Lebonese Musical Theatre?
I was really interested in this because it seems so similar to our musical theatre. Basically they've taken the Lebanese traditions and culture and presented them in a theatrical way. Some of the traditional music they've put to western orchestration. This video shares the inspiring story of how this dance company has brought music and dance to a war-torn Lebanon. The dance company has brought music and dance training to children that would normally have grown up without it. This is also a great example of how music is used to express heritage. By The Way!! I looked up more on this dance company. The Caracalla Dance Theatre stayed active and throughout all the struggles of the wars in Lebanon. They were one of the few establishments not to close. They even strived to entertain both sides of the conflicts!
This is an Indian version of Thriller. I thought it was interesting how it resembles western popular music of the 1980s but has it's own "indian style" to it.
I thought this video was really funny. I just love this dance they're doing!!! :D However it is interesting to see how traditional indian music makes its mark in contemporary indian music. They begin it with a long melismatic phrase with ornamentation like in the traditional songs.
I loved your first video, reflecting 'the inspiring story of how this dance company has brought music and dance to a war-torn Lebanon'. I loved that the group was found entertaining by both sides in conflict! I find war very interesting in general--and quite sad. It is confusing to me how differences can be put aside for entertainment value, but picked right back up after the entertainment. I am glad, however..that there is a break in it at all! These people are doing a wonderful thing by bridging the gap between these two opponents.
ReplyDeleteThe second video of the Indian version of Thriller is crazy! You really can see the influence of western pop culture, but if you close your eyes and listen to it, you can really hear the Indian music. Good find!
ReplyDeleteLove the "thriller" video! I find it so interesting how Americans influence people all over the world and yet we don't really realize it. I also liked how the video incorporated Indian Music. Michael Jackson really is everywhere!
ReplyDeleteYou're first video was fascinating. It did resemble the musical theatre I am familiar with. I want to learn more about the Dance Theatre. It looked very professional.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought the Thriller video was strange, and then I realized that MJ's version was strange too. It only seemed less strange in my own culture.
I love that you posted the funny translated song. It's not culturally insensitive, it's just silliness! I wouldn't be offended if it went the other way. I love the beat to this song!