Saturday, May 19, 2012

West Side Story - Maria [COVER with backing track]

West Side Story - Maria [COVER with backing track]

Another old summer recording, back when I had time for a bit of fun :) If you're interested in singing or playing along with backing or karaoke tracks, I suggest looking at iTunes or another online music store. AngelsBwayKaraokes and other Youtube channels may give you an idea of what's available. From Wikipedia: "Maria" is a song from the Broadway musical West Side Story, sung by the lead character Tony. The music was written by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The song was published in 1956. "Maria" is sung by the male lead Tony when he learns the name of the girl he's fallen in love with is "Maria". The name "Maria" is spoken or sung in the song 27 times. It begins in B major and then modulates to E-flat major. The song is widely known for its use of the melodic interval of a tritone. {should have 1 slite of love}*José Carreras George Chakiris Perry Como Michael Crawford (in a medley of "West Side Story" songs) Vic Damone Plácido Domingo Marvin Gaye Kar! el Gott Josh Groban Vittorio C. Grigolo David Habbin Stan Kenton Larry Kert Johnny Mathis Matt Monro Gene Pitney PJ Proby Buddy Rich Sarah Vaughan Matt Cavenaugh West Side Story is an American musical with a script by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreography by Jerome Robbins. The musical is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks ...





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