WorryRock02 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Very good article about "These paper Bullets Jones, who’s met with Armstrong several times to discuss his film adaptation of “American Idiot,” Green Day’s Broadway musical, explained his idea to Armstrong.“I talked him through ‘Much Ado’ because he said, ‘You know, I barely finished high school’” said Jones. “He leaned back, stared at me and was like, ‘OK. Let me get this straight: You’re going to rewrite Shakespeare and I’m gonna rewrite The Beatles — right?’“A few days later, he had the first song,” Jones said. “He’d written it, played the drums, the bass, the guitar, crafted a demo. Then three days later, another one came through.”Armstrong wrote eight songs for the show, five of which The Quartos perform live, and three heard over record players and jukeboxes, Jones said.“This man’s crazily gifted,” Jones said. “And they sound amazingly like Beatles from, like ‘Help!’ to ‘Rubber Soul.’” http://www.nhregister.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140306/paper-bullets-mixes-shakespeare-the-beatles-at-yale-rep
WorryRock02 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 I truly hope we'll hear these songs performed by Billie Joe. Wow. it's amazing how EVERY person that have to work with Billie, recognize that ihe has a huge talent.
Ryan Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I have a friend who is seeing this on the last preview before it's official opening night. He is a Juliard grad who now has a tremendous love of Green Day and Billie (thanks to me). I will have him write up a full review for me so that I can post it here
Oxymore Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Before I used to think that this man was really good. Now I think he's a fucking genius. What am I going to think in a few times. Can't wait to hear more about this.
Lu_S Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 So exciting when more people find out what we already know
Heather. Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 That article is interesting because it suggests that "These Paper Bullets" is actually more of a play than a musical, or at least it's not a traditional musical. Billie just wrote 8 songs, and those will just be the songs "by the band" in the play, meaning they're not necessarily going to be related to the story, just performance pieces. Still thrilled to hear the songs and hopeful that we'd get Billie versions of them too some day......
Todd Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 I have a friend who is seeing this on the last preview before it's official opening night. He is a Juliard grad who now has a tremendous love of Green Day and Billie (thanks to me). I will have him write up a full review for me so that I can post it here Would he be able to record the songs?
Psycho Britney Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I loved reading the article, and getting to hear more about the play. It sounds amazing!
iScottie Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Is this the play that he was working on? It's playing at Yale and I live somewhat near it, so I may see it if it is.
Heather. Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Is this the play that he was working on? It's playing at Yale and I live somewhat near it, so I may see it if it is. Yes. This article makes a reference to Billie talking to the director/writer about the movie of AI. Wonder how recently that was and if they are involved in the production and that's how Billie met them...
beejeezee Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I'm so excited to hear these songs it's ridiculose.
Hermione Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Sounds very impressive and intriguing! Really looking forward to hearing the songs.
Forever Now Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Really looking forward to going! My tickets for opening night came in the mail yesterday. We are seated in the second row.
lizziebix Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Really looking forward to going! My tickets for opening night came in the mail yesterday.So excited for you. And of course I'm looking forward to your full review! ENJOY!
San Miguel Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Awesome, really looking forward to hearing the songs.
Heather. Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I'm getting a Jersey Boys vibe from this. Except the Beatles.
Forever Now Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 So excited for you. And of course I'm looking forward to your full review! ENJOY!Thank you!
LinziLetterbomb Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Really hope this comes to the UK one day!! Have to see it
WorryRock02 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Nothing new but cool anyway: http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-these-paper-bullets-0316-20140312,0,3576836.story
beejeezee Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Nothing new but cool anyway: http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-these-paper-bullets-0316-20140312,0,3576836.story Really cool!
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