Showtuned

Top 10 Types of Songs in Musicals (part 1)

In Part 1 of the Top 10 Types of Songs in Musical Theater, Brett and Josh discuss: Opening Numbers, Character Establishment Songs, Ballads, Conditional Love Songs and Comedy Songs. Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned [https://www.patreon.com/showtuned] Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod [https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod] Chapters * 00:00 Introduction * 02:55 What is Your "I Want Song" for the Week? * 06:05 Every Song Has a Job * 08:45 List of 10 Types of Songs in Musicals * 09:45 Opening Numbers * 22:45 I Want Song / Character Establishment * 30:10 Ballads * 37:37 Conditional Love Songs * 43:31 Comedy Songs Link to songs referenced on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/showtuned]! Hosted by Brett Boles (The M Tea [https://www.skool.com/songwriters/about?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn71vt-6yJ20dgd3RoEWA8p_pYXtxIdgXZHM5atdqpKCbR8QVVOzxnZWYOK9c_aem_YWdncwAGn_juwfOtJkcTrLf2amB_&brid=YWdncwHKp7HNc-SVH8lzx2s7QrDK]) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals [counterpointmusicals.com]). Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here. Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/ [https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/]

How are Movie Musicals Different from Theater?

In this episode of "Showtuned," Brett & Josh explore the fundamental differences between stage and film musicals, including storytelling techniques, audience engagement, technical considerations, and structural differences. Perfect for musical theater enthusiasts, songwriters, and filmmakers. Key Topics * Differences in storytelling between stage and film musicals * Technical tools unique to each medium (lighting, sound, camera) * Structural differences: two-act vs three-act formats * Audience engagement and the live experience * Adapting stage shows into movies: challenges and strategies * The role of the director and the camera in storytelling * Song length and pacing considerations in film and theater * Visual spectacle and scale in film adaptations * The importance of suspension of disbelief in different mediums * The evolution and innovation in musical film genre Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Showtuned * 03:11 What is Your "I Want Song" for the Week? * 05:45 Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals * 14:55 Crafting for Different Mediums * 22:22 The Role of Audience and Performance * 26:41 Understanding Musical Structures: Two Acts vs. Three Acts * 30:33 Song Structure and Length Differences * 31:23 The Importance of Pacing in Film and Stage Musicals * 33:26 Song Development: From Film to Stage Adaptations * 36:08 The Differences in Production: Film vs. Stage * 38:44 What We're Listening to This Week Links to What We're Listening To: * Bridges of Madison Country [https://open.spotify.com/album/3LaPdSklCPjDDz9etyDvIb?si=ybKI_mBaQ2OQnfzEmQn5DQ] * Gypsy Demos [https://open.spotify.com/album/24hgppcPnYdswB9l2sqzih?si=DBKDoZDdQb-7z4oF4LwJOQ]

Song Structures: Verse-Chorus vs AABA

In this episode of Showtuned, Brett Boles (The M Tea [https://www.instagram.com/thebrettboles/?hl=en]) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals [https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/]) delve into the exploration of song structure and form, emphasizing the significance of verse-chorus and AABA forms in musical storytelling. They discuss the role of song structure in character development and story momentum, providing examples from classic and contemporary musical theater. It explores the importance of expectation, repetition and variation in engaging the audience. The concept of through-composed songs in musical theater is also discussed, emphasizing their rarity and the challenges they present. Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned [https://www.patreon.com/showtuned] Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod [https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod] Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:25 - My "I Want Song" for the Week 06:15 - Verse-Chorus Song Form 18:08 - AABA Song Form 33:00 - Through Composed Song Form Hosted by Brett Boles and Josh Shelton. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here. Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/ [https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/]

Song Spotting & Toy Story as a Musical!

Today we dive into the art and science of song spotting, exploring the 4 types of "pressure" in a scene that can trigger good moments for songs, and the pacing of songs in musical storytelling. We also do a fun exercise of Song Spotting the movie Toy Story as if we were adapting it into a musical. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - I Want Songs for the Week 6:00 - Song Spotting Discussion 23:00 - Song Spotting Exercise: Toy Story 1 Takeaways * Songspotting is the art and science of finding moments in a show that sing, identifying when dialogue is no longer sufficient and when a song must take over. * Musical theater songs move a character forward or move the story forward in some way, unlike songs written for other genres that exist in a moment. Movie musicals vs. stage musicals Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned [https://www.patreon.com/showtuned] Follow on IG: @showtunedpod [https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod] Hosted by Brett Boles [https://www.instagram.com/thebrettboles/] and Josh Shelton [https://www.instagram.com/joshmshelton/]. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here. Produced by Counterpoint Musicals [https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/]

What is Song Mapping?

The first episode of Showtuned: A podcast about musicals and storytelling through songs, introduces the concept of Song Mapping and its importance in the songwriting process. Brett and Josh ask each other to share their "I Want Song for the Week," they explore the structure and form of songs, providing examples and insights into the song mapping process. Join us on Patreon (free & paid) - https://www.patreon.com/showtuned [https://www.patreon.com/showtuned] Follow on IG: @showtunedpod - https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod [https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod] Takeaways * Song mapping is a pre-writing technique that can save time, help find clarity, and provide a storytelling foundation when writing songs. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Showtuned * 05:35 My "I Want Song" for the Week * 10:39 Song Mapping Overview * 18:33 Song Mapping Example: Stand Still Hosted by Brett Boles (The M Tea [https://www.instagram.com/thebrettboles/]) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals [https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/]). Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.