One of the things that I love about Broadway performances is that they always have that epic song that calls you to action or that inspires you in some way. Of these here are my top five favorite epic Broadway songs.
5. Falcon in the Dive (The Scarlet Pimpernel)
I consider this one epic because it is very similar to another one of my favorite songs that talks about catching someone. I think the entire concept of two people who believe they are doing the right thing and yet are against each other is a great concept.
The Song that Goes like This (Spamalot)
This song is memorable simply because of it's message....and that message is that every show has a song that goes like this.....
Dream The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha)
I must thank my friend Andrew for introducing me to this Brian Stokes Mitchel Character. I had always liked this version of "The Impossible Dream". I never realized it was the legendary gent himself. Another great version is the Mo-Tab version. This song is fantastic because of the desire to do that which is impossible and succeed. My favorite line from this song (and one I kind of wish I could put on a missionary plaque if I was allows) is "To fight for the right, without question or cause, to be willing to march into Hell for a heavenly cause!" and "The world, will be better for this. That one man, scorned and covered with scars. Still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable star" Pure epicness
Anthem (Chess)
If anyone knows me very well, they know that I don't really like patriotism. Don't get me wrong, I love America, but I don't think that being patriotic means dressing up in flamboyant red white and blue and singing only country and I love America songs. I'm sorry if you disagree, it's just the way I am. I love this song because it describes my patriotism. Just like the person in the song, I don't need to outwardly show that I am proud of my country and shove that belief down everyone's throats. No, instead I share what I believe and leave it at that. The lines "She is the constant, we who don't care" "I cross over borders but I'm still there now" and the epic "My lands only boarders lie around my heart." accurately describe my philosophy.
Stars (Les Miserables)
This is the song that I always think of when I hear "Falcon in the Dive". Besides that, stars has the coolest lyrics of any song I've heard. I think it's brilliant how they make this song sound like it is the hero's anthem, but the it turns out to be the enemies theme. After hearing this song you sympathize with Javert. After all, he's only doing his job. This is probably on of my favorite over all songs of all time....and when I say all time I mean all my 18 years of considerable knowledge...."God, let me find him, that I may see him, Safe behind bars! I will never rest, till then this I swear, This I swear by the Stars!" Talk about power and resolve!
So if you're feeling down. Give these songs a listen. They are fantastic.
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