Breaking Down the Score: "Wait" from SWEENEY TODD

Hey friends! Today, we're breaking down the score from one of my favorite musicals, Sweeney Todd. We're diving into "Wait," a song Stephen Sondheim himself admitted wasn't his favorite. Skipping past the Beggar Woman's intro, we explore how this song sets the stage for Sweeney's inner turmoil.
You can find the full score from Hal Leonard or similar sources. We dissect the recurring themes, from Sweeney's brooding moments to Mrs. Lovett's attempts to calm him. Through rhythmic shifts and harmonic changes, the music mirrors the characters' emotions. Sondheim's intricate composition, like the chromatic lines and haunting melodies, adds depth to the narrative.
Join me as we unravel the layers of this pivotal song in Sweeney Todd!
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[@agustinguzzo1243]

I think it's cool that the lyrics have a lot of "soothing" sounds, such as -s -th -sh. For instance, in the first verse alone you have the words Easy, hush, distress, rush, thoughts, nice, lush

[@KevinLynchNJ]

Totally! It’s like she’s telling him to “shhhhhhh” - good catch!

[@mustuploadtoo7543]

this is the reason why i am always subscribed 👊

[@KevinLynchNJ]

Thank you! My goal is to record more of these and upload them. Grad school has been busy so I haven't had the time to dive into more. Glad you're still here :)

[@jirkahantych9015]

Was waiting for that, thank you 😌 Would you do some another breaking from Les mis too? Thank youu 😊

[@KevinLynchNJ]

Of course!!

[@angelgolds]

I genuinely love these breakdowns, I learn so much!

[@VictorKolbe]

YESSSSS I LOVE THESE! And this song in particular is so underrated

[@FindingYaya]

I did get a lot from this, thank you!

[@Ellieemcmahon]

This helped me so much with my music assignment thank you !!!😂🙏

[@KevinLynchNJ]

Glad I could help!

[@timn11.04]

Will you ever break down some songs from Sunday In the Park with George?

[@williampoole4786]

I can’t believe this is his least favourite from the show. I always thought Johanna was a pretty unnecessary and dull song and clearly the worst.

[@KevinLynchNJ]

It reprises itself in act 2 during the quartet which is really beautiful. I love the contrast of “Johanna” layered into Sweeney slaughtering away and singing!

[@matthewweatherhead6002]

I agree that Johanna does feel a bit unneeded but it’s one of the most well known songs from the show because of how pretty is, and is a great sing as well

[@timn11.04]

Will you ever break down some songs from Sunday In the Park with George?

[@KevinLynchNJ]

Yup! It’s on my list :)