 brad, you are a little sweetheart - thank you so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Uma said I'm a sweetheart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 i wish i was uma!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 sorry to disappoint, brad! well guys, after nearly two weeks solid of partying and hardly coming home, my brother finally came home this morning and i had to practically force him to pick a song and get sorted for the audition tomorrow morning! he wanted to pull out which would be a baaaad idea because it's career suicide to turn down an offer in the irish theatre scene from anyone! so, given the limited time he had to pick a song he already knew and on my friend's advice he's gone for 'let me entertain you' by robbie williams. it's a bit more pop than rock but it'll do! and he has 'mustang sally' ready as a back-up. i found the sheet music for him and reminded him to print out a theatre cv. i'm seriously thinking i deserve a commission on his wages if he gets the part!! incidentally, my friend showed us the most amazing website at www.sheetmusicdirect.com. you can buy the sheet music of any song they have on directory for three euro and even transpose it automatically to the key you need! truly incredible!! so anyway, thank you all for your help and great suggestions - you are all fab and always ever so helpful!! i'll keep them on file for any future auditions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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