Continued Exploration - Music & The Fictive Dream - Lay All Your Love on Me - Mamma Mia!
For this assignment, I chose the song Lay All Your Love on Me from Mamma Mia! This song is used in both the musical and the movie adaptation. Mamma Mia! began as a musical hit when it premiered in 1999. In 2008, it was adaptation into a film. It is considered a "jukebox" musical and is based on songs recorded by ABBA. ABBA is a Swedish musical group. The title of the musical came from ABBA's 1975 chart-topper Mamma Mia.
The musical is about a young woman named Sophie, who is getting married and wants to have her father walk her down the aisle. There were three men in her mom's life and her mom denies knowing who the father is. Sophie sends a letter to the three men inviting them to her wedding. She does not know which man is her father. The film and musical follow the storyline of Sophie planning her wedding, having a bachelorette party, and the chaotic family dynamic. The musical sends a message about taking chances to achieve your dreams.
Lay All Your Love on Me is the eighth song in Act One. During the song, Sophie and Sky are signing to each other. Sky is Sophie's fiance. This song is said to explore the onhoing emotions that happen when people are falling in love with one another. Sky sings the man's point of view with lyrics such as "Now every man that I see is a potential threat." Sophie sings the woman's point of view with lyrics such as "A little small talk, a smile, and baby I was stuck." The song begins with Sophie sharing her concern about Sky's bachelor party and how it goes along with her concern of not knowing who her father is. Sky tells Sophie how he is the only man she will need and promises his loyalty to her.
Lay All Your Love on Me - 2008 from Mamma Mia! the film - Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus - Sweden
This version of the song is a cover of ABBA's original song. The original song was released in 1981. This is a cover by the Mamma Mia! film cast.
Lay All Your Love on Me - July 1981 - Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus - Sweden
This version of the song is the orignial version sang by ABBA themselves.
This work serves the story as a whole by showing the relationship and feelings that exist between Sophie and Sky. In a way, the work also shows more insight about how Sophie feels about not knowing who her father is. As well, Sophie shows her distrust that follows different feelings. Some could think she is showing fear of abandoment. "Lay All Your Love on Me" is Sophie and Sky explaining to each other through song their feelings for each other. Sky is showing his commitment to Sophie and how strongly his feelings for her are. Sophie shows Sky how she fell in love with him and how she feels when he is away.
The social/moral message this song offers the audience is the view of different parts of a relationship. Not only does this song show the love behind Sophie and Sky's relationship but it also shows fear, jealously, and distrust. For instance, someone may not realize all the things that are included in a relationship. According to Genius, "... it documents one woman's shift into erratic behaviors as she falls under the spell of her new lover." The musical in general follows the storyline of Sophie's feelings, her wedding and trying to find who is her dad.
I think that Mamma Mia! is a nice romantic comedy in a way. It shows a lot of different relationships and feelings behind them. It shows Sophie's realtionship with Sky, her mom, and her finding a relationship with her three could-be fathers. Regarding the music, I really like the difference in timbres between Sophie and Sky's voice. Sophie has a bright and perky type of voice. I find it as a stark contrast to Sky's where I consider his voice thick and raspy. As well as I enjoy the change in dynamics throughout the song. When singing the chorus the dynamics are louder compared to when they are "speaking" to each other. I think that the difference in dynamics bring out more elements thoughout the song. As well as the dynamics provide a stronger emotion for the audience about what is happening.
I agree, the song shows different sides of a relationship, good and bad. The difference in timbres between the singers is very unique and perfect for added emotions. My grandma always listened to ABBA on road trips, so I was introduced to them at an early age. Their vocals are amazing. You did an excellent job at explaining the story!
I have never seen this movie, but after discovering that it has music from ABBA, I'll probably end up watching it. I like the plot you described, and the aesthetic of the beaches paired with ABBA makes it a must-see. In my opinion, ABBA has influenced most pop we hear today because their music still sounds so great.
One aspect of "Lay All Your Love On Me" I enjoy is the chorus. They layer the voices on top of each other, making the song sound like a spiritual chant. Another ABBA song I've always liked is "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!".
Here is the link to "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEjLoHdbVeE
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For this assignment, I chose the song Candy Store from Heathers: The Musical. Heathers is a 2014 off-Broadway hit that is based on the 1988 film where three girls named Heather run their high school in Ohio. It started in 2010 with its origin being Joe's Pub. From all their power in high school, they spark disturbing actions and reactions from their classmates. It is said to have some resemblance to the movie Mean Girls. The musical follows the story of a girl named Veronica. She is a so-called "misfit" who wants to be popular and part of the popular crowd at any price. The three girls who rule the school are the Heathers. They are three girls named Heather, there is Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara, and Heather Duke. Heather Chandler is the leader of the group. The musical opens awareness to different topics in teen culture such as sexual assault, school violence, bullying, and teen suicide. Candy Store is the second song in Act One. During this song, Heather Chand...
I agree, the song shows different sides of a relationship, good and bad. The difference in timbres between the singers is very unique and perfect for added emotions. My grandma always listened to ABBA on road trips, so I was introduced to them at an early age. Their vocals are amazing. You did an excellent job at explaining the story!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie, but after discovering that it has music from ABBA, I'll probably end up watching it. I like the plot you described, and the aesthetic of the beaches paired with ABBA makes it a must-see. In my opinion, ABBA has influenced most pop we hear today because their music still sounds so great.
ReplyDeleteOne aspect of "Lay All Your Love On Me" I enjoy is the chorus. They layer the voices on top of each other, making the song sound like a spiritual chant. Another ABBA song I've always liked is "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!".
Here is the link to "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEjLoHdbVeE