SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!! I take exception to anyone who doesn't get "Once More With Feeling".
If you've watched and loved musicals over the years you know that a good one has certain elements and this episode is genius when it comes to getting it all right.
Just to have that many people in a series who can not only carry a tune (yes I understand that Allyson Hannigan is not a singer, but I still enjoyed the lines she had even with the limited amount of "alone" singing.)is almost impossible. Buffy fans know that Anthony Stewart Head and James Marsters are both singers, but who knew (be honest) that Sarah Michelle Gellar had such a good voice? Amber Benson has a gorgeous voice, I was blown away by her voice the first time, now I just enjoy hearing it every time I watch this episode - I think her voice is soothing and haunting.
The dancing - and dancing Demon was genius - thank you Joss - but why didn't Michelle Trachtenberg get more song time, what little that was heard was good. I think that Michelle's dance scene on the pool table was more important.
Joss Whedon wrote ALL of the songs - all of them and I am sad our society has nixed most Musicals as child's fare or Broadway dreams and not for the Silver Screen or even, for the most part, TV.
The sheer emotion when Spike comes to Buffy's rescue is palpable and can still evoke wrenching emotions - many of us can relate to many of the themes and emotions in this episode.
People who aren't Buffy or Angel fans to the Nth degree may not like the musical, but those of you who like a good musical (Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Wizard of Oz) will see a deeper meaning in the dancing and songs.
I find something new almost every time I watch and sometimes I just put it on and listen to the whole thing while I am doing more mundane things. This is a rare and enjoyable musical - TV or not.
This is a fun episode and absolutely one of the top ten in the series.
If you've watched and loved musicals over the years you know that a good one has certain elements and this episode is genius when it comes to getting it all right.
Just to have that many people in a series who can not only carry a tune (yes I understand that Allyson Hannigan is not a singer, but I still enjoyed the lines she had even with the limited amount of "alone" singing.)is almost impossible. Buffy fans know that Anthony Stewart Head and James Marsters are both singers, but who knew (be honest) that Sarah Michelle Gellar had such a good voice? Amber Benson has a gorgeous voice, I was blown away by her voice the first time, now I just enjoy hearing it every time I watch this episode - I think her voice is soothing and haunting.
The dancing - and dancing Demon was genius - thank you Joss - but why didn't Michelle Trachtenberg get more song time, what little that was heard was good. I think that Michelle's dance scene on the pool table was more important.
Joss Whedon wrote ALL of the songs - all of them and I am sad our society has nixed most Musicals as child's fare or Broadway dreams and not for the Silver Screen or even, for the most part, TV.
The sheer emotion when Spike comes to Buffy's rescue is palpable and can still evoke wrenching emotions - many of us can relate to many of the themes and emotions in this episode.
People who aren't Buffy or Angel fans to the Nth degree may not like the musical, but those of you who like a good musical (Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Wizard of Oz) will see a deeper meaning in the dancing and songs.
I find something new almost every time I watch and sometimes I just put it on and listen to the whole thing while I am doing more mundane things. This is a rare and enjoyable musical - TV or not.
This is a fun episode and absolutely one of the top ten in the series.