Acting Songs

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 104 pages
• Published by: BookSurge Publishing December 28, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1419651986
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1419651984
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 6.4 ounces

Reader Reviews
Mr. Brunetti clearly writes from a place of passion and care for what he does. He offers a step by step guide to working on songs from an acting point of view. He embellishes his writing with quotes from industry professionals, who say what one needs to hear all the time - basically, that song presenation should be about creating a truthful moment in life, albeit heightened. In getting there, Brunetti is pretty adament about Method Acting or shall I say the traditional resorting to one's own life experience. This is where I personally find I need another tool. There seems to be an obsession about the greatness of using one's own personality, and a scolding and accusation of an instance when the artist "hides". This observation usually comes from directors or casting people who simply don't see what they want the throw a word they've heard all too much. Personally, I find that Pycho-Physical form of work - whereby the body and the mind work together and affect each other - are better for me. If you will, working from the outside in, for a lack of a better term. If Method works for you, and you are interested in getting into musical theatre, this book might serve you well. If not, seek other physical acting training routes. Don't be frustrated if you find that some of these suggestions just don't work for you. Yes, absolutely be willing to jump in with 150% commitment, but don't be too hard on yourself... There is no one way, no one fixed technique,and I really wish someone pointed that out more often to instructors and teachers. GOOD LUCK!