Fuzz Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 We just posted up J'net's review of the American Idiot musical. Stop by the follow link to read ithttp://greendayauthority.com/editorials/article.php?id=12The basis of this show is Green Day’s superb music – American Idiot. It’s obvious that someone who revered this work was paying deep attention to every nuance in translating it to the stage. The way chances are taken with the songs as they are interpreted, transitioned and mixed with each other leaves them surprisingly true to the originals. The overall experience of this production actually adds dimension to a work I thought I understood through and through.
LilyMarie Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 J'net always writes the best stuff, I can't wait till I have a few minutes to read it over carefully!
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Great! I'm not gonna read it until tomorrow (at 11:22 pm my brain usually can't concentrate on texts longer than 10 lines xD), but I'm sure it'll be good
The Disappearing Boy Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 looks good. i'll read it in full later
Guest Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 makes me wish I could go and see it even more
Bastard of 1967 Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 @J'net - Loved your review. If this gig makes it to Broadway (which it better, dammit! ) it'll be on my bucket list to go see!
GarinRichards Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Absolutely amazing article!I loved her description, and the fact that it was coming from a true fan of 15 years. I could tell that she had a deep understanding of the band and their music because of that. Honestly, I've never attended a musical, at all.But her writing makes me wish I lived closer to Berkeley then all the way out here by the rockies.Amazing piece J'Net.Well done.-GarinRichards
oldrocker Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the AI musical. I got a better sense of it than I did from most of the reviews I had already read. I was most impressed by your discussion of the Johnny/St. Jimmy character(s) -- how each is a part of the other, so that underlying the prominent character/persona, is still the other one. That each is a part of each. It sounds like the actor playing St. Jimmy was really phenomenal.By the way, I've seen many musicals, as well as some opera. Some have a more developed story thru dialogue and song, some don't. The idea that all have to be fleshed out entirely is ridiculous. So I am well prepared to view this musical in the same way I did the album, at the same time, experiencing how others saw and interpreted it. Really impressive review. Thanks, J'net.
kimigd Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Amazing review! Thanks J'net for write that as i can't go to the musical, it was easy to understand it by your review. "A little band called Green Day" lol.
alaniluau Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 This was a very impressive review, as usual. Great job, J'net! It sound like it was truly amazing.
J'net Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 J'net, you're such an amazing writerWow - you all make me so happy. Thanks so much for the positive comments .
MassHysteria Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow - you all make me so happy. Thanks so much for the positive comments .Great review my friend! I hope that Ben enjoys it, and perhaps shares it with the others.
J'net Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Great review my friend! I hope that Ben enjoys it, and perhaps shares it with the others.Thanks, Justin. I appreciate your comment, because I know how many times you've seen the show and how much you know about it.
elanorelle72 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 its wonderful.... J'net...thankyou so much for writing it...it actually brings me back right to that night...thank you...my sweet friendit means alot to me xxoo
La Twets Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow. Amazing review I wish I could see the musical one day ^^
Jimmy the Kid Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow. Amazing review I wish I could see the musical one day ^^I 2nd this motion
mistress Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 J'Net, that was a great review, thanks so much i'm still hoping it comes to the east coast!!
Tripe Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Nice J'net! I only had time to scan (short attention span, ha), but it looks good!
madswester Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Very nice review... now i wanna see the show even more they better realese a DVD with this
Sara. Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 thanks J'net! I don't have time to read all of it now, but I'll definitely read it later
Radioactive1 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Great review J'net, you always have such a way with your words I so wish I could see this!
GreenDayaremyGods Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 me wants to go see it so badly!
Spark of Insanity Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 J'net always writes the best stuff, I can't wait till I have a few minutes to read it over carefully! Yes, yes, she does.I actually cannot read it right now because I have to head off to class.But its first priority tomorrow. Cannot wait to read the review.
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