Sound of Music

[Natasha]

I'm suprised no one has posted about this before as it's one of the most famous and in my opinon one of the best movies ever made. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I got a special edition of the DVD with a bouns documentary and the extra facts were very interesting but of course my favorite part was the movie itself.

Its one of those that I could watch over and over again... I think a unique thing about "Sound of Music" is it has a perfect mix of music and acting.

Some films like, "My Fair Lady" while classics and wonderful movies have to much singing or rather the selections are to big. You find yourself hoping that they will stop singing and get on with the movie... but everything blends perfeclty in "Sound of Music."

This is my favorite movie...with Julie singing in it how couldn't it be? i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Natasha

[Natasha]

Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer, "Something Good."

[Natasha]

Can't help but post one more! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[roger]

Okay, here's a bit of useless information about the Sound of Music.

Charmian Carr who played the eldest daughter, Liesl, sprained her ankle quite badly during the final rehearsal. Following numerous pain-killing injections, she danced around the gazebo like a 16-going-on-17-year-old!

There you are, Kristyn, there's hope for you yet.

Roger

[Joe]

Yeah, Roger. I read that somewhere too. I think it's mentioned on the DVD.

I bought the DVD last Christmas for my mother.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night
I hate to go and leave this pretty (site!)

Back to the lonely goatherd...
Joe

[HWI]

I was in Salzburg when I was 18 (yes, I used to be that young once upon a time:-)) and tourist interest was very high indeed at that time. So high, in fact, the local authority had a leaflet printed in several languages, giving information on several of the sites where shooting took place.

Quite a lot of footage for the film was shot in Salzburg, but very little used. In fact, there is only one complete scene (a few seconds worth) in the entire film. That is when the Germans rolled into the square in front of the cathedral. Anything else which is supposed to represent Salzburg was filmed at other towns and villages around the area. No interiors were shot anywhere near Salzburg and, the mansion itself is quite a long way away, but still within the Lunt of Salzburg (Lunt is basically like a county).

As for the film, made between 1964 and 1965, I must agree that it is one of the finest musicals ever made. A thoroughly enjoyable movie in which every single song is relevant to the action, as well as being a good stand-alone song. And, the other great thing about it is that, whilst considerable "poetic license" was taken with the story, it is based on truth. Maria herself approved of the film, with some reservations.

In fact, Maria wrote a book about their story, which I used to have until it fell apart through over use.

Keith.

[roger]

Hi Keith,

Well, isn't that strange? I was also in Salzburg at what must have been roughly the same time as you - I was fourteen. It is a beautiful city and well worth a visit.

Did you go into the house in which Mozart was born? I did and remember being very impressed to see the actual piano and violin that he played. I don't know why I bothered - he never came to my place!

Roger

[HWI]

I was there in 1968 and, no, I never entered the house.

It is strange to think that, by the time he was my age, he had been dead 20 years. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

A great loss of such a magnificent talent.

Keith.

[roger]

You beat me by a year. I was there in 14th to 22nd August 1969. It was my first time abroad and must have meant a lot to me as I still remember the exact dates after all these weeks!

Roger.

[Natasha]

Thats neat that you actually got to go there! One of the special features of the DVD is a mini documentary Charmian Carr did about the filming of the movie and Salzburg! It was filmed at the making of the movie and is quite interesting!

Natasha

[Richard]

Hello again everybody!

If you like the Sound of Music, you must hear Natasha and Crystal singing some of the songs. They are available as downloads at the bottom of the Music page on their web site via the following link:-

http://www.crystalandnatasha.com./music.html

Congratulations ladies! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best Wishes from London,

Richard

Link updated 27th September 2005.

[Natasha]

Thanks for posting that Roger! I'll make sure Crystal looks in again today...

Natasha

P.S Does anyone else have the special edition DVD?

[Oksana]

I love that musical! I don't have it on DVD or VHS yet, but I've seen it about 20 times on TV. It's got great music and some wonderful morals as well.

Can I steal Natasha's role as queen of polls for a little while and start a mini-survey here? What's everyone's favourite song from SOM?

I can't choose just one, but mine are the title track, Soemthing Good, Climb Evry Mountain, and Edelweiss. And my favourite versions are Crystal's and Natsha's.

[Natasha]

Favorite songs... that's a hard one. All of them are really gorgeous! Let's see, Something Good, Edelweiss, Sound of Music and Lonely Goathherd.

I'm glad you like our versions! I can't imagine anyone like us better than Julie's beautiful original or the other great singers but its a really compliment for you to say so, lol.

Natasha

[Richard]

someone said:

Can I steal Natasha's role as queen of polls for a little while and start a mini-survey here? What's everyone's favourite song from SOM?

Hello Someone and Natasha!

Having given this question some thought since I read it this morning, I must choose "Climb Every Mountain" because of the lyrics. This song conveys a strong message for young singers hoping to succeed in the music business, e.g. Natasha and Crystal, and it would certainly make a very appropriate anthem for Hayley.

Best Wishes from London,

Richard