Switched on Pop Going Off Book
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Dec 31, 2024 
Join comedians Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno, co-hosts of the improvised musical podcast Off Book, as they unleash spontaneous musical magic with their killer band. They chat about the intricate differences between pop and musical theater, the hilarity of creating a musical from scratch, and playful villain-themed songwriting. Expect lots of laughs as they also ponder the origin of the word 'vamp' and share their whimsical take on yacht etiquette. It's an episode stuffed with creativity and comedic charm!
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Opening Number Function
- Opening musical numbers establish the world and tone, not necessarily characters.
- They offer a musical landscape, and performers "yes and" the music.
Improvisation and Structure
- Study and learn musical structure; then, when improvising, disregard it.
- Embrace flexibility; let the music guide you and allow for unexpected turns.
Key Modulation Surprise
- Scott Passarella rarely modulates up a key in opening numbers, doing so in this instance for comedic effect.
- He avoids it with guests to maintain a welcoming environment.