The Impostor Sings
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I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
The person masquerading as my son remains. My existence in some bizarre parallel universe continues.
These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
New York, New York
Last night "A-" told me he postponed his audition for his high school production of The Will Rogers Follies till today. Evidently, his audition music, which came from O Brother, Where Art Thou?, contained vocals. According to the rules, only instrumental music may be used for singing auditions.
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
"A-"'s original choice for music was I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, an old-timey bluegrass song about grief, trouble, pain, loneliness, and death. Not the song I would have chosen unless I happened to be trying out for Hamlet: The Musical.
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
Not that he's ever been there, but in its stead he's chosen New York, New York. Time will tell whether this is an auspicious song selection.
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
"A-" tells me that guys are almost guaranteed a spot in the production if they can just sing loud; pipes like Sinatra's aren't required. If only I could be a fly on the wall in that auditorium today. I wish him all good luck in his attempt at fame. But as Will Rogers himself once quipped "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest of them who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves."
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
K-
Hmmm...they have to use instrumental music for singing parts. Does that mean they supply the singing, or do they just hum along? Actors make good money--this could be the start of a whole new career path...or just a hobby, one or the other.
I think he has to sing. He's very musical and can certainly carry a tune. We'll have to see how his singing voice comes along.
I've always admired actors. I can sort of relate to musicians, writers, and artists and how they accomplish their art. I have no clue how actors do what they do.
There's a lot of competition in acting. Successful actors make good money.
K-