Just once I wish I could walk into something like this.
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There are some groups in NYC and other places that do some things similar to this, but it is usually less for the entertainment of others and more to be in on an inside practical joke.
For example, I've seen videos of people going to Grand Central Station and just freezing randomly for two minutes in the middle of everyone. It's kind of funny, but not nearly as entertaining if you're not in on the joke.
I've also seen groups organize mass IPOD dance parties where everyone goes to a certain site, downloads a dance mix to their IPOD/MP3 Player, goes to a certain location at a certain time and presses play according to some outside indicator (usually a clock striking a certain time) and then they all dance to the same music. It's weird because no one can who isn't in on the joke can hear the music, but everyone is dancing, more or less, to the same exact music/rhythm.
I wonder what the story is behind this specific incident - anyone know?
the sound of music is an unforgettable part of so many childhoods...apparently all over the world. as wholesome and cornball as it is everyone loves the music, romance and drama of this rather long movie. it's really in a category all by itself. can you think of anything that compares?
It's good, no doubt.
At the risk of getting stoned by Quaid, though, I have to say that West Side Story is better. It's in a class all by itself.
Seriously, Riff, Tony, Action, Ice, and Baby John could totally take the Von Trapps.
Saw Sound of Music years after its initial popularity. Took my future wife to a "I hate (read don't have a clue about) musicals".
Discovered: 1) I liked it. (More than West Side Story, which I'd seen both as a movie and a professionally done play, sorry, Bill).
2) In fact, I began to appreciate musicals. (Fiddler on the Roof my favorite).
3) People in the audience were singing. Not quiet, listening, passive. Actively singing. Have never since heard or witnessed that kind of response (other than at a showing of Popcorn at an after midnight theatre with few people present who hilariosly interacted with both the movie and one another). Sound o M definitely in a class all by itself.
And, BTW, the nun took out the Nazis. Her hands greasy from removing a spark coil she says, "Forgive me, Reverend Mother, for I have sinned", making me chuckle just to remember it.
What I don't understand is how there were people in the background who looked either appalled, annoyed, angry, or just very unhappy. How can you see this and, at least, crack a little bit of a smile?
Many times I *have* walked into such things.
Problem was that only one person (me, sigh) recognized the moment.
And I can't dance nor sing, much less choreograph an event for others.
Usually the moment hits when I'm in a giant factory, with the sounds of machines making for both rythm and syncopation as background. Makes me want to grab wrench, a broom, or something (a la Stomp).
But I suspect you and I are not alone, Jared. Looking forward to reading other's tales.